For a Boxing Day buffet, start by choosing biscuits that are genuinely small and easy to pick up. Then decide whether you’d like to offer one type in a larger pack or a selection of flavours. A stated serving size can help you plan, while a mixed platter means checking the ingredients and allergens on every pack. Also check the best-before date and storage instructions for the products you buy.
If you want guests to be able to pick up one small biscuit easily, check the size and look for any serving information. Albert Heijn lists a serving size of 8 g and 25 servings per 200 g pack for AH Stroopwafel mini karamel zeezout.
If your guests have different allergies, it’s important to check the ingredients and allergens for every variety you buy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly stated on the label of pre-packed foods.
If you want to serve plenty of mini biscuits of one type, compare the net weight and, if stated, the number of biscuits. For example, Jumbo lists a 300 g pack of Mini Stroopwafels met Roomboter.
Start with the size of the biscuits and how many you want to put on the platter. Then decide how many varieties you’d like to combine and check the label on each pack you choose.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Serving size | Check that the biscuits are small and see whether a weight per serving or number of servings is listed. | I want guests to be able to pick up one small biscuit without having to share it. Serving size is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on every pack you buy. | If guests have different allergies, I want to be able to check the right pack for each biscuit. Allergen information is the main concern for around 29% of consumers. |
| Quantity | Compare the net weight and only rely on the number of biscuits if it’s stated for that pack. | For a large platter, I want to estimate how many biscuits the packs will provide. Quantity is the top priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Variety and storage | Choose varieties that are easy to tell apart, and check the best-before date and storage instructions on each pack. | I want to offer several flavours and store the biscuits according to their labels until serving. Variety and presentation are the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
A low pack weight or the words ‘snack pack’ don’t tell you how big the individual biscuits are. This can make it harder to work out what guests can take from the platter.
Check the product name for a mini size, and also see whether the serving size or number of biscuits is stated.
Biscuits that look similar don’t necessarily have the same ingredients. Albert Heijn also warns that product ingredient and allergy information can change.
Before serving, read the labels on the varieties you’ve bought and keep the packs handy in case guests ask about them.
A pack you looked at before may not be available the next time you shop. For example, Albert Heijn listed its 300-piece Lotus Speculoos pack as unavailable in its range.
Check what’s currently available shortly before you shop, and think about another mini size that would work for your platter.
A brand to consider if you’d like to add speculoos or sandwich biscuits to your platter.
Worth considering if you want to compare mini syrup waffles with stated serving information.
Worth exploring if you’re looking at different types of mini biscuits, including chocolate biscuits and mini syrup waffles.
These are mini biscuits to consider for a platter with a range of flavours. Compare the stated pack size and check the packaging to see how many individual biscuits you can serve.
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A mini variety to consider if you’d like to add a different flavour to your biscuit platter. Before planning portions, check what 55gx12 means for the pack you’re buying, and read the label for the latest ingredients and allergen information.
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A mini variety to compare if you’d like to offer more than one type of biscuit. Check the pack to see what 60gx12 means, how many individual portions you can serve, and which ingredients and allergens are listed.
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A mini biscuit to consider for a platter with a range of treats. The product name states 3 × 77 g; check the pack to see how many biscuits this provides, and read the latest allergen information before serving.
As well as looking for ‘mini’ in the name, check whether a weight per serving or number of servings is listed. For example, Albert Heijn gives a serving size of 8 g and 25 servings per pack for AH Stroopwafel mini karamel zeezout. A small bag alone doesn’t tell you how big each biscuit is.
Yes, read the label on the pack you’re serving now. Albert Heijn warns that ingredient and allergy information can change. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority also says allergens must be clearly stated on the label of pre-packed foods.
Use the date and storage instructions on each pack to decide whether you can buy it in advance. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between a ‘best before’ date and a ‘use by’ date. Also follow the storage instructions for the product you choose, including after opening.
