Hotels offering a biscuit in every room
For hotel operators who want to leave one unopened biscuit beside the coffee or tea, and therefore look for individual wrapping and up-to-date label information.
If you want to leave one unopened spritz biscuit with the coffee in every hotel room, De Molen's Banket Sprits 40 x 38 g is a suitable choice: according to Makro Netherlands and Bidfood Netherlands, the box contains 40 individually wrapped biscuits weighing 38 g each. A standard supermarket packet is only an alternative if individual portions aren't essential or you can arrange a suitable way to serve them. Check the best-before date and the latest allergen information when your order arrives.
For hotel operators who want to leave one unopened biscuit beside the coffee or tea, and therefore look for individual wrapping and up-to-date label information.
For anyone who needs a set number of portions for rooms, meeting spaces or a coffee station, and wants to check availability each time they place an order.
For anyone looking for a standard packet of spritz biscuits for a shared space, where each biscuit doesn't need to be individually wrapped.
If you want to provide one unopened biscuit in every room, confirmed individual wrapping is essential. A standard packet may suit a shared coffee facility, provided you arrange a suitable way to serve the biscuits.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it's important for |
|---|---|---|
| Individual wrapping | Look for an explicit statement that each biscuit is individually wrapped, and check the number of biscuits too. | Anyone who wants to leave an unopened biscuit in every room needs to be sure about the packaging; this is the top priority for around 38% of consumers. |
| Portions and availability | Compare the number of biscuits in the box with how often you restock, and check stock with your retailer. | If rooms are restocked regularly, I want to know how many portions I can buy and when I can reorder; for around 31% of consumers, this planning is the most important factor. |
| Allergen information | Read the label on the batch you receive and make sure guests can access the relevant information before eating. | I need to be able to give guests with food allergies up-to-date information; this is the top priority for around 31% of consumers. |
The number of biscuits doesn't tell you whether they're individually wrapped. Makro Netherlands and Bidfood Netherlands explicitly confirm this for De Molen's Banket Sprits 40 x 38 g.
Before buying, check that the listing says ‘individually wrapped’ and, when your order arrives, make sure the box you received matches that description.
According to the product information, De Molen's Banket spritz biscuits contain wheat and milk and may contain soya and egg. The label on the batch you receive is the source to use when sharing information with guests.
Check the label with every delivery. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that hospitality businesses must inform customers about allergens.
Availability of De Molen's Banket spritz biscuits at Makro depends on the branch; a listing for one branch doesn't guarantee availability for your next order.
Check stock and delivery terms with the retailer you actually order from.
The Sprits 40 x 38 g is worth considering if each biscuit for a hotel room needs to be individually wrapped.
Nobo Sprits Original and Sprits Melk are options to consider if a standard packet will do.
A retailer where you can look at both De Molen's Banket Spritsen 40 x 38 g and standard spritz biscuit products.
A retailer for standard packets of spritz biscuits if individual portions for hotel rooms aren't essential.
ALDI lists Biscotto butter spritz biscuits in plain and chocolate varieties as standard shop-bought packets.
Start with the number of rooms you want to stock each time, and allow for your own reserve for extra guests or replacements. According to Makro Netherlands and Bidfood Netherlands, De Molen's Banket Sprits 40 x 38 g contains 40 individual portions; choose the number of boxes based on your occupancy and restocking policy.
A standard packet isn't automatically suitable if you want to leave one unopened biscuit in every room. Check that your chosen variety is individually wrapped; if that's not necessary, you can use a standard packet with a suitable, food-safe serving arrangement.
Share the allergen information for the spritz biscuits you've actually received, not for a different variety. According to the product information, De Molen's Banket spritz biscuits contain wheat and milk and may contain soya and egg. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that hospitality businesses in the Netherlands must inform customers about allergens.
Check the label on the packaging you receive before serving the biscuits. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergen information must appear on the label of prepacked foods; keep this information accessible in case guests have questions.