Which format is right for you?

Hosts serving pre-portioned desserts

Individual pots let each guest take a portion without serving yoghurt from a large container. However, check the weight of each pot before deciding how many multipacks to buy.

Hosts preparing a buffet or recipe

A 1 kg tub of plain yoghurt can be used as the base for a dessert with toppings or a dish made for a group. Make sure you have something to serve it with, and return the tub to the fridge after use.

Shoppers mindful of ingredients and storage

If the ingredients matter to your guests, read the ingredients list and allergen information for the product you choose. Check its use-by date and storage instructions before planning when to serve it.

What should you check before buying?

For a birthday party, start with how you plan to serve the yoghurt, then check the ingredients and storage guidance for each product you’re considering.

Criteria What to check Who is this important for?
Format and quantity Compare the number of pots and total net weight with your guest list and the role of yoghurt in the menu. The Carrefour Extra and Danone listings show multipacks of 4 × 150 g and 4 × 110 g respectively. I want to serve dessert easily, without assuming that four pots will be enough for all my guests. Around 42% of consumers prioritise format and serving.
Use and ingredients For a sauce or a dessert with toppings, check that the product is plain; then compare its ingredients and nutritional values per 100 g. For a buffet or tzatziki, I’m looking for a base that suits the dish I’m making. Culinary use is a priority for around 33% of consumers.
Allergens and storage Check the allergens, use-by date, refrigeration requirements and storage instructions after opening on the product you buy. I need to take my guests’ allergies into account and keep the yoghurt chilled until serving, without going past its use-by date. These precautions are a priority for around 25% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid for your party

  • Assuming “4 pint” means four pots of the same size

    A Danone multipack of 4 × 110 g contains 440 g in total, compared with 600 g for a Carrefour Extra multipack of 4 × 150 g. So the number of pots alone won’t tell you how much yoghurt you’ll have to serve.

    Work out how much you need, then use the net weight shown on the packaging to calculate how many multipacks to buy for your guests and menu.

  • Assuming all recipes have the same nutritional values

    The listing for Danone Greek-style plain yoghurt gives 7 g of fat per 100 g; the listing for Auchan’s 1 kg tub states 10% fat. A product category name is no substitute for checking the details of the specific product.

    Compare the ingredients and nutritional values per 100 g, including fat, sugars and protein, as well as the allergens listed.

  • Opening a large tub without planning how to store it

    Once opened, products have different storage times: Auchan says to consume its 1 kg tub within four days, while Lynos gives three days for its tub.

    Keep the product chilled during transport, use a clean spoon to serve it and return the tub to the fridge afterwards. Follow the storage time stated on the packaging.

  • Relying on a product without checking where to buy it

    E.Leclerc says its 1 kg Délisse product isn’t sold directly through the listing consulted and advises shoppers to check with their chosen store.

    Before settling on a particular product for your party, check its availability at the store or on the grocery delivery or collection service you plan to use.

Brands and products to consider

Carrefour

Carrefour offers, among other options, an Extra multipack of 4 × 150 g and a 1 kg tub of Original Greek-style yoghurt.

  • The multipack and large tub suit two different ways of serving.
  • The listings give 8.5 g of fat per 100 g for Carrefour Extra and 10 g per 100 g for Carrefour Original, so check the exact product.

Danone

The plain Greek-style yoghurt listed by Carrefour comes in a pack of 4 × 110 g.

  • Each 110 g pot is an individual portion, and the pack contains 440 g in total.
  • If you’re making a dish for a group that needs more yoghurt, compare this quantity with a large tub before you buy.

Auchan

Auchan offers plain Greek yoghurt in a 1 kg tub.

  • Its listing states 10% fat and 7 g of protein per 100 g, which is useful when comparing recipes.
  • The listing says to store it between +2 °C and +6 °C and consume it within four days of opening.

Délisse

This E.Leclerc brand offers, among other options, a 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt.

  • The tub’s listing states 10% fat and 5.6 g of protein per 100 g.
  • E.Leclerc advises shoppers to check availability with their chosen store or grocery collection service.

Eridanous

Lidl offers Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt for savoury or sweet dishes.

  • Lidl suggests serving it with fruit or using it in tzatziki.
  • To plan quantities and compare recipes, check the pack size and nutritional information on the product you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Individual pots or a large tub: which should you choose for a birthday party?

Choose individual pots for a dessert that’s ready to serve, or a large tub of plain yoghurt if you’re using it in a recipe or a build-your-own buffet. The Danone and Carrefour Extra multipacks mentioned contain 4 × 110 g and 4 × 150 g respectively. Work out how much to buy based on your guest list and the role of yoghurt in the menu.

Can you use Greek-style yoghurt to make tzatziki?

Yes, as long as you choose a plain product with ingredients that suit your recipe. Carrefour suggests this use for its 1 kg Original tub, and Lidl presents its Eridanous product for savoury or sweet dishes. Check the ingredients of the product you choose.

How long can you keep a large tub after opening?

Follow the storage time on the tub you buy: Auchan says to consume its 1 kg product within four days of opening, while the Lynos tub mentioned gives three days. Keep the product refrigerated and return it to the fridge after serving.

Can you serve yoghurt after its use-by date?

No, not if the product has passed its use-by date. Anses says that foods with a use-by date should not be eaten after that date. Check the date on each pack before your party.

What should you check if a guest is allergic to milk?

Check the allergens on the exact product before serving it: the Carrefour Extra, Danone and Auchan yoghurts mentioned contain milk. Check the label again if you choose a different recipe or flavour.