Free tool · Quantities per person
Quantity calculator for a breakfast, a break, a cocktail or lunch trays
Pick the format and the number of people: the calculator gives the quantities to order and, where our prices allow it, an indicative budget excl. VAT with delivery.
Request a quote →Recommended quantities · 20 people
- 40 mini pastries (2 per person), i.e. 2 trays of 30
- 20 madeleines: 1 small sweet per person (full breakfast)
- 20 fresh fruit skewers (1 per person above 15 people)
- 4 L of orange and apple juice (one 20 cl glass per person)
- 4 one-litre flasks: 3 coffee, 1 tea (1 flask per 6 people)
Indicative budget at L'Écrin Traiteur
| Classique breakfast, from 20 × €8 | €160 |
| Delivery in Paris and nearby towns | €29 |
| From, excl. VAT, delivery included | €189 |
Classique package (pastries, juice, coffee, fruit). The full breakfast is priced on quote.
2026 prices excl. VAT. Delivery €29 excl. VAT in Paris and nearby towns, other areas on quote. Order until 2 pm the day before, delivery from 6:30 am.
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The benchmarks the calculator uses
They are L'Écrin Traiteur's benchmarks, the same as in our Journal guides, so the calculator and the articles say the same thing.
| Format | Per person | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 2 mini pastries (3 up to 10 people), 1 small sweet, one 20 cl glass of juice, one 1-litre flask per 6, fruit skewer above 15 people | Pastries per person |
| Afternoon break | 1.5 to 2 sweet bites for 20 to 30 minutes, 1 drink | Desserts per person |
| Cocktail | 8 canapés for 1.5 to 2 hours, 12 for 2 to 2.5 hours, 16 instead of dinner, 18 beyond 3 hours; 1 L of juice per 4, one 75 cl water per 5 | Canapés per person |
| Lunch trays | 1 per person present, + 10% if the list is not named; 2 chicken for 1 vegetarian without dietary information | How many trays |
The full table is in how much to plan per person.
Where the prices come from
A budget is only calculated where the price is published: the Classique breakfast, from €8 excl. VAT per person (the full breakfast is on quote), and the three cocktail packages, L'Invitation at €29.90, La Réception at €40.90 and La Célébration at €51.90 excl. VAT per person, with juice and water. Delivery is €29 excl. VAT in Paris and nearby towns; the minimum order is €50 excl. VAT.
For breaks and lunch trays, see the 2026 prices page or ask for a quote, sent within 24 hours.
Dietary needs
Savoury food is halal and pork-free, and the menu is alcohol-free. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are requested with the quote, along with the number of people concerned. See our halal catering page.
Frequently asked questions
How many pastries per person for a breakfast?
At L'Écrin Traiteur we plan 2 mini pastries per person, 3 for a group of 10 or fewer, with 1 small sweet, 1 glass of juice and one 1-litre flask of coffee or tea per 6.
How many canapés per person?
At L'Écrin Traiteur we plan 8 canapés for a 1.5 to 2-hour cocktail, 12 for 2 to 2.5 hours or instead of lunch, 16 instead of dinner, 18 beyond 3 hours.
Is the budget shown a quote?
No, it is an order of magnitude excl. VAT, with delivery in Paris. The quote, sent within 24 hours, accounts for the address, time and dietary needs.
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