Choose an assorted chocolate box or a ballotin if you’re sharing the chocolates with several brunch guests or taking them along as a separate gift. For a smaller gathering, a smaller box of chocolates may be a better fit; biscuits such as Lotus Biscoff are best served as a crunchy accompaniment to coffee or tea, rather than as a direct substitute for a chocolate box. Whatever you choose, check the ingredients and allergens on the exact packaging.
You want to serve chocolate for several guests to enjoy alongside the other brunch dishes. Check that the quantity and selection of flavours suit your group, rather than choosing a box based solely on the number of guests.
You’re looking for packaging that makes it clear the chocolates are a gift in their own right. A gift box or ballotin could be a good choice, but check the listed fillings if you want to take the recipient’s flavour preferences into account.
You need to know which ingredients and allergens are in the exact product before offering it to your guests. Check any warnings on the packaging too, and keep the label available when serving.
Best for: a treat to share with several guests or a separate chocolate gift.
Consider: an assortment offers a choice, but not every filling will suit every guest.
Best for: a small gathering or serving chocolate alongside other sweet brunch dishes.
Consider: check that there’s enough for everyone if several guests want to choose a chocolate.
Best for: a crunchy biscuit to serve with drinks. Lotus Bakeries describes Biscoff as a crunchy biscuit that’s ideal with coffee, among other things.
Consider: a pack of biscuits doesn’t offer the same chocolate fillings or presentation as a chocolate box.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate to share | Check the net weight and, if stated, the number of pieces. Think about what other sweet treats will be on the table. | I want several guests to be able to choose something from the same box without it being empty straight away. For around 36% of consumers, having enough to share is the top priority. |
| Quantity for a small gathering | Choose a pack size that suits the number of people eating and what else will be served. | If there are only a few of us at brunch, I don’t want to choose a large box that will mostly be left over. Around 29% of consumers give the quantity that best suits their needs top priority. |
| Gift and choice of flavours | Check whether it’s a gift box, ballotin or another type of packaging, and which flavours or fillings are listed. | I’m bringing chocolate for the host and want to choose a style and mix of flavours that are right for the occasion. For around 21% of consumers, choosing a gift is the most important consideration. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the information for the exact product, including any warnings on the packaging. | If a guest has a food allergy, I need to be able to check what’s in the box before serving it. This product-specific check is the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
Availability of Easter chocolates can vary over time and between shops. ALDI’s Easter page also lists items as ‘not available’, while Lidl says the pralines shown are available in store.
Check what’s currently available at your shop or in your online shopping service shortly before brunch. A standard box of chocolates or a gift box could be an alternative if a particular Easter product is unavailable.
Different chocolates in the same box may contain different ingredients. A brand name or picture won’t tell you which allergens are relevant to the exact product.
Before buying, read the label and any warnings on the packaging you plan to serve. Ondernemersplein explains that allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
Lotus Bakeries describes Biscoff as a crunchy biscuit that goes well with coffee, among other things. That’s a different occasion from giving a box of chocolates as a gift or serving a chocolate assortment at the table.
Choose biscuits to serve with coffee or tea. If you want to offer chocolate or take it along as a gift, consider a suitable box of chocolates or gift box separately.
Albert Heijn’s online range includes chocolates and pralines, as well as a separate Easter chocolate selection. This makes it possible to compare different types of products for the same brunch.
Jumbo has separate online categories for chocolates and pralines, and for chocolate gifts.
Lotus Bakeries describes Biscoff as a crunchy, caramelised biscuit that goes well with coffee, among other things.
Lidl features pralines and Easter chocolate in its online range; the pralines shown are listed as available in store only.
ALDI has online pages for chocolate and Easter products, including chocolates and Easter chocolate.
This selection of Joybuy products includes chocolate for a small gift or a shared table, plus speculoos biscuits to serve with coffee or tea. First choose the type of product to suit your group, then check the packaging for the exact variety.
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A smaller box for anyone who wants to take along milk cream pralines or serve them alongside other sweet treats. If you’re buying it as an Easter gift, bear in mind the birthday message in the product name.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the exact packaging before serving the pralines.
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A chocolate gift pack for anyone who wants to take something along to Easter brunch or share chocolate at the table. Check the packaging to see which varieties are included.
If you have allergies, read the ingredients and any warnings for this specific pack.
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An assortment of chocolates for anyone who wants to put a box on the brunch table to share. If your guests have strong preferences, check which varieties are included in the pack you choose.
If anyone has a food allergy, the ingredients and warnings on the exact packaging are what matter.
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Biscuits to serve with coffee or tea at Easter brunch, rather than as a substitute for a box of chocolates. Lotus Bakeries describes Biscoff as a crunchy biscuit that goes well with coffee.
For this pack too, check the ingredients and allergens if they’re relevant to your guests.
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A smaller chocolate collection to take along or serve with other sweet brunch treats. If you’re choosing it for several guests, check the contents and number of pieces on the packaging.
Check the ingredients and allergens for this variety before serving.
Read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the packaging of the exact chocolate or biscuits you plan to serve. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of accurate labelling to help prevent allergic reactions, so don’t rely on the brand name or a product photo alone.
No. A seasonal page alone doesn’t confirm that a specific box is available. ALDI also marks some items on its Easter page as unavailable, while Lidl says the pralines shown are sold in store. Check what’s available at your shop or through your online shopping service just before you buy.
