Hosting a small coffee get-together
If you’d like to serve a whole syrup waffle to each guest, a stated number of waffles makes planning easier. Albert Heijn, PLUS and ALDI list packs containing 8, 10 and 12 waffles respectively.
Which pack is best for you?
Hosting and offering self-service
If guests will be coming and going, or you’re serving other treats too, they can help themselves to a smaller portion of mini syrup waffles. ALDI and PLUS list packs of these.
Sharing and checking the label
If anyone at the table has a food allergy or intolerance, check the label on the exact pack you’re serving. The AH variety mentioned lists milk, soya and wheat, among other ingredients; don’t assume that all syrup waffles have the same ingredients.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to serve whole waffles, let guests help themselves to smaller portions, or need individually wrapped waffles. Then compare the number of waffles and check the information on the pack you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Enough portions | Compare the number of waffles with the number of guests, and note the difference between whole waffles and minis. | If I want to offer each guest a whole waffle, I want to know in advance how many are in the pack. Having enough portions is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Leftovers | Choose a pack with a suitable number of waffles and check the storage instructions for any that are left over. | If there are waffles left after coffee, I want to know how to store them. Minimising leftovers is the biggest consideration for around 27% of consumers. |
| Flexible sharing | Check whether minis, whole waffles or individually wrapped portions suit the way you plan to serve them. | When there are several treats on the table, I want guests to be able to help themselves to a smaller portion. Around 20% of consumers prioritise flexible sharing. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the label of the variety you’ve chosen. | If someone at the table has a food allergy, I want to check the ingredients on this exact pack. Label checks are the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing weight with the number of portions
The net weight doesn’t tell you how many individual waffles you can serve. For example, Albert Heijn lists 8 syrup waffles in a 310 g pack, while ALDI shows a pack of 12 weighing 480 g.
Check the number of waffles and their size first; use the weight to compare packs further.
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Planning around an old bulk pack
Jumbo says the Daelmans pack of 36 individually wrapped syrup waffles is no longer in its online range. It shows what this kind of pack can look like, but it isn’t a reliable choice for your get-together.
Check that the specific pack you want to use is available at the time.
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Relying on the label for a different variety
Ingredients can vary between syrup waffle varieties. So the allergen information on one pack is no substitute for checking the label on the waffles you’re serving.
If anyone has a food allergy or intolerance, read the information on the pack you’ve bought with them before sharing the waffles.
Brands to consider
Daelmans
Daelmans offers whole and mini syrup waffles in different pack sizes. PLUS lists a bag of 10 whole waffles and a pack of 25 minis.
- These examples give you a choice between whole waffles that are easy to count in advance and smaller portions for self-service.
- Check the ingredients and number of waffles in the specific variety you choose; Jumbo says the previously listed pack of 36 individually wrapped waffles is no longer available online.
AH
Albert Heijn lists an AH pack containing 8 syrup waffles, with a net weight of 310 g.
- The stated number makes it easy to count out whole waffles for a small group.
- The ingredients and allergens listed for this pack don’t necessarily apply to other AH varieties; check the current label.
Heerlijck Banket
ALDI lists a 480 g pack of 12 whole butter syrup waffles under this brand, as well as a separate 300 g pack of mini syrup waffles.
- The whole waffles come in a stated quantity that you can share among your guests; the minis are another option for self-service.
- Check availability at the shop where you plan to buy them before your coffee get-together.
Sondey
Lidl lists Sondey butter syrup waffles in a pack of 12 weighing 480 g, as well as a separate mini variety.
- With the pack of whole waffles, you can compare the stated quantity directly with the number of people you’re hosting.
- Lidl says the 12-pack is available in store only; check availability at your local shop.
Syrup waffles for a small coffee get-together
This pack of whole syrup waffles is an option if you want to count out the waffles in advance for a small group.
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Kanjers Original Stroopwafels, 8 pieces
For a coffee get-together where you’d like to share whole syrup waffles with a small group.
Before sharing, check the current label if anyone at the table has a food allergy or intolerance.
Frequently asked questions
How many syrup waffles should I put out for coffee with friends?
Compare the number of guests you’re expecting with the number of waffles listed on the pack. Albert Heijn, PLUS and ALDI show examples containing 8, 10 and 12 whole waffles; if guests will be helping themselves to smaller portions, you could also consider mini syrup waffles.
Which allergens should I check before sharing syrup waffles?
Read the allergen information on the exact pack you’re serving. The AH variety mentioned lists milk, soya and wheat, among other ingredients, but ingredients can vary between varieties.
Can I rely on the product information on a webpage?
Use the webpage to choose a pack, but check the label on the product you’ve bought when it arrives. Ingredients and allergen information can change, which is particularly important if anyone at the table has a food allergy or intolerance.
Can I still buy the Daelmans pack of 36 individually wrapped waffles online at Jumbo?
Jumbo says the Daelmans pack of 36 individually wrapped syrup waffles shown is no longer in its online range. For a planned get-together, look for a pack whose current availability you can check.