For a university lunch with a predictable, high-volume service, a 5 kg professional bag is a practical choice. For a small trial lunch or a separate menu option, packs of around 400 g are easier to match to the quantity you need. Choose the preparation method and pack size together: a mix that only needs water may still contain egg, while a separate dietary option also requires you to check the ingredients and preparation process.
When you have a short serving window, the planned number of portions and the steps involved in mixing the batter both matter. Koopmans Professioneel offers a complete mix in a 5 kg bag which, according to the manufacturer, only needs water.
Your choice of mix, cooking fat and toppings determines which allergens are present in the dish you serve. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that sellers must inform consumers about allergens in non-prepacked foods.
Smaller packs make it easier to match quantities to a limited service or prepare different options separately. Koopmans and PLUS, among others, sell pancake mixes in 400 g packs; check what needs to be added for each variety.
First decide how many pancakes you want to serve, then compare the preparation method, allergens and practical requirements for each option.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and portions | Compare the 5 kg or approximately 400 g pack with the stated yield and the pancake diameter you want. | If I’m expecting a lot of guests for one lunch service, I want to plan enough batter without ending up with unnecessary stock. For around 40% of consumers, portion planning is the top priority. |
| Preparation during service | Check whether the mix needs only water or also milk and eggs, and match the mixing process to the cooking capacity available. | During a busy lunch rush, I want to keep the number of ingredients I need to prepare separately to a minimum. Simple preparation comes first for around 30% of consumers. |
| Dietary requirements and allergens | Read the latest ingredient and allergen information, and consider whether you need a separate, clean preparation process. | If guests ask for a specific option, I also need to take cooking fat, toppings and utensils into account. Allergens and dietary requirements are the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
| Delivery and storage | Check that the size you need will be available in time and that you have space to store the packs. | If attendance could change, I want to be able to arrange and store the packs I need in good time. Practical availability is the deciding factor for around 10% of consumers. |
Koopmans states that its 400 g Original pack makes 11 to 13 pancakes. Kantinewinkel gives an approximate yield of 50 to 60 pancakes, each 30 cm across, for a 5 kg complete mix. These are very different starting points for planning.
Work out the number of portions you need and the pancake diameter before choosing a pack size. Also take into account what needs to be added to the mix.
Using several smaller packs also means opening more packaging and mixing separate batches.
According to the manufacturer, Koopmans Professioneel’s Eierpannenkoekmix compleet only needs water, but it contains egg. Koopmans Professioneel says its Pannenkoekmix Speciaal is suitable for vegan preparation; the mix contains wheat and may contain traces of egg and milk.
Consider ease of preparation and dietary requirements separately. Read the information on the pack you receive and check any ingredients you add yourself.
Makro states that a clean, gluten-free work area is needed to keep a gluten-free Koopmans mix gluten-free.
Plan a separate preparation session in a clean area, and check the cooking fat, toppings and utensils you use.
This process requires extra cleaning and may mean using separate utensils.
For freshly prepared, non-prepacked pancakes, the information must reflect the dish guests receive, including any added ingredients. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says sellers must inform consumers about the allergens present.
Keep a record of the ingredients in the batter, cooking fat and toppings for each option you serve, and make sure staff can provide that information during service.
A range for larger-scale cooking, including professional 5 kg pancake mixes.
Consumer packs for smaller services or options prepared separately.
An own-label range of pancake mixes in smaller packs, including plain, complete and wholemeal varieties.
ALDI’s own label, with pancake mix in smaller packs.
A Lidl brand offering an original pancake mix for consumers.
Kantinewinkel gives an approximate yield of 50 to 60 pancakes, each 30 cm across, for a 5 kg complete Koopmans mix. Use this as a planning guide for that mix: the actual number you serve will depend on factors such as pancake diameter and the amount of batter used per pancake.
Not necessarily: according to the manufacturer, Koopmans Professioneel’s Eierpannenkoekmix compleet only needs water, but it contains egg. The manufacturer says another 5 kg mix is suitable for vegan preparation; check the full recipe and the latest label.
No, the preparation process matters too. Makro says that a clean, gluten-free work area is needed for its gluten-free Koopmans mix, so check your utensils, cooking fat and toppings as well.
Yes. When pancakes are offered to consumers unpackaged, customers must be able to get information about the allergens present. This is in line with guidance from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority; include any added ingredients in the information you provide about the dish served.
