Hotelier offering in-room coffee
You want to leave a sealed cake for each guest and top up the coffee tray without leaving an opened multipack in the room.
Who is this relevant to?
Buyer responsible for allergen information
You want to keep up-to-date product details on file and make sure guests can check the allergen information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information for prepacked products must appear on the label.
Supplier with no requirement for individual wrapping
For a pantry or buffet, you’ll mainly compare the number of cakes, weight and size. Albert Heijn and ALDI list packs of 12 egg cakes, while Jumbo offers several own-brand sizes.
What should you look for?
First decide whether each guest needs an individually sealed Dutch egg cake. If not, you can also compare regular packs by portion size and how you’ll manage your stock. In either case, the current label is important.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Sealed portion | Look for an explicit statement that the cakes are individually wrapped, and check this on the pack you receive. | I want to leave one unopened egg cake for each guest without leaving an open pack in the room. For around 42% of consumers, an individually wrapped portion is the priority. |
| Allergen information | Check the current label and make sure guests can consult the information before eating. | If I provide cakes in hotel rooms, I want guests to be able to check which allergens the product contains. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this information. |
| Stock and size | Compare the number of cakes, weight and portion size; don’t assume they’re individually wrapped just because of the number in the pack. | For a pantry where individual wrapping isn’t required, I want to know how many portions I can set out. For around 25% of consumers, stock planning is the main consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming the number of cakes means they’re individually wrapped
A pack of 12 Dutch egg cakes doesn’t necessarily contain 12 individually sealed portions. This distinction matters if you want to leave a cake in the room as a sealed, individual portion.
Look for the words ‘individually wrapped’ in the product information and check the pack when it arrives. Jumbo explicitly states this for Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje.
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Checking allergen information too late
Allergens vary by product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says information about allergens present must be available to guests; for prepacked products, this information appears on the label.
Keep the current product information for each item you choose, and check the label again if you switch to a different variety or pack.
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Assuming the product page will stay the same
An earlier product listing is no guarantee that the current packaging, ingredients or availability of the same variety will be unchanged.
When placing a new order, check the current packaging details, best-before date and storage instructions. If you choose a replacement product, check again whether it is individually wrapped.
Brands to consider
These examples are particularly useful for understanding the difference between a pack containing several Dutch egg cakes and cakes that are confirmed to be individually wrapped.
Bolletje
Jumbo describes Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje, a pack of 10, as individually wrapped.
- Individual wrapping is explicitly stated for this specific variety.
- The product information lists egg, milk, soya and wheat among its allergens. Check the current label and protect the pack from heat, as instructed.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Eierkoeken as weighing 360 g, with 12 portions of 30 g.
- The number of portions and their size make it easier to plan for a pantry or buffet.
- Check whether the product you choose is individually wrapped before using these egg cakes as sealed portions for hotel rooms.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers its own-brand egg cakes in standard, mini and wholemeal varieties, among others.
- The range of sizes gives you a choice of portion size.
- A listing that gives the number of cakes in these varieties doesn’t confirm that each one is individually wrapped.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket free-range egg cakes as a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
- The number of cakes and pack weight are useful for planning your stock.
- Check whether each cake is individually wrapped before choosing this product for sealed portions in hotel rooms.
Sondey
Lidl lists Sondey egg cakes in a pack of 12, weighing 360 g.
- The pack size makes it easy to plan quantities.
- Check the current pack for both allergen information and how each cake is wrapped.
Products on Joybuy
This chocolate biscuit is an alternative to serve with coffee, not a Dutch egg cake. Consider it only if you’re happy to change the product category, and check the individual portions and allergen information on the current pack before using it in a hotel room.
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Lu Scholiertje milk chocolate biscuits 150 g
A biscuit to serve with coffee when a Dutch egg cake isn’t essential. The pack contains 150 g; check the current label to see whether the portions are individually sealed and which allergens are listed.
Frequently asked questions
Does a hotel have to provide allergen information for egg cakes in guest rooms?
Yes. Guests must be able to access information about allergens present. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says this information appears on the label of prepacked products, so make sure guests can consult it before eating.
Which allergens are listed for Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje?
The product information for this variety lists egg, lactose, milk, soya and wheat, and says that it may also contain, among other things, nuts and sesame. Always check the current label on the pack you receive before serving it.
How should I store Dutch egg cakes for in-room hotel coffee?
Follow the storage instructions for the variety you choose. The product information for Bolletje Brosse Eierkoeken met Melklaagje says to protect the pack from heat; Albert Heijn advises storing its egg cakes in a cool, dry place and closing the pack securely after use.
Is a multipack suitable if I want one sealed egg cake per room?
Only if it’s also confirmed that the egg cakes are individually wrapped. A number such as 12 describes how many cakes are in the pack, not how each one is wrapped. Check the current product information and the pack you receive.