Choose the packaging based on the number of people attending and how you plan to serve the waffles. A large bag of whole stroopwafels works well for handing them out at the table, while minis are ideal for self-service and smaller portions. If you want to set out or hand out waffles individually, check the packaging format of the specific product and read the current allergen label before serving.
If you want to offer everyone a whole stroopwafel, start by checking how many pieces are in each bag. Jumbo, ALDI and Lidl list packs containing twelve whole waffles or servings; check what counts as a serving for the product you choose.
If attendees will help themselves from the table, mini stroopwafels offer smaller portions than whole waffles. Check the pack to see how many minis or labelled servings it contains.
If attendees need to avoid certain ingredients, the label on the waffles you actually serve is what matters. Product information from retailers including Jumbo, Daelmans and Albert Heijn lists wheat or gluten, milk and soya.
First decide whether you’ll hand out whole waffles, put out a bowl of minis or offer individual portions. Then compare the number of usable portions and check the ingredients on the pack you buy.
Best for: a meeting where you want to give each attendee a whole waffle with their tea or coffee.
Consider: a whole waffle is less flexible if you mainly want to offer small bites; seal an opened bag according to the instructions on the pack.
Best for: self-service during an informal or ongoing meeting.
Consider: one labelled serving may contain several minis, so the number of servings won’t necessarily match the number of individual waffles.
Best for: waffles you want to set out for each person in advance or give them to take away after the meeting.
Consider: check whether the waffles are individually wrapped or packed in pairs, and how many portions the pack contains.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough whole waffles | Count the whole waffles or usable portions in each bag; don’t rely on the weight alone. | If I want to give everyone a whole waffle, the number of pieces needs to match the number of attendees. Having enough whole waffles is the top priority for around 45% of consumers. |
| Small portions | Check how many minis or labelled servings there are, and decide how you’ll put them out on the table. | For an ongoing meeting, I want attendees to be able to help themselves to a small portion. Convenient portion sizes matter most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack before serving. | If attendees need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in the waffles and have an alternative ready if needed. Checking the label is the main concern for around 22% of consumers. |
The same weight can contain a different number of whole waffles or minis. So the weight alone won’t tell you how many you can hand out.
Check the number of pieces or servings on the pack you’ve chosen, and make sure it suits the way you plan to serve them.
Ingredients and allergens can vary between product varieties or change over time. Information for several standard stroopwafels lists wheat or gluten, milk and soya.
Read the label on the bag you’ve actually bought before serving, and provide a suitable alternative if an attendee needs to avoid any of the listed ingredients.
A labelled serving may contain several mini stroopwafels, while attendees helping themselves can choose how many to take.
Decide in advance whether you’ll hand out set portions or put out a bowl, and use the pack information to plan how many you need.
ALDI notes that high demand can mean products sell out quickly. This is worth bearing in mind if you need a specific pack for a planned meeting.
Check availability at the shop you plan to buy from, and don’t leave it until serving time.
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, Daelmans offers both whole stroopwafels and minis. The right pack for you depends on whether you’ll hand them out at the table or offer them for self-service.
According to Albert Heijn, the AH own-brand range includes a pack of whole stroopwafels and a separate mini variety.
Jumbo lists both a pack of whole butter stroopwafels and mini stroopwafels.
Lidl lists Sondey butter stroopwafels in a pack of 12, weighing 480 g.
ALDI lists both whole stroopwafels and mini stroopwafels in its Heerlijck Banket range.
PLUS lists a 480 g pack of stroopwafels and a separate caramel variety containing 10 pieces.
These Kanjers packs are especially useful if you want to set out a stroopwafel for each person or give them out to take away. Plan based on the number of pieces, and check the exact packaging format of the variety you choose.
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An option if you want to plan for a set number of waffles to hand out with tea or coffee. The pack lists 10 pieces; check whether they’re individually wrapped and read the allergen label before serving.
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An option if you want to share eight whole stroopwafels among the attendees. Check the pack itself to see whether the waffles are wrapped in pairs, and read the allergen label before serving.
Divide the number of portions you want to hand out by the number of whole waffles or usable portions in each bag. ALDI lists a bag with 12 whole waffles, while Jumbo lists 12 servings for its 468 g pack. For minis or self-service, first decide how many you want to put out.
Choose minis if you want attendees to be able to help themselves to a small portion during an informal meeting. If you want to give everyone exactly one whole waffle, a pack with a clear piece count makes it easier to plan for the number of attendees.
Check the allergen information on the exact pack you’re serving; wheat or gluten, milk and soya are listed for several standard stroopwafels. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights that allergens must be declared on food labels.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought and reseal the bag as directed. Product information from Jumbo, Albert Heijn and PLUS recommends storing the waffles in a cool, dry and/or dark place; Albert Heijn also says to close the pack securely after use.
Use the online information to help you make your choice, but read the label on the product you’ve bought before serving. Albert Heijn says that product information can change, and packs that look similar may list different ingredients.
