For a full biscuit tin or a platter of regular stroopwafels, net weight and the number of wafels are the best place to start. Mini wafels or individually wrapped pairs may be more practical for smaller portions. If you have dietary requirements to consider, check the label on the specific pack, and make sure your chosen product is available locally before buying in bulk.
For a biscuit tin, guests or a large platter, net weight and the number of wafels make it easier to compare packs. Jumbo lists its butter stroopwafels at 468 g and twelve portions; Lidl lists twelve wafels and 480 g for Sondey.
If you need several packs for a Christmas market, check how many wafels each pack contains and whether your chosen product is available at the store in question. Lidl lists the Sondey variety reviewed as available in store only.
If you have dietary requirements to consider, start with the label on the pack you have chosen. Albert Heijn lists a 240 g gluten-free stroopwafel variety; gluten-free does not mean free from other allergens.
First decide whether you want regular wafels or smaller portions to hand out. Then compare the quantity per pack and check any labelling and availability requirements for your event.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and size | Compare the net weight and the stated number of wafels or portions; mini and regular wafels cannot be compared by number alone. | I want a full biscuit tin without misjudging how many packs I need. For around 33% of consumers, having enough in the pack and choosing the right size come first. |
| Local availability | Check with the store whether the product you want is available in the quantity you need. Lidl lists Sondey butter stroopwafels as available in store only. | If I’m buying for a larger sharing occasion, I want to be able to get the quantity I’ve planned for. Roughly 27% of consumers prioritise availability. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack. If you’re serving the wafels unwrapped, also check how you’ll provide this information to consumers. | I’m sharing wafels with people who need to avoid certain ingredients, so I need to choose a suitable product first. For around 27% of consumers, this is their main concern. |
| Serving and storage | Check the portion size, whether the wafels are individually wrapped and the storage instructions for your chosen product. | For a platter of smaller portions, I want to serve the wafels easily and store an opened pack according to the label. Around 13% of consumers prioritise practical use. |
Twelve portions don’t mean two packs contain the same amount of stroopwafels. Jumbo lists its regular butter stroopwafels at 468 g and its mini variety at 300 g.
As well as the number of portions, compare the net weight and the size you want to serve.
According to Jumbo, its regular butter variety contains gluten, milk, soya and wheat. Albert Heijn’s gluten-free variety contains egg and lupin, according to the product information.
Keep products for different dietary requirements clearly separate, and check the current label on each pack before serving.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that consumers must be able to obtain information about allergens present in unpackaged foods.
If you’re serving stroopwafels at a Christmas market, make sure you have the allergen information for the products you’re using.
Lidl lists the Sondey stroopwafels reviewed as available in store only. ALDI states that its pack is part of a limited-time range.
Before buying several packs, check whether your chosen product is available at your local store.
Albert Heijn lists Daelmans Stroopwafels in a 390 g pack, among others; PLUS also features other Daelmans varieties, including minis.
Jumbo lists regular butter stroopwafels at 468 g, with twelve portions, and mini butter stroopwafels at 300 g, with around twelve portions.
Lidl lists Sondey butter stroopwafels as containing twelve wafels and weighing 480 g.
ALDI lists a pack of regular stroopwafels containing twelve wafels, with a net weight of 378 g.
PLUS lists Korenlanders butter stroopwafels in a 400 g pack, as well as stroopwafels from Daelmans.
If you want to serve stroopwafels in smaller portions, this pack contains eight wafels which, according to the product description, are wrapped in pairs. For a full biscuit tin, also compare the net weight on the packaging.
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According to the product description, the eight stroopwafels are wrapped in pairs, making them a good fit for smaller portions.
Check the net weight and allergens on the current pack before deciding how many you need or whether they’re suitable for your guests.
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current label of the exact pack you plan to serve. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that fourteen allergens must be listed on labels. Don’t rely on the gluten-free label alone if other allergens are also a concern.
Yes. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that information about allergens present must be available when serving unwrapped stroopwafels to consumers. Keep the information for the products you’re actually using to hand.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of your chosen product. For the regular stroopwafels reviewed, Jumbo and PLUS recommend storing them in a cool, dry place. Check the label for how to store the pack once opened.
