How many pastries per person for an office breakfast?

The question comes up with every order: how many pastries per person for an office breakfast? The answer depends on the context: how long the moment lasts, what you serve alongside, the profile of your team. Here are the practical rules used by corporate catering specialists in Paris.

The basic rule: 2 pieces per person for a classic tray

For a standard office breakfast (30 to 45 minutes, pastries alone or with coffee), allow 2 pieces per person. It is the quantity that satisfies most participants without creating a surplus. If you add pastries, yoghurts or fruit, go down to 1.5 pieces per person.

How many mini pastries per person?

The trays delivered by L'Écrin Traiteur are made up of mini pastries: mini croissants, mini pains au chocolat, mini pains aux raisins. The calculation is the same: 2 mini pastries per person, and 3 for a group of 10 people or fewer. A tray of 30 pieces therefore serves 10 to 15 people. For 20 people, you need 40 pieces: you order two trays of 30, and the extra 20 pieces act as a margin.

Pastry quantities by context: reference table

Context	Quantity / person	Example: 10 people	Example: 20 people	Example: 30 people
Pastries only	2 to 3 pieces	20 to 30 pieces	40 to 60 pieces	60 to 90 pieces
+ sweet treats (madeleines, loaf cakes)	1.5 pieces	15 pieces	30 pieces	45 pieces
+ yoghurts + fruit	1 to 1.5 pieces	10 to 15 pieces	20 to 30 pieces	30 to 45 pieces
Full brunch	1 piece	10 pieces	20 pieces	30 pieces
CODIR / COMEX (short meeting)	2 pieces	20 pieces	40 pieces	60 pieces
Seminar (long break)	2.5 to 3 pieces	25 to 30 pieces	50 to 60 pieces	75 to 90 pieces

What mix should you choose for a mixed tray?

For a tray of mixed pastries, the recommended caterer's mix is: 40% croissants, 40% pains au chocolat, 20% pains aux raisins. This split suits every profile: croissants please everyone, pains au chocolat are the most requested, and pains aux raisins add variety without unsettling anyone. For a more indulgent moment, complete the tray with a selection from our afternoon breaks.

Example for 20 pieces: 8 croissants + 8 pains au chocolat + 4 pains aux raisins. For 30 pieces: 12 + 12 + 6.

The golden rule: always allow a 10% margin

Always add 10% extra pieces to your calculations. A meeting that runs over, an employee who goes back for more, a last-minute guest: the unexpected is frequent. A surplus of 2 or 3 pastries is easy to manage; a tray emptied in 20 minutes leaves a bad impression that cannot be undone.

Ordering your artisan pastries in Paris

L'Écrin Traiteur delivers your trays of butter pastries in Paris and Île-de-France from 6:30 am, Monday to Friday. Order before 2 pm the day before. Tell us the number of people and the type of event, and our team will advise you on the right quantities and mix.

Build your made-to-measure breakfast

Beyond pastries, our range covers all your team moments: breakfasts and breaks, afternoon breaks and many other formats to discover on our catering page. Tell us the number of guests and the context: we adjust the quantities and the mix for you. Request your quote: delivery from 6:30 am in Paris and Île-de-France, reply within 24 hours.

Sources

• Quantities: L'Écrin Traiteur quote composition rules (internal document, October 2026).
• Prices: breakfast and drinks menus, accessed 15 October 2026.
• Delivery, minimum and lead times: ordering conditions.

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