Who each format suits

Hosts serving a mixed crowd

Small sealed packs can be handed out at a larger gathering. The Coronet assortment listed by Office Coffee Company includes custard creams, but guests may receive another biscuit variety.

Hosts who want only custard creams

A single-flavour sharing packet lets you put custard creams on a plate or in a bowl. Tesco and ASDA list 400g packets, while Sainsbury’s lists a 200g packet; these are standard packets, not confirmed mini biscuits.

Buyers looking for a portioned dietary option

ASDA lists Schär Gluten-Free Custard Creams as five 25g portions and describes the product as wheat-free, lactose-free and suitable for vegans. Check the packet against each guest’s requirements before serving.

What to check before choosing

Decide whether each guest needs a sealed portion or whether a shared plate will work, then check flavour, pack size and the exact product label.

Priority What to check Your needs
Portion format Office Coffee Company lists Coronet as 100 packs of three biscuits across six varieties, including custard creams. ASDA lists Schär as five 25g portions. Check whether ‘mini’ describes the pack or the biscuits. I want portions I can hand out, but I need to know whether a mixed biscuit selection is acceptable.
Allergens and dietary labels Check the current ingredients and precautionary allergen statements. ASDA lists wheat and milk for its standard custard creams; its Schär listing states wheat-free, lactose-free and suitable for vegans. If someone has a dietary restriction, I need to identify a suitable packet and keep its label available.
Quantity and flavour Tesco and ASDA list single-flavour 400g packets; Sainsbury’s lists a 200g packet. Coronet’s larger assortment does not put custard creams in every portion. For a smaller group, I may prefer one packet of custard creams. For more guests, I need to plan how many portions to put out.
Nutrition information Compare the exact products’ labels on the same basis, such as per 100g or per biscuit. Check serving sizes before comparing figures from different packets. I want to read the sugar and saturated-fat information for the biscuits I will serve, rather than assume the products have the same values.
Outdoor serving Check the packet’s storage instructions. Keep opened biscuits in a suitable container and protect packets from damp conditions. I need a way to put biscuits out at the gathering without leaving opened packets exposed.

Common buying mistakes

  • Assuming every mini pack contains custard creams

    Office Coffee Company describes the Coronet product as a six-variety assortment. ‘Mini pack’ refers to a small pack, not a promise that every portion contains custard creams or that the biscuits themselves are bite-size.

    Choose it only if mixed biscuits suit your gathering. For custard creams in every serving, choose a single-flavour product and check how it is packed.

  • Putting out standard biscuits without checking allergens

    The checked Tesco, ASDA and Sainsbury’s standard custard creams contain wheat and milk or milk-derived ingredients. That matters when guests need to avoid either ingredient.

    Read the current packet, keep its allergen information available and serve dietary-specific biscuits separately.

  • Choosing by packet size without considering the format

    A single-flavour sharing packet and a catering-size assortment serve different purposes, even when both provide plenty of biscuits.

    Estimate your guest count, then decide whether sealed portions or a shared plate better suits the gathering.

  • Relying on an older online ingredients panel

    ASDA advises shoppers to read the product label because ingredients, nutrition and allergy information can change.

    Check the physical packet you receive before putting biscuits out, particularly when a guest has a specific dietary requirement.

Brands and product formats

Coronet

Office Coffee Company lists a catering-size assortment of 100 three-biscuit packs, with custard creams among six varieties.

  • Small sealed packs suit handouts at a larger gathering.
  • The assortment does not guarantee custard creams in each pack.

Schär

ASDA lists a 125g gluten-free custard-cream product in five 25g portions.

  • The listing also states wheat-free, lactose-free and suitable for vegans.
  • Check the current packet against each guest’s dietary requirements.

Tesco

Tesco Groceries lists a 400g single-flavour custard-cream packet for shared serving.

  • A single-flavour option when everyone should be offered custard creams.
  • The listed packet is not described as mini or individually portioned.

ASDA

ASDA Groceries lists a standard 400g custard-cream packet containing wheat and milk.

  • A single-flavour packet for a shared plate or bowl.
  • It is not a mini format; the listing also carries precautionary allergen information that should be checked on the current pack.

Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s lists a standard 200g single-flavour packet containing approximately 16 servings.

  • A smaller packet to consider when a shared serving is enough.
  • It is not listed as a mini or individually wrapped format; check its wheat, milk-derived and barley-allergy information.

Custard creams on Joybuy

This portioned custard-cream option is relevant when you want to serve a separately packed product with the dietary characteristics stated on its label.

Schär Gluten Free Custard Creams 125g packet

Schär Gluten Free Custard Creams 125g

For a Bonfire Night table where a portioned dietary option is needed, Joybuy describes this 125g product as containing five servings. ASDA’s listing for the same product states wheat-free, lactose-free and suitable for vegans. Check the packet’s current allergen information before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

Are mini biscuit packs the same as bite-size custard creams?

No. Office Coffee Company lists Coronet’s mini packs as three-biscuit portions in an assortment of six varieties, including custard creams. The pack description does not establish that the biscuits themselves are smaller or that every portion contains custard creams.

Is there a portioned gluten-free custard-cream option?

ASDA lists Schär Gluten-Free Custard Creams as five 25g portions and also describes them as wheat-free, lactose-free and suitable for vegans. Check the current physical packet against the guest’s specific requirements before serving.

What allergens should I check in standard custard creams?

The checked Tesco, ASDA and Sainsbury’s standard products contain wheat and milk or milk-derived ingredients. Read the exact packet’s ingredients and precautionary allergen statements rather than assuming another brand or packet has the same information.

How should I keep biscuits at an outdoor gathering?

Keep packets and opened biscuits dry, and follow the storage instructions on the product you serve. The checked standard Tesco, ASDA and Sainsbury’s listings advise cool, dry storage and an airtight container after opening.

Should I choose an assorted case or a regular packet?

Choose the assorted case if sealed handouts for a larger group matter more than giving everyone custard creams: Coronet’s listed case contains 100 three-biscuit packs across six varieties. Choose a standard single-flavour packet if a shared plate of custard creams meets your needs.