For guests with coeliac disease, choose Kaiser rolls labelled gluten-free, and keep ordering, storage, preparation and serving separate from regular rolls. A separate basket alone will not prevent contact with crumbs: check the label on the delivered packaging and the procedures at the venue too. If lunch is served at a set time, available freezer space and preparation time will determine whether a frozen option is practical.
You need rolls labelled gluten-free, and you want to know how they will reach the right guest without coming into contact with regular rolls. The Dutch Coeliac Society advises preparing gluten-free food separately.
You’re serving regular and gluten-free rolls at the same time. That means you need to consider not only what you buy, but also how you keep equipment, fillings, work areas and serving separate.
You’re looking for the right pack size and need to know in advance whether freezer space, oven time and a separate preparation area will be available.
First, establish how the gluten-free rolls will be kept separate. Then choose a storage and preparation option that suits the serving time. Finally, check that the exact product variant is available and that you have a suitable backup option for the event.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| A separate gluten-free service | Check that the delivered packaging is labelled gluten-free, and agree how the rolls, equipment and fillings will be kept separate. | If guests with coeliac disease are attending, I want to prevent rolls intended for them from coming into contact with regular rolls through crumbs. An estimated 50% of the consumers concerned prioritise this separation. |
| Preparation and serving | Compare the storage method, pack size and preparation instructions for the option you’ve chosen. | For a lunch served at a set time, I need to be able to prepare the rolls on time without compromising the separate procedures. An estimated 30% of the consumers concerned say practicality is their main concern. |
| Availability and a backup | Confirm the exact product variant for the order and serving dates, and check a second suitable supplier in advance. | When ordering for an event, I don’t want to rely on a single range that may change. An estimated 20% of the consumers concerned put availability first. |
The Dutch Coeliac Society says that crumbs can get onto gluten-free food via items such as a chopping board, knife, rack or shared butter. A separate serving area won’t undo contact during preparation.
Keep the rolls in their sealed packaging until you’re ready to use them. Set aside a clean work area and separate equipment, and plan for separate preparation and serving.
The shape or product name doesn’t tell you whether a roll is suitable for a gluten-free service. Wheat-free doesn’t necessarily mean a roll is labelled gluten-free either.
Check that the product is labelled gluten-free and read the current label on the delivered variant. Then keep the rolls separate from products containing gluten.
Albert Heijn and PLUS point out that product information can change. Information from a previous order may therefore differ from what’s on the packaging you receive.
When the order arrives, check the ingredients and allergens on the label, and make sure the information is available when the rolls are served.
A retailer’s listing of gluten-free products doesn’t guarantee that the Kaiser rolls you want will be available on the day of the conference.
Confirm the exact product variant in good time and arrange a second supply option with a product label and preparation method that are also suitable for the gluten-free lunch.
The product listings mentioned here can help you find an option. Check the latest product information before ordering, and read the label when your order arrives.
Albert Heijn lists 240 g Schär Kaiserbrötchen gluten-free bake-at-home rolls.
Jumbo lists Schär Kaisersemmel, among other options, as a gluten-free frozen product for a planned roll lunch.
PLUS lists 240 g Schär Kaiserbrötchen in its range.
Dirk’s search results include a listing for 240 g Schär Kaiserbrötchen gluten-free, alongside regular Kaiser rolls.
Lidl provides information about an additional, changing range of gluten-free products.
A regular Kaiser roll is not a substitute for a roll labelled gluten-free. For your gluten-free selection, choose a suitably labelled product and then prevent it from coming into contact with rolls containing gluten during storage, preparation and serving.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, providers of unpackaged food in the Netherlands must make information about the regulated allergens available. For cereals containing gluten, state which cereals are involved, and make sure guests can access the information for the food being served. Verbal information is only permitted under the applicable conditions.
No. A separate basket won’t prevent earlier contact with crumbs. The Dutch Coeliac Society also recommends using a clean work area and separate equipment, and taking care with shared butter, chopping boards and oven racks.
The gluten-free label doesn’t tell you that. If iodine is a concern for a guest, check the ingredients list on the packaging you receive for ingredients such as iodised salt or bakers’ salt rather than relying on the product name.
