Individually wrapped speculaas biscuits are handy at a busy serving point. With a large pack that isn’t individually wrapped, the school fair team will need to prepare the portions themselves. Choose a pack size once you know the school’s rules and the portion size you want, and check the label on the exact product you’ve chosen for any children with allergies or dietary requirements.
If visitors at a busy stall are being given one biscuit at a time, individual wrapping saves you preparation. Albert Heijn describes a Lotus pack containing 300 individually wrapped biscuits. Check that this size is available before planning your serving arrangements around it.
A large pack is an option if your team can portion the biscuits and keep them protected once the pack is open. Jumbo lists around 48 portions in its 600 g Bakkers Speculaas pack. Decide in advance whether that portion size suits your sales plan.
Before you buy, ask which allergies or dietary requirements you need to cater for. The standard Lotus Speculoos described contains wheat and soya; Jumbo’s gluten-free speculaas contains egg and may contain other allergens. Check the label on each product you choose.
First, find out what the school allows and how you plan to serve the biscuits. Then compare the number of portions you can actually use, and check the ingredients and allergens for each product.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of serving | Count the individually wrapped biscuits or portions; the net weight alone doesn’t tell you how easy they are to serve. | If children are constantly coming to the stall, I want to hand out a biscuit without having to portion an open pack first. Around 31% of consumers put ease of serving first. |
| Quantity | Compare the pack contents with the stated number of portions, and decide how much you want to offer each visitor. | With a limited budget, I want to plan enough portions, even if we have to prepare them ourselves. Around 25% of consumers prioritise quantity. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the ingredients, allergens and warnings on the current label for each product. | If a child needs to avoid a particular ingredient, I want to be able to check which biscuits are suitable. This is the main priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| School rules and portions | Ask what can be sold or handed out at this school fair, and choose portions accordingly. | I want to avoid choosing a treat that doesn’t fit the school’s rules. Around 19% of consumers put this first. |
A 600 g pack isn’t as easy to hand out as 300 individually wrapped biscuits.
Check how many biscuits are individually wrapped and how many portions you’ll need to prepare yourself.
If you portion them yourself, you may need bags, napkins or extra time to get everything ready.
Albert Heijn warns that product information can change. If someone has an allergy, the label on the product you buy is what matters.
Read the physical packaging and keep it at the stall in case anyone asks about the ingredients.
The gluten-free Jumbo speculaas described contains egg and may contain other allergens.
Ask which ingredients need to be avoided, then check the full label on the gluten-free product.
The school may have its own rules for treats, sales and portion sizes. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends considering the children taking part when choosing treats.
Ask the school or fair committee to confirm your plans before deciding how much to buy.
If the plans don’t meet the school’s rules, you may not be able to use the biscuits you’ve bought for this event.
For school fairs choosing between a large number of individually wrapped speculoos biscuits and a pack that can be opened over several occasions.
Worth considering for a large pack of standard speculaas or a separate gluten-free option.
The supermarket’s own brand includes mini speculaas biscuits for anyone looking for a smaller size.
Lidl presents Sondey as its own brand of biscuits and cookies.
A shop to consider if the fair team wants to serve filled speculaas rather than hand out individual biscuits.
This speculaas pack may suit you if you want to buy a set quantity for a smaller serving occasion. Check how the contents are divided up before the school fair.
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A good option for a smaller serving occasion when you want to choose a set quantity in advance. Check the pack to see how many biscuits you can offer each child, and read the current label if you need to cater for allergies.
Base your estimate on the number of visitors you expect and the portion you want to offer. Jumbo lists around 48 portions in its 600 g Bakkers Speculaas pack; the Lotus pack described by Albert Heijn contains 300 individually wrapped biscuits. Work out how much you need based on the portions you actually plan to hand out.
Yes. Ask the school or fair committee what rules apply to this event. That way, you can choose the type of biscuit, packaging and portion size before you buy.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging for every product you choose. The standard Lotus Speculoos described contains wheat and soya; Jumbo’s gluten-free speculaas contains egg and may contain other allergens. Ask in advance which ingredients are relevant to the children attending.
No. Gluten-free doesn’t mean free from other allergens. According to the product information, Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Gluten Speculaas contains egg and may also contain milk, sesame, lupin and nuts. Read the full label to check for the specific allergy.
