If you’re expecting a large, fairly predictable group, a 5 kg professional bag can make planning the batter easier. For a small group or one where numbers are uncertain, packs of around 400 g give you more flexibility to adjust the quantity. For both sizes, check which ingredients you need to add, and prepare a separate batch if necessary for guests with specific dietary requirements.
If you’re making pancakes for dozens of guests, you’ll want to be able to plan the amount of batter in advance. For the 5 kg Koopmans Professioneel mix it reviewed, Bidfood states that you can make around 50 to 60 pancakes, each approximately 30 cm across. The yield may differ for another mix or size.
Smaller packs let you adjust the quantity to the number of people attending. Just check the preparation instructions: a complete mix may only need water, while another mix may require milk and eggs.
It’s important to prepare a separate batch for guests who avoid gluten, milk or eggs. Koopmans Professioneel describes a 1 kg gluten-free vegan mix and advises using separate equipment and a clean work area when preparing gluten-free food.
First, choose a quantity that suits the expected number of guests. Then compare the preparation instructions, and make a separate batch if your guests’ dietary requirements call for it.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion planning | Work out how many pancakes you want to make, then check the stated yield for the mix and size you’ve chosen. | When I’m cooking for a large group, I want enough batter without lots left over. Around 37% of consumers put portion planning first. |
| Preparation | Check whether you need to add water, milk or eggs, and whether the batter needs to rest. | When I’m making batter just before the coffee morning, I want to know what needs to be done in advance. Manageable preparation is a priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Leftover mix | Match the pack size to the number of guests, and make a note of any additional ingredients you’ll need for your chosen mix. | If numbers are uncertain, I don’t want to be left with a large opened bag. Minimising leftovers is the main concern for around 18% of consumers. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the latest ingredients and allergen information. For gluten-free preparation, use separate equipment and a clean work area. | If a guest avoids gluten, milk or eggs, I want to be able to prepare a suitable portion separately. This need takes priority for around 18% of consumers. |
Needing to add only water doesn’t tell you anything about the allergens in the mix. The complete mixes reviewed contain ingredients including wheat, milk or eggs.
Check the latest packaging for each product and, if necessary, plan a separate preparation.
For the Koopmans Professioneel mix it reviewed, Bidfood states that each bag makes around 50 to 60 pancakes, approximately 30 cm across. You may have some mix left over if you’re cooking for a smaller group.
Plan the number of portions and check the yield of the mix you actually choose.
Also consider how much space a large bag will take up before and after opening.
A mix that needs water and one that needs milk and eggs require different preparation. Dr. Oetker Professional also recommends resting the batter for around 30 minutes for the complete mix reviewed.
Check the recipe for each product and allow time for the ingredients, mixing space and resting time before you start cooking.
For its gluten-free vegan mix, Koopmans Professioneel advises using separate equipment and a clean, gluten-free work area. Simply switching to a different mix won’t prevent cross-contact.
Prepare this batch separately, using clean, dedicated utensils and a clean work surface.
Offers professional 5 kg pancake mixes and a separate 1 kg gluten-free vegan variety.
Offers a 5 kg complete mix for pancakes and crêpes, as reviewed here.
Offers a 400 g pack of complete pancake mix, as reviewed here.
An ALDI brand with a 395 g pack of plain pancake mix, as reviewed here.
A Lidl brand with a 400 g pack of original pancake mix, as reviewed here.
These 400 g packs are handy when planning smaller batches or catering for an uncertain number of guests. For a large coffee morning, compare the quantity you need with a 5 kg professional bag; neither of these products is a large pack.
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A pack for anyone who wants to adjust the amount of batter each time to suit a smaller or uncertain group.
Pack size: 400 g. Before cooking, check the preparation instructions and the latest ingredients and allergen information on the packaging, especially if you’re cooking for guests with dietary requirements.
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A pack for making a smaller batch when you’re not yet sure how many guests will come.
Pack size: 400 g. Plan which additional ingredients you’ll need, and read the latest allergen information before cooking for guests with dietary requirements.
For the Koopmans Professioneel complete egg pancake mix it reviewed, Bidfood states that a 5 kg bag makes around 50 to 60 pancakes, each approximately 30 cm across. Don’t assume this yield applies to every mix: check the instructions for the product you choose.
For the complete mixes from PLUS and Dr. Oetker Professional reviewed here, water is all you need to add, but preparation instructions vary by product. According to the manufacturer, the 5 kg Koopmans Professioneel Pannenkoekmix Speciaal requires milk and eggs, so check the recipe on the pack you choose.
You’ll need to prepare them separately to avoid cross-contact. For its gluten-free vegan mix, Koopmans Professioneel advises using separate equipment and a clean, gluten-free work area. Make sure you follow these instructions before you start.
They can be, but work out how many packs you’ll need in advance. Albert Heijn states that the Koopmans Compleet mix reviewed makes around 10 pancakes, while Lidl says its 400 g Belbake mix makes around 12. These yields apply to the specific products mentioned, not to every 400 g pack.
