Which pack size is right for you?

Hotelier with a self-service coffee station

Wants to offer guests one biscuit at a time alongside their coffee or tea. Lotus Biscoff lists its individually wrapped dispenser packs for use in hotels and catering.

Breakfast team with fluctuating guest numbers

Is looking for sealed, small portions that guests can take away if they wish. According to Jumbo, the Lotus Biscoff XL multipack contains ten sachets, each with two biscuits. That’s a different portion size from one biscuit per guest.

Hotel providing guests with allergen information

Needs to ensure the information on the chosen packaging matches what’s served at the buffet. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that hospitality businesses must inform customers about the 14 allergens.

What should you look for?

First, decide whether your hotel wants to offer one biscuit per guest, a sealed portion of two, or biscuits served from a large pack. Then check the quantity and allergen information on the current packaging of each product you’re considering.

Individually wrapped professional packs

Best for: a coffee station or buffet where guests can take one sealed biscuit at a time. Lotus Biscoff lists packs of 150 and 300 individually wrapped biscuits.

Consider: match the box size and storage space to your occupancy; according to Lotus product information, the standard biscuits contain gluten and soya.

Multipack with portions of two

Best for: takeaway or breakfast service with fluctuating guest numbers. According to Jumbo, the Lotus Biscoff XL pack contains ten sachets with two biscuits in each.

Consider: each sealed sachet contains two biscuits, even if your hotel wants to offer guests just one each.

Large pack of bakers’ speculaas

Best for: a team that manages serving itself and is mainly looking for a high number of biscuits per pack. ALDI lists 48 biscuits in a 600 g pack of Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas.

Consider: check whether the biscuits are individually wrapped before choosing this pack for self-service.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Self-service and portions Check whether each biscuit is individually wrapped and how many biscuits the pack contains. At an unattended coffee station, I want to be able to offer each guest one sealed biscuit. For around 31% of consumers, individual portions are the top priority.
Small portions to take away Compare the number of sachets and biscuits per sachet with the portion you want to offer guests. When guest numbers fluctuate, I want to be able to offer a sealed portion without opening a large pack. Around 25% of consumers give this flexibility top priority.
Quantity and stock Check the number of biscuits per pack and whether storage and serving suit your occupancy. When you need a lot of biscuits, what matters most is knowing how many come in a pack and how the team can serve them. That’s the main concern for around 25% of consumers.
Allergen information Check the label on the exact variant and how guests can access the information before eating. I want to know which allergens the biscuits on offer contain and be able to inform guests. This comes first for around 19% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a large pack contains individually wrapped buffet portions

    ALDI lists 48 biscuits per pack for Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas. That number alone doesn’t tell you how the biscuits are packaged inside.

    Check the inner packaging before choosing the product for self-service, and decide how you’ll present an opened pack.

  • Assuming the allergens in one variant apply to all biscuits

    According to Lotus product information, standard Biscoff biscuits contain gluten and soya. For its filled Biscoff Sandwich Cookies, Lotus also lists milk and possible traces of egg.

    Use the ingredient and allergen information for the exact variant delivered, and make it available to guests before they eat.

  • Counting a portion of two as one biscuit

    According to Jumbo, a sachet from the Lotus Biscoff XL multipack contains two biscuits. This matters if your hotel wants to offer one biscuit per guest.

    Plan how you’ll serve them based on both the number of sachets and the number of biscuits in each one.

  • Treating a store listing as a regular supply option

    Lidl lists Sondey Speculoos biscuits as an in-store-only product. A listing in a store’s range doesn’t guarantee delivery to your hotel.

    Arrange purchasing with your chosen store and check the current packaging before adding the product to your buffet plan.

Brands to consider

Lotus Biscoff

Lotus Biscoff offers both professional packs of individually wrapped biscuits and multipacks with portions of two.

  • According to Lotus Biscoff Food Professionals, the dispenser containing 150 individually wrapped biscuits is intended for places including hotels and catering; the manufacturer also lists a box of 300 individually wrapped biscuits.
  • Check the allergens for each variant: the information for standard biscuits doesn’t necessarily apply to filled Sandwich Cookies.

AH

Albert Heijn stocks its own-brand speculaas and several Lotus Biscoff formats.

  • The range page makes it easy to compare different types and pack sizes.
  • Check the portion format and allergen information on the product page and packaging of each item you choose.

Biscotto

Biscotto Bakkersspeculaas is worth considering if the number of biscuits per pack is important for your hotel’s purchasing.

  • ALDI lists 48 biscuits in a 600 g pack.
  • Check the inner packaging and allergen information before deciding how to serve them at the buffet.

Sondey

Lidl lists Sondey Speculoos biscuits as an in-store product.

  • Lidl states that this product is only available in store, which is useful to know when planning your purchasing.
  • Check the current packaging for the pack size, ingredients and allergens before choosing the product for your guests.

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Frequently asked questions

Which pack size works well next to a hotel coffee machine?

A dispenser of individually wrapped biscuits is a good fit for a coffee station where guests can take one biscuit at a time. Lotus Biscoff Food Professionals lists its 150-biscuit dispenser for hotels and catering; choose a quantity that suits your occupancy.

Can I put a large pack of speculaas straight on a self-service buffet?

Don’t choose based on the number of biscuits in the pack alone. Check whether they’re individually wrapped, how you’ll present an opened pack and how guests can access the allergen information.

Do all Lotus Biscoff variants contain the same allergens?

No, allergen information varies by variant. According to Lotus, standard biscuits contain gluten and soya; for Biscoff Sandwich Cookies, the manufacturer also lists milk and possible traces of egg. Always check the label on the pack you’ve chosen.

Do hotels in the Netherlands have to tell guests about allergens in biscuits?

Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that hospitality businesses must inform customers about the 14 allergens. Make sure guests can access information about the biscuits you’re actually serving.