Who are the different formats suited to?

Hosts who want to give each person one treat

If you want to set out a waffle for each guest or give one to take away, check both the number of waffles and how they are wrapped. A duo in one wrapper is different from an individually wrapped waffle.

Party planners setting out a shared snack table

Mini syrup waffles work well on a platter alongside other snacks, so guests can help themselves. Don’t assume there’s a set portion or an individual wrapper for each mini waffle.

Hosts catering for dietary requirements

If a guest needs to avoid an allergen or eat gluten-free, the ingredients, allergen information and any gluten-free label on the pack you choose matter more than the size of the waffle.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether guests will take a waffle away or help themselves from a platter. Then check the packaging for each option you’re considering, as well as any dietary requirements.

What to consider What to check when buying Who is this important for?
One waffle per guest Count the waffles in each wrapper and the wrappers in each pack. Check the pack you buy to confirm the waffles are individually wrapped. If you want to give each guest exactly one waffle, a sealed treat must contain just one. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this kind of set portion.
Small bites on a platter Check the size and portion information; don’t assume each mini waffle comes in its own wrapper. If there are several snacks on the table, you may want guests to choose a small bite for themselves. For around 33% of consumers, a sharing-style party table comes first.
Gluten-free and allergens Read the latest ingredients and allergen information. If you need a gluten-free option, choose one explicitly labelled gluten-free. If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, suitability comes before how the waffles are handed out. This is the first concern for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a duo for one waffle

    According to PLUS, Daelmans sells a 78 g duo in each wrapper. Hand out one of these wrappers and you’ll be giving guests two waffles, not one.

    If you’re aiming for one waffle per guest, check both the number of waffles in each wrapper and the number of wrappers in the pack.

  • Assuming mini waffles are individually wrapped

    Their small size makes mini syrup waffles suitable for a platter, but it doesn’t tell you whether each waffle has its own wrapper.

    Choose minis when guests can help themselves from a platter; if you want to give everyone a sealed treat, look for an option confirmed to be individually wrapped.

  • Assuming gluten-free means free from all allergens

    A gluten-free label doesn’t tell you whether a product is suitable for someone with other allergies. Check the specific option for every ingredient a guest needs to avoid.

    Ask which ingredients are relevant, then read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack just before serving.

  • Relying on the online product description alone

    Albert Heijn notes that ingredients and nutritional information can change. If guests have dietary requirements, check the information on the pack you’ll actually be serving.

    Before putting the waffles out, check the pack for ingredients, allergens and the best-before date.

Brands and retailers to consider

Daelmans

For anyone considering a larger waffle per guest or a sealed duo.

  • Jumbo lists a Daelmans product labelled 36x1st; PLUS lists a 78 g duo in each wrapper.
  • For the 36x1st pack, check whether each waffle is individually wrapped. A duo contains two waffles per wrapper.

Albert Heijn / AH

For a waffle to take on the go or mini syrup waffles for a party table.

  • Albert Heijn lists a syrup waffle for on-the-go snacking and says AH Stroopwafel mini karamel zeezout 200 g contains 25 portions of 8 g.
  • The portion information applies to that specific mini variety. Check the ingredients for the flavour you choose, too.

Jumbo

For regular syrup waffles or an option explicitly labelled gluten-free.

  • Jumbo lists Stroopwafel 8 x 29 g and Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels, 240 g. The latter product page describes it as gluten-free and displays the Crossed Grain mark.
  • Even with the gluten-free option, check the current packaging for other allergens.

Sondey / Lidl

For classic butter syrup waffles or a separate mini option.

  • Lidl lists Sondey butter syrup waffles in a pack of 12, 480 g, and also shows mini butter syrup waffles.
  • Check which option is available at your local shop and whether the packaging suits the way you want to hand them out.

Heerlijck Banket / ALDI

For mini syrup waffles on a sharing platter or a pack of regular waffles.

  • ALDI lists Heerlijck Banket mini syrup waffles, 300 g, and regular syrup waffles in a pack of 12, 480 g.
  • A mini size doesn’t confirm that each waffle is individually wrapped.

PLUS

A retailer where you can compare classic, duo and mini formats from Daelmans.

  • PLUS lists Daelmans syrup waffles in a pack of 10, a 78 g duo and Mini Stroopwafels Caramel in a pack of 25.
  • Check the packaging for the option you choose; the number of waffles in a pack doesn’t tell you how many are in each wrapper.

Syrup waffles to hand out or take away

These Kanjers syrup waffles give you two packaging options for your party: a pack of 10 waffles to hand out individually, and a pack of 8 with two waffles in each wrapper. For the first option, check the pack to confirm the waffles are individually wrapped; the second isn’t a one-waffle portion.

Kanjers Extra Delicious Syrup Waffles, 10 pieces

Kanjers Extra Delicious Syrup Waffles, 10 pieces

A pack for handing out one waffle per guest. The product name states that it contains 10 pieces; check the packaging to see whether each waffle has its own wrapper. If anyone has an allergy, read the latest ingredients and allergen information.

View at Joybuy
Kanjers Original Syrup Waffles, 8 pieces

Kanjers Original Syrup Waffles, 8 pieces

A sealed snack option if two waffles at a time works for you. The pack contains 8 syrup waffles, which Joybuy says are wrapped in pairs; count the wrappers on the pack before planning to give one to each guest. If anyone has an allergy, check the current packaging.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Can I hand out a duo if I want to give each guest one waffle?

Not if you hand out the sealed duo wrapper as it is: it contains two waffles. If you want to give each guest one waffle, check how many waffles are in each individual wrapper for the product you choose.

When should I choose mini syrup waffles for a Halloween party?

Choose minis if guests can help themselves to small bites from a sharing platter. If you want to give everyone one sealed treat to take away, look for a product with an individual wrapper for each waffle.

How do I choose syrup waffles for a guest who eats gluten-free?

Choose a product explicitly labelled gluten-free and check the current packaging. Jumbo describes its Lekker Vrij van Gluten Stroop Wafels as gluten-free and displays the Crossed Grain mark; for other allergies, check the ingredients and allergen information separately.

Could the packaging list different ingredients from the product page?

It could: Albert Heijn notes that product information can change. Use the online description to help you decide, but if anyone has dietary requirements, read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ll be serving.