The French Gourmet, established in San Diego in 1979, is a versatile caterer with an excellent reputation for it's Full Service Catering. A member of the "Leading Caterers of America" The French Gourmet excels in all areas. Delicious food offerings, in the cuisine of your choice, professional, friendly service, expert menu planning, and logistic expertise. The French Gourmet, in house bakery and restaurant where products are made fresh from scratch gives the business a leading edge. Client's last minute needs can be easily accommodated with fresh croissants, breads, pastries and breakfast rolls. The French Gourmet restaurant provides an excellent showcase for its catering. With the creative talent of the owner, professional French Chef and Certified Catering Executive, Michel Malécot, the quality and value of his products are hard to match.

With its unobtrusive style and ability to go beyond the call of duty to meet the needs of its clients, The French Gourmet looks forward to pleasing the palates of many generations to come. This is reflected in its ability to remain at the forefront of the catering industry during these rapidly changing times.

Events of note include: Grand Opening for Saks Fifth Avenue, 2000 guests, Opening night reception for the Urban Land Institute, 3,000 guests, Fund-raiser for Presidential candidate Al Gore, Gore 2000, an intimate dinner party for President Ford during the Republican National Convention.

Other distinguished clients include Scripps Clinic and Research, The Salk Institute, SAIC, Qualcomm, Agouron Pharmaceuticals, Alliance Pharmaceuticals, Pharmingen and Nutrasweet/Kelco to name just a few.