Organisers preparing separate treats
A sealed portion is different from a loose biscuit or a single bar. If every find must contain custard creams, check the variety breakdown before relying on an assorted box.
Who is buying for the hunt?
Hosts serving biscuits afterwards
A conventional packet can suit biscuits served together after the hunt. It need not provide a separate wrapped treat for each hiding place.
Organisers considering food allergies
Check the purchased pack’s ingredients and allergen information against each recipient’s needs. Tesco and Asda list wheat and milk in their custard creams; other recipes need their own checks.
What should you check first?
Decide whether biscuits will be hidden as separate finds or served together. Then check the portion count, variety and ingredients of the product you plan to use.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Treat format | Check whether each serving is sealed and whether it contains one bar or several biscuits. Vending Superstore describes Crawford’s mini packs as sealed portions of three biscuits. | Each hiding place needs its own treat; would a three-biscuit portion work, or must it be one wrapped bar? |
| Custard-cream count | Crawford’s box contains 100 portions across six varieties, according to Vending Superstore. Confirm the variety breakdown if the number of custard-cream portions matters. | I want to give every participant custard creams, rather than an unspecified variety from a mixed box. |
| Ingredients | Read the actual pack’s ingredient, allergen and precautionary information. Tesco and Asda list wheat and milk; the M&S extra-cream recipe also lists soya lecithin. | Someone receiving the biscuits needs ingredients checked against their particular requirements. |
| Serving and storage | Tesco and Asda list 400 g packets, while M&S lists a 165 g extra-cream variant. Follow the purchased pack’s storage directions; Tesco and Asda specify airtight storage after opening. | If biscuits will be shared after the hunt, I can choose a packet and plan how to serve and store it once opened. |
Common format mistakes
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Counting every assorted portion as custard creams
Vending Superstore lists 100 sealed Crawford’s portions across six biscuit varieties, without specifying how many portions contain custard creams.
Confirm the variety breakdown before planning one custard-cream portion per participant.
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Calling a sharing packet a single bar
Tesco, Asda and M&S list custard-cream packets; Crawford’s sealed serving contains three biscuits. Neither format establishes a single wrapped bar.
Settle on a bar, a sealed portion or biscuits served together before choosing a product.
Separating loose biscuits into individual finds adds packing and handling; it does not make them manufacturer-sealed portions.
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Assuming similar biscuits have identical ingredients
Recipes differ: Tesco and Asda list wheat and milk, and the M&S extra-cream variant also lists soya lecithin.
Read the label on the pack you will actually offer, including its allergen and precautionary information.
Brand and product-line references
These examples illustrate different custard-cream recipes and serving formats; a brand name alone does not establish individual wrapping.
Crawford’s
Vending Superstore lists an assorted box of sealed, three-biscuit mini portions that includes custard creams.
- Separate sealed portions suit a plan built around individual finds.
- The listed 100 portions cover six varieties; the custard-cream portion count is not specified.
Tesco
Tesco lists conventional custard creams in a 400 g packet for serving together.
- The product page gives ingredients and per-biscuit nutrition information.
- The packet listing does not establish individual wrapping; Tesco directs airtight storage after opening.
Asda
Asda lists a 400 g packet of custard creams.
- Its product page identifies wheat and milk and provides per-biscuit information.
- The listing does not establish individual wrapping; Asda specifies airtight storage after opening.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s lists custard creams in a 200 g packet.
- The listing describes approximately 16 servings.
- A serving count does not mean the biscuits are individually wrapped.
M&S
M&S lists a 165 g extra-cream custard-cream variant.
- The ingredient list identifies the recipe for comparison with other packets.
- It is not identified as an individual-bar format; check its own allergen information rather than assuming another recipe applies.
McVitie’s
A Joybuy listing identifies McVitie’s Tasties Custard Creams as a 300 g packet.
- The listing identifies a distinct packet and product line.
- The listed packet does not establish individually wrapped bars or portions.
Custard creams on Joybuy
A custard-cream packet to consider for the hunt; check its portion format before planning separate finds.
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Schar Gluten Free Custard Creams 125g
For separate hunt finds, check whether the biscuits in this 125 g packet are individually wrapped and how many each portion contains. The product is described as gluten free; read the purchased pack’s full ingredient and allergen information for each recipient.
Questions about serving custard creams
Is a three-biscuit mini pack a single custard-cream bar?
No. Vending Superstore describes the Crawford’s mini pack as a sealed portion of three biscuits, sold in an assortment that includes five other varieties as well as custard creams.
What should I check before offering biscuits to someone with a food allergy?
Check the purchased pack’s current ingredients, allergens and precautionary information against that person’s needs. Tesco and Asda list wheat and milk in their custard creams; the M&S extra-cream variant has its own ingredient list.
Do packet custard creams need preparing for the hunt?
The Tesco and Asda packets do not call for preparation. If you open either packet to serve the biscuits, follow its direction to store the remaining biscuits in an airtight container.
Can a product listing confirm biscuits will be available for the event?
No. Check the intended seller’s current stock and delivery or collection options before planning the treats. The Sainsbury’s 200 g listing was marked out of stock, and the Joybuy listing for McVitie’s Tasties 300 g described that product as no longer available.