Southeast Asian or Mediterranean? New American or Indian? These considerations are a customary part of planning a menu, and with budgetary concerns at the top of everyone's mind these days, we challenged caterers to present beautiful and affordable three-course meals that reflect a variety of cuisines.
Here is the fourth of eight internationally inspired menus: A French Provençal meal priced at $55 per person, from Au Soleil Catering in Boston. Flatware, china, and glasses from Peterson Party Center, and linens from Be Our Guest.
![Cherry clafouti with almond brittle and vanilla ice cream from Au Soleil Catering in Boston](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2009/07/e16187standalone.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
Cherry clafouti with almond brittle and vanilla ice cream from Au Soleil Catering in Boston
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![Pissaladière of cured bluefish, capers, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, and olives on grilled flat bread](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2011/11/e16187image1.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
Pissaladière of cured bluefish, capers, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, and olives on grilled flat bread
Photo: Keller and Keller for BizBash
![Dayboat Atlantic halibut with stewed artichoke hearts, roasted petite spring squashes, pistou, and baby tomatoes](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2011/11/e16187image2.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
Dayboat Atlantic halibut with stewed artichoke hearts, roasted petite spring squashes, pistou, and baby tomatoes
Photo: Keller and Keller for BizBash