For one unopened biscuit per guest, choose a pack that states both its wrapped-serving count and the weight of each biscuit: Walker’s lists single wrapped fingers and rounds in catering cases, while Dean’s lists individually wrapped 10 g minis in cases of approximately 100. For a smaller gathering, Walker’s Wee Shorties provide six individual bags, but each bag holds five biscuits rather than wrapping each biscuit separately. Check the current ingredients, allergens and availability of the exact pack before ordering.
Decide whether each guest needs one sealed biscuit or one sealed bag containing several. Walker’s Shortbread lists both single-biscuit catering packets and a separate Wee Shorties format with five mini fingers per inner bag.
Count wrapped servings against the number you plan to serve. Walker’s Shortbread lists cases of 200 wrapped rounds or 240 wrapped fingers; Dean’s of Huntly lists approximately 100 wrapped 10 g minis per case.
Check the ingredients and precautionary allergen information on the exact current pack before serving. Separate wrapping tells you how a portion is packaged, not whether its recipe is suitable for a guest.
Start with the number of sealed portions you need, then compare biscuits per portion, portion weight and the exact recipe.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| What is wrapped | Check the number of sealed inner portions and biscuits in each. Walker’s Shortbread lists one biscuit per catering packet, but five mini fingers per Wee Shorties inner bag. | I want to hand each guest an unopened biscuit, rather than a bag containing several. |
| Portion and case size | Compare weight per wrapped portion with the case count. Walker’s Shortbread lists 20 g fingers in 240 packets and 11 g rounds in 200 packets; Dean’s of Huntly lists approximately 100 wrapped 10 g minis per case. | For a larger service, I need enough sealed portions without confusing the weight of one biscuit with the number in a case. |
| Ingredients | Read the current label of the exact version. Dean’s of Huntly lists soya lecithin in its chocolate-chip minis; a different flavour can have a different ingredient list. | If a guest needs to avoid an ingredient, I need to check the chosen recipe, not just its wrapper. |
| Smaller gatherings | Compare six individual Wee Shorties bags with a catering case. M&S lists a 125 g bag of mini fingers for afternoon tea, but its listing does not establish a separate wrapper count. | One unopened bag per guest could work for my gathering; if separate wrappers are optional, I can also consider a shared bag. |
Walker’s Shortbread lists one biscuit in each catering packet, but five mini fingers in each Wee Shorties inner bag. The biscuit count and the number of unopened portions therefore answer different questions.
Count sealed inner packs first, then check the number and weight of biscuits in each pack.
A listing for a bag of mini fingers does not, by itself, establish how many separate guest portions it contains.
If every guest needs an unopened portion, look for an explicit inner-wrapper count before choosing the pack.
Packaging format does not identify all ingredients. Dean’s of Huntly lists soya lecithin in its chocolate-chip minis, so the precise version matters.
Check the current ingredients and precautionary allergen statements on the exact pack against the guest’s needs.
Its listed formats include single wrapped catering biscuits and Wee Shorties bags containing several mini fingers.
Dean’s of Huntly describes its 10 g plain and chocolate-chip minis as individually wrapped for service with tea or coffee.
M&S lists a 125 g bag of mini shortbread fingers as an afternoon-tea option.
Waitrose & Partners lists shortbread fingers and a Walker’s Wee Shorties 6 × 25 g multipack in its shortbread category.
Tesco lists shortbread assortments and fingers in its shortbread category.
This option is for choosing a single shortbread portion for an afternoon-tea guest; check the quantity you need if serving a group.
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The 25g biscuit is described as an individually wrapped portion for one guest, rather than a multipack. Check the current ingredients and allergen information before serving.
No. Walker’s Shortbread lists one finger or round per catering packet, but five mini fingers in each Wee Shorties inner bag. Check both the number of sealed packs and the number of biscuits inside each.
Check the stated count and weight of wrapped portions against your guest count, then confirm current availability and delivery terms. Follow the best-before information on the pack you receive.
Follow the instructions on the pack you buy. Walker’s Shortbread specifies a cool, dry place for its listed wrapped fingers and rounds; M&S gives the same storage advice for its mini fingers and directs buyers to the pack for the best-before date.
No. Check the current ingredients and precautionary allergen information for the exact product. Food Standards Agency guidance dated 17 July 2026 states that prepacked food must carry an ingredients list with allergens emphasised each time they appear; the cited guidance applies to England, Northern Ireland and Wales.