Buffet planner catering for lots of guests
You want to serve enough chocolate sprinkles with the rusks without opening lots of individual packs of one flavour. The weight of each pack can help you work out how much you need.
Which option is right for you?
Organiser of a self-service buffet
You want guests to be able to help themselves easily, without everyone having to share from one opened pack. Individual portions offer a different way to serve them than a large bag.
Host checking ingredients
You want to know which ingredients and allergens are in the rusks and each type of chocolate sprinkles before the buffet. If you’re offering several flavours, you’ll need to check each pack.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many rusks you want to serve and whether guests will take chocolate sprinkles from a shared pack or from individual portions. Then choose the flavours and check the label on each product.
Large pack
A good choice if: you’re serving a larger quantity of one flavour; Jumbo lists 600 g packs of milk, dark and duo chocolate sprinkles.
Things to consider: you’ll need a clean way to serve from the shared pack.
Smaller branded pack
A good choice if: you want to spread the quantity across different flavours, such as dark or milk chocolate.
Things to consider: check the ingredients of each flavour you choose; a brand name doesn’t tell you about the allergens in every product in its range.
Individual portions
A good choice if: guests need to be able to take a portion themselves, or you want to offer several types; De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight portions.
Things to consider: the different types in a pack like this may contain different ingredients.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Check the weight of each pack and decide how much of each flavour you want to serve. | If I’m offering the same chocolate sprinkles with lots of rusks, I want to manage with as few packs as possible. For around 46% of consumers, having the right quantity is the top priority. |
| Serving and variety | Check whether it’s a shared pack or individual portions, and which types it contains. | I want guests to help themselves without sharing from one open pack, ideally with a choice of flavours. Individual servings are the main consideration for around 27% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label for each flavour and keep the information available at the buffet. | If guests have allergies, I want to be able to tell them what’s in the rusks and each type of chocolate sprinkles. Around 27% of consumers give this the highest priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming the pack weight tells you how many guests it will serve
A 600 g pack tells you how much chocolate sprinkles you have, not how many wedding guests will have rusks or how much they’ll sprinkle on top.
Plan according to how you’ll serve them. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 15 g of chocolate sprinkles as the amount for one slice; by that calculation, 600 g makes 40 such portions, but that doesn’t necessarily mean 40 guests.
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Assuming dark chocolate sprinkles don’t contain milk
De Ruijter Chocoladehagel puur, 390 g, as described by Albert Heijn, lists milk and soya. So the word ‘dark’ isn’t a substitute for checking the label.
Check the allergens on the exact pack you’re serving, and make sure serving spoons aren’t swapped between different bowls.
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Applying information about baker’s salt to chocolate sprinkles
Information from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority about iodine compounds in baker’s salt used in bakery products doesn’t tell you which ingredients are in a pack of chocolate sprinkles.
Check the rusks and chocolate sprinkles as separate products, and read both labels if the ingredients matter to your guests.
Brands to consider
These brands offer a range of pack sizes and types of chocolate sprinkles. Choose based on the exact product you want to serve, rather than the brand name alone.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers 600 g packs of chocolate sprinkles for anyone looking to serve a larger quantity of one type.
- The Jumbo range lists 600 g packs of milk, dark and duo chocolate sprinkles.
- Check the ingredients and allergens of your chosen type separately; different flavours don’t necessarily have the same ingredients.
De Ruijter
De Ruijter offers, among other products, 390 g packs of dark chocolate sprinkles and a pack of individual mini portions.
- According to Albert Heijn, De Ruijter Kleintjes contains eight portions: four of 15 g and four of 20 g.
- The 390 g pack of dark chocolate sprinkles lists milk and soya; check the individual types in a portion pack too.
Venz
Venz is an option if you want to serve different chocolate flavours or a mix at the buffet.
- The range shown by Jumbo includes 400 g packs of milk, dark and mixed varieties.
- These packs contain less per pack than the 600 g options mentioned above; check the label for each flavour.
Packs of chocolate sprinkles on Joybuy
These 200–600 g packs include chocolate sprinkles and a fruit variety for serving with rusks at the buffet. They’re shared packs, not individual guest portions, so work out how much you need of each flavour and make sure you have suitable serving utensils.
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g'woon milk chocolate sprinkles with smileys 600 g
A pack for anyone looking to serve a larger quantity of one milk chocolate variety with the rusks.
The pack contains 600 g. Before serving, check the label for ingredients and allergens, and make sure you have a clean way to serve them.
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De Ruijter dark chocolate sprinkles 390 g
A dark chocolate option if you want to spread the quantity of each flavour across smaller packs.
This pack contains 390 g. The dark variety described by Albert Heijn lists milk and soya; check the label on the product you’re serving.
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De Ruijter fruit sprinkles 400 g
A fruit-flavoured option if you’d like to offer a different taste alongside the chocolate sprinkles.
The pack contains 400 g. Keep this variety and its label clearly separate from the chocolate flavours.
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De Ruijter Intense Dark chocolate sprinkles 200 g
A smaller pack of dark chocolate sprinkles if you want to serve less of this flavour.
The pack contains 200 g, so one pack may not be enough if you’re serving lots of rusks. As always, check the label before giving guests information about the ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
How much chocolate sprinkles do I need for a wedding buffet?
Work out the quantity based on how many guests will have rusks and how you plan to serve them. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 15 g of chocolate sprinkles as the amount for one slice: by that calculation, 600 g makes 40 such portions, but that doesn’t automatically mean enough for 40 guests.
When should I choose a large pack rather than individual portions?
A large pack is a good choice if you want to serve a lot of one flavour and can manage the serving yourself. Choose individual portions if guests would rather help themselves; if a pack contains several types, check the ingredients of each one.
Should allergen information be available at the buffet?
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that businesses serving non-prepacked foods, including hospitality and catering businesses, must make allergen information available to consumers. At a private buffet without a food business serving guests, you can still help by making the labels for the rusks and all the chocolate sprinkles available.
Can you tell whether chocolate sprinkles contain iodine from the rules on baker’s salt?
No, those rules don’t determine the ingredients in a pack of chocolate sprinkles. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out conditions for iodine compounds in baker’s salt used in bread and other bakery products, so check the rusks and chocolate sprinkles separately.
How can I keep opened packs of chocolate sprinkles tidy at the buffet?
Use a clean serving utensil for each flavour and reseal packs after use. Follow the storage instructions on the exact label; Jumbo says its milk chocolate sprinkles should be stored in a cool, dry place.