Hosts ordering for a group
If several people will share the biscuits, compare the 400g packs listed by Tesco and Asda with 300g alternatives before choosing a quantity.
Who is this for?
Shoppers planning for leftovers
For a smaller gathering, a 200g or 300g pack may be closer to what you will use. Check the pack’s storage directions if biscuits will remain after opening.
Hosts checking guests’ dietary needs
Read the ingredients and allergen statements on the delivered pack. Assess a specifically labelled alternative against the guest’s requirements rather than assuming all custard creams have the same ingredients.
What to check before ordering
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Pack quantity | Compare net weights with the size of your gathering. Tesco and Asda list 400g packs, Crawford’s and McVitie’s Tasties have 300g listings, and Sainsbury’s lists a 200g pack. | I want enough biscuits to share without ordering more than we expect to use. |
| Portion estimates | Tesco’s Crawford’s listing gives a typical count of 26 biscuits per 300g pack; Morrisons lists 34 servings for its 400g pack. A biscuit count and a retailer’s serving count are different measures. | If I am planning a tea break, I want an estimate I can relate to the number of guests. |
| Allergens | Check the delivered product’s ingredients and precautionary statements. The listed standard Tesco, Asda and Crawford’s products contain wheat and milk ingredients; warnings can differ between products. | Someone joining us has a dietary requirement, so I need to check the actual pack before serving. |
| Storage | Read the directions for the pack you choose. Sainsbury’s and Tesco’s Crawford’s listing advise airtight storage after opening. | We may not finish the biscuits at one sitting, and I need somewhere to keep the opened pack. |
| Recipe and label | Check whether you want standard custard creams or a distinct variation. M&S describes its 165g Extra Cream product as having more vanilla cream; compare nutrition on a consistent per-100g or stated-portion basis. | I have a filling preference, but I also want to know how large the pack and stated portions are. |
Pack and delivery mistakes to avoid
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Assuming a substitute has the same allergens
Ingredients and precautionary statements differ between custard cream products, so a substituted pack may not meet a guest’s requirements.
Read the delivered label before serving. If a substitute is unsuitable, use the grocery retailer’s process for declining it.
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Expecting a variation to match a sharing pack’s size
The listed M&S Extra Cream pack is 165g and Morrisons Free From pack is 125g, rather than 300g or 400g.
Check the net weight as well as the complete ingredients and allergen information when choosing either variation.
You may need more than one small pack to provide the quantity planned for a group.
Brands and product ranges to compare
McVitie’s
Morrisons lists McVitie’s Tasties Custard Creams Biscuits in a 300g pack.
- A branded standard-pack option between the listed 200g and 400g sizes.
- Check the delivered ingredients and allergen information rather than relying on the brand name.
Crawford’s
Tesco lists Crawford’s Custard Creams in a 300g pack.
- The Tesco listing gives a typical count of 26 biscuits, which can help with group planning.
- A typical biscuit count is not a fixed number of servings for your gathering.
Tesco
Tesco lists a 400g own-label standard custard cream pack.
- Its listed weight provides a larger-pack quantity to compare with 200g and 300g options.
- The product listing includes wheat and milk ingredients; check the delivered label for anyone with an allergy.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s lists a 200g own-label pack for a smaller gathering.
- The listing provides storage guidance for biscuits left after opening.
- A single 200g pack contains less product than the listed 300g and 400g packs.
Asda
Asda lists a 400g own-label pack and suggests 34 servings on its product listing.
- The stated pack weight and serving estimate offer two ways to plan the quantity.
- Asda lists wheat and milk and gives precautionary warnings for rye, barley, oats and sesame; inspect the delivered label.
M&S
M&S lists a 165g Extra Cream variation rather than a large standard sharing pack.
- M&S describes the product as having more vanilla cream for shoppers seeking that filling style.
- The listed ingredients include wheat, milk and soya; check the delivered label against guests’ requirements.
A Joybuy custard cream option
This 125g gluten-free option is a smaller pack to consider when a standard sharing-size pack does not suit the occasion or a guest’s requirements.
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Schar Gluten Free Custard Creams 125g
The 125g pack is smaller than the listed standard 200g–400g options; check its delivered label against each guest’s dietary requirements.
Questions about ordering custard creams
What should I do if a different pack is delivered?
Check the substitute’s weight, ingredients and allergen statements before serving it. Tesco says an unwanted substitute can be handed back to the driver or collection colleague; Asda says unwanted substitutes can be handed back to the delivery driver. Check the process for the retailer handling your order.
How do I choose between a smaller pack and a sharing pack?
Estimate how many biscuits your group will use, then compare the listed net weights: Sainsbury’s has a 200g pack, Crawford’s and McVitie’s Tasties have 300g listings, and Tesco and Asda list 400g packs. If biscuits will remain, follow the chosen pack’s storage directions.
Can I assume a free-from custard cream suits every guest with an allergy?
No. Check the full ingredients and precautionary statements on the delivered product against that guest’s specific requirements. A free-from description does not establish suitability for every allergy.
Do custard creams need preparing before serving?
The listed custard creams are biscuits to serve as sold. If you open a pack ahead of time or have leftovers, follow its storage directions; Sainsbury’s and Tesco’s Crawford’s listing advise keeping opened biscuits in an airtight container.