Choose individually wrapped multipacks if you want to portion biscuits out in advance for each guest or table. Loose biscuits are a good fit for a tea or coffee table where you can arrange and replenish the serving plates yourself. A combination can work for both serving styles. Compare the number of biscuits and portions per pack, and check the current label for each option you choose.
If you want to set aside a specific number of biscuits for each guest or table, choose a pack that states how many individual bags it contains. For example, the Lotus Biscoff XL pack described by Jumbo contains 10 bags, each with 2 biscuits.
If you want to serve biscuits on plates and top them up during the buffet, loose biscuits let you arrange them however you like. The 250 g Lotus Biscoff pack described by Jumbo contains around 32 biscuits.
If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, check each option individually. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the label of prepacked foods. Check the pack when you buy it: Albert Heijn notes that ingredient and allergen information online can change.
A mix makes sense if you want to offer both pre-portioned biscuits and a plate alongside tea or coffee. Work out separately how many portions you want to prepare for each.
Choose this format: if you want to set aside a specific number of portions for each guest or table before the buffet. Jumbo describes a Lotus Biscoff XL option with 10 bags of 2 biscuits.
Bear in mind: the number of bags determines how many individual portions you can serve from one pack.
Choose this format: if guests can help themselves to biscuits with tea or coffee and you want to top up the plate.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to arrange the presentation and decide how many to put out on each plate. Jumbo lists around 32 biscuits in a 250 g pack of Lotus Biscoff.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portions you can count in advance | Check the number of bags and how many biscuits are in each one. | If I want to set aside biscuits for every guest, I need to know how many individual portions one pack provides. For around 31% of consumers, this ability to portion them out in advance is the top priority. |
| Enough biscuits | Compare the weight and the stated or estimated number of biscuits per pack. | When filling and topping up serving plates, I want to be able to plan how many biscuits to buy. Around 31% of consumers give the total number of biscuits top priority. |
| Allergens and ingredients | Read the ingredients list, the allergens listed and any warnings on the packaging of each option. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to check the exact biscuits before serving them. For around 23% of consumers, this check comes first. |
| Flavour and presentation | Decide whether you want to serve one type of biscuit or several, and check each option individually. | For the tea and coffee table, I want to choose between a simple plate of biscuits and a selection of different types. For around 15% of consumers, variety is the first consideration. |
A heavier pack doesn’t necessarily contain more biscuits. Jumbo lists around 32 Lotus Biscoff biscuits in 250 g, while ALDI lists around 22 biscuits in a 400 g pack of Biscotto oat biscuits. These are different types and sizes of biscuit.
Decide how many biscuits you want to serve, then check both the weight and the number of biscuits or portions for each product you choose.
A plant-based claim alone doesn’t tell you which allergens a biscuit contains. For the 250 g Lotus Biscoff pack described by Jumbo, wheat and soya are listed.
Check dietary claims and allergens separately on the label of the exact option you’re buying.
Ingredient and allergen information can change when a product is updated, as Albert Heijn notes in its product information.
When your biscuits arrive, check the packaging and make sure your preferred options are available to order before the event.
A speculoos option for a tea and coffee table, with pack formats available for loose biscuits and individual portions.
A supermarket range where you can compare different types of biscuits and brands.
A supermarket range with product information that lets you compare the pack formats of the biscuits described.
A Lidl range with a selection of biscuits and other snacks.
An ALDI own brand that includes oat biscuits.
These Joybuy products offer pack formats to compare for handing out or serving alongside a tea and coffee table. When planning, look beyond the weight and check how the biscuits are actually packed.
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A format to consider if you want to hand out biscuits. The product title states 8 pieces and 200 g; check the packaging to see how many biscuits are in each portion.
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For a tea or coffee table where you want to arrange biscuits on a plate yourself. For the 250 g Lotus Biscoff pack described, Jumbo lists around 32 biscuits and wheat and soya as allergens. Check the label on the pack you buy.
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The three 77 g packs are an option if you want to split portions across several tables. Before working out how many you need per guest, check how many biscuits and individual portions are in the pack you choose.
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A good option if you want to split the biscuits between two packs. The product title states 97 g and 2 individual packs; check how many biscuits each pack contains if you’re planning portions for each guest.
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An option to consider if you want to hand out small portions at the buffet. The pack contains 150 g; check how it is portioned and the total number of portions before deciding how many packs you need.
Check the label on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that any of the 14 allergens on the EU list must be declared in the ingredients list of prepacked foods. Keep the labels from the biscuits you serve at the buffet so you can check the information for each option.
No. A vegan label alone doesn’t mean a biscuit is free from allergens. For example, Jumbo lists wheat and soya for the 250 g Lotus Biscoff pack described. Check the current ingredients list and allergen information for every option you choose.
Decide how many biscuits or individual portions you want to offer each guest, then calculate the number you’ll need using the quantity in your chosen pack. Jumbo lists around 32 biscuits in Lotus Biscoff 250 g and 10 bags of 2 biscuits in the XL option described; ALDI lists around 22 biscuits in its 400 g pack of Biscotto oat biscuits. Check the quantities on the packaging you buy.
Use the packaging of the product you’ve bought to check the information. If you’re unsure, ask the retailer or manufacturer for clarification before serving the biscuits. Albert Heijn says that ingredient, nutritional and allergen information online can change, and advises customers to check the packaging.
