To serve one portion per child without having to cut anything, choose mini brioche rolls or mini braided brioche and check how many pieces are in each pack. Sliced brioche is a good option if an adult can prepare the portions. For a school birthday party, check the school’s rules first and take any dietary requirements into account. Then check the allergens on the packaging for the recipe you choose.
If you want to serve the food without cutting anything, start by checking the number of pieces on the pack. Carrefour lists its Classic’ mini brioche rolls as 12 x 40 g; the Harry’s mini braided brioche listed by Auchan comes in packs of 6 pieces, weighing 210 g.
Choosing something easy to hand out doesn’t automatically mean it’s suitable to serve. Ask the school about its rules and take into account any dietary requirements shared by the relevant carers. The French Ministry of National Education says that an individualised support plan (PAI) can provide tailored support for a pupil with specific needs.
Whether you’re choosing a plain mini brioche roll, a mini braided brioche with pearl sugar or one with chocolate chips, compare the label for each product rather than assuming they all have the same ingredients. In particular, check the ingredients and allergens before choosing a flavour for the group.
Individually wrapped pieces make it easier to count portions, while sliced brioche needs to be portioned before serving. Either way, check the recipe and the school’s rules.
| Criterion | What to check | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Count the pieces in each pack. For sliced brioche, plan how you’ll cut it and how many portions you’ll need. | If I want to give every child a piece, I need to be able to count the portions before the party. Around 31% of consumers rank this as a priority. |
| Allergens and school rules | Ask the school about its rules and check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you choose. | If the party is at school, I need to consider any reported allergies and the arrangements in place for the children concerned. For around 31% of consumers, this is the top priority. |
| Shape and flavour | Choose between plain, pearl sugar and chocolate chip, then check the label for the version you’ve picked. | For a birthday party, I like to choose the shape or flavour of the mini brioche. Around 23% of consumers prioritise this aspect of the party food. |
| Nutritional information | Compare nutritional values on the same basis, particularly sugars and fat per 100 g. | Before making my choice, I want to read and compare the nutritional information for each recipe. Around 15% of consumers say this is their top criterion. |
Brioche Pasquier lists wheat, gluten, eggs, butter and milk among the ingredients in its Briochettes. This list may not apply to other recipes or brands.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging for the flavour you plan to serve.
Carrefour lists 12 x 40 g mini brioche rolls in its Classic’ range, while the Harry’s mini braided brioche listed by Auchan comes in packs of 6 pieces. So the same number of packs won’t necessarily give you the same number of portions.
Start with the number of children you’re expecting, then work out how many full packs you’ll need based on the number of pieces in each.
What you can serve may depend on the school and the dietary requirements of the children concerned. According to the French Ministry of National Education, a PAI can arrange individualised support.
Check with the school what rules apply before choosing a recipe and planning how to serve it.
The brand offers Briochettes and sliced brioche, two formats that are served in different ways.
Auchan lists Harry’s mini braided brioche with pearl sugar and chocolate chips, both in packs of 6 pieces weighing 210 g.
Carrefour lists its Classic’ mini brioche rolls made with fresh eggs in packs of 12 x 40 g.
This is a savoury brioche bite filled with ham and Emmental cheese, which needs to be cooked before serving. It’s a good option if you want to serve small individual pieces, but it isn’t an alternative to plain mini brioche rolls or sweet mini braided brioche for a party.
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The pack contains 9 bites, making it easy to count out portions if a savoury option suits your party. These ham and Emmental bites are kept frozen and need to be cooked before serving. The product information lists gluten (wheat), milk and eggs. Check the packaging and the school’s rules before serving them to a group of children.
No. Pasquier’s Briochettes product information lists wheat and gluten, as well as eggs, butter and milk. If a child has specific dietary requirements, check the label for the product you’re considering and the arrangements communicated for that child.
Check the ingredients, allergens, date and nutritional information for the product you’ve chosen. Also check the net weight and number of pieces so you can plan portions for the group.
Start with the number of children and, if you’re planning to serve one piece per child, count out one for each of them. Then round up to the nearest full pack. As a guide, Carrefour lists 12 Classic’ mini brioche rolls per pack, while Auchan lists 6 Harry’s mini braided brioche per pack.