Réussir son apéro dinatoire : nos conseils pour une soirée parfaite

How to make your aperitif dinner a success: our tips for a perfect evening

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR DINNER APERITIF A SUCCESS: HOW TO SPEND A PERFECT EVENING WITH FRIENDS?

Do you want to bring your loved ones together and make a splash at a cocktail party? To make your meal a great tasting moment, you can count on Fauchon's kitchens, which offer you its best cocktail party ideas. Count on the excellence of our products to create your most beautiful buffet.

DINNER APERITIF: CHOOSE THE BEST DRINKS

To make your buffet with friends a success, it is first essential to choose quality drinks. At Fauchon, we offer you various wines and spirits from our cellar, full of high-end bottles that will allow you to enjoy your aperitif biscuits with panache. We also have many wines to offer you to pair with exquisite foie gras. White wine, red wine, champagne… You will find what you are looking for. Our house offers you:

  • Fauchon Brut Champagne Magnum: A must-have from our region, this white champagne will add pep and bubbles to your aperitif. Its floral and mineral notes will delight your taste buds.
  • The bottle of Mourvèdre 2018 Maxime Laurent: This fresh, dense and structured red wine will bring lightness to your aperitif dinner.
  • The bottle of Vouvray domaine Huet le Mont 2008 organic: this white wine with aromas of pear, mango, flowers and forest mushrooms will bring you unparalleled flavors.
  • The bottle of Maury Mas Amiel 2016: This wine will cause an aromatic and fruity explosion: raspberries, black cherries, blackcurrants… whether with sweet or savory dishes.
  • The bottle of Louvée Cornas Syrah Jean-luc Colombo 2010: this exceptional vintage with a splendid black color. With notes of violet, black fruits, spices and vanilla, its surprising flavors will give your buffet a touch of madness!
  • The bottle of Crozes Hermitage Blanc 2017, Domaine St Clair: This fresh wine will bring a significant balance to your aperitif dinner.

DINNER APERITIF: CHOOSE SALTY DISHES FROM OUR HIGH-END DELICATESSEN STORE

With its rich delicatessen, Fauchon offers you high-end savory dishes: foie gras, caviar, and truffles are products that Auguste Fauchon wanted to offer Parisians so that they could have a unique culinary experience. For your largest buffet, here is the crème de la crème of our house:

  • Whole duck foie gras from the southwest: from free-range farms and made by hand, Fauchon whole duck foie gras from the southwest, without additives or preservatives, is an essential for your aperitif dinner. Its seasoning based on salt and a selection of 3 peppers will surprise you with its musky and authentic aromas.
  • Mini cheddar pancakes: Fauchon's mini cheddar pancakes, rich in their artisanal Breton recipe, will bring you incomparable flavors thanks to their melting, creamy filling that balances perfectly with the crispiness of the lace pancake.
  • Shredded chicken with preserved lemon: tender and delicious, try this shredded chicken with lemon, which will give you the effect of an explosion of spicy and delicate aromas in your mouth.
  • Cashew nuts with black truffle: lightly salted and with black truffle, these fragrant cashew nuts are a great classic for dinner appetizers.
  • Espelette pepper terrine: this pork terrine, enhanced with a hint of Espelette pepper, has a unique texture that is just as good as any other dish. It will be the queen of your tastings.
  • Truffle assortment: this assortment is composed of whole black truffles, whole duck foie gras from the southwest, a culinary specialty of olive oil flavored with black truffle and a risotto flavored with white summer truffle. This lot will make all the difference during your large buffets.

FINISH YOUR DINNER APERITIF ON A SWEET AND SOFT NOTE

To sweeten your buffet with sweet and mild dishes, Fauchon offers you succulent dishes that will allow you to finish your aperitif dinner in style:

  • Piedmont hazelnut praline spread: Sweet, delicious and delicate, this delicatessen spread will please all your guests. Artisanal and creamy , this spread will become the sweet star of your dinner buffet.
  • Tea and jam box: What could be better than finishing your meal with a good tea? In this box, let your guests taste the “Le Bonheur” black tea with red fruits, accompanied by a gourmet strawberry jam.
  • Milk chocolate panda biscuits: these crunchy biscuits will melt everyone's heart! These little crunchy pandas made with whole fresh eggs, churned butter and Guérande salt will shine brightly during your aperitif dinner, both on the table and in the mouth.

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To find an exceptional gift at a low price at FAUCHON, focus on the little gourmet pleasures that epitomise luxury à la française. Opt for refined products such as a selection of macaroons, a rare tea in elegant packaging, or a box of chocolates whose craftsmanship is second to none. Explore sweet treats such as fruit pastes or F biscuits, which are the result of genuine French expertise. You can also opt for a small gourmet box such as Pause salée or Voyage à Paris, which offers a sample of the best FAUCHON products at a low price.

For someone who has everything, give a Fauchon gourmet gift
is an elegant, refined and bold choice. Opt for a prestige box
gourmet, including iconic products such as foie gras,
macarons with unique flavors, and exceptional chocolates. You can
also choose a selection of rare teas or jams made in France, including
The recipes are developed by our Executive Chef. For an experience
Even more exclusive, consider a private culinary workshop at Fauchon, where the
recipient will be able to discover the secrets of the great chefs. This gift embodies
French excellence and guarantees an unforgettable gourmet pleasure.

To offer an original gourmet gift, FAUCHON offers a multitude of refined and surprising options. Here are some ideas:

  • Personalized box: Create your own composition of FAUCHON products, from our foie gras ranges, exotic spices, biscuits, chocolates or even exceptional flavored teas.
  • Gastronomic dinner: Offer an immersive experience by booking a dinner at the Grand Café FAUCHON, where you can taste dishes imagined by our Executive Chef.
  • Chocolate box: Our chocolate boxes offer 22 original recipes combining chocolate-making expertise and original flavors such as sesame, coriander and especially our artisanal praline!

These choices guarantee a memorable culinary experience, combining sophistication and discovery.