Who are these options suited to?

Buffet planner working out portions

If you’re buying egg cakes for a group, the number of pieces or portions shown on the pack will help you work out how many packs you need. Mini egg cakes make it easier to plan a small portion for each serving.

Host who wants to share allergen information

Guests need to be able to check which allergens are present in the egg cakes on offer. Check the labels on the varieties you buy: listed allergens and possible traces can vary from one product to another.

Planner arranging a coffee break with individually wrapped cakes

If guests need to be able to pick up a wrapped cake themselves, an individually wrapped crisp egg cake is a different way to serve them from soft egg cakes arranged loose on a platter. For the Bolletje variety reviewed, bear in mind its crisp texture and the instruction to keep it away from heat.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how large each portion should be at the wedding buffet and how guests will help themselves. Then compare pack sizes and make sure the allergen information for your chosen products is available.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Quantity and portion size Compare the number of pieces and portions listed per pack, and work out the portion you want to offer each guest. If you’re buying for a group, don’t rely on pack weight alone when working out how many cakes you need. Around 40% of consumers are said to prioritise quantity and portions.
Self-service and presentation Choose between larger cakes on a platter, loose mini egg cakes and individually wrapped crisp cakes; for the crisp variety, also check the storage advice. If you want guests to pick up a small cake or offer them an individually wrapped snack, the serving style will determine your choice. Around 30% of consumers are said to put convenience for self-service first.
Allergen information Read the labels on the packs you actually buy and make the information accessible at the buffet. If guests need to decide what they can eat, you’ll want to be able to show the allergens for every variety on offer. Clear allergen information is said to be the top priority for around 30% of consumers.

Common buying mistakes

  • Treating a consumer pack like a large party pack

    The weight won’t tell you how many buffet portions a pack will provide. For example, Jumbo lists 4 portions for its 300 g standard egg cakes, while Albert Heijn lists 12 portions for AH Egg Cakes weighing 360 g.

    Decide how many pieces or portions you want to serve, then use the pack size to calculate how many packs you’ll need.

  • Assuming all egg cakes contain the same allergens

    Allergen information varies between varieties. As well as ingredients such as egg, milk, soya and wheat, some products list additional allergens or possible traces.

    Use the current label on each variety you buy for the information you make available at the buffet. Don’t rely solely on the product name or a product page you viewed earlier.

  • Assuming individually wrapped means suitable for every presentation

    Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with milk coating are crisp rather than soft. The product information says to keep them away from heat.

    Choose this serving style if having an individually wrapped cake to pick up matters more than serving soft egg cakes on a platter, and take the storage requirements into account.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Standard AH Egg Cakes are an option if you want to serve larger cakes on a platter using several consumer packs.

  • Albert Heijn lists 12 portions per 360 g pack for the standard variety.
  • Albert Heijn notes that ingredient and allergen information may change, so check the label on the pack you buy.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists standard egg cakes, mini egg cakes and a wholemeal variety in different pack sizes.

  • The standard variety lists 4 portions per 300 g pack; the mini variety contains 10 pieces and lists 10 portions per 250 g pack. For its 300 g wholemeal variety, Jumbo lists 10 portions.
  • These are consumer packs. Check the portions and allergen label for each variety you choose.

Bolletje

Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with milk coating offer an individually wrapped option for guests who want to help themselves.

  • According to Jumbo’s product information, the pack contains 10 individually wrapped pieces.
  • These are crisp egg cakes with milk coating, not classic soft egg cakes. The product information says to keep them away from heat.

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Frequently asked questions

How many egg cakes should I buy for a wedding buffet?

First, decide how many pieces or portions you want to serve, then work out the number of packs using the pack size shown. Jumbo lists 4 portions for its standard egg cakes and 10 for the mini variety; Albert Heijn lists 12 portions for AH Egg Cakes. So comparing weight alone won’t help you plan portions.

Should I choose mini or individually wrapped egg cakes for self-service?

Choose mini egg cakes if you want to offer small individual portions on a platter; choose an individually wrapped variety if guests need to be able to pick up a wrapped cake. Bolletje Crisp Egg Cakes with milk coating are crisp rather than soft, and the product information says to keep them away from heat.

What allergen information do I need for a wedding buffet?

If a food business, such as a caterer, serves food to consumers, it must provide information about the allergens present, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. If you’re arranging a catered buffet, agree how guests can get this information before choosing what to eat. If you’re organising a private buffet yourself, keep the current labels for the products on offer available for guests.

Can I rely on the allergen information on the online product page?

Use the online product page to compare varieties in advance, but also read the label on the pack you buy. Albert Heijn notes that ingredient, nutritional and allergen information may change.