L'Écrin 2026 barometer: what companies really order from their caterer in Paris
Services delivered from December 2025 to September 2026: average order, most-ordered products, delivery days, split between Paris and the 92.
Between December 2025 and September 2026, L'Écrin Traiteur delivered dozens of services to companies in Paris and Île-de-France. Breakfast accounts for 74% of orders, with a median order of €376 excl. VAT. Thursday is the most requested day, and Alain Milliat juices appear in almost one order in two. Here are the details, drawn from our real, anonymised orders.
Which services do companies order?
| Service | Share | Median order excl. VAT | Average order excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 74% | €376 | €518 |
| Afternoon break | 12% | €339 | €383 |
| Lunch | 8% | €202 | €290 |
| Seminar | 3% | €794 | €708 |
| Other (cocktail reception, miscellaneous) | 3% | — | — |
The median order is the one in the middle: half of orders cost less, the other half more. It is more reliable than the average, which moves with a few unusual orders: usually upwards, as for breakfast; downwards for seminars, where a few small orders bring the average below the median. Cocktail receptions are still too few in the sample to draw a figure from.
How much do companies spend on a breakfast?
| Benchmark | Amount excl. VAT | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 1 order in 4 below | €230 | Small team, around 15 people |
| Median order | €376 | Team meeting, around 25 to 30 people |
| 1 order in 4 above | €652 | Seminar or event of more than 50 people |
The equivalent in number of people comes from our composition rules: a full breakfast costs €12 to €16 per person excl. VAT, plus €29 excl. VAT for delivery. The breakdown headcount by headcount is in our breakfast budget guide.
Which products are ordered most?
| Product | Present in |
|---|---|
| Mini pastries | 61% of orders |
| Alain Milliat apple juice | 49% |
| Alain Milliat orange juice | 48% |
| Hot drink (coffee or tea in a thermos) | 48% |
| Fruit skewers | 47% |
| Madeleines | 46% |
| Alain Milliat strawberry juice | 22% |
| Homemade loaf cakes | 16% |
Two lessons. Apple juice is level with orange: offering both avoids disappointment. And only one order in two includes a delivered hot drink, because many companies already have their own coffee machine and order the rest around it.
When do companies get deliveries?
| Day | Share of deliveries |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 29% |
| Tuesday | 21% |
| Wednesday | 21% |
| Monday | 18% |
| Friday | 11% |
Thursday concentrates team meetings and seminars. Friday is the quietest day: if you are looking for flexibility on a very early slot, that is the day to aim for.
Where do we deliver?
| Area | Share of deliveries |
|---|---|
| Paris (75) | 56% |
| Hauts-de-Seine (92) | 20% |
| Val-d'Oise, Yvelines, Val-de-Marne | 8% |
| Not specified | 16% |
How has activity changed?
| Quarter | Share of activity | of which breakfasts | Median order excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 2% | 100% | — |
| Q1 2026 | 18% | 86% | €340 |
| Q2 2026 | 40% | 79% | €477 |
| Q3 2026 | 40% | 63% | €330 |
The second quarter carries the largest orders: spring seminars and end of the school year. In the third quarter, volume stays the same but orders are smaller and more varied, with more afternoon breaks and lunches. September 2026 is our best month of the year.
Methodology
Data from our management tool: all orders with the status "delivered" between 15 December 2025 and 26 September 2026. Amounts excluding VAT, delivery included when it is invoiced. Product shares count the number of orders containing the product at least once. No client data is published. This barometer will be updated every quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average budget for an office breakfast in Paris?
Across the breakfasts delivered by L'Écrin Traiteur between December 2025 and September 2026, the median order is €376 excl. VAT, with half of orders falling between €230 and €652 excl. VAT.
Which catering service do companies order most?
Breakfast, with 74% of the services delivered by L'Écrin Traiteur between December 2025 and September 2026, ahead of the afternoon break (12%) and lunch (8%).
On which day do companies order the most breakfasts?
Thursday, with 29% of deliveries, followed by Tuesday and Wednesday (21% each). Friday is the quietest day (11%).
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