Hosting a large group
If you’re expecting lots of guests, compare the net weight and the number of biscuits in each pack. For example, ALDI lists 48 biscuits in its 600 g pack of Biscotto Bakers’ Speculaas.
Which serving option is right for you?
Serving biscuits individually
Small biscuits are handy with coffee or tea when you don’t want to break or portion larger ones at the table. Albert Heijn lists AH Mini Speculaasjes in a 125 g pack, with portions of 9 g.
Catering for guests with allergies
If any of your guests have known allergies, always refer to the current packaging for the product you’ve chosen. Jumbo’s listed ingredients and allergens differ between its almond chunks and filled speculaas.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how many biscuits you want to serve and how you’ll present them. Then check the packaging and allergen information for each product you choose.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this most relevant for? |
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| Quantity for your group | Compare the net weight and, where stated, the number of biscuits in each pack. | I want to fill a platter for several guests without having to keep opening new packs. For around 39% of consumers, quantity for the group is the top priority. |
| Individual portions | Check the size of the biscuits and the stated number of pieces or portions. | With coffee or tea, I want to offer guests a biscuit easily without having to break up larger pieces. Around 23% of consumers prioritise this convenience when serving. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the current packaging for the product you’ve chosen. | If a guest has a food allergy, I want to know which biscuits may be suitable for them. For around 23% of consumers, checking this is the most important factor. |
| Variety on the table | Decide whether you’d like to serve an almond or filled variety alongside regular bakers’ speculaas. | I want to offer something different alongside a platter of regular biscuits, without assuming that every guest can eat the same variety. For around 15% of consumers, variety is the first consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Judging by the size of the pack
A small pack of mini speculaas and a large pack of bakers’ speculaas won’t necessarily serve the same number of people. Albert Heijn lists AH Mini Speculaasjes at 125 g and AH Bakkers Speculaas at 600 g.
Check the net weight and the number of biscuits or portions, then think about which serving option will suit your guests.
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Serving almond or filled speculaas without checking the label
Jumbo lists almonds, wheat and gluten among the ingredients of its almond chunks. Its listed filled variety has a different allergen list, including almonds, eggs, milk and soya.
Keep the packaging for each variety you serve to hand, so guests can check the information for the right product.
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Assuming a product page confirms availability
A biscuit being listed online doesn’t mean it will be available when you shop. Jumbo stated on a page for filled speculaas that this variety was no longer part of its online range.
Check which varieties your chosen shop has shortly before buying, and have an alternative in the same serving style in mind.
Brands to consider
These brands offer a range of pack sizes and types of biscuit. The varieties listed aren’t identical in ingredients or how they’re served.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists products including AH Bakkers Speculaas, mini speculaas biscuits and filled varieties.
- The listed 600 g packs of bakers’ speculaas and 125 g packs of mini speculaas offer different ways to serve biscuits.
- Albert Heijn warns that product and allergen information can change; check the packaging for the variety you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists bakers’ speculaas, speculaas chunks with almonds and filled speculaas with almond paste.
- The listed 450 g almond chunks are a different serving option from regular bakers’ speculaas.
- Ingredients and allergens vary by product. Also check whether the variety you’ve chosen is available.
Biscotto
Biscotto is the brand of the 600 g Bakkersspeculaas listed by ALDI.
- ALDI lists 48 biscuits per pack, which can help when planning a shared platter.
- Check availability at the ALDI shop where you plan to do your shopping.
Sondey
Sondey is a biscuit brand sold by Lidl, which also lists bakers’ speculaas in its range.
- It’s a brand to look out for if you’re shopping for speculaas at Lidl.
- Check the type of product, pack size and ingredients on the packaging rather than relying on the brand name alone.
Lotus Biscoff
Lotus Biscoff is speculoos, a different type of biscuit from the bakers’ speculaas mentioned here.
- The original variety is a separate biscuit option for anyone specifically looking to serve speculoos.
- Lotus lists wheat flour and soya flour among the ingredients. If guests have allergies, check the current packaging.
Speculaas products on Joybuy
These products offer three ways to serve biscuits at your garden party: smaller speculaas biscuits, regular bakers’ speculaas and an almond variety. Compare the packs with the number of guests, and check the latest product information before buying.
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Hellema Smoeltjes Speculaas Cookies, 8 pieces, 200 g
An option if you’d like to offer smaller biscuits individually with coffee or tea.
The product name lists 8 pieces and a net weight of 200 g. Check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens before serving.
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De Ruiter Bakers Speculaas, 450 g
Regular bakers’ speculaas for anyone looking to serve a shared platter of biscuits.
The product name lists a 450 g pack. Use your guest list to work out how many packs you’ll need, and check the latest allergen information.
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g'woon Almond Speculaas, 400 g
An almond variety for anyone looking to serve something different alongside regular speculaas.
The product name lists 400 g. Keep the packaging available when serving, so guests can check the ingredients and allergens for this variety.
Frequently asked questions
Which allergens should I check in speculaas for guests?
Check the allergen information on the current packaging for every variety you choose. Jumbo lists almonds, wheat and gluten among the ingredients of its almond chunks; its listed filled variety also contains eggs, milk and soya. Don’t assume that information for one type of speculaas also applies to another.
Can I serve Lotus Biscoff as a vegan option?
Check the current packaging for the specific Lotus Biscoff variety you want to serve rather than judging its suitability by the product name. Lotus lists wheat flour and soya flour for its original speculoos; if your guests have allergies, it’s also important to check the full allergen information and any warnings.
How should I store speculaas during a garden party?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and keep the biscuits protected from moisture. Albert Heijn advises storing its mini speculaas in a cool, dry place; Jumbo gives the same advice for its almond chunks. You can top up a platter as needed and keep the remaining biscuits sealed.
Can I rely on a variety shown online being in stock?
Check availability at the shop where you plan to buy the biscuits. A product page may remain online even when a variety is unavailable; Jumbo stated that one of its listed filled speculaas products was no longer part of its online range.