For guests with coeliac disease, choose biscuits whose current packaging clearly says ‘gluten-free’, and serve them separately with their own clean serving utensils. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and ALDI list gluten-free biscuit options, but check each product for other allergens and any safety warnings too. According to Lotus Bakeries, regular Lotus Biscoff Original Speculoos contains wheat flour and is not a gluten-free option.
You need a clearly identifiable gluten-free option that won’t come into contact with crumbs containing gluten or shared serving utensils at the buffet. Coeliac UK points out that even a small amount of gluten can cause symptoms in people with coeliac disease.
You want to offer more than one type of biscuit. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list several gluten-free varieties; check the packaging of each one you choose before filling the buffet trays.
You need to plan enough portions without relying on a single temporary in-store offer. ALDI lists a pack of six gluten-free coconut macaroons; check availability before including them in your plans.
Start by checking for a gluten-free label and planning separate serving arrangements for guests with coeliac disease. Then choose the biscuit varieties and portion quantities, and check each one separately for other allergens.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Coeliac disease and cross-contamination | Check the gluten-free label on the current packaging. Set aside a separate area and provide dedicated clean serving utensils. | If a guest has coeliac disease, I want to prevent crumbs from other biscuits getting onto the gluten-free tray. This precaution is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Variety and presentation | Compare biscuit varieties, pack formats and the number of biscuits in each pack. | For a sweet table, I want to offer guests who need gluten-free options more than one suitable choice. Around 27% of consumers give variety the highest priority. |
| Other allergens | Read the allergen information for every variety and check for current safety warnings. | If a guest needs to avoid another allergen as well as gluten, I don’t want to rely on the word ‘gluten-free’ alone. This additional check matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
| Portions and availability | Count the portions you need, including spares, and check availability before finalising your order. | With a fixed wedding date, I want to be able to buy enough biscuits without relying on a temporary offer. This is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
According to Lotus Bakeries, regular Lotus Biscoff Original Speculoos contains wheat flour and gluten. A label relating to other dietary choices doesn’t change that.
Check for a gluten-free label separately, and don’t put regular Biscoff on the tray for guests with coeliac disease.
A gluten-free biscuit can come into contact with crumbs containing gluten when guests serve themselves. Coeliac UK stresses that even a small amount of gluten can be significant for someone with coeliac disease.
Place the gluten-free tray separately and use dedicated clean serving utensils only.
Gluten-free doesn’t mean free from other allergens. On 9 September 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority published a warning about AH Glutenvrij Speculaasbrok because almonds may not have been listed.
Check the packaging and current safety warnings for the exact products you plan to serve.
Lidl said its additional gluten-free products were not available at the time. For a buffet on a fixed date, relying on a single shop could leave you short.
Check stock well in advance and keep an alternative gluten-free product in reserve.
Albert Heijn’s gluten-free own-brand range includes speculaas and chocolate chip cookies, giving you different biscuit varieties to compare for your sweet table.
This Jumbo range includes gluten-free speculaas and stroopwafels, so you can compare different types of biscuits.
ALDI lists gluten-free coconut macaroons from Heerlijck Banket: six in a 360 g pack.
Regular Lotus Biscoff Original Speculoos should only be considered for the non-gluten-free part of the buffet.
Lidl may be another place to shop if suitable gluten-free biscuits are available when you’re buying.
No. Lotus Bakeries lists wheat flour and gluten in Lotus Biscoff Original Speculoos. Don’t use these biscuits as a gluten-free option for guests with coeliac disease.
Don’t assume so: choose a biscuit whose current packaging clearly says ‘gluten-free’ or carries the Crossed Grain symbol. Also make sure it doesn’t come into contact with products containing gluten when it’s served.
Place them separately from biscuits containing gluten and provide dedicated clean serving utensils. This helps limit contact with crumbs and tongs from other trays, which Coeliac UK says is important for people with coeliac disease.
Make sure guests can check the allergen information for each product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that for unpackaged products, allergen information must be provided to consumers in a way other than on packaging. Agree with your caterer how this information will be available at the buffet.
Check for warnings about the products you’re actually going to serve. On 9 September 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority published a warning about AH Glutenvrij Speculaasbrok because almonds may not have been listed.
