Organisers who want to plan the number of croissants
If you’re serving croissants to a group, compare the number in each pack with your guest list. This also helps you allow for any leftovers.
Which option works best for you?
Last-minute top-ups when there’s no oven space
Only need a few croissants, and is the kitchen already busy? Look for individual croissants that you can serve without baking at home.
Planners who want to bake or fill their own
If you want to serve warm croissants or fill croissant dough yourself, make sure you also plan for storage space, preparation time and oven space.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with how many croissants you need and whether you have space to prepare them. Then check the ingredients and allergens in the products you’re considering.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Number per pack | Count the croissants in each pack and match the quantity to your guest list. | If I’m buying for a group, I want enough croissants without having lots left over. For around 33% of consumers, planning the number of croissants comes first. |
| Ready to serve | Check whether the croissants still need baking and whether you can buy them individually. | When the barbecue prep takes over my kitchen, I don’t want to plan for any extra cooking. Being able to serve them straight away is the main priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Storage and baking | Read the storage and preparation instructions, and check that you have enough fridge, freezer or oven space. | I want to bake the croissants just before serving or fill them myself, and I can set aside time to do so. This flexibility comes first for around 20% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the latest product information; ask about allergens for loose croissants. | If I need to cater for my guests’ dietary choices, I want to know exactly what’s in this particular product. For around 20% of consumers, checking this is the top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Looking only at the pack size
Jumbo lists a pack of six croissants, while the pack listed by Dirk contains four. A pack may therefore have fewer croissants than you expect for your guests.
Count the croissants and compare products with similar preparation requirements. Choose a quantity that suits your guest list.
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Choosing bake-at-home products without checking your kitchen schedule
Ready-to-bake croissants and croissant dough take time and space that you may need for other dishes while preparing for the barbecue.
Read the instructions before buying. For example, PLUS says its 180 g butter croissants need 4 to 6 minutes in an oven at 200 °C; instructions may vary for other products.
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Assuming a plant-based croissant is allergen-free
The label ‘plant-based’ doesn’t tell you by itself which allergens a product contains. You should also check the information on the specific pack of butter croissants.
Check the latest ingredients and allergen information. For unpackaged croissants, ask for these details before buying.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists individual croissants and frozen croissants, offering two options for different stages of preparation.
- The frozen food range includes a 12-pack of AH butter croissants.
- Check whether each product needs baking and how many croissants you’ll need.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists ready-to-bake croissants in different pack sizes, as well as a separate plant-based option.
- According to Jumbo, a pack of its own-brand croissants contains six.
- Check the ingredients and allergens for the option you choose; plant-based doesn’t automatically mean allergen-free.
Lidl
Lidl lists a butter croissant that’s only available in store.
- Lidl provides ingredients and allergen information for this product.
- Check in store whether the product comes in the quantity you need.
ALDI
ALDI lists Delicious Home croissant dough for anyone who wants to shape and bake their own croissants.
- The listed pack contains six rolls of dough, totalling 340 g.
- Croissant dough isn’t a ready-made croissant, so allow time to shape and bake it.
PLUS
PLUS lists both ready-to-bake croissants and chilled croissant dough.
- For its 180 g butter croissants, PLUS provides oven and air fryer instructions.
- The chilled dough has its own storage instructions and must be prepared straight after opening.
Dirk
Dirk lists a pack of own-brand ready-to-bake croissants made with butter.
- The 1 de Beste Roomboter croissants pack contains four croissants, weighing 180 g in total.
- Don’t compare this ready-to-bake pack directly with individual croissants or raw croissant dough.
Croissants at Joybuy
These mini butter croissants are an option to consider as an addition to your summer barbecue spread. Check the pack to see how many it contains and whether any preparation is needed.
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G'woon Mini Butter Croissants 200 g
A mini croissant option to serve alongside the other dishes. The product name states 200 g; check the net weight, preparation instructions and allergens on the pack.
Frequently asked questions
How do I work out how many croissants to buy for the barbecue?
Check how many guests are coming, then count the croissants in each pack. Also consider whether you’re serving them as a small extra or as a larger part of the meal, so you can choose a pack that suits your plans.
Can I buy croissants in advance and bake them just before the barbecue?
Yes, as long as the pack says the product is suitable for baking later and you follow the storage instructions. PLUS gives an oven time of 4 to 6 minutes at 200 °C for its 180 g butter croissants; check the instructions for any other product.
How do I check for allergens in individual croissants?
Ask for the allergen information for the specific croissant before buying. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, this information must also be provided to consumers for unpackaged food.
Do all croissants contain iodised salt?
Don’t assume they do: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers don’t always use baker’s salt. For packaged croissants, check the ingredients list; for unpackaged croissants, ask which ingredients have been used if this matters to your choice.