Brunch host with a full table
You want to fill a serving platter with caramel waffles and choose a quantity that suits your guests. Jumbo lists 12 portions in a 468 g pack; Lidl and ALDI each list 12 waffles in a 480 g pack.
Who are these packs suited to?
Brunch host choosing by flavour
You’re looking for a butter-rich variety in particular, or want to check the filling description. Compare the ingredients of the pack you choose if you also need to take allergens into account.
Brunch host serving individual portions
You want to serve two waffles at a time, send them home with guests or avoid taking everything out of a large pack at once. The Daelmans 4-pack listed by Albert Heijn contains four packs of two waffles.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how many waffles you want to serve and how you’ll hand them out. Then choose the variety you prefer. If any guests have specific dietary requirements, check the label on the pack you buy.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Quantity | Compare the number of waffles or portions and the net weight; these figures don’t always mean the same thing. | If I’m filling a platter for lots of guests, I want to know in advance how many I can serve. For around 36% of consumers, having enough in the pack comes first. |
| Flavour and filling | Check the ingredients for the exact variety. For its 468 g pack, Jumbo lists 25% butter; Lidl describes its Sondey variety as made with butter and caramel. | If you’re specifically looking for a butter-rich variety for the brunch table, this may matter more than the packaging. For around 29% of consumers, flavour is the top priority. |
| Serving and storage | Check whether the waffles are loose or packed in smaller portions, and follow the storage instructions on the label. | I want to hand out waffles to individual guests without opening a large pack straight away. For around 21% of consumers, ease of serving matters most. |
| Allergens and nutritional information | Read the current ingredients, allergen and nutritional information on the packaging of the variety you choose. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients or wants to compare nutritional values, I check the label before serving. This is the main consideration for around 14% of consumers. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Assuming ‘butter’ means they’re suitable for everyone
The butter-rich caramel waffles described by Jumbo and PLUS list ingredients including milk, wheat or cereals containing gluten, and soya. So the name alone won’t tell you whether a guest can eat them.
If anyone has an allergy or intolerance, check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging for the exact variety you’re serving.
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Assuming a product range page guarantees availability
Lidl describes the Sondey caramel waffles mentioned here as an in-store product. Availability can also vary by shop and over time.
Check with your shop before basing your brunch plans on one specific pack.
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Opening a large pack without a storage plan
If you don’t serve all the waffles, you’ll have some left in the opened pack. Storage advice varies by product: Jumbo says to store its product in a cool, dry place, while PLUS advises keeping its product in a dry, dark place.
Seal an opened pack tightly and follow the storage advice on the packaging. Choose a smaller pack if it’s a better fit for the number of guests.
Brands compared
Daelmans
The 4-pack listed by Albert Heijn is a portion-packed option if you want to serve or take two waffles at a time.
- Four packs of two waffles, 232 g in total.
- Check the ingredients if you need to take wheat, milk or soya into account.
Jumbo
The butter-rich caramel waffles reviewed here come in a larger pack for a shared brunch platter.
- For this variety, Jumbo lists 12 portions, 468 g and 25% butter.
- The product information lists ingredients including milk, soya and wheat; check the current label if anyone has an allergy.
Sondey
The butter-rich caramel waffles described by Lidl combine a 12-waffle pack with a caramel variety.
- Lidl lists 12 waffles and 480 g.
- Lidl states that this product is available in store only.
Heerlijck Banket
The butter-rich caramel waffles described by ALDI come in a 12-waffle pack for sharing.
- For this variety, ALDI lists 12 waffles, 480 g and caramel syrup.
- Check availability at the shop where you plan to do your shopping.
PLUS
The PLUS butter-rich caramel waffles reviewed here come in a 400 g pack.
- PLUS advises storing this product in a dry, dark place.
- The product information lists ingredients including wheat, soya, milk and lactose; check local availability too.
Caramel waffles on Joybuy
These packs of eight or ten caramel waffles are best suited to serving a smaller number. Compare the quantity on the pack with your guest list, and check how the waffles are packed before handing them out.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious Caramel Waffles, 10 waffles
A pack of ten for a brunch where you want to work out the number of waffles in advance. Check the packaging before serving individual portions or if you need to take allergies into account.
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Kanjers Original Caramel Waffles, 8 waffles
A pack of eight if you want to serve fewer waffles than the 12-waffle packs mentioned above. Check the packaging to see how the waffles are divided, and read the label if any guests need to avoid allergens.
Frequently asked questions
How many caramel waffles do I need for an Easter brunch?
Choose a quantity that suits your guests and the other food you’re serving. ALDI and Lidl each list 12 waffles in the packs mentioned here; Jumbo lists 12 portions. If you want to allow for guests who might come back for another waffle, factor that into the number of packs you buy.
How should I store an opened pack of caramel waffles?
Seal the pack tightly and follow the storage advice on the packaging. For the variety reviewed here, Jumbo advises storing it in a cool, dry place; PLUS says to store its variety in a dry, dark place.
Can I serve butter-rich caramel waffles to someone with a milk, soya or gluten allergy?
Don’t assume they’re suitable without checking the current label for the exact variety. The Jumbo and PLUS products mentioned here list ingredients including milk, soya and wheat or cereals containing gluten.
What should I do if the product page and packaging list different ingredients?
Before serving, check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the product you actually bought. Product information can change, so if a guest has an allergy, don’t rely solely on a product page you viewed earlier.