For a group gathering, a large pack is only practical if the quantity suits the number of guests and the biscuits will be eaten in good time. Smaller packs are more convenient if you’re serving them on different occasions. Whatever you choose, check the flavour and the current allergen information on the label.
Whether you’re expecting visitors, catering for a club or planning a coffee break, you’ll want a pack that suits the number of people. Check the net weight and, if stated, the number of biscuits before choosing a large pack.
If not everyone will be having a biscuit at the same time, individual portions or biscuits wrapped in pairs can be practical. Check how the pack is divided up and what to do with any leftovers once it’s opened.
Sharing biscuits with someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients or allergens? Read the ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings on the pack you’ll actually be serving.
Decide how many people you’re catering for and whether you’ll be serving everything at once. Then choose a flavour to suit your group and check the label before sharing the biscuits.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Check the net weight and the number of biscuits, if stated. Choose a pack to suit the number of people. | If I’m filling a plate for a group, I want enough biscuits without having lots left over. Getting the quantity right is the top priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Serving and storage | Check whether the biscuits are individually portioned and read the storage instructions for after opening. | If I’m serving biscuits at different times, I don’t want to open the whole pack straight away. Around 30% of consumers say ease of sharing is their main consideration. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings on the pack. | When I have guests who can’t eat certain ingredients, I need to know what I’m serving. Around 20% of consumers put these checks first. |
| Flavour | Choose a plain biscuit, speculoos or a filled biscuit, for example, to suit your group’s preferences. | If my guests have strong preferences, I want to serve biscuits they’ll enjoy. Around 10% of consumers say flavour is the most important factor. |
A large pack can be a good choice for a group, but it’s less practical if you’re only serving a few biscuits at a time.
Estimate how many people you’re catering for and consider whether smaller portions would work better if you’ll be serving them on several occasions.
The name doesn’t tell you which ingredients and allergens are in that exact version. According to Lotus Bakeries Nederland, Lotus Biscoff Original contains wheat and soya, among other ingredients. Check other versions separately.
Before sharing, read the ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings on the pack you’ve bought.
A product available in-store for a limited time won’t necessarily be available for a group gathering you’re planning for later.
Check the offer dates and in-store availability before relying on it.
ALDI own-brand biscuits, including Sandwich biscuits in a 500 g pack.
Albert Heijn offers products including AH Fourré vanilla flavour in a 500 g pack.
Jumbo offers products including vanilla-flavoured Dubbels in a 500 g pack.
A brand to consider if you’re looking to serve caramelised speculoos biscuits, with packs including a 20 × 2 format.
Lidl’s biscuit brand, with products also appearing in temporary in-store offers.
This selection includes larger packs and smaller sizes for sharing. Check whether the quantity, flavour and allergen information of each product suit your group.
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A large gift pack to consider if you’re looking for biscuits and crackers for a group.
Before sharing, check the label for allergens and read the storage instructions for after opening.
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A multipack to consider if you want to spread the quantity over several serving occasions.
The product name states 10 × 66 g. If it matters to you, check the pack to see whether the individual units are sealed, and read the allergen information.
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A smaller pack to consider if you want to serve biscuits on different occasions.
The pack states 250 g. Check how the biscuits are packaged and which allergens are listed.
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A pack to consider if you’re looking for a set number of biscuits for a smaller group.
The product name states 8 pieces and 200 g. Check how they’re packaged and which allergens are listed on the pack.
Choose the weight and, if stated, the number of biscuits to suit the number of people and the occasion. For example, ALDI lists María biscuits as 4 rolls of 200 g. This kind of packaging may be worth considering if you don’t want to serve them all at once.
They’re useful if you want to serve biscuits individually or at different times. ALDI describes Biscotto chocolate biscuits as wrapped in pairs, while Lotus Bakeries Nederland lists a 20 × 2 format for Lotus Biscoff. Check which size suits your group.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the label. Also check for any warnings that may be relevant to your group.
Use it to help you prepare, but check the pack again before sharing the biscuits. Albert Heijn states that ingredients and allergen information can change, so the packaging of the product you’re serving is the best source to refer to.
