Choose whole stroopwafels if you’re serving a small group at the table; mini ones are better for a platter where guests can help themselves as they mingle. Check the number of pieces in each pack before deciding how much to buy, and check the current packaging for the exact variety you’ve chosen if any guests have dietary requirements or allergies. A gluten-free stroopwafel may contain other allergens.
You want to put out stroopwafels so guests can help themselves. Compare mini ones and whole waffles by piece count and how you plan to serve them. For example, Lidl lists around 37 mini ones per pack, while Jumbo offers a pack with 12 portions of whole waffles.
You want to choose an amount that suits the number of guests and the other snacks on the table. Albert Heijn lists 10 portions in its 390 g pack; Jumbo lists 12 portions in a 468 g pack.
You need to know what you can offer each guest. Check the current allergen information for each variety: for example, according to its product information, the gluten-free stroopwafels listed by Jumbo contain egg and lupin.
First decide whether guests will be served a whole waffle or help themselves to smaller pieces. Then consider how much you need, which variety you want and whether anyone has dietary requirements or allergies.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Easy to serve | Compare the number of whole waffles or mini ones per pack and decide how you’ll serve them. | If guests will be helping themselves from a platter at a standing party, I don’t want to have to divide up whole waffles. Ease of serving is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Having enough | Check the number of pieces or portions and the net weight; match the amount to your guests and the other snacks. | For a small group, I want to put out enough without relying on the weight of a bag alone. Around 29% of consumers give having enough the highest priority. |
| Variety and serving style | Decide whether you want to serve whole waffles or mini ones, and read the ingredients for the variety you’ve chosen. | I might want to serve a whole stroopwafel with coffee, while smaller pieces might work better for a sweets table. Serving style matters most to around 21% of consumers. |
| Dietary requirements and allergens | Check both the ingredients and the statements about allergens present or which may be present on the current packaging. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check the exact packaging before serving. For around 14% of consumers, this is their main concern. |
A pack with more grams won’t necessarily give you the serving style you want: whole waffles and mini ones are served differently.
As well as the net weight, check the number of pieces or portions and think about how guests will help themselves.
The gluten-free stroopwafels listed by Jumbo contain egg and lupin, and may contain nuts and sesame.
Find out which allergens are relevant to your guests, then check the current packaging for the specific variety.
A butter variety may contain milk and gluten. The stroopwafels described as vegan by Albert Heijn list cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat; milk or lactose may also be present.
Check the full allergen information rather than relying only on the claim on the front of the pack.
Product information can change. Lidl also says it doesn’t provide a general online list of ingredients and allergens for its food products.
When allergens are a concern, use the current physical packaging as your source of information and check it before serving the waffles.
Jumbo lists, among other options, 468 g packs of butter stroopwafels with 12 portions, 300 g packs of mini ones and a separate 240 g gluten-free variety.
Albert Heijn lists 390 g packs of its own-label stroopwafels with 10 portions and describes this variety as vegan.
PLUS lists 400 g packs of Korenlanders butter stroopwafels, as well as mini stroopwafels in its range.
PLUS lists Daelmans stroopwafels in packs of 10 and caramel mini stroopwafels in packs of 25.
Lidl lists 316 g packs of Sondey mini butter stroopwafels with around 37 pieces, as well as a separate 378 g margarine stroopwafel.
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket stroopwafels in a 480 g pack containing 12 pieces.
These whole Kanjers stroopwafels are options if you want to plan by piece for a small group. Check how many you’ll need based on the pack size; for a platter of mini ones, choose a different size.
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A pack of 8 whole stroopwafels, so you can decide in advance how many to put out.
Choose the number of packs to suit your guests, and check the current packaging for allergens before serving.
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A pack of 10 whole stroopwafels, so you can plan by piece for your group.
Check the net weight if you’d also like to compare quantities in grams, and read the current allergen information before serving.
Use the number of pieces or portions on the pack as a starting point, and take into account the other snacks you’ll be serving. Jumbo lists 12 portions in its 468 g pack, Albert Heijn lists 10 portions in its 390 g pack, and Lidl lists around 37 mini ones in its 316 g pack. These are pack details, not a set amount per guest.
Don’t assume regular stroopwafels are suitable without checking the label. The Jumbo butter stroopwafels mentioned contain gluten and milk, among other ingredients; PLUS lists wheat, cereals containing gluten, milk and lactose for its Korenlanders variety. Check the current packaging for the product you’re serving.
No. Gluten-free doesn’t tell you whether other allergens are present. The gluten-free stroopwafels listed by Jumbo contain egg and lupin, and may contain nuts and sesame. Check the packaging against the needs of the guest concerned.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that 14 allergens must be declared on labels, and that allergens must be clearly distinguishable in the ingredients list.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging you’ve chosen. Jumbo says to store its butter stroopwafels in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn says to store its stroopwafels in a cool, dark, dry place and to reseal the pack securely after use.
