A 5 or 10 kg catering-size bag is a good choice if you’re making lots of pancakes in a row, provided you can plan the quantities, storage and preparation in advance. For smaller numbers or a changing menu, a smaller pack may be more practical. Check which ingredients need adding and which allergens are present for each variant. If you’re selling at a street festival, make sure you’ve also planned for safe food handling, allergen information and a check of the local council’s event rules.
When there’s a constant queue, you’ll want to make fresh batches of batter without too many extra steps. Check the stated yield and which ingredients you’ll need to add on site. For example, Koopmans Professioneel offers mixes that, according to the brand, need only water, but that isn’t true of every variant.
You may be cooking in batches without professional equipment. Try a batch in your own pan to work out how much you’ll need, then choose a pack size you expect to use up and check the preparation instructions.
If you’d like to offer an option for specific dietary requirements alongside standard pancakes, check the label on the exact mix and review your preparation process. The product information for the Koopmans mix examined says that a clean, gluten-free working area is needed for a gluten-free option. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority also requires allergen information to be available for non-prepacked foods.
For a street festival, first work out how many portions you want to make and what your stall can accommodate in terms of storage, mixing space and cooking capacity. Then compare the preparation requirements and any separate dietary options.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and pack size | Compare the net weight and stated yield with your own portion size. Make a test batch before deciding how much you need in total. | If I’m expecting lots of visitors, I want to be able to prepare enough batter without being left with a large amount of unused stock. Around 40% of consumers are said to consider the required quantity first. |
| Preparing batches during busy periods | Check which ingredients need adding and whether the mix is intended for your pan or machine. | When serving a queue, I want to be able to make fresh batches with the ingredients and equipment available at my stall. Around 30% of consumers are said to prioritise ease of preparation. |
| Dietary options and allergens | Read the label on the exact variant and work out whether you can set up a separate, clean preparation area. | If I want to offer a separate option, I need to prevent it coming into contact with the standard mix during storage or preparation. Around 20% of consumers are said to consider a separate preparation process their top priority when buying. |
| Recipe and menu | Check the stated uses and which ingredients need adding. Try the mix with your planned preparation method and toppings. | If I also want to make waffles or fritters, I want to know whether the same mix is intended for them. Around 10% of consumers are said to choose a mix mainly for its versatility. |
Kantinewinkel.nl gives an approximate yield of 50 to 60 pancakes, each 30 cm across, for a 5 kg bag of Koopmans Pannenkoekenmix Compleet. Your yield may differ if you use a different pan size or a different amount of batter per pancake.
Make a test batch in your own pan or machine and use that portion size to calculate how much you need.
Koopmans Professioneel says that milk and eggs must be added to its 5 kg Speciaal variant. So the instructions for another variant won’t give you a reliable shopping list for this bag.
Read the instructions for the exact mix and plan for any extra ingredients and how to store them before setting up your stall.
If the recipe calls for milk and eggs, you may also need chilled storage.
A gluten-free claim on the pack doesn’t tell you what happens during preparation at your stall. The product information for the Koopmans mix examined requires a clean, gluten-free working area. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says consumers must be able to get allergen information when buying non-prepacked food.
Only offer a separate option if you can set up a suitable clean preparation process and provide clear allergen information.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires food sold at markets and events to be prepared, sold and stored safely and hygienically. According to Ondernemersplein, you may also need a local council permit for an event.
Check the local council’s rules and the facilities at the venue before deciding on the pack type and quantity.
Professional pancake mixes in several variants, including a 5 kg bag of Speciaal.
A 5 kg egg pancake mix for anyone using a pancake machine or considering making more than one type of food.
A 10 kg pack of professional pancake mix for planned high-volume use.
Consumer-size packs for smaller quantities, as well as a separate 1 kg professional gluten- and lactose-free variant.
It depends on the event and its location. According to Ondernemersplein, you may need a local council event permit and, in some cases, an environmental permit too. Check which rules apply at your location before buying your supplies.
Prepare, sell and store food safely and hygienically. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority sets out these requirements for food sold at markets and events. Make sure your working practices and stall facilities meet them.
Yes. Consumers must be able to get allergen information before they buy. For non-prepacked foods, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority requires information about 14 allergens. Check the mix, all added ingredients and any toppings.
No, the preparation process must also be suitable. According to the product information from Makro Netherlands, the gluten- and lactose-free Koopmans mix examined needs to be prepared in a clean, gluten-free working area to remain gluten-free. So check your storage, mixing utensils and cooking process before offering the pancakes as gluten-free.
