What goes into an office breakfast? The five elements and their quantities
An office breakfast is made of pastries, something sweet, fruit, juice and a hot drink: quantities per person and prices.
A full office breakfast is made of five elements: pastries, something sweet, fruit, a juice and a hot drink. Per person, allow 2 mini pastries, 1 sweet bite, 1 fruit skewer above 15 people, 1 glass of juice and 1 hot drink. Cups, napkins, sugar and stirrers are included.
What are the five elements of an office breakfast?
| Element | Quantity per person | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Pastries | 2 mini pastries (3 up to 10 people) | The base: eaten standing, with no plate |
| Something sweet | 1 madeleine; above 20 people, 1 to 2 loaf cakes of 5 to 6 slices alongside | Varying the flavours |
| Fruit | 1 fresh fruit skewer, above 15 people | The fresh option, vegan and gluten-free |
| Juice | one 20 cl glass, orange and apple (1 L for 5) | The cold drink |
| Hot drink | one 1 L thermos per 6 people, 4 coffee for 1 tea | Where everyone gathers |
What is included with the breakfast?
With a breakfast, napkins, cups, sugar and stirrers are included. The €29 excl. VAT delivery is added, with a €50 excl. VAT minimum order.
What is the difference between the Classic package and the full breakfast?
| Format | Price per person excl. VAT | For which occasion |
|---|---|---|
| Pastries and coffee | around €6.50 | A 30-minute team catch-up |
| Classic package | from €8 | Internal meeting, onboarding |
| Full breakfast | on quote | Offsite, extended team meeting |
| Made to measure | on quote | Board meeting, client welcome |
For the budget detail by headcount, see how much an office breakfast costs.
What does a breakfast for 20 people look like?
For 20 people: 40 mini pastries (2 trays of 30), 20 madeleines, 20 fruit skewers, 4 litres of juice and 4 thermoses, which is €340.80 excl. VAT including delivery. The detail is in the guide breakfast for 20 people.
Can you add savoury items or adapt to diets?
Yes: savoury items are ordered alongside, on quote (see the guide savoury breakfast). For diets, fruit skewers are vegan and gluten-free, and the gluten-free banana bread is €26.90 excl. VAT for 6 to 8 people.
Why mini pastries?
They are eaten in two bites, with no plate, and everyone can try several kinds: see why mini pastries at an office breakfast.
How do you order?
Build the breakfast in breakfasts and breaks or ask for a quote within 24 hours. Order until 2 pm the day before, delivery from 6:30 am in Paris and the Paris region.
L'Écrin Traiteur prices, October 2026, in euros excluding VAT. Calculation: products plus one delivery at €29 excl. VAT, Paris and nearby towns. Minimum order €50 excl. VAT.
Frequently asked questions about what goes into a breakfast
What goes into a full office breakfast?
2 mini pastries, 1 sweet bite (a madeleine or a slice of loaf cake), 1 glass of juice and 1 hot drink per person, with 1 fruit skewer above 15 people. Cups, napkins, sugar and stirrers are included.
Are cups and napkins included?
Yes, with a breakfast: napkins, cups, sugar and stirrers are included.
Which hot drink should you plan?
One one-litre thermos per 6 people, with 4 thermoses of coffee for 1 of tea.
What is the difference between the Classic package and the full breakfast?
The Classic package starts at €8 excl. VAT per person; the full breakfast is quoted on request, plus €29 excl. VAT delivery.
Can you add savoury items?
Yes, savoury items are ordered alongside, on quote.
What should you plan for dietary requirements?
Fresh fruit skewers, which are vegan and gluten-free, and a gluten-free banana bread at €26.90 excl. VAT for 6 to 8 people. Tell us about the diets when you ask for a quote.
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