For a shared office lunch, start by considering how many pancakes you need and what’s available in the kitchen. A packet for several people will usually need extra ingredients and mixing equipment. A complete mix needs only water for the batter, while a shaker bottle is best suited to a small lunch get-together. Whatever you choose, check the preparation instructions, allergens and yield on the packaging.
You want to work out in advance how many packets you’ll need and which ingredients to bring. If you’re buying a multipack, it’s also worth checking whether the individual packets are supplied separately and how you plan to use them.
You have little mixing equipment, or you don’t have milk and eggs in stock. In that case, it makes a difference whether the mix needs water or can be prepared in a shaker bottle.
You need to consider more than just the dry mix: think about the ingredients you add and the toppings you share, too. A gluten-free option also calls for care when it comes to preparation and kitchen equipment.
Start with the number of people, then decide what’s practical to prepare at the office. Before you shop, check with the group about ingredients. A particular flavour is only a practical choice if the yield and availability also work with your lunch plans.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Yield and packet size | Check how many pancakes each packet makes. With a multipack, count the individual packets too. Albert Heijn says its 400 g plain mix makes around 12 pancakes; Koopmans says its Origineel mix makes 11 to 13. | If I’m making pancakes for several colleagues, I want to plan enough portions without opening more packets than necessary. Portion size is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Preparing pancakes at the office | Check which liquid and mixing equipment you’ll need, and make sure you have a pan and cooking fat or oil. Albert Heijn and PLUS say their complete mixes need water for the batter. | If we have limited supplies or washing-up space, I want to know whether I can do without milk, eggs and a mixing bowl. Around 29% of consumers prioritise a preparation method that’s practical to carry out. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the current label, including any allergen information, and check what ingredients will be added to the mix and included in the toppings. | If colleagues need to avoid specific ingredients, I want to plan the whole preparation around their needs. This is the main concern for around 21% of consumers. |
| Flavour | Compare the yield with that of a plain mix and check current availability. Albert Heijn says Koopmans Speculoos makes around 8 pancakes. | If I want to add something sweet, I’d like to choose a different flavour without underestimating how many pancakes we’ll need. This flavour choice is a priority for around 14% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn says its 3-pack of Koopmans Origineel is supplied as separate items. That means the yield and preparation requirements still apply to each individual packet.
Work out how many packets you’ll need for this lunch. If it suits your plans better, keep any unopened packets for another time.
A plain mix may need milk and eggs. Even with a complete mix, you’ll still need a suitable pan and cooking fat or oil for frying.
Read the preparation instructions before finalising your shopping list and what you’ll need in the kitchen for lunch.
Adding milk, eggs and toppings changes which ingredients end up in the pancakes. A gluten-free mix doesn’t automatically rule out other allergens or remove the need to consider the kitchen equipment you use.
Check any relevant dietary requirements in advance, and read the current label and preparation instructions, including details of any ingredients you need to add.
Jumbo lists Koopmans Speculoos as no longer part of its online range. The flavoured mix may therefore be unavailable from the retailer you plan to use.
Check availability just before you order and decide whether a plain mix would also work for your lunch.
The range includes Origineel, Compleet, shaker bottles and a separate gluten-free mix.
The own-brand plain mix is a basic option for a lunch where milk and eggs are available.
PLUS offers a complete mix and a plain mix in a shaker bottle, each with a different preparation method.
Lidl lists a 400 g Belbake basic mix that makes around 12 pancakes.
ALDI lists Albona plain and multigrain mixes, both in 400 g packets.
These products suit two ways of organising lunch: 400 g packets for planning several portions, and shaker bottles for a smaller get-together. For each product, check which ingredients and kitchen equipment you’ll need.
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A 400 g packet for anyone who wants to plan the amount of mix needed for a group lunch in advance. Check how much milk, how many eggs and how much cooking fat you’ll need, and read the current label if you’re catering for dietary requirements.
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A standard packet for a lunch with several people. Koopmans says Origineel makes 11 to 13 pancakes per packet. Make sure you have milk, eggs and cooking fat, and check the label for your group.
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A shaker bottle for a smaller lunch get-together, helping you avoid mixing the batter in a separate bowl. Check how much milk you’ll need, and make sure the yield and allergens suit the people you’re serving.
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A complete shaker bottle for a small lunch get-together when you don’t want to add milk or eggs to the batter. Check the amount of water needed and the yield on the packet. Using water to prepare the mix doesn’t mean the dry mix is free from milk or egg.
Use the yield stated on your chosen packet and the number of people you’re catering for as a guide. Also consider what else you’ll be serving at lunch. Albert Heijn says its 400 g plain mix makes around 12 pancakes; Koopmans says its Origineel makes 11 to 13, while Speculoos makes around 8. These figures won’t necessarily apply to a different packet or flavour.
A complete mix is a good choice if you can provide water for the batter but don’t want to bring milk and eggs. Do check the ingredients in the dry mix: using water to prepare it doesn’t tell you whether the product itself contains milk or egg. You’ll also need a pan and cooking fat or oil for frying.
Check the current label on the mix, as well as the ingredients you plan to add. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, the 14 legally designated allergens must be listed on the labels of prepacked foods. Make sure the toppings and kitchen equipment you use are also suitable for the group.
The instructions for the PLUS shaker bottle say that batter mixed with milk should be used straight away and not stored. For another shaker bottle, check its preparation and storage instructions before splitting the work across different times.
First, check that your preferred flavour is available from your retailer. Jumbo lists Koopmans Speculoos as no longer part of its online range. Make sure you plan for the yield of the flavour you choose, too: Albert Heijn says a packet of Koopmans Speculoos makes around 8 pancakes.
