Organisers working to a set budget
You need to buy for a certain number of guests and want to know how many croissants each pack contains, without overlooking the work involved in preparing and serving them.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Organisers with a tight serving schedule
You have little time between welcoming guests, setting up and the break. Whether bake-off or frozen croissants are practical depends on your oven and freezer space, as well as the help available.
Organisers responsible for allergen information
You may be serving unpackaged croissants to attendees. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, information about any allergens present must be available for unpackaged food.
What should you consider when buying?
First, work out how many croissants you’ll need for each break. Then choose a product you can store, prepare and serve with the people and equipment available.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
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| Number per pack | Compare the number of croissants per pack with the amount needed for each break. Factor the preparation method into your budget too. | If I’m buying for all the guests, I want to know in advance how many packs I’ll need and how much work that choice involves. This would be the main consideration for around 50% of consumers. |
| Storage and serving | Check whether the croissants are ready to serve, need baking or are frozen, and follow the instructions on the pack you choose. | For a short break, I need to be able to get the croissants ready in time, without planning for more oven or freezer space than I have. Around 30% of consumers would focus mainly on how practical this is. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact product. If serving them unpackaged, make sure attendees can access information about any allergens present. | When attendees ask about ingredients, I want to have the information for the croissants being served to hand. For around 20% of consumers, providing this information would be the priority. |
Common mistakes
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Looking only at the pack
A pack of four will work differently for a large group than a pack of twelve. The preparation required also varies depending on the type of product.
For each option, note the number of croissants, how many packs you’ll need and who will take care of storage, baking and serving.
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Checking how to serve them on the day
Bake-off and frozen croissants need to be prepared around serving time. Instructions for one product won’t necessarily apply to another.
Before buying, check the storage and preparation instructions on the pack you’ve chosen, and plan for the oven and freezer space available.
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Assuming the product name tells you enough about allergens
A description such as butter or plant-based doesn’t replace the allergen information for the exact product. If serving croissants unpackaged, attendees must be able to get information about any allergens present.
Keep the information from the packs you actually buy and make it accessible when serving. If you want to provide the information verbally, check the requirements of the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.
Brands to compare
These supermarket ranges show different ways to buy croissants. For each product you’re considering, check the pack, preparation method and availability at the retailer in question.
Albert Heijn
The range includes fresh, bake-off and frozen croissants.
- You can compare several product types within the same range, including a frozen pack of twelve.
- Check how much storage and preparation time the exact product requires.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers regular, mini, plant-based and frozen croissants, among other options.
- The different pack sizes can help you plan how many you’ll need for each break.
- Ingredients and preparation methods may vary between products, so check the pack you choose.
Lidl
The in-store bakery range may be a good option if you want to buy croissants locally.
- Your local store can tell you whether the type of product you want is suitable for your event.
- Agree the quantity you need and collection time with your chosen store in advance.
ALDI
ALDI lists a fresh butter croissant sold individually.
- Buying them individually makes it easy to choose the amount you need for serving straight away.
- Ask your local store whether the quantity you need will be available at the right time.
PLUS
PLUS provides preparation instructions and ingredient information for its butter bake-off croissants.
- The product information can help you plan oven use and gather allergen details.
- Use the instructions and label on the exact pack you buy.
Dirk
Dirk lists bake-off croissants in several pack sizes.
- A pack of six gives you a useful starting point for working out quantities for a group.
- If you’re baking them yourself, allow for the oven space and serving time you’ll need.
Croissants on Joybuy
These croissants come in different pack sizes for a conference break. Check how each product should be served and review the ingredients before finalising quantities and preparation.
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Bakery Village Danish Croissant 85 g
A croissant to serve during a break; check the pack to see whether it can be served without preparation.
The product title states 85 g. If serving it unpackaged, keep the ingredients and allergen information for the pack you’ve chosen to hand.
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SCHOOF Croissants 4 pieces
A pack for anyone who wants to bake croissants themselves for a break and can set aside oven space.
The product title states that the pack contains four. Check the preparation instructions on the pack before planning when to serve them.
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g'woon Mini Butter Croissants, 200 g title variant
Mini croissants can be a good choice for a break where you want to serve smaller portions. Check how they should be prepared before planning to serve them.
The title states 200 g, while the product description gives 180 g. Check the net weight on the pack.
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g'woon Butter Croissants 4 pieces, 180 g
A pack of four croissants for a breakfast or coffee break. Check whether they need preparing before making your plans.
The product title states that the pack contains four and weighs 180 g. If serving them unpackaged, use the allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen.
Frequently asked questions
How do I work out how many croissants I need for a conference?
Start with the number of guests and the breaks when you plan to serve croissants. Compare this with the number in each pack, then check that you can store, prepare and serve the type you’ve chosen in time.
Do I need to provide allergen information at an unpackaged conference buffet?
Yes. Information about any allergens present must be available for croissants served unpackaged. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists 14 allergens. Use the information for the products actually being served and check the NVWA’s requirements if you want to provide it verbally.
When should I choose frozen croissants instead of shelf-stable bake-off croissants?
Frozen croissants suit a schedule where you have both freezer and oven capacity, for example if you want to spread preparation across several breaks. Shelf-stable bake-off croissants don’t need freezer space, but they still need oven space and preparation. For both, follow the instructions on the exact pack.
Can I assume croissants contain iodised salt?
No. Don’t assume croissants contain iodised salt just because they’re croissants. If this information is relevant to how you’re serving them, check the ingredients list on the pack you’ve chosen.