For a sharing platter on King’s Day, a larger pack is the obvious choice; individual portions are more practical if you’re handing biscuits out at a street market. As well as the pack weight, check how many biscuits it contains and whether they’re individually wrapped. If any guests have dietary requirements, always check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
Compare the weight and, if stated, the number of biscuits with the number of guests you’re expecting. Jumbo lists various chocolate biscuits in 300 g packs; the weight alone won’t tell you how many biscuits are inside.
Individually wrapped portions make it easier to hand out biscuits to small groups. Albert Heijn lists Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Belgian chocolate 2-pack as containing six packs of three biscuits.
Ask guests about their dietary requirements if needed, and check the latest ingredients and allergen information before handing out the biscuits. The Voedingscentrum highlights the importance of checking the label when dealing with food allergies; Albert Heijn points out that online product information can change.
First, decide whether the biscuits will go on one sharing platter or be handed out while you’re out and about. This will help you work out whether pack size, individual portions or a variety of flavours should guide your choice.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the weight in g and the number of biscuits with the number of guests. | If I’m filling a platter for a group, I want to know whether there’ll be enough biscuits to go round. Having enough to go round is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Ease of handing out | Check the number of individual packs and biscuits per portion. | When I’m out and about, I want to be able to hand biscuits to small groups without opening a large pack each time. Ease of handing out is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Flavour and variety | Check the type of biscuit, the type of chocolate and whether it has a filling. | If guests have different preferences, I want to choose between one familiar flavour and a selection of varieties. Flavour variety matters most to around 21% of consumers. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the latest ingredients list, allergen information and any dietary claims on the packaging. | If I don’t know exactly what all the guests can eat, I want to be able to check before handing out the biscuits. This check is the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
Jumbo says Verkade Chocorondjes Melkchocolade comes in a 150 g pack, while several chocolate biscuit varieties from the Jumbo own brand come in 300 g packs. The difference isn’t always clear from a product photo.
Check the weight and number of biscuits, then estimate how many packs you’ll need based on the number of people you expect.
A photo or an older online listing doesn’t guarantee that the ingredients on the pack you’re handing out are the same. Albert Heijn says that ingredients and allergen information can change.
Read the physical packaging just before serving, especially if someone has a food allergy.
Lidl says its range and stock can change. That means a product you see now may not necessarily be available when you shop for King’s Day.
Check the range shortly before you buy, and consider which other pack format would also work for the way you’re handing out the biscuits.
These brands offer different types of biscuits and pack formats. Always compare the specific product: a brand name alone doesn’t tell you how much is in the pack or whether it’s suitable for your guests.
Verkade’s biscuit range includes Chocorondjes with milk chocolate. The brand describes them as crunchy biscuits with a layer of milk chocolate.
Lotus Biscoff offers speculoos biscuits, including a chocolate variety in individual portions.
The Jumbo range includes Chocolettes Melk and Digestive Biscuit with milk or dark chocolate, each in a 300 g pack.
ALDI lists Biscotto Chocoladekoekjes as a 250 g pack containing 20 biscuits, with dark, white and milk chocolate.
These biscuits and biscuit sticks come in packs ranging from 36 g to 150 g. They’re particularly worth considering for a smaller sharing occasion or to add some flavour variety. If you’re catering for a larger group, choose the number of packs based on how many people you expect.
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A pack of milk chocolate biscuits to serve to a smaller group. Weight: 150 g; if you’re catering for a larger group, check the number of biscuits on the pack.
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Chocolate-flavoured biscuit sticks for a small sharing occasion. Weight: 47 g; check the number of sticks if you’re buying for several guests.
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A smaller pack if you’d like to add biscuits with a dark chocolate flavour to your selection. Weight: 72 g; count the biscuits before choosing this as a supply for a group.
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A smaller pack for anyone who wants to serve vanilla and lemon flavours as well as chocolate. Weight: 115 g; compare the number of biscuits with the size of the group you’re expecting.
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A small pack for anyone who wants to add a biscuit with strawberry and chocolate flavours. Weight: 36 g; check the number of biscuits before choosing them for a group.
Start with the number of guests you expect, then compare the pack weight and, if stated, the number of biscuits in each pack. For a sharing platter, you could look at larger packs; if you’re handing them out while you’re out and about, the number of individual portions also matters.
Use it to help you make an initial selection, but check the current packaging before handing out the biscuits. The Voedingscentrum highlights the importance of label information for food allergies, and Albert Heijn says that online ingredients and allergen information can change.
No. A vegan claim doesn’t automatically answer questions about allergens or other dietary requirements. Read the full ingredients and allergen information on the packaging, and ask the guest what they need if you’re unsure.
No. Choose the quantity based on the people who are actually coming. According to the Dutch government, King’s Day isn’t a statutory day off for everyone, so it’s more useful to plan around the number of people you expect than the public holiday alone.
