Guest-favour organisers
If guests need a sealed treat to take away, consider wrapped portions. Crawford's assorted box has three biscuits per portion, rather than a single custard-cream bar.
Who is each format for?
Biscuit-table hosts
If you want to serve custard creams from a shared table, look at packet size and any stated biscuit or serving count when planning quantities.
Hosts serving guests with allergies or young children
Keep the delivered packaging available so guests can check ingredients. Plan separately for the baby: NHS guidance says children under one should not be given snacks.
What should you check before buying?
Decide how guests will receive the biscuits before comparing quantities, filling and labels.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Serving format | Check whether biscuits come in sealed portions or a shared packet. Vending Superstore describes Crawford's box as 100 assorted three-biscuit portions, without a count for each variety. | I want guests to pick up a sealed treat; if each must receive custard creams, I need a confirmed variety breakdown. |
| Quantity | Compare counts for the specific product, not just packet weights. Asda suggests 34 servings for its 400g packet; Ocado lists 12 biscuits in the M&S Extra Cream 165g packet. | For a shared table, I need enough of the intended biscuit for the guests I expect. |
| Filling | Check the named variant if filling matters. Ocado describes the M&S Extra Cream biscuits as having 33% vanilla-flavour filling. | I would choose an extra-cream variant only if that is the filling I want to serve. |
| Allergens | Read the delivered pack's ingredients and precautionary warnings. The Asda custard-cream listing declares wheat and milk and warns of possible other allergens. | Guests with allergies need access to the information for the biscuits actually served. |
| Young children | Plan food for the baby separately from the guest biscuits. NHS guidance says children under one should not be given snacks and advises avoiding sugary snacks for young children. | The custard creams are for guests; I will not assume they are a suitable snack for the baby being christened. |
What could disrupt your plans?
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Planning 100 custard-cream favours from an assorted box
Crawford's box has 100 portions across six biscuit varieties, but Vending Superstore does not give a count for the custard-cream variety.
Choose it for assorted treats, or confirm the variety breakdown before promising a custard-cream portion to each guest.
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Assuming a packet contains separately wrapped biscuits
The Tesco, Asda and M&S options described here are packets, not sealed favours for individual guests.
Choose between shared-table service and sealed favours before deciding which format to buy.
If you turn packet biscuits into favours, you will need separate food-safe wrapping.
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Using an online ingredient list in place of the pack label
Allergen declarations differ between products, and Asda warns that product information can change.
Check the delivered packaging and keep it available when serving guests.
Which brand options are relevant?
Crawford's
An option when individually wrapped assorted portions matter more than serving only custard creams.
- Vending Superstore lists a box of 100 portions containing six biscuit varieties, including custard creams.
- The number of custard-cream portions is not stated, so the box cannot be counted as 100 custard-cream favours.
Tesco
A 400g own-label custard-cream packet for a shared biscuit table.
- Tesco lists 59 kcal per biscuit for this product.
- It is a packet rather than individually wrapped favours; check the delivered label for ingredients.
Asda
A 400g own-label packet with a stated serving estimate.
- Asda suggests 34 servings for its custard creams.
- That estimate applies to this product, not every 400g packet. Check the delivered label for its allergen warnings.
McVitie's
The Tasties Custard Creams 300g packet is a named branded option for a shared table.
- Morrisons describes a custard-flavoured filling between two biscuits.
- The packet description does not establish individually wrapped servings.
M&S
Extra Cream Custard Creams are an option when this particular filling is the preference.
- Ocado lists 12 biscuits in the 165g packet and describes the vanilla-flavour filling as 33%.
- The stated filling proportion does not establish what guests will prefer; these are packet biscuits, not sealed favours.
Sainsbury's
A 200g own-label custard-cream packet to consider for a smaller shared serving.
- The product listing gives approximately 16 servings.
- Check availability before relying on this packet for the event.
Joybuy custard-cream options
This packet option is for serving custard creams from a shared table, rather than handing out individually wrapped favours.
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Schar Gluten Free Custard Creams 125g
This 125g packet suits a shared biscuit table rather than individually wrapped favours. Check the delivered label for ingredients and guest suitability; the product information also flags a choking risk for young children.
Questions about serving custard creams
Does “single bar” mean one wrapped custard cream?
Not for the options described here. Custard creams are sandwich biscuits, and Crawford's wrapped option contains three biscuits per portion in a mixed-variety box.
How should I keep a packet once it is open?
The Tesco and Asda packet instructions say to keep the biscuits in a cool, dry place and use an airtight container after opening. Follow the instructions on the packet you serve.
What should I do if a guest has a food allergy?
Keep the delivered packaging available and check its ingredients and precautionary warnings with the guest. For example, Asda's listing declares wheat and milk and warns of possible other allergens; product information can change.
Should I plan custard creams as a snack for the baby?
No. NHS guidance says children under one should not be given snacks and advises avoiding sugary snacks for young children. Plan separately for the baby rather than treating guest biscuits as their party food.
Do school-food standards govern a private christening party?
A private celebration is different from food provided to pupils at school. The Department for Education describes school-food standards as applying to food and drink provided to pupils on school premises; if the event is part of school food provision, check the rules for that setting separately.