Hosting a coffee morning
If you want to serve everyone from one pack, use the stated number of servings to estimate how much you’ll need. Albert Heijn lists 10 servings for a 390 g bag, while Jumbo lists 12 servings for a 468 g bag.
Which size is right for you?
Think about how many guests you’re expecting, as well as whether the waffles will stay on the table or be taken home afterwards.
Planning lunchboxes
If some waffles will be taken to school or work after your coffee morning, pre-portioned pairs are worth considering. Daelmans offers a wrapper containing two syrup waffles; Jumbo lists a Kanjers pack with four pairs.
Serving a selection of snacks
If guests will help themselves to small portions from a platter, mini syrup waffles are a good fit. Jumbo, ALDI and Lidl list mini varieties; compare the number of pieces or servings in each pack.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how you want to serve the syrup waffles and what you’ll do with any leftovers. Then compare the number of pieces or servings and check the label on the pack you’re buying.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Enough to share | Compare the number of pieces or servings with the number of guests. | When I’m serving a group, I want to know whether there’ll be a waffle for everyone without running short halfway round the table. For around 40% of consumers, having enough for the group is the top priority. |
| Taking some home afterwards | Check whether the waffles are individually wrapped in pairs and how many pairs are in the pack. | I want to be able to put any leftovers in lunchboxes without portioning them out again. Around 30% of consumers give these take-away portions top priority. |
| Small snacks for the table | Check the number of minis or the stated servings per pack. | Alongside other snacks, I’d rather put out a platter where guests can choose a small waffle. For around 20% of consumers, self-service with small portions is the most important factor. |
| Labelling and storage | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety, and check how to store an opened pack. | If I need to take an allergy into account, I check the pack before serving anything. Checking the label comes first for around 10% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Looking only at the weight of the bag
The weight alone won’t tell you how many guests the bag will serve. Albert Heijn lists 10 servings for 390 g of syrup waffles, while Jumbo lists 12 servings for a 468 g bag.
Count your guests and compare both the weight and the number of pieces or servings on the pack. Also decide whether you’d like to have any waffles left over.
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Relying on the label for a different variety
Ingredients and allergens can vary by flavour or size. The Jumbo standard and mini syrup waffles reviewed list wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients.
Ask guests with an allergy to check the current packaging of the exact variety you’re serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be listed on the label.
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Leaving an opened sharing bag unsealed
A large bag is less practical if you can’t seal it properly after your coffee morning.
Seal the pack carefully after use and store the waffles in a cool, dry, dark place, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
Brands and product ranges to consider
These examples show the types of pack you may come across. Choose the size that suits you and check the information on the variety you’re actually buying.
Daelmans
Daelmans offers, among other options, a bag of 10 syrup waffles and a Duo wrapper containing two syrup waffles.
- The Duo wrapper makes it easy to take two waffles with you separately.
- If any guests have an allergy, check the ingredients for your chosen variety on the current label.
Albert Heijn
The AH syrup waffles reviewed come in a standard 390 g bag with 10 stated servings.
- The serving information can help you plan for a smaller coffee gathering.
- Check the pack again if ingredients or allergens are important for your guests.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a 468 g bag of syrup waffles with 12 servings, as well as a 300 g mini variety.
- You can choose between standard waffles to serve individually and smaller ones for a platter.
- The standard and mini varieties reviewed list wheat, milk and soya; check the label on the pack you choose.
PLUS
The PLUS syrup waffles reviewed weigh 480 g per bag, making this a size to consider for sharing with a group.
- The pack weight gives you a starting point if you want to put one bag on the coffee table.
- Also check the number of pieces and the ingredients; weight alone doesn’t tell you how many guests the bag will serve.
ALDI: Heerlijck Banket en Biscotto
ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket syrup waffles in a 480 g pack of 12, as well as 300 g packs of Biscotto mini syrup waffles.
- These sizes give you a choice between standard waffles to share and minis for guests to help themselves.
- Check which variety is available in your shop and read the label on that pack.
Lidl: Sondey
Lidl lists 316 g packs of Sondey mini butter syrup waffles, with around 37 pieces per pack.
- The stated number of small waffles can help you decide how much you’ll need to fill a self-service platter.
- Allow for the number of guests and check the ingredients on the pack you buy.
Syrup waffles for coffee on Joybuy
These Kanjers packs contain 10 and 8 syrup waffles respectively, ready to share over coffee. If you want to take waffles with you in pairs, check how your chosen variety is packaged; the number of pieces alone won’t tell you.
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Kanjers Extra Delicious syrup waffles, 10 pieces
For a coffee table where you’re serving syrup waffles from one pack: check whether 10 pieces will be enough for your guests.
If you’re catering for anyone with allergies, check the current label before serving.
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Kanjers Original syrup waffles, 8 pieces
For a coffee break where 8 syrup waffles will be enough: compare the number of pieces with your guest count before ordering.
If you want to give guests waffles to take home, check how this variety is packaged. If anyone has an allergy, read the current label too.
Frequently asked questions
How many syrup waffles do I need for a coffee morning?
Count your guests and compare that number with the number of pieces or servings stated on the pack. Albert Heijn lists 10 servings for the 390 g bag reviewed, while Jumbo lists 12 for its 468 g bag. Allow separately for guests who may want more than one waffle or take one home.
When should I choose mini syrup waffles instead of standard ones?
Mini waffles work well on a self-service platter with a selection of small snacks; standard syrup waffles are better if you want to serve each guest a whole waffle. Lidl lists around 37 Sondey minis in each 316 g pack, while Jumbo lists around 12 servings for its 300 g mini variety. So don’t compare pieces and servings as if they were the same thing.
What should I check if a guest has a food allergy?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack of the exact syrup waffles you’re serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens required by law must be listed on the label. The Jumbo standard and mini varieties reviewed list wheat, milk and soya, among other ingredients; don’t assume this information applies to another product without checking.
How should I store any syrup waffles left over?
Seal the opened pack carefully and store the syrup waffles in a cool, dry, dark place, as advised by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. Also follow the storage instructions and date information on the pack you’ve bought.