Party host putting together a serving platter
You want biscuits that are easy to share and come in a quantity that suits your guests. A pack with different chocolate flavours can help you create a varied platter.
Who are these options for?
Shopper catering for guests with allergies
You need to be able to check the ingredients and allergens listed on your chosen pack, including any warnings about traces of allergens.
Organiser looking to avoid leftovers
You compare the pack size with your guest list and the other snacks you’re serving. You also check availability and storage advice once the pack is open.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how many you want to serve and whether you’re looking for one type or several flavours. Then check the label on each pack you choose.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and variety | Compare the number of biscuits and the chocolate flavours. For example, Jumbo lists 9 biscuits in its Milk Chocolate Biscuits pack, while ALDI describes a Biscotto pack of 20 biscuits in three chocolate flavours. | If I’m putting together a platter for several guests, I want to serve enough biscuits without offering more flavours than I need. Around 40% of consumers give quantity and variety the highest priority. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack, including for mixed packs. | If a guest has an allergy, I want to know what each product I’ve chosen contains before serving it. Around 30% of consumers prioritise checking the label. |
| Availability and storage | Check where the product is available and read the storage advice for opened packs. | I want to be able to buy what I need shortly before the party and avoid opening more packs than necessary. This planning is the main concern for around 30% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming every chocolate biscuit is suitable for all your guests
Allergens vary from one product to another. For its 125 g Milk Chocolate Biscuits, Jumbo lists gluten, milk, soya and wheat, and warns that the product may contain nuts.
Where necessary, ask about allergies in advance and keep the original pack available when serving.
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Relying only on general product information online
Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change. A range overview also won’t tell you what’s listed on your particular pack.
Check the exact variant and read the current label before putting the biscuits out.
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Opening more packs than you need
Once packs are open, the storage advice matters for anything left over after the party.
Keep spare packs sealed until you need them, then follow the storage instructions for your chosen product.
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Assuming a supermarket own-brand product is available to order online
Lidl lists Sondey Choco Biscuits Milk as an in-store-only product. ALDI also notes that special-buy items can sell out quickly.
Check local availability shortly before the party and decide in advance what alternative you could buy.
Brands to consider
Lotus Biscoff
A familiar biscuit to add to a platter alongside chocolate-coated varieties.
- Lotus Bakeries describes Biscoff as a crisp biscuit with a caramelised flavour.
- Check the pack you choose if you specifically want a chocolate-coated biscuit: the standard Biscoff description doesn’t confirm that it is.
Jumbo
Worth considering if you want to compare milk chocolate and dark chocolate biscuits.
- Jumbo lists its Milk Chocolate Biscuits in a pack of 9, weighing 125 g.
- The allergen information for this milk chocolate variety doesn’t necessarily apply to other Jumbo biscuits.
Albert Heijn
A supermarket range where you can browse biscuits alongside your other Halloween shopping.
- Albert Heijn has both a Halloween range and information about chocolate biscuits.
- Albert Heijn notes that product information can change, so check the current pack of the biscuits you choose.
Sondey (Lidl)
A supermarket own brand to consider when browsing different biscuits for your platter.
- Lidl lists Sondey Choco Biscuits Milk in a 125 g pack.
- According to Lidl, this product is available in store only. Check the pack for ingredients and allergens.
Biscotto (ALDI)
An option if you want to serve several chocolate flavours on one platter.
- ALDI describes a Biscotto pack of 20 butter biscuits with dark, white and milk chocolate, individually wrapped in pairs.
- Check whether this product is currently available and read the label before serving.
Products for your serving platter
These Joybuy products include chocolate biscuits and biscuit sticks, as well as a chocolate wafer as a different type of treat. Compare the pack size with your serving plans, and always check the current label if you’re catering for guests with allergies.
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Lu Mikado Milk Chocolate Biscuit Sticks, 75 g
Milk chocolate biscuit sticks for anyone who wants to serve sticks at the party. The pack states 75 g; check the current label before serving them to your guests.
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Lu Scholiertje Milk Chocolate Biscuits, 150 g
Milk chocolate biscuits for a platter featuring one type of biscuit. The pack states 150 g; check the pack to see how many biscuits you can serve and which allergens are listed.
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Lotte Pepero Choco Cookie Sticks, 32 g
Chocolate sticks for when you want to offer something different alongside standard biscuits. The pack states 32 g; check how many sticks it contains before deciding how many you’ll need for your guests.
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Milka Choco Wafer Milk, 180 g
A chocolate wafer for anyone who wants to serve wafers too; it’s a different type of treat from a biscuit. The pack states 180 g. Check the label for ingredients and allergens.
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Verkade Gv Oaties Milk Chocolate, 150 g
A milk chocolate option to consider if you want to serve a selection of biscuits. The pack states 150 g. If you have dietary requirements, don’t rely on the product name; check the current ingredients and allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
Which allergens should I check in chocolate biscuits?
Read the allergen information and any warnings on the current pack of every product you serve. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes the mandatory declaration of 14 allergens. For its 125 g Milk Chocolate Biscuits, Jumbo lists gluten, milk, soya and wheat, and warns that the product may contain nuts.
Is online product information enough if someone has an allergy?
Use the information to help you choose a product, but also check the pack you’re actually serving. Albert Heijn warns that ingredients and allergy information can change, so don’t rely on details for a different variant.
How should I store chocolate biscuits before a Halloween party?
Follow the storage advice on the pack you choose and keep any packs you don’t need yet sealed. For Jumbo Milk Chocolate Biscuits, the advice is to store them in a cool, dry place and reseal the pack securely after opening.
How do I work out how many packs I’ll need?
Compare the number of guests and the other snacks you’re serving with the number of biscuits in each pack. Jumbo lists 9 biscuits in its Milk Chocolate Biscuits pack, while the Biscotto mix mentioned by ALDI contains 20. Check the size of the variant you choose before opening extra packs.