For a street festival, first decide how you want to hand out the mini biscuits: individually wrapped biscuits are practical for self-service, while multipacks are better if you want to open one pack at a time for a small group. Then check the number of portions, storage advice and allergens on the exact product packaging. If you plan to serve or sell them unpackaged, you’ll also need to consider what information to provide to visitors.
If visitors will help themselves, individually wrapped portions are practical. Lotus Biscoff lists a box of 300 individually wrapped biscuits; check whether you need that many and how you’ll transport the box.
Multipacks let you open the stock a little at a time. ALDI lists Biscotto Mini Biscuits in a 225 g pack containing six smaller packs. Check how many biscuits you want to hand out from each pack you open.
Check the current label for every variety you choose, even if you already know the brand. If you’re serving biscuits unpackaged, you’ll also need to consider how visitors can get allergen information; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out the relevant rules.
First decide whether each biscuit needs to stay sealed until it’s handed out. Then compare the portions in each pack and check the information visitors need.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Handing out biscuits individually | Check whether each biscuit has its own wrapper and how many sealed biscuits you’ll be taking. | If visitors are helping themselves, I want to be able to offer each biscuit sealed without opening a multipack. For around 33% of consumers, this is the top priority when handing out biscuits. |
| Portions for a group | Check the number of inner packs and how many biscuits you’ll open at each serving. | For a small group, I don’t want to open all the stock at once. Around 27% of consumers say manageable portions are their top priority. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the label of the exact variety. | If visitors need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in the biscuits I’ve chosen before handing them out. For around 20% of consumers, checking this is their main concern. |
| Quantity and availability | Compare the pack size and number of portions; check the latest retailer information before buying. | I want to be able to buy enough biscuits for my planned servings without relying on a temporary offer. Around 20% of consumers put this planning first. |
A small biscuit could be loose in a bag, grouped with other biscuits in an inner pack, or individually wrapped. This affects how many packs you’ll need to open at the festival.
Check whether the label specifically mentions individual wrappers and count the portions in each inner pack.
A brand may sell products made to different recipes. Lotus says the Biscoff bulk pack mentioned above contains, among other ingredients, wheat and soya. A separate gluten-free category in a shop tells you nothing about another variety from the same brand.
Always check the current label on the product you’re actually handing out.
A mini biscuit that was available as a limited-time offer may not be available on the same terms on the day of your festival.
Check the current product page or retailer information before planning how many you’ll need.
These examples show different packaging options. Always check the variety and pack you’ve chosen when you buy.
Lotus Biscoff offers food professionals a box of 300 individually wrapped biscuits.
Albert Heijn’s range includes mini stroopwafels and cookie bites.
Jumbo has a dedicated mini biscuit category with a range of products.
ALDI lists Biscotto Mini Biscuits in a 225 g pack containing six smaller packs.
Lidl presents Sondey as a brand with a range of cookies and biscuits.
These mini biscuits and cookies are options to take to a street festival. Pay particular attention to the pack size shown, and check the packaging to see how many sealed portions you can actually hand out.
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If you’re planning several servings, check whether the three packs suit your needs. Find out how many biscuits are in each pack and read the current label for allergen information.
Pack size: 3 × 77 g.
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If you’re looking for a mini biscuit with matcha flavour, check how many portions the pack contains and how the biscuits are packaged inside before the festival. Also read the allergen information on the label.
Pack weight: 100 g.
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If you want to plan portions in advance, check how the eight biscuits are packed and whether each one can be handed out sealed. Check the current label if you need to account for allergens.
Quantity shown: 8 pieces, 200 g.
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If you want to portion them out yourself, check how many biscuits are in the pack and whether it contains smaller packs. Before handing them out, also read the ingredients and allergen information on the label.
Pack weight: 160 g.
No. ‘Mini’ describes the size of the biscuit, not its inner packaging. Check the exact product to see whether each biscuit has its own wrapper or whether several biscuits come together in one pack.
For pre-packed biscuits, read the current label for the variety you’ve chosen. If you’re serving biscuits unpackaged, make sure visitors can access the required allergen information; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out the rules for unpackaged foods.
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, rules apply to the sale of food and drink at markets and events, whether the seller is a business or a private individual. Before selling, check which requirements apply to the way you plan to serve the food.
Follow the storage advice on the exact pack. Lotus recommends storing its box of individually wrapped Biscoff biscuits in a dry place away from heat sources; don’t assume the same advice applies to other biscuits.
