Host planning a full coffee table
You want to put out enough biscuits for a larger group. The number of biscuits, portion size and serving method are more useful than weight alone.
Who are you choosing for?
Buffet planner who wants to serve guests individually
You’re looking for a pack that makes it easy for guests to take a portion. Check whether the biscuits are individually wrapped or, for example, wrapped in pairs: it makes a difference when handing them out.
Host catering for guests with allergies
If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, the ingredients list and allergen information on each specific pack matter more than the brand or pack size.
What should you look for?
Large standard pack
A good choice when: you want to serve one type of chocolate biscuit with coffee or tea and can portion them out yourself.
Consider: the net weight doesn’t tell you how many individual biscuits are in the pack; also think about how you’ll store them once opened.
Assortment of individually wrapped biscuits
A good choice when: guests are arriving at different times or you want to hand out biscuits one at a time. Jumbo listed 230 individually wrapped biscuits in four varieties for Lotus Luxe Assorti.
Consider: according to Jumbo, this specific Lotus box is no longer in its online range, so don’t choose this type of packaging based on that box alone.
Create your own assortment
A good choice when: you want to serve a variety of chocolate biscuits and cookies rather than just one type.
Consider: when buying several packs, check the portions, ingredients and allergens for each product.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Number of biscuits you can serve | Compare the net weight with the number of biscuits or stated portions. | I want to be able to put out biscuits for all my guests without being misled by a pack that looks heavy. Around 31% of consumers prioritise having enough biscuits to serve. |
| Variety | See which types you’re combining and how many biscuits are in each pack. | I want to offer more than one flavour or type at my buffet, even if that means opening several packs. For around 25% of consumers, variety comes first. |
| Portion packaging | Check whether the biscuits are wrapped individually, in pairs or simply in a larger pack. | If guests are dropping in at different times, I want to be able to hand out biscuits easily as they arrive. For around 19% of consumers, being able to portion them out is the main priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on every pack you serve. | I want to be able to show guests with a known allergy which ingredients are in their biscuit. Around 25% of consumers put checking ingredients and allergens first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a heavier pack contains more individual portions
A 400 g pack doesn’t tell you on its own how many biscuits you can serve individually. Alongside its pack of sugared biscuits with milk chocolate, Albert Heijn also lists 30 portions of 13 g; ALDI lists 20 Biscotto chocolate biscuits per 250 g.
When planning your buffet, look beyond the net weight and check the stated number of biscuits, portion size and packaging per portion.
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Planning around a familiar assortment without checking availability
Jumbo describes Lotus Luxe Assorti as a box of 230 individually wrapped biscuits, but also states that this product is no longer in its online range.
If you have a particular assortment in mind, check shortly before buying to see if it’s available. If not, choose another pack with the portion format you want.
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Assuming all chocolate biscuits contain the same allergens
Allergens vary from product to product. Albert Heijn lists milk, soya and wheat, among other things, in its sugared biscuits with milk chocolate; Verkade also notes that Choco Biscuit Karamelsmaakvulling may contain peanuts and nuts.
Check every specific pack again, and keep the ingredients information available at the buffet for guests who ask.
Brands to consider
Verkade
Worth considering if you’re thinking of serving a chocolate product with biscuit alongside individual biscuits at your buffet.
- Verkade describes Choco Biscuit Karamelsmaakvulling as a biscuit with caramel-flavoured cream and milk chocolate.
- The XXL product is a different way to serve biscuits from a family pack of individual biscuits. Also check the allergen information on the packaging.
Lotus
An example of an assortment for anyone who wants to hand out individually wrapped biscuits.
- Jumbo describes Lotus Luxe Assorti as a box of 230 individually wrapped biscuits in four varieties.
- Jumbo states that this specific box is no longer in its online range. Check the availability and allergen information of any other assortment you choose.
Albert Heijn
An example of a larger standard pack of chocolate biscuits for the coffee table.
- Albert Heijn lists AH Gesuikerde biscuits melk chocolade as containing 400 g, with 30 portions of 13 g.
- This isn’t an assortment of individually wrapped biscuits. Read the allergen information on the pack you buy.
Jumbo
A supermarket own brand to compare different chocolate cookies and biscuits when putting together a mix.
- Jumbo lists chocolate biscuits in 125 g packs, among other options, as well as other chocolate cookies in 200 g and 300 g packs.
- Pack contents and serving formats vary by product, so compare the specific packs rather than just their weights.
Lidl / Sondey
A smaller pack of chocolate biscuits that could complement a platter you’ve put together yourself.
- Lidl lists Sondey Choco biscuits melk in a 125 g pack.
- This size isn’t automatically a family pack; compare how many packs you’ll need with the size of your gathering.
ALDI / Biscotto en Choceur
Two different cookie and biscuit products to compare when choosing your preferred portion size.
- ALDI lists Biscotto Chocoladekoekjes as 20 biscuits per 250 g, wrapped in pairs, and Choceur Choco & biscuit as a different type of biscuit.
- Wrapped in pairs isn’t the same as one biscuit per wrapper. Check the ingredients and pack format for each product.
Chocolate biscuits at Joybuy
These biscuits come in a range of formats for the buffet table: smaller multipacks, biscuit sticks and biscuits with chocolate cream. Choose according to how you want to serve them, and check the packaging if you need a precise number of portions.
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Ulker Halley Mini Biscuit 3 × 77 g
A good option if you want to spread smaller packs across the buffet table. The product name lists 3 × 77 g; check how many biscuits are in each pack if you’re planning portions for each guest.
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Lu Mikado Milk Chocolate Biscuit Sticks 75 g
Biscuit sticks are a different way to serve biscuits from regular chocolate biscuits, and could work well on a table with a variety of treats. The pack is 75 g; check that the portion format suits the way you want to hand them out.
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Lu Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits 150 g
Milk chocolate biscuits for anyone looking for a classic biscuit to serve with coffee or tea. The pack is 150 g; check the number of portions on the packaging if you’re working out how much you’ll need for your guests.
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Oreo Raspberry & Blueberry Flavor Sandwich Cookies, 2 × 97 g
A raspberry- and blueberry-flavoured sandwich biscuit for when you want to offer something different alongside chocolate biscuits. The product name lists two 97 g packs; it doesn’t state how many biscuits are in each pack.
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Ulker IKRAM Chocolate Cream Biscuit 12x(4x84g)
Biscuits with chocolate cream for anyone who wants to serve several portions at the buffet. Before buying, check the actual contents of the box and the pack sizes: the quantities given for this product aren’t clear.
Frequently asked questions
How do I work out how many chocolate biscuits I need for the buffet?
Start with the number of guests and when you plan to serve the biscuits, then compare this with the number of biscuits or portions listed on the pack. The net weight alone won’t tell you how many individual biscuits you can put out.
How should I store opened chocolate biscuits until the buffet?
Follow the storage advice on the packaging for your biscuits. Albert Heijn recommends storing its sugared biscuits with milk chocolate in a cool, dark and dry place, and keeping them in a sealed tin once opened. Check the label for any other product.
Should I check the allergens on each pack separately?
Yes. Check every pack you serve, even if the products look similar. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out the requirement to list allergens on food labels; ingredients and the possible presence of other allergens can vary between products.
Can I still buy the biscuits on Boxing Day?
Don’t assume a shop will be open: check the bank holiday opening hours of the branch you plan to visit in advance. According to the Dutch government, Boxing Day falls on Saturday 26 December in 2026.