Anyone setting out a treat for each guest
You want to count out one regular stroopwafel for each guest in advance. So check the number of pieces or stated portions, rather than looking at the pack weight alone.
Who are the different pack sizes suitable for?
Anyone putting out a platter of small bites
You’re serving other party snacks too, and letting guests choose how much they take. Mini stroopwafels make a good choice for smaller individual bites.
Anyone catering for allergies
If a guest has a food allergy or needs to eat gluten-free, check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack you’re serving. A gluten-free label does not mean a product is free from other allergens.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you’ll hand out the waffles in advance, put them on a platter or give them to guests to take away. Then compare packs by the number of portions you can serve; if anyone has dietary requirements, check the label separately.
| What to consider | What to check | Especially useful for |
|---|---|---|
| Set portions | The number of regular waffles or stated portions in each pack, and how many guests you’re expecting. | If you’re setting out one waffle for each guest, you’ll want to check whether the pack has enough; around 36% of consumers prioritise planning portions this way. |
| Small bites | The mini size and the stated number of pieces or portions; don’t count a mini as a regular waffle. | For a platter with a variety of snacks, you may want guests to help themselves to a small portion. This is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Handing out pairs | Whether the waffles are actually wrapped in pairs and how many such portions the pack contains. | If you want to give each guest a set portion to take away, how the pack is divided matters more than the total number of individual waffles; around 21% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | The ingredients and allergens on the current label, including for a gluten-free option. | If a guest needs to eat gluten-free or has a food allergy, the pack you choose must be suitable for their needs; around 14% of consumers prioritise checking this. |
A high number of pieces doesn’t automatically mean you can give every guest a full treat. For example, Jumbo lists 12 portions for a 468 g pack of regular stroopwafels, while Albert Heijn lists 25 portions of 8 g for AH mini caramel-sea salt. So first decide what you count as one serving.
Common mistakes
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Comparing the weight in grams alone
A pack of regular waffles, a pack of minis and a pack of individually wrapped pairs are suited to different ways of serving. The weight alone won’t tell you how many portions will work for your plans.
Decide whether you want to offer each guest one regular waffle, a pair or several minis, then compare the stated number of pieces or portions.
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Assuming gluten-free means allergen-free
According to PLUS product information, its 240 g gluten-free stroopwafels also contain egg and lupin. So the gluten-free label doesn’t mean they’re suitable for every food allergy.
Ask guests which dietary requirement applies to them, read the current label and keep any alternative you serve separately from the regular waffles.
A guide to brands and own-label options
Daelmans
Albert Heijn lists a pack of 10 regular Daelmans stroopwafels; PLUS also lists a bag containing 10.
- A stated number of pieces is useful if you want to set out one regular waffle for each guest.
- If anyone has an allergy, check the current label on the pack you buy.
AH
As well as regular stroopwafels, Albert Heijn lists AH mini caramel-sea salt, with 25 portions of 8 g.
- The mini size works well on a platter where guests can help themselves to smaller bites.
- Don’t plan these portions as if they were regular stroopwafels, and check the allergens on the current label.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a 468 g pack of its own-label butter stroopwafels with 12 portions, as well as Kanjers Originele Stroopwafels in a pack of 4 × 2 pieces.
- These pack formats give you the choice of counting out regular portions or handing out waffles in pairs.
- Check the allergens for each product you choose; the product information for Kanjers lists egg, milk, wheat and soya, among other things.
PLUS
PLUS lists both regular stroopwafels and a separate gluten-free option weighing 240 g.
- A separate gluten-free option is worth considering if a guest specifically needs to eat gluten-free.
- According to the product information, this option contains egg and lupin; check the current label for other allergens too.
Sondey
Lidl lists Sondey mini butter stroopwafels: approximately 37 pieces in a 316 g pack.
- The stated number of pieces helps when planning a platter of small bites.
- The number is approximate; check the pack and the allergens if these are relevant to your guests.
Stroopwafels on Joybuy
This pack of 10 Kanjers stroopwafels is a good choice if you want to count out regular waffles for each guest in advance. Check the pack itself if individually wrapped waffles are important for the way you plan to serve them.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious Stroopwafels, 10 pieces
The stated pack size of 10 makes it easy to count out regular stroopwafels for each guest in advance. Check the current label if allergens or individually wrapped waffles are important for your guests.
Frequently asked questions
How do I work out how many stroopwafels I need?
First decide what you want to serve each guest, then count the corresponding pieces or portions shown on the pack. For example, Jumbo lists 12 portions for its 468 g pack of regular butter stroopwafels; minis call for a different serving plan from one regular waffle per person.
Can I serve regular stroopwafels to guests with a food allergy?
First check the allergens for the exact product you’ve chosen. The product information for Kanjers Originele Stroopwafels at Jumbo lists egg, milk, wheat and soya, among other things; don’t rely on the product category alone or information from a different pack.
Are gluten-free stroopwafels also free from other allergens?
No, you can’t assume that from a gluten-free label. PLUS lists egg and lupin in its 240 g gluten-free stroopwafels too. Read the current label and take care to avoid contact between different products when serving.
How should I store stroopwafels during the party?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn recommends storing AH mini caramel-sea salt in a sealed tin after opening; keep any pack you’re not serving yet closed.