If one standard currant bun per child is the right portion, start with packs of six and work out how many full packs you’ll need. Choose mini buns if portion size matters more, and check the allergens, storage instructions and any school or childcare setting rules before you buy.
You’ll want to work out in advance how many portions and full packs you need. ALDI Netherlands, Jumbo and PLUS each list a standard pack of six currant buns; first decide whether one bun per child is the portion you have in mind.
If you’re serving several party snacks, a mini bun may be a better fit than a standard bun. Albert Heijn and Lidl Netherlands list packs of nine mini buns; don’t compare them as if a mini bun were the same size as a standard currant bun.
If a child needs to avoid certain foods, or the party is taking place at school or a childcare setting, check the rules in advance. Then check the ingredients and allergens on the exact pack you’re buying.
First work out how many children will have a bun and what portion size is right. Then look at the pack, the nutritional information and what you can do with any leftovers.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of packs | Count the children and the number of buns in each pack, then round up to the next full pack. | I want to give every child a portion without having lots left over. A manageable budget is the top priority for around 40% of consumers shopping for a children’s party. |
| Portions and storage | Compare standard and mini buns by number and size; read the use-by and freezing instructions for the variety you choose. | If there are other snacks too, I want to be able to serve a smaller portion and store any leftovers. A suitable portion size is the main concern for around 30% of these consumers. |
| Allergens and food policies | Read the current label and check what rules apply to the children attending, the school or the childcare setting. | I want to know whether every child can join in before I serve anything. Allergens and rules about treats are the biggest consideration for around 20% of these consumers. |
| Nutritional information | Check the nutritional values per 100 g and per portion on the exact pack. | I want to weigh up what I’m serving against the rest of the party food. This nutritional consideration is the deciding factor for around 10% of these consumers. |
A pack of six standard buns and a pack of nine mini buns won’t provide the same number of portions in the same size.
Decide how much each child will have, then work out how many full packs you’ll need.
A smaller treat can work well alongside several party snacks, but it isn’t automatically a replacement for a standard bun.
Decide in advance whether each child will have a standard bun, a mini bun or part of a bun, and use that choice when you count.
The name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you which allergens are in the variety you’ve chosen or which ingredients may have been present during production.
Ask about any relevant food allergies in advance and check the allergen information on the exact pack on the day you buy it.
The name ‘currant bun’ doesn’t tell you which type of salt has been used in a particular variety.
If the type of salt matters to you, read the ingredients list on that pack.
ALDI Netherlands lists raisin currant buns in a pack of six.
Jumbo lists raisin currant buns in a pack of six.
PLUS lists standard currant buns in packs of six, as well as a longer-life variety in packs of eight.
Albert Heijn lists AH Extra Long-Lasting Mini Raisin Buns in a pack of nine.
Lidl Netherlands lists mini raisin currant buns: nine buns per pack, weighing 360 g in total and made with butter.
First check with the child’s parent which ingredients need to be avoided, then read the label on the exact pack. Don’t choose a product based only on its name or on a variety you bought previously.
Check the school or childcare setting’s rules before you buy. According to VOO, schools can set their own policies on treats, so find out which products and portion sizes are allowed at the location in question.
That depends on the variety you choose and the instructions on the pack. PLUS says its longer-life currant buns can be frozen at home on the day of purchase and should be used within one month; follow the specific storage advice for other varieties.
