Teams sharing one pack
If several colleagues will take biscuits during the same shift, compare 400g packs with the 300g options rather than assuming any packet will go far enough.
Who is sharing the biscuits?
Small crews avoiding leftovers
For one or two people, a 165g or 200g pack may be easier to finish than an opened 400g packet.
Allergen-aware snack buyers
Check each product's ingredient and allergen information before sharing. The standard custard creams covered here declare wheat and milk, while additional warnings differ between products.
What should you check before choosing?
Estimate how many people will take biscuits, then compare pack quantities and the information on the packet.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Pack quantity | Tesco Groceries and Asda Groceries list 400g packs. Bestway Wholesale lists about 26 biscuits in McVitie's 300g pack; Tesco Groceries lists a 300g Crawford's pack. | Several colleagues will share during one shift, so I want enough biscuits without assuming everyone will take the same number. |
| Smaller packs | Sainsbury's lists a 200g pack with approximately 16 servings; Marks & Spencer lists a 165g Extra Cream pack. A serving count is not necessarily a biscuit count. | Only one or two of us are likely to snack, and I would rather avoid leaving a larger packet open. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredient and precautionary allergen statements. The listed standard products declare wheat and milk; additional warnings vary, including possible sesame or other cereals on some packs. | Before I put biscuits out for colleagues, I need to know whether anyone must avoid an ingredient or a stated possible allergen. |
| Nutrition and storage | Compare the per-biscuit and per-100g nutrition panels using the same basis. Check the pack's instructions for keeping biscuits after opening; Asda Groceries specifies an airtight container. | I'd like to judge the quantity being shared and know how to keep any remaining biscuits for a later break. |
Common sharing mistakes
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Assuming every packet is a sharing pack
The listed pack sizes range from 165g to 400g. A small packet may not stretch across a team, while a larger one may remain open after a quiet shift.
Estimate how many colleagues are likely to take biscuits before choosing a pack size.
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Leaving an unlabelled open packet in a communal area
The standard products listed declare wheat and milk, but their additional allergen warnings are not identical.
Keep the original wrapper with the biscuits and let colleagues check its current ingredient and allergen information before taking any.
Brands and pack formats
Tesco
Tesco's standard 400g custard creams are an option when several colleagues will share one pack.
- Tesco Groceries lists 400g and 59 kcal per biscuit.
- The listed biscuits contain wheat and milk and may contain sesame.
Asda
Asda also lists standard custard creams in a 400g pack for sharing.
- Its 400g quantity can be compared directly with Tesco's listed 400g pack.
- Asda Groceries lists wheat and milk, with possible rye, barley, oats and sesame. It directs buyers to keep biscuits in an airtight container after opening.
McVitie's
The listed 300g McVitie's custard creams offer a smaller branded sharing quantity than the 400g packs.
- Bestway Wholesale lists approximately 26 biscuits per 300g pack.
- The product information declares wheat and milk and says it may contain sesame.
Crawford's
Crawford's listed 300g custard creams are another medium-sized sharing option.
- Tesco Groceries lists approximately 26 biscuits in the 300g pack.
- The checked Tesco listing was out of stock; confirm availability before relying on this pack for a shift.
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's 200g standard custard creams provide a smaller quantity for a limited crew.
- Sainsbury's lists approximately 16 servings per pack.
- Its product information says the biscuits are not suitable for customers with a barley allergy because of manufacturing methods.
M&S
M&S Extra Cream Custard Creams come in a 165g pack, a smaller quantity than the other listed formats.
- Marks & Spencer describes extra vanilla cream and real custard powder in this product.
- Marks & Spencer lists sugars at 40.2g per 100g; compare nutrition figures on the same per-100g basis if this matters to your choice.
Joybuy custard cream options
This 125g custard cream pack is a smaller-quantity option for an individual or a small crew, rather than the 300g–400g formats discussed for wider team sharing.
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Schar Gluten Free Custard Creams 125g
The 125g pack suits a smaller biscuit break rather than sharing across a larger shift team. Its product name states gluten free; check the current pack's ingredients and allergen information against each colleague's needs.
Questions about sharing custard creams
Which pack size should I choose for a night-shift team?
Consider a 400g pack when several colleagues are likely to share it during one shift; Tesco Groceries and Asda Groceries each list that size. For a smaller group, the listed McVitie's and Crawford's packs are 300g, while Sainsbury's lists 200g and M&S lists 165g. Match the quantity to the people likely to take biscuits, rather than assuming a pack will be finished.
How should I keep biscuits left after a shift?
Follow the storage directions on the pack you buy. Asda Groceries directs buyers to store its custard creams in a cool, dry place and use an airtight container after opening; keeping the wrapper alongside shared biscuits also leaves their ingredient information available.
Can colleagues with wheat or milk allergies share these standard custard creams?
The standard custard creams listed in this article declare wheat and milk, so they are not suitable for someone who must avoid those ingredients. Other warnings vary by product, including possible sesame or other cereals; check the current physical pack before offering biscuits to colleagues.