For a continuous cooking station serving lots of guests, a professional 1 kg or 5 kg mix is a practical option, as you’ll need to open fewer individual packs. For smaller or staggered sessions, 400 g packs make it easier to plan more precisely; a shaker bottle is better suited to a small top-up. For each product you choose, check which ingredients need to be added, how many pancakes the pack makes and which allergens you need to tell guests about.
When you’re serving lots of guests in one sitting, it matters how many packs your team needs to open and how much batter it can make per batch. Koopmans Professioneel offers mixes in 1 kg and 5 kg packs, among other sizes. Check the yield for your chosen product before planning production.
For separate rooms or sessions, 400 g packs can be allocated per batch. The 3-pack offered by Albert Heijn contains three separate items, rather than one large inner pack.
If milk and eggs aren’t available, a mix that only requires water can simplify ingredient planning. That doesn’t mean it’s allergen-free: check the exact pack and the information you provide to guests.
Start with the number of portions you’re planning and how you’ll serve them. Then choose a preparation method that suits the venue and list the ingredients for the mix, cooking fat and toppings.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Batch size and pack format | Compare the stated yield per pack with the number of portions. Decide whether individual 400 g packs or a professional 1 kg or 5 kg pack is a better fit for your cooking station. | If I’m serving lots of guests one after another, I don’t want to keep opening another small pack; packaging logistics are the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Allergens and information for guests | Check the label on every mix and note the ingredients in the cooking fat and toppings too. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority includes catering in its guidance on providing allergen information for non-prepacked products. | When guests tell me they have different allergies or dietary requirements, I want to be able to say what’s in each recipe. This information is the main concern for around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients to add | Check whether your chosen mix requires water, milk or eggs, and whether cooking fat and equipment will be available at the venue. | At a venue with limited work space, I want to know in advance which ingredients to bring; around 21% of consumers give preparation the highest priority. |
| Flavour and menu | Match a plain, multigrain or flavoured mix to the toppings you’re planning. Check separately whether any limited-time products are available. | If the pancakes need to fit a particular menu, I want to choose a flavour that works with the toppings. This menu choice matters most to around 14% of consumers. |
A small shaker bottle can be handy for a top-up, but for a continuous cooking station, several bottles will need to be prepared and opened individually.
For your main production, compare the yield per pack and the number of preparation rounds required with packs or professional mixes.
According to Albert Heijn, the 400 g Koopmans Compleet mix only requires water. However, Albert Heijn lists wheat, milk and egg among the allergens for this product.
Check the current label for each specific mix and topping. Only offer a product for a particular dietary requirement if the product information and preparation method support this.
A cinnamon flavour describes the taste, not how long a product is available. This distinction matters if your menu promises a limited-time offer.
Use the flavoured mix when planning your menu, and confirm any seasonal packaging and availability with the supplier.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, consumers must be able to get information about the allergens present in non-prepacked products, including catering dishes.
Before the conference, record the ingredients for each recipe and arrange how guests can access allergen information when the food is served.
Koopmans offers consumer mixes and, through Koopmans Professioneel, 1 kg and 5 kg pancake mixes for the catering industry.
Albert Heijn lists several 400 g own-brand mixes, including complete, multigrain and wholemeal varieties.
PLUS offers own-brand mixes in plain, complete and wholemeal varieties.
ALDI lists pancake mixes under the Albona brand, including a 400 g plain variety and a multigrain variety.
Lidl describes its 400 g Belbake Original Pancake Mix as making approximately 12 pancakes.
These Joybuy products are packs and shaker bottles for smaller or staggered preparation. For a larger, continuous service, consider separately whether a professional bulk pack is a better fit for your planned portions and way of working.
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A pack for planning individual batches for smaller sessions. Before preparing, check which ingredients need to be added and note the allergens listed on your chosen pack.
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A pack for splitting preparation across separate sessions. Check the ingredients to add, the yield per pack and the allergens before deciding how many packs you need.
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A small pack to consider when you need to keep on-site preparation to a minimum. Check the preparation instructions and how many packs you’ll need for the planned portions; the word ‘Complete’ doesn’t mean it’s suitable for every diet.
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A shaker bottle for a small top-up when you want to use minimal mixing equipment. Check whether milk is available and how many bottles you’ll need to prepare for the portions required; also check the allergens on the pack.
Yes. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, consumers must be able to get information about allergens present in non-prepacked food; the NVWA explicitly includes catering in its guidance. Make sure the information is available for the recipe and toppings you’re using, for example on cards or a menu.
A complete mix can simplify preparation when milk and eggs aren’t readily available. According to Albert Heijn, the 400 g Koopmans Compleet mix requires 700 ml of water and makes approximately 10 pancakes; you’ll still need cooking fat and cooking equipment. Check the instructions and allergens for the exact product you buy.
No. The Koopmans 3-pack offered by Albert Heijn is supplied as three separate items. This lets you split batches across sessions, while professional 1 kg or 5 kg mixes are another option for a continuous cooking station. Compare the yield and preparation method for each product you’re considering.
A cinnamon flavour alone doesn’t make a mix a seasonal product. Albert Heijn describes a Koopmans variety with cinnamon, but check with the supplier whether the packaging or availability is limited before promoting it as a seasonal special.
