Who is this for?

Organisers who want equal portions

If you want to prepare and set out bread quickly, choosing pre-sliced bread saves you from having to slice it by hand. Be sure to ask about the actual slice thickness before ordering for the buffet.

Organisers catering for guests with different dietary requirements

Check the ingredients and allergen information for each loaf. Multigrain bread may contain various gluten-containing grains and seeds, so arrange a separate alternative if needed.

Organisers who want to shop in advance

If you don’t want to leave buying the bread until your wedding day, check the storage, freezing and any baking instructions for the product you choose.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the loaf style and slice thickness you want. Then check the label and how to store the bread until it’s time to serve.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Equal portions Look for ‘sliced’ or ‘pre-sliced’, and ask about the slice thickness or the number of slices in the loaf you’ve chosen. I want to set out neatly arranged portions with fillings without any extra slicing. For around 33% of consumers, portioning is said to be their main concern when buying.
Allergens and dietary requirements Read the latest ingredients and allergen information; keep any required alternative and the serving utensils for it separate. If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in each loaf before serving. For around 25% of consumers, this check is said to come first.
Ingredients Compare the bread description, ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g. Check the label to see whether baker’s salt or iodised salt has been used. I want to know whether the multigrain bread I choose is also wholemeal, and what ingredients it contains. For around 25% of consumers, ingredients are said to be their main concern when buying.
Planning and storage Ask when you can collect the bread and follow the product’s storage, defrosting or baking instructions. If I buy the bread well ahead of the wedding, I need to be able to serve it in line with the product instructions. For around 17% of consumers, planning is said to be their main concern.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘multigrain’ means ‘wholemeal’

    The presence of several types of grain does not, in itself, tell you whether the bread is wholemeal.

    If the ingredients determine your choice, check the bread description, ingredients list and nutritional information.

  • Assuming ‘sliced’ also means ‘medium-sliced’

    A note saying that bread is sliced doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are. This can affect the size of filled portions for your buffet.

    Ask the bakery counter about the slice thickness or look at a sample loaf before placing a larger order.

    If the slices aren’t suitable, cutting them down takes extra preparation time.

  • Assuming every loaf contains baker’s salt

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, using baker’s salt is not compulsory.

    Check the latest ingredients list if you want to know whether baker’s salt or iodised salt has been used in this bread.

  • Relying on an old allergen list

    Ingredients and allergen information can change. A previous purchase may not accurately reflect the bread being served at your buffet.

    Check the packaging on the loaves delivered and arrange a separate alternative in advance if any guests need one.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists a pre-sliced AH Liefde & Passie multigrain loaf weighing 550 g.

  • The product information gives you a starting point for checking the ingredients and nutritional information in advance.
  • The term ‘sliced’ doesn’t specify the slice thickness; check the packaging on the loaf you receive, too.

PLUS

PLUS lists a part-baked Korenlanders multigrain sourdough loaf with buckwheat, along with information about its ingredients, allergens and storage.

  • The storage and baking instructions are useful if you want to buy the bread in advance.
  • ‘Medium brown’ in the product description doesn’t mean medium-thick slices; check whether and how this bread is sliced.

ALDI

ALDI lists both a pre-sliced luxury multigrain hearth loaf and a sliced farmhouse wholemeal multigrain loaf.

  • Both listings make it clear that the bread is sliced.
  • Check the exact slice thickness and availability at your chosen shop before buying for the buffet.

Dirk

Dirk lists a half multigrain loaf from Bakker van der Akker.

  • Depending on your plans, half a loaf could be a suitable amount for a trial purchase or a top-up.
  • Check whether the loaf on offer is sliced and what size the slices are.

Lidl

Lidl describes a multigrain loaf containing, among other things, wheat, barley and buckwheat.

  • The grains listed give you a starting point for comparing products by their ingredients.
  • Check the latest ingredients and allergen information, and ask about the slice size of the bread you want to buy.

Jumbo

Jumbo features a multigrain wholemeal platter loaf in its online bread category.

  • The product name helps you ask specifically about this type of bread.
  • Before ordering, check the latest ingredients, allergen information and slice thickness for the specific loaf.

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Frequently asked questions

Is pre-sliced multigrain bread automatically cut into medium-thick slices?

No, ‘sliced’ doesn’t tell you how thick the slices are. Ask the shop or baker about the slice thickness, or look at a sample loaf if the size matters for your filled buffet portions.

Is multigrain bread always wholemeal?

No, ‘multigrain’ doesn’t automatically mean ‘wholemeal’. Check the bread description and ingredients list for the product you choose; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between types of bread based on their ingredients.

Does every loaf of bread in the Netherlands contain iodised baker’s salt?

No, according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, bakers don’t have to use baker’s salt. Check the label on your chosen loaf to see whether baker’s salt or iodised salt is listed in the ingredients.

When are HACCP rules relevant to a wedding buffet?

According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, businesses that produce, process or sell food must have a food safety plan or hygiene code based on HACCP. If you’re organising commercial or regular catering, check which requirements apply to your activity; don’t assume they automatically apply to a one-off private buffet where no food is sold.