For a Boxing Day buffet, start by deciding how much chocolate to have ready, then work out how many packs you’ll need. Next, choose your flavours and check the ingredients and allergen information for each variety, especially if any guests have dietary restrictions. A 200 or 300 g pack is a consumer-size pack, not a catering format.
If you’re shopping for a large family or several guests, the net weight per pack makes it easier to plan how many packs to buy. The Albert Heijn, PLUS and Kiekeboe varieties mentioned here come in 300 g packs.
You might want to serve milk and dark chocolate flakes side by side. Decide which variety will make up most of your supply before adding other flavours, so you can work out how many packs of each you’ll need.
If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, check each pack you choose individually. Declarations for ingredients such as milk, soya and wheat vary by product and variety; ‘may contain’ warnings are relevant too.
First decide how much chocolate to have ready, then choose the flavours and check the information on the packs you’ve bought before serving.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity per pack | Check the net weight and use your planned portions to work out how many packs you’ll need. | If you’re catering for a large group, you won’t want to run out of the main flavour halfway through the buffet. Around 33% of consumers prioritise having enough in stock. |
| Ingredients and allergens | For each exact variety, check the ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ statements on the label. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, you’ll want to check which flakes are suitable for them. This is the top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Flavour and presentation | Check whether you’re choosing milk, dark or mixed chocolate flakes, and how much of each variety you want to serve. | If you want to offer two flavours, variety matters more than having a large supply of just one. Around 20% of consumers prioritise having a choice of flavours. |
| Ordering or shopping | Check current ordering or in-store availability, and when you’ll need the packs. | If you want to get your shopping done in advance, you’ll need a way to buy that fits your buffet plans. This is also the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Jumbo’s range also includes larger packs of chocolate sprinkles. These aren’t a bigger version of the same chocolate flakes.
Check that ‘flakes’ appears in the product name before counting the pack towards your buffet supplies.
A flavour name or dietary label doesn’t replace the allergen information. PLUS says its dark chocolate flakes have a vegan label, but the product information also states that they may contain milk and lactose.
Check both ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’ on the pack you buy. If guests need to check ingredients, ask them to read the packaging too.
Albert Heijn states that its De Ruijter 2-pack is supplied as two separate items. That means two consumer packs don’t make one larger catering pack.
Add together the contents of the individual packs and match the quantity to your planned portions.
A brand to consider if you’d like to offer a different flavour alongside classic chocolate flakes.
Albert Heijn’s own brand offers 300 g packs of chocolate flakes for anyone planning their supplies by the pack.
Jumbo’s own brand offers milk, dark and duo-mix chocolate flakes in 300 g packs.
PLUS own-brand dark chocolate flakes come in a 300 g pack, making them an option if you’re looking for a dark variety.
ALDI lists Kiekeboe chocolate flakes in milk and dark varieties, in 300 g packs.
You can combine these packs to get the quantity and mix of flavours you want for your buffet. Note the different pack sizes of 200 and 300 g, and check the label of every variety you choose.
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If you want milk chocolate flakes as your main variety, allow for 300 g per pack when planning your supplies. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging before serving.
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An option to consider if you want to offer a different variety alongside your main supply. The pack contains 200 g; check the flavours and allergen information on the packaging before deciding how many packs you need.
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For a buffet where you want to offer a second variety of chocolate flakes. Allow for 200 g per pack when planning quantities, and read the ingredients information before guests help themselves.
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If you want to offer milk chocolate flakes in 200 g packs, work out how many you’ll need for this flavour and check the label for allergens before serving.
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A variety of flakes to factor into your buffet plans. The pack contains 200 g; match the number of packs to your planned use, and check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
Work out the quantity using your planned portions and the net weight of the packs you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn lists fifteen 20 g portions for its 300 g milk chocolate flakes; use this only as a guide for that product, not as a standard portion for every buffet.
No. The 2-pack listed by Albert Heijn is supplied as two separate items. Add together the contents of both individual packs when planning your supplies.
Yes, check the allergen information for every specific variety of chocolate flakes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label; also read any ‘may contain’ warnings on the packs you serve.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn says to store its milk chocolate flakes in a cool, dark and dry place; check the instructions on the pack for any other variety.
