For guests with coeliac disease, choose stroopwafels clearly labelled gluten-free and serve them separately from regular stroopwafels. Check the current label for other allergens and make sure guests can access allergen information when the waffles are served unwrapped. The packaging label alone does not prevent contact with crumbs.
You need a gluten-free stroopwafel option, as well as a way to serve it without contact with regular waffles. The Dutch Coeliac Society highlights the risk of cross-contamination from crumbs and serving equipment.
If stroopwafels are served unwrapped on a platter or at a coffee station, guests need to be able to check which allergens they contain. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that providers of unpackaged food must give this information.
You want to offer regular and gluten-free stroopwafels without staff or guests mixing them up. Separate storage, clear labels and dedicated serving equipment help you manage service.
Start by checking the gluten-free label and planning separate serving arrangements. Then work out what allergen information and quantities you’ll need for the conference.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Coeliac disease and cross-contamination | Check the gluten-free label on the current packaging and arrange separate serving with dedicated equipment. | If guests with coeliac disease are attending, I want to make sure crumbs from regular stroopwafels don’t reach their portion. This is the top priority for around 50% of consumers. |
| Other allergens | Check the label for allergens and make the information available where the waffles are served. | At an open buffet, I want guests to be able to check for other allergens before choosing a waffle. Around 30% of consumers give this information top priority. |
| Planning quantities | Work out the number of portions and any spares based on the pack size you choose; confirm availability before ordering. | For a conference, I want to arrange enough gluten-free portions without using regular waffles as a backup. For around 20% of consumers, planning their purchase is the main concern. |
Crumbs, hands and shared tongs can transfer gluten. The Dutch Coeliac Society warns that even small amounts can matter for people with coeliac disease.
Keep the gluten-free waffles sealed until serving, or set up a separate area with a clean plate and dedicated tongs.
The gluten-free varieties described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain egg and lupin. Jumbo also states that its variety may contain nuts and sesame.
Check the current label for each product you choose and make sure guests can access the relevant allergen information where the waffles are served.
The Daelmans Stroopwafels described by Albert Heijn contain wheat flour and are not a substitute for gluten-free portions.
Plan the gluten-free quantity and a suitable backup separately. Make it clear to staff and guests which waffles are gluten-free.
A product range page doesn’t guarantee that the item will be available to order for your conference.
Before ordering, check the current availability and label of the stroopwafels you’ve chosen, and have a second supplier in mind.
These brands can help you compare product labels and plan a mixed buffet. Not every stroopwafel mentioned is gluten-free.
Jumbo lists a 240 g gluten-free stroopwafel variety for anyone looking to buy a separate option in advance.
Albert Heijn lists a 240 g organic, gluten-free stroopwafel variety.
PLUS lists a 240 g pack of its own-brand gluten-free stroopwafels.
The Daelmans Stroopwafels described by Albert Heijn are a regular option for a separate section of a mixed buffet.
Lidl is another retailer to consider if you can be flexible about where you buy.
No. The product label is a good starting point, but the waffles must also be served separately from regular stroopwafels. The Dutch Coeliac Society warns about cross-contamination from crumbs and kitchen utensils.
Keep the gluten-free waffles sealed until serving, or place them in a separate area with clean, dedicated tongs. Label both types clearly so guests and staff don’t mix them up.
Guests must be able to get information about the allergens the waffles contain. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that providers of unpackaged food must give this information, so make sure the details for the products you’ve chosen are available where they’re served.
Not necessarily: the gluten-free varieties described by Albert Heijn, Jumbo and PLUS contain egg and lupin. Check the current label of the product you’re serving, including any warnings about other allergens.
