Which option is right for you?

If you’re making filled buffet bites

If you want to slice croissants lengthways and add a filling, compare the weight per piece and try one with the actual filling. A larger size doesn’t guarantee that the croissant will stay intact when sliced.

If you have limited oven space

Check how many you can bake at a time and whether they need to be defrosted first. Pre-shaped croissants need less preparation; shaping the dough yourself gives you control over the size, but adds an extra step.

If you need to cater for dietary requirements and allergens

Check the ingredients for each option individually. A gluten-free croissant may still contain other allergens. For commercially supplied unpackaged croissants, customers must have access to allergen information, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want the croissant to be a filled snack or a small bite for your wedding buffet. Then choose the size and preparation method, and make sure guests have the information they need.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Room for filling Compare the weight and number of pieces per pack. Slice one croissant open and try it with your planned filling. If the croissant needs to hold its filling while guests mingle, I want to know whether it will stay intact and be easy to handle. For around 31% of consumers, getting the right balance of filling and sturdiness is a priority.
Preparing batches Check each product’s storage, defrosting and baking instructions. Try a batch in the oven you’ll be using. With limited oven space, I want to be able to bake the croissants in good time without lots of shaping just before serving. Around 25% of consumers prioritise preparing batches.
Allergens and dietary requirements Read the current packaging for each option and keep the information available for every buffet item. A gluten-free option still needs to be checked for other allergens. If guests have different dietary requirements, I want to be able to say which ingredients are in each bite. This is the main concern for around 25% of consumers.
Portion size and quantities Compare the number of pieces and the weight per piece; use your planned filling to work out how many bites you want to serve. For a buffet with a variety of bites, I want to serve smaller portions without losing track of how many pieces I’ll need. Portion planning matters most to around 19% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a heavier croissant will be easier to slice

    The weight per piece doesn’t tell you whether a croissant will split neatly lengthways or hold a particular filling.

    Bake or prepare one croissant from the pack you’ve chosen and try it with the filling you plan to serve at the buffet.

  • Confusing gluten-free with allergen-free

    The Consenza Croissants listed by PLUS contain egg and soya, and may contain sesame, lupin and nuts.

    Check the current packaging, clearly identify this separate option and keep the ingredient information available at the buffet.

  • Throwing away the packaging before putting the croissants out

    According to the NVWA, customers must have access to information about the 14 allergens when unpackaged food is sold commercially. This information must match the exact product.

    Before unpacking, note down the ingredients and allergens for each option you’ve chosen, and make sure guests can access the relevant information.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

Jumbo’s croissant range includes different sizes to compare when deciding between filled snacks and smaller bites.

  • Jumbo lists, among other options, Super Croissants in packs of 6, weighing 340 g, and Mini Croissants in packs of 24, weighing 240 g.
  • The Super Croissants listed contain wheat and gluten and may contain milk. Check the packaging for your chosen option.

PLUS

At PLUS, you can look at mini croissants, butter croissant dough that you shape yourself, and a separate gluten-free option.

  • PLUS says its butter croissant dough can also be shaped into mini or maxi croissants.
  • Cosenza Croissants contain egg and soya, and may contain sesame, lupin and nuts, so ‘gluten-free’ doesn’t give you the full allergen picture.

Albert Heijn

AH Verse original croissant dough is one option if you want to shape and bake croissants in individual portions.

  • Albert Heijn lists 240 g of dough, divided into six 40 g portions.
  • This product contains wheat and gluten, and may contain milk and lactose. Follow the packaging instructions for preparation and storage.

Dirk

The butter croissants listed by Dirk give you a useful reference for individual portions.

  • The 1 de Beste pack contains four croissants weighing 180 g in total, or an average of 45 g each.
  • Try this size with your intended filling before choosing it for filled buffet bites.

ALDI

ALDI describes a fresh butter croissant sold individually.

  • Buying croissants individually lets you arrange the buffet in separate portions.
  • Check the size and current ingredients before using this croissant for a filled snack or to meet a specific dietary requirement.

Croissants on Joybuy

At 85 g each, this croissant is an option if you’re considering a larger individual buffet portion. Try it separately with your planned filling to see whether it opens easily and is easy to hold.

Bakery Village Danish Croissant 85 g

Bakery Village Danish Croissant 85 g

At 85 g each, this croissant is an option if you’re looking for a larger individual portion for the buffet.

If you’re making a filled version, try slicing it lengthways to see whether it opens easily and holds your intended filling. Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I look for a croissant labelled ‘thick cut’ for a filled buffet snack?

No. Don’t use that term as a measure of how easy a croissant is to slice. Compare the weight per piece and try one from the pack you’ve chosen with the actual filling.

How should I plan baking for a wedding buffet?

Follow the storage, defrosting and baking instructions for the product you’ve chosen, and try a batch in the same oven beforehand. PLUS says its small butter croissants need to be defrosted and baked for around 14 minutes at around 170 °C; these instructions won’t automatically apply to other dough.

What allergen information is needed for an unpackaged croissant buffet?

According to the NVWA, customers must have access to information about the 14 allergens when unpackaged croissants are sold commercially. Check the current product information for every buffet item, even if you’re offering a separate gluten-free option.

Does every croissant contain iodised baker’s salt?

You can’t assume that every croissant does. Check the ingredients on the pack you’ve chosen or ask the manufacturer what salt they use if iodine is important for a guest.