Organising a small coffee get-together
You want to put out enough wafers for around eight to twelve guests. In that case, the number of wafers or portions in a pack matters more for your planning than the weight alone.
Who is this for?
Shopping with minimal leftovers in mind
You’re looking for enough stroopwafels for everyone, but don’t want to open an unnecessarily large pack, especially if you’re serving other cakes or pastries too.
Planning for guests with allergies
You want to know which ingredients guests need to avoid before serving. Check the allergen information on the pack you’ve bought.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how many wafers you want to serve. Then choose a suitable pack and read the label before serving.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Enough portions | Compare the number of wafers or stated portions with the number of guests and what else you’ll be serving. | If I’m serving one wafer per guest, I want to know whether the pack will be enough for everyone; portions are the top priority for around 31% of consumers. |
| The right quantity | Check both the number of wafers and the net weight, especially when choosing between different pack sizes. | If there are other cakes or pastries too, I don’t want lots of wafers left over. Around 25% of consumers give the right quantity top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, highlighted allergens and any ‘may contain’ statements on the pack you’ve bought. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I don’t want to serve anything based on an assumption; checking allergens is the main concern for around 25% of consumers. |
| Flavour and portion size | Consider which variety you want to serve and, if needed, compare the nutrition information per portion and per 100 g. | For a varied coffee table, I want to be able to choose between flavours and sizes. Flavour or portion size comes first for around 19% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Looking only at the pack’s weight
Weight and the number of wafers don’t tell you the same thing. For example, the packs researched included eight portions at Albert Heijn and twelve wafers at Lidl.
First count how many wafers you want to serve, then use the net weight to compare packs of different sizes.
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Assuming butter stroopwafels all contain the same allergens
Allergen information varies by product. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority points out that allergens can have serious consequences for some consumers.
If needed, ask guests what they need to avoid, then check the ingredients, allergens and ‘may contain’ statements on the pack you’ve bought.
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Treating a product page as the definitive label
Ingredients and allergen information can change, so the online description may not match the pack you have in front of you.
Use product pages to compare options, but check the label on the stroopwafels you’ve bought before serving.
Brands to consider
Daelmans
A brand to consider if you’re looking beyond classic stroopwafels at other flavours or twin packs.
- Daelmans says it offers caramel, honey and chocolate varieties, among others.
- Check whether a specific pack size is available: a display of 18 twin packs was no longer stocked at Albert Heijn.
Albert Heijn
According to Albert Heijn, the AH stroopwafels researched come in a 310 g pack containing eight portions.
- The stated eight portions make it easy to plan for a smaller coffee get-together.
- Check the pack you’ve bought for the latest ingredients and allergen information.
Jumbo
According to Jumbo, the butter stroopwafels researched come in a 468 g pack containing twelve portions.
- The stated number of portions helps you plan to serve one per guest.
- The product information lists wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients; check the label if guests need to avoid certain ingredients.
Sondey (Lidl)
According to Lidl, the Sondey butter stroopwafels researched come in a 480 g pack containing twelve wafers.
- The stated number of wafers is useful when you’re preparing treats for a group.
- Lidl says this variety is available in store; check availability at the shop where you do your shopping.
PLUS Korenlanders
The PLUS Korenlanders butter stroopwafels researched come in a 400 g pack.
- PLUS provides ingredients, nutrition information and storage advice for this variety.
- When planning, also check how many wafers are in the pack; weight alone won’t tell you how many you can serve.
ALDI stroopwafels
According to ALDI, the pack researched contains twelve stroopwafels and weighs 378 g.
- The stated twelve wafers give you a clear starting point for planning how many guests you can serve.
- Check the pack and availability if you want to serve this variety.
Stroopwafels at Joybuy
These two Kanjers packs contain eight or ten stroopwafels. Choose the quantity that suits your guests and what else you’ll be serving.
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Kanjers Original Stroopwafels, 8 pieces
An option for a smaller coffee get-together or a table with a wider selection of cakes and pastries.
According to the product information, the eight stroopwafels are individually wrapped in pairs. If any guests have allergies, check the label before serving.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious Stroopwafels, 10 pieces
An option if you want to put out ten stroopwafels for a coffee get-together.
The pack contains ten wafers. If any guests have allergies, check the label before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How many stroopwafels do I need for a coffee get-together?
Allow one regular stroopwafel per guest if it’s the only treat you’re serving. Packs of eight, ten or twelve may be suitable, depending on the size of your group; if you’re serving other cakes or pastries too, you can choose a smaller quantity.
Which allergens should I check before serving stroopwafels?
Read the allergen information on the pack you’re serving and, if needed, ask guests what they need to avoid. The product information researched lists wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients; possible traces vary by variety.
How should I store stroopwafels after opening?
Follow the storage advice on the pack you’ve chosen and reseal it as instructed after opening. The researched AH pack recommends resealing; storage advice can vary by product.
How do I compare the nutrition information for stroopwafels?
Compare the nutrition information per 100 g and per portion, and take the size of the wafer into account. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 189 kcal and 14,7 g of sugars as an example for an extra-large 40 g stroopwafel; the values on the pack you buy may differ.