Who are these options for?

Anyone hosting a group

If you want everyone to help themselves without having to cut up a brioche during the game, compare the number of pieces in each pack and check whether they’re individually wrapped.

Players who prefer a chocolate bar

A brioche with a chocolate bar inside is different from one with a filling or chocolate chips. If that distinction matters to your group, check the product description.

Groups keeping an eye on allergens

If anyone has dietary requirements, check the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ warnings for each product before putting it on the table.

What should you check first?

For game night, the number of pieces, the type of chocolate and the ingredients can all influence your choice. Auchan France listings include packs of 6, 8 or 12 brioches, depending on the product.

What to consider What to check Who is it for?
Serving and portions Number of pieces and whether they’re individually wrapped. If I want everyone to help themselves without cutting anything up during the game, I need enough pieces. Around 42% of consumers are said to make portion count their main consideration.
Type of chocolate Product description specifying a bar, filling or chips. To choose a brioche that suits the group’s preferences, I check how the chocolate is presented. The type of chocolate is said to be the priority for around 33% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Ingredients, allergens and ‘may contain’ warnings on the pack you buy. If someone has a dietary requirement, I need to check the exact recipe before serving. Around 25% of consumers are said to put this check first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Confusing a chocolate bar, filling and chips

    These terms describe different ways of adding chocolate. A brioche with a filling won’t necessarily be what someone who wants a chocolate bar is looking for.

    Check the product description rather than relying on the picture on the pack alone.

  • Going by the pack weight alone

    Products listed by Auchan France come in packs of 6, 8 or 12 pieces. The total weight alone won’t tell you how many players can have one.

    Compare the number of pieces with the number of players, and allow extra if anyone might want seconds.

  • Assuming the allergen information is the same

    Recipes and ‘may contain’ warnings can vary between chocolate brioches. For example, Carrefour France lists wheat, milk, soya and eggs for its PITCH product with a dark chocolate bar.

    For each product you serve, check the ingredients, allergens and warnings on the packaging you receive.

Brands to consider

Brioche Pasquier

The PITCH range includes brioches with a chocolate bar inside. Auchan France lists the milk chocolate version in 8 individual sachets, weighing 300 g.

  • Worth considering if the group specifically wants a chocolate bar rather than a filling or chips.
  • Carrefour France’s listing for the version with a dark chocolate bar includes wheat, milk, soya and eggs, among other ingredients. Check the details for the version you buy.

Harrys

Auchan France lists a Harrys mini braided brioche with chocolate chips in a pack of 6, weighing 210 g. Carrefour France also lists a plain version topped with pearl sugar.

  • Having a choice between chocolate chips and a plain version lets you cater to the group’s preferences.
  • Check the number of pieces and the ingredients for your chosen version; the two recipes aren’t interchangeable.

Auchan

Auchan France lists mini brioches with dark chocolate chips in 12 individual sachets, weighing 500 g, as well as chocolate-filled brioches in 8 sachets, weighing 310 g.

  • These two products let you compare a pack of 12 mini brioches with chocolate chips and a pack of 8 filled brioches.
  • The packaging and filling alone don’t tell you what’s in the recipe, so check the label for each product.

A chocolate brioche on Joybuy

This 90 g chocolate brioche could be counted as one portion per player. If you specifically want a brioche with a chocolate bar, check the type of filling before choosing.

ORION chocolate brioche, 90 g

ORION chocolate brioche, 90 g

If you want to serve one chocolate brioche per person, count how many pieces you’ll need for the group. Check the description and packaging for this product to confirm the type of chocolate, as well as the ingredients and allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

How many individual brioches should I get for game night?

Start with one piece per player, then adjust if brioche is the main snack or anyone might want seconds. Auchan France listings include packs of 6, 8 or 12 pieces, so check the number of pieces rather than the weight alone.

Is a brioche with a chocolate bar the same as a filled brioche?

No. The PITCH product listed by Auchan France contains a chocolate bar, while its Auchan product is described as a filled brioche. If that distinction affects your choice, check the description on the pack.

Should I check the allergens in every chocolate brioche?

Yes. Ingredients and ‘may contain’ warnings vary by recipe, so check the packaging for every product you serve, even if they all say ‘chocolate’.

How should I store the brioches before the game?

Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose and keep the portions in their packaging until you’re ready to serve them.