Hotels offering breakfast to go
If guests are picking up a slice for the journey, individually wrapped portions are practical. Peijnenburg lists ten individually wrapped 28 g slices in its Naturel 10-pack.
Which hotels is it for?
Hotels with a busy breakfast buffet
When you have a predictable flow of guests, staff can top up a platter with slices from a larger loaf. Decide how many slices to put out at a time and how to present the opened loaf.
Hotels looking to offer two options
Alongside its Naturel 10-pack, Peijnenburg offers an individually wrapped 8-pack labelled ‘no added sugars’. Check the current ingredients and nutritional information for both options when ordering.
What should you look for?
First decide whether guests should be able to take a wrapped slice with them or whether the Dutch breakfast cake will stay on a platter. Then compare portion sizes and the information you’ll make available at the buffet.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portions to take away | Check whether each slice is individually wrapped and how many slices are in the pack. Peijnenburg lists 10 × 28 g for its Naturel 10-pack. | If guests take breakfast with them, I want to be able to give them a slice without cutting a loaf on the spot. For around 40% of buyers, individually wrapped portions are the priority. |
| Buffet service | Match the number of slices set out to the expected number of guests, and decide who will top up the platter. | For a busy buffet, I want to be able to refill the platter without opening lots of individual packs. This is estimated to be the main consideration for 30% of buyers. |
| Another option | Compare the current ingredients and sugars per 100 g; check the exact wording on the Peijnenburg 8-pack. | If I offer another type of Dutch breakfast cake alongside the original, guests need to be able to tell the options apart clearly. Around 20% of buyers prioritise this choice of range. |
| Allergen information | Check the current label and decide how guests can get information when the Dutch breakfast cake is served unwrapped at the buffet. | With an open platter, I want to be able to answer questions about allergens straight away. For an estimated 10% of buyers, providing this information is the top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Treating a product description as complete nutritional information
The Peijnenburg 8-pack’s ‘no added sugars’ description does not mean that the Dutch breakfast cake is sugar-free.
Use the product’s exact description and let guests check the current ingredients and nutritional information.
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Forgetting allergen information for an open platter
Guests must be able to get information about allergens present in Dutch breakfast cake served unwrapped. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority distinguishes between the label on a prepacked product and information provided when food is sold unwrapped.
Keep the current product information to hand and decide how guests can ask for allergen information before the buffet opens.
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Assuming all Dutch breakfast cake contains iodine
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes baker’s salt as one possible source of iodine in baked goods. This does not mean that every Dutch breakfast cake contains iodine.
Check the label or request the product specification before displaying information about this at the buffet.
Brands and retailers to consider
Peijnenburg
Peijnenburg offers both individually wrapped slices and larger Dutch breakfast cake formats.
- According to Peijnenburg, the Naturel 10-pack contains ten individually wrapped 28 g slices, while the 8-pack labelled ‘no added sugars’ contains eight 28 g slices.
- Check the current ingredients and nutritional information for each option; the pack sizes are not the same.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s Dutch breakfast cake range is a good place to compare branded packs with own-brand formats.
- Jumbo lists Peijnenburg multipacks and own-brand products, including packs of six.
- For hotel orders, check which format and product information apply when you place your order.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists Peijnenburg Dutch breakfast cake in 4-packs, among other options.
- The range includes a Naturel 4-pack and a Peijnenburg Dubbel Lekker 4-pack.
- Albert Heijn recommends checking the packaging, as product information may change.
Lidl
Lidl Netherlands lists Tastino Dutch breakfast cake and a 485 g ontbijtkoek zero.
- These formats offer another option to consider for serving Dutch breakfast cake on a platter.
- Before buying, check whether your chosen product contains individual portions if guests need to be able to take the cake with them.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to provide allergen information for Dutch breakfast cake at a hotel buffet?
Yes. If you serve Dutch breakfast cake unwrapped, guests must be able to get information about allergens present. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information for prepacked products appears on the label. For an open platter, make sure the information for the product you’re serving is available.
When should I choose individually wrapped slices instead of a sliced loaf?
Choose individually wrapped portions if guests are taking a slice with them or if you want to serve set portions. A sliced loaf works well for a buffet where staff can top up the platter and present the opened loaf appropriately.
Is Dutch breakfast cake labelled ‘no added sugars’ sugar-free?
No, the two descriptions do not mean the same thing. For the Peijnenburg 8-pack, check the current label, especially the nutritional information on sugars per 100 g.
Does all Dutch breakfast cake in the Netherlands contain iodine?
You can’t assume that all Dutch breakfast cake does. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that iodine compounds may be present in baked goods through baker’s salt. For a specific product, check the label or product specification.