Feeding a Crowd of 22: Muffin & Scone Tray Buying Guide
By Poppie's Dough — Fresh Baked Gourmet Cookies, Scones | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: Guias de Compra
A practical buying guide to the 22 piece muffin and scone assortment: how many people it serves, when a large breakfast pastry tray makes sense, and when to choose something smaller.
Quick answer
Buy the 22 piece muffin and scone assortment when you need a fresh baked breakfast assortment for roughly 11 to 22 people and want both muffins and scones on one tray. Choose a smaller box if your group is under ten, if you need a single pastry type, or if the tray will sit out for more than a few hours.
What 22 pieces actually covers at a breakfast table
The tray holds 13 large gourmet muffins and 9 signature scones. For a sit-down breakfast where pastries are the main food, plan on one piece per person and the tray serves about 22. For a meeting or brunch where fruit, eggs, or yogurt are also on the table, most people take one piece or half of one, so the same tray comfortably covers a group of 11 to 15 with leftovers.
The split matters more than the total. Nine scones disappear faster than thirteen muffins in most offices because scones read as the more special item. If your group is scone-heavy, order a second tray or add a separate scone box rather than assuming the ratio will work.
When a large breakfast pastry tray is the wrong buy
A 22 piece tray is a poor fit for a household of four or a small team of six. You will be storing pastries past their best texture, and the per-person value drops. It also fails as a single-diet option: the assortment is fixed, so anyone avoiding gluten, dairy, or specific fruits has limited choice. If you need a gluten-free or vegan-only table, this tray is not the answer.
Delivery timing is the other limit. The catalog lists free FedEx 2Day Express shipping, but it does not promise a specific arrival hour. For a morning event, schedule delivery for the day before so you are not waiting on a courier while coffee goes cold.
How the price compares with buying separate boxes
At USD 37.48 against a USD 74.95 comparison price, the tray is priced as a bundled assortment rather than a per-piece purchase. That bundling is the real reason to buy it: you get muffins and scones in one delivery instead of ordering two boxes and hoping they arrive together. If you only need scones, a dedicated scone gift box is the cleaner choice even if the per-piece math looks less generous.
Decision rules for choosing the 22 piece tray
- Count your eaters, then halve the pieces: If pastries are the only food, allow one piece per person and the tray fits 22. If you are also serving eggs, fruit, or yogurt, assume half a piece per person and the tray fits 11 to 15. Write down the guest count and the menu before you order, not after.
- Check the muffin-to-scone ratio against your group: The tray is 13 muffins and 9 scones. If your group is known for reaching for scones first, add a separate scone box rather than expecting the tray to stretch.
- Set the delivery date backward from the event: Choose a delivery day at least one day before the event. With 2Day Express shipping, ordering two to three days ahead gives a buffer if the courier slips. Confirm someone will be available to receive the box on the delivery day.
- Rule out the tray if you need one pastry type or special diets: The assortment is fixed at muffins and scones, with no option to swap. If you need only scones, only muffins, or gluten-free and vegan choices, choose a dedicated box instead.
- Compare the bundle price, not the per-piece price: At USD 37.48 against a USD 74.95 comparison price, the value comes from getting both pastry types in one shipment. If you would only eat one type, the bundle is not saving you money.
Product facts that affect your decision
- Fresh Baked Muffin & Scone Assortment -22 Pieces: 22 freshly baked gourmet muffins and scones: 13 large muffins and 9 signature scones, packed fresh from the Chicago bakery. The 13-to-9 split tells you the tray leans muffin-heavy, so scone fans may need a second box.
Fresh Baked Muffin & Scone Assortment -22 Pieces - Fresh Baked Muffin & Scone Assortment -22 Pieces: Made from scratch with Wisconsin AA butter, fresh heavy cream, real bananas, and locally sourced carrots. Real dairy and fresh fruit mean the pastries are perishable, so plan to serve them within a day or two of arrival.
- Fresh Baked Muffin & Scone Assortment -22 Pieces: Free FedEx 2Day Express shipping is included. Two-day transit sets your order date: place it so the tray lands the day before your event, not the morning of.
Who should buy this tray
Best for
- Office breakfasts and client meetings for 11 to 22 people
- Brunch hosts who want muffins and scones on one tray without ordering two boxes
- Event planners ordering catering breakfast pastries with a day of buffer before the event
Not for
- Households or teams of fewer than ten people
- Guests who need gluten-free, vegan, or single-pastry-type options
- Same-morning events where delivery timing cannot be guaranteed
