Choose biscuits for King's Day based on the number of guests you expect, the number of biscuits in each pack and how you plan to hand them out – not just the pack weight. For a set group, you can plan for a larger pack; if people will be coming and going, smaller packs that are easy to share are more practical. If anyone has allergies or dietary preferences, always check the label on the pack you’re actually serving.
Whether you’re setting up at a market stall, at home or at a regular meeting place, you can start with the number of guests you expect. Then check the number of biscuits in each pack: for example, Albert Heijn listed a 300-piece pack of Lotus biscuits, but noted that it was not available in its range.
If people will be dropping by at different times or you’re not bringing a serving plate, what matters most is how easy the biscuits are to pick up and share. Jumbo lists, among other options, a Lotus Biscoff pack containing two packs of ten biscuits.
If guests have allergies, intolerances or dietary preferences, check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific variety. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergen information must be shown on the label of pre-packed foods.
First, work out how many people you’re expecting and how you want to serve the biscuits. Then compare the piece count and label details on the packs you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Compare the number of biscuits and their size with the group you’re expecting; weight alone doesn’t tell you how many portions there are. | I’m expecting a set group and want to bring enough biscuits without having lots left over. Around 40% of consumers prioritise the number of portions. |
| Ease of sharing | Check whether you can easily hand out the biscuits individually and whether you’ll need a tub or plate. | If guests will be dropping by at different times, I want to be able to hand out biscuits without repeatedly opening a large pack. For around 30% of consumers, convenience comes first. |
| Label information | Read the ingredients, allergen information and best-before date on the exact pack, even if you already know the product. | When I’m buying for guests with different dietary needs, I want to be able to check what the biscuits contain before serving them. For around 30% of consumers, this is their top priority. |
A heavier pack doesn’t automatically contain more biscuits to share: large or filled biscuits weigh more per piece than small biscuits.
Start with the number of guests you expect, then compare the number of biscuits, their size and the net weight.
Ingredients information can change. If someone has an allergy, information from an earlier purchase or a product page is no substitute for checking the label on the biscuits you’re serving.
Before buying, and again before handing them out, read the ingredients and allergen information on the actual pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the allergen information on labels of pre-packed foods.
A listed bulk pack isn’t always available: Albert Heijn marked the 300-piece Lotus pack as unavailable in its range. Lidl also sells some biscuit products during specific promotional weeks.
Check what’s currently available before deciding how much to buy for your group, and have another suitable pack size in mind.
These brands offer a range of biscuits and pack sizes. Even within a brand, choose a variety with a quantity and label that suit your occasion.
Speculoos biscuits in a range of pack sizes.
Own-brand biscuits in a range of types and pack weights.
Lidl’s own brand, with cookies, biscuits, wafers and bars.
ALDI’s own brand, with a range of biscuits.
These Joybuy products are biscuits in a range of sizes for sharing. When choosing, check the stated weight and number of pieces. If you need to plan an exact number of portions in advance, check the pack itself.
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An option if you want to plan how many to hand out based on a stated piece count.
The product name states 8 pieces and 200 g. Check the pack to see how the biscuits are divided inside.
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A pack sold by weight for anyone planning to serve speculoos biscuits at a set location.
The pack states 250 g. Check the number of pieces if you want to plan one biscuit per guest.
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A size to consider if you’re bringing vanilla biscuits for a group.
The product name states 403 gr. Before planning portions, check the pack to see how many biscuits it contains and how they’re packed.
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A smaller pack to consider if you don’t want to bring a large one.
The product name states 150 g. Check the pack to see how many biscuits you can hand out, and read the label for this variety if you’re catering for specific dietary needs.
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A mini variety to consider if you want to serve smaller biscuits.
The product name states 160 g. Check the number of biscuits and the pack sizes if each guest needs their own portion.
Not necessarily: the weight doesn’t tell you how many biscuits you can hand out per person. For example, Jumbo lists biscuit packs weighing 468 g and 500 g, but the number and size of the biscuits also matter when planning for your group.
Read the allergen information on the exact pack you’re buying and serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says this information should appear on the label of pre-packed foods. Don’t rely solely on information from an earlier purchase or online product details.
Yes, as long as the best-before date and any storage instructions on the pack are suitable for when you plan to hand them out. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says both should be clearly legible on the label of pre-packed foods.
