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The mezze
Cold then hot, they open the meal and set the scene: hummus, tabbouleh, moutabal, fattoush, then falafel and kibbeh to vary the textures.
مائدة
The guide · Lyon 3
A typical Lebanese catering menu in Lyon
Lebanon, a bridge between East and West. Here is how to build a menu that takes your guests travelling, for the length of a shared meal.
Every dish has a story
A menu made to share, from the first mezze to the baklava
Preparing an event in Lyon and imagining a typical Lebanese catering menu quickly raises questions: where to begin, which dishes to keep, how to balance mezze and grills, how much room to leave for dessert. At Layali Beyrouth, a family restaurant in the 3rd arrondissement open since May 2010, we regularly guide our guests through this. Here are our markers for a coherent, generous menu, faithful to tradition.
“A Lebanese menu is not lined up in three plates: it settles in the middle of the table, and everyone builds their own.”
01 · The flow
The three moments of a typical Lebanese menu
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The centrepiece
A grill or a more substantial meat dish: chich taouk, kafta, marinated skewers or shredded shawarma, best served as an assortment.
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The dessert
The sweet note that extends the conviviality: flaky baklava with dried fruits, scents of orange blossom, pistachio and honey.
Chapter I · The mezze
The heart of a Lebanese catering menu
The mezze are the signature of a typical Lebanese catering menu. On the cold side, you find hummus, chickpea cream with tahini, moutabal of smoked aubergine, finely cut tabbouleh with plenty of parsley and mint, or fattoush sharpened with sumac. These preparations bring freshness, lightness and clarity of flavour: an ideal entry point for guests discovering Lebanese cuisine in Lyon.
The hot mezze then take over, golden falafel, kibbeh, small bites, to fill out the meal. The idea is to offer several cold mezze and at least two hot ones, so everyone finds their taste. Every preparation appears on the restaurant menu, which serves as the base for building your bespoke format.
Chapter II · The grills
The centrepiece that gathers the table
After the run of mezze, the menu builds around a more substantial centrepiece. Lebanese grills take pride of place here: chich taouk with the gentle flavours of yoghurt and lemon, spiced minced kafta, marinated meat skewers. Shawarma, meat shredded from the spit, is also a classic much in demand for group meals and catering formats.
Depending on the guests, it is better to plan an assortment of grills rather than a single meat, to leave a choice. This logic fits company meals, birthdays and family reunions perfectly. We adapt this section from the menu served at the restaurant; for a group project, see our page dedicated to welcoming groups in Lyon.
Chapter III · Desserts & wines
Finish gently, pair the wines
A typical Lebanese catering menu is not concluded lightly. Dessert is a highlight: it extends the conviviality with a note often scented with orange blossom, pistachio or walnut. Baklava, a crisp pastry filled with dried fruits and coated in syrup, remains one of the most emblematic; depending on the occasion, lighter sweets can also close the meal.
On the drinks side, the menu gains from a selection of Lebanese wines, whose aromatic profiles pair especially well with mezze and grills. It is one of the signatures of a complete Lebanese table, from the first mezze to the last glass.
Chapter IV · Organisation
Compose it around your event
The setting guides how the menu is built. For a company lunch or an evening event, a platter of varied mezze, a grilled centrepiece and a baklava make sharing easy among colleagues. Layali Beyrouth welcomes groups of up to 30 people at 38 rue du Dauphiné and offers a Lebanese catering service tailored to each occasion: birthdays, company meals, reunions, private hire.
The mode of service also matters: to enjoy dine-in, to collect via Click & Collect or via delivery through Uber Eats and Deliveroo. A prior chat lets us settle the menu, the quantities and the number of guests.
FAQ
Your questions about a Lebanese catering menu
How is a typical Lebanese catering menu built in Lyon?
A typical Lebanese catering menu is arranged around three highlights: a selection of cold and hot mezze to open the meal, grills or meat dishes as the centrepiece, then desserts such as baklava to close. At Layali Beyrouth, in Lyon 3, we offer this classic scheme, adapting it to the number of guests and the format chosen for your event.
Which mezze should be in a typical Lebanese catering menu?
The mezze are the heart of the menu. You find hummus, moutabal of smoked aubergine, finely cut tabbouleh, crunchy fattoush, as well as hot mezze such as falafel or kibbeh. This variety lets each guest build their plate to taste, one of the great strengths of a Lebanese meal made to share.
Is a typical Lebanese catering menu suitable for vegetarian guests?
Yes, it is one of the strengths of Lebanese cuisine. A large part of the mezze, hummus, tabbouleh, moutabal, fattoush, falafel, is naturally vegetarian, even vegan. The menu can therefore welcome mixed profiles, pairing these plant-based preparations with grills for non-vegetarian guests.
For how many people can you order a Lebanese catering menu in Lyon?
Layali Beyrouth welcomes groups of up to 30 people in Lyon 3 and offers a catering service suited to different formats: company meals, birthdays, family reunions or private hire. The typical menu is adjusted to the number of guests and the nature of the event, together with our team.
How do you organise a Lebanese catering menu for a company meal?
For a company meal, the menu is ideally arranged around a platter of varied mezze, a centrepiece (grills, kafta, chich taouk, shawarma) and a dessert such as baklava. This format makes sharing easy among colleagues and suits a team lunch or a professional evening in the Lyon area.
Where can you request a typical Lebanese catering menu in Lyon?
You can contact us directly at the restaurant, at 38 rue du Dauphiné in the 3rd arrondissement of Lyon, to discuss your project. Our team offers a menu coherent with your event, your number of guests and your preferences, drawing on the restaurant menu.
Visiting Layali Beyrouth
Three ways
to spend a good evening.
Book a table
Online booking, from lunch to dinner. Groups up to 30 people on request, with an adapted menu.
Delivery & Click and Collect
Order online for delivery or pick up your meal at the time that suits you.
Find us
38 rue du Dauphiné, 69003 Lyon
Mon, Sat · 12-2 PM / 7-11 PM
Free street parking
Mercière car park, 5 min walk