Hosts planning a group hunt
If biscuits are going to several participants, compare pack weight with the number you intend to hand out. Tesco Groceries and Asda Groceries each list a 400g standard pack, larger than the other packs discussed here.
Who is choosing biscuits for the hunt?
Families serving guests with dietary requirements
Check the ingredients and precautionary allergen wording on each pack before putting biscuits into shared bags or bowls. Asda Groceries lists wheat and milk in its standard custard creams; warnings can differ between products.
Hosts planning a smaller gathering
A smaller pack may be enough if biscuits are a top-up rather than the main supply. Sainsbury's lists a 200g pack with approximately 16 servings, while M&S lists a 165g extra-cream variant.
What should you check before buying?
Start with the number of biscuits you plan to serve, then check the exact pack for dietary information and storage instructions.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Quantity | Compare net weights and any stated biscuit or serving count. Tesco Groceries and Asda Groceries list 400g packs; Bestway Wholesale gives a typical count of 26 biscuits for McVitie's 300g pack. | I'm handing out individual biscuits, so I need to work out whether one pack covers the participants or whether a top-up makes sense. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients and any precautionary statement for each product. Asda Groceries lists wheat and milk; Sainsbury's says its 200g pack is not suitable for customers with a barley allergy. | Guests may need to avoid particular ingredients, so I want to check the exact biscuits before they go into shared treats. |
| Storage | Check the pack's storage directions and how it says to keep biscuits after opening. | If I'm preparing treats before the hunt, I want to know how to store them until they are served. |
| Nutrition information | Compare like with like: a value per biscuit is not directly comparable with one per 100g. Check the serving size as well as any traffic-light labelling. | I'd like to know what an individual biscuit contributes rather than judge it from the pack size alone. |
What could catch you out?
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Assuming every custard cream has the same allergen wording
A familiar product name does not tell you whether its ingredients or precautionary warnings meet a particular guest's requirements.
Read the physical pack before serving, and keep its packaging available while biscuits are being shared.
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Treating a small extra-cream pack as the main group supply
M&S lists its extra-cream variant at 165g, compared with the 400g standard packs listed by Tesco Groceries and Asda Groceries. The smaller pack provides less biscuit by weight.
Estimate how many biscuits you plan to hand out before deciding whether the smaller pack is enough on its own.
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Relying on an old product image or listing
A previous purchase or online image may not show the wording on the pack you serve at the event.
Check the current package for ingredients, allergen warnings and storage directions.
Which brand packs are useful references?
These named packs show how size and product details differ; the brand alone does not establish which pack suits your guests.
Tesco
Tesco Groceries lists a 400g standard custard-cream pack for shoppers considering a larger single pack.
- The listing describes the pack as suitable for vegetarians.
- Check the current pack's ingredients and precautionary allergen statement before sharing.
Asda
Asda Groceries lists a 400g standard pack, another larger single-pack option.
- Its stated 400g weight helps when planning the quantity needed for a group.
- The listing identifies wheat and milk; check the current pack for its full allergen wording.
McVitie's
Bestway Wholesale lists a 300g McVitie's custard-cream pack, between the 400g and smaller packs discussed here.
- The listing gives a typical count of 26 biscuits per pack, useful when planning individual handouts.
- A typical count is not a guaranteed number in every pack.
Crawford's
Iceland Foods describes a 300g Crawford's standard custard-cream pack.
- The listed pack weight provides a quantity to compare with other options.
- The Iceland Foods listing was marked unavailable when checked, so confirm stock before relying on it for an event.
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's lists a 200g standard pack for a smaller gathering or a top-up.
- The listing states that the pack contains approximately 16 servings.
- Sainsbury's states that this product is not suitable for customers with a barley allergy.
M&S
M&S lists a 165g extra-cream custard-cream variant for shoppers choosing a different filling rather than a larger pack.
- M&S describes a thicker vanilla-cream filling made with custard powder.
- At 165g, it provides less biscuit by weight than the listed 400g standard packs.
Joybuy product options
This 125g gluten-free custard-cream pack is a separate option to check for guests with specific dietary requirements, rather than the main biscuit supply for a group hunt. Check its current label against each guest's requirements.
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Schar Gluten Free Custard Creams 125g
A gluten-free custard-cream option to consider separately when planning treats for guests with dietary requirements. The 125g pack is smaller than the 400g standard packs discussed above; check the current label for suitability.
Questions about serving custard creams
How many custard creams should I buy for an Easter egg hunt?
Work from the number you plan to hand out, then compare pack weights and any stated biscuit counts. Tesco Groceries and Asda Groceries list 400g packs; Bestway Wholesale gives a typical count of 26 biscuits for McVitie's 300g pack. A typical pack count is a planning aid, not a serving recommendation.
Are standard custard creams suitable for guests avoiding wheat or milk?
Do not assume they are: Asda Groceries lists wheat and milk in its standard custard creams, and Iceland Foods does the same for the Crawford's pack it describes. Check the exact product label against the guest's requirements, including any precautionary allergen statement.
Why check the label if I have bought the same biscuits before?
The pack you serve is the one whose ingredients and warnings matter. Read its current label before adding biscuits to shared bags or bowls, and keep the packaging available during the hunt.
How should I store biscuits before and after the hunt?
Follow the storage instructions on the chosen pack. If you open it before the event or have biscuits left over, check its directions for closing the pack or using an airtight container.