Hosts serving dessert after curry
If several guests want pancakes, compare the number in each pack before choosing how many to buy. Tesco lists six- and eight-pancake formats; the style and warming instructions still depend on the product.
Who is this for?
Small households planning a mixed dessert
A smaller pack may suit a table that also has fruit, ice cream or another pudding. M&S lists a four-pancake buttermilk format that can be microwaved, toasted or pan-fried.
Hosts checking ingredients for guests
Check each flavour and variant against guests’ dietary requirements. Pancake recipes differ, so use the current pack label rather than assuming that a familiar product has unchanged ingredients.
What should you check?
Decide whether you want a sweet dessert at all, then work from guest numbers to the particular product’s format and instructions.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Dessert style | Read the product description for sweet, banana, buttermilk or another flavour. If the menu calls for a savoury curry side, compare savoury products instead. | I want a separate sweet course after the curry, not something to serve alongside it. |
| Pack size | Compare the stated pancake count and net weight with guest numbers. Tesco lists six- and eight-pancake examples, while M&S lists a four-pack; size and other desserts also affect how much to serve. | Will everyone want a pancake, or will guests be choosing from several desserts? |
| Serving method | Follow the instructions for the exact pack and check which equipment you will need. M&S lists microwave, toaster and pan-frying methods for its four buttermilk pancakes. | After making the curry, I would rather use a serving method that fits the time and equipment available. |
| Ingredients | Read the current ingredients and allergen label for every flavour or variant before serving. Do not assume that different pancake styles share a recipe. | Guests need to be able to check whether the pancakes contain ingredients they avoid. |
| Availability | Check local stock before relying on a particular pack. The essential Waitrose eight-buttermilk-pancake page displayed the item as unavailable when checked for this article. | If one product is central to the dessert plan, I need to know whether I can actually buy it. |
Common buying mistakes
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Choosing dessert pancakes for a savoury side
The Tesco, M&S and Waitrose examples here are sweet, banana or buttermilk styles. They should not be treated as the flatbread or other savoury accompaniment your curry menu might need.
Settle the role of the pancakes before choosing a pack. If they are for the main course, compare savoury accompaniments separately.
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Treating the pack count as a serving count
Four, six or eight pancakes tells you how many individual items are in a pack, not how many guests it will satisfy. Pancake size, toppings and other desserts affect the plan.
Count the guests likely to want pancakes, then consider what else will be served before deciding how many packs to get.
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Assuming every flavour has the same ingredients
A banana pancake and a buttermilk pancake need not have the same recipe, and product information can change.
Read the current physical label for each product and flavour before serving it to someone with an allergy or ingredient restriction.
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Planning around stock that may change
The essential Waitrose eight-buttermilk-pancake page displayed the item as unavailable when checked for this article. A pack seen online may not be available for your order or local shop.
Confirm availability while planning and have another suitable dessert in mind if the particular pack cannot be bought.
Brand and dessert references
These examples help distinguish pancake formats from a separate dessert alternative; they are not a list of Joybuy stock.
Tesco
Tesco lists ready-made pancake formats relevant to a sharing dessert, including Continental Classic Sweet Pancakes in an eight-pack and Banana Pancakes in a six-pack.
- The different pack counts offer a starting point for planning around guest numbers.
- Banana is a distinct flavour; check the chosen product’s ingredients and instructions rather than treating the formats as interchangeable.
Waitrose
The essential Waitrose buttermilk product is listed as eight pancakes weighing 280 g, with microwaveable and freezable descriptions.
- The stated count and storage description are useful when considering an advance purchase for a group.
- Its product page displayed the item as unavailable when checked; confirm local stock and follow the current pack’s storage directions.
M&S
M&S lists four buttermilk pancakes, a smaller-count option for a short dessert course or a table with other choices.
- M&S gives microwave, toaster and pan-frying methods for this product.
- Four pancakes may not cover a larger group on their own; check the current label before serving.
Mr Kipling
Mr Kipling’s UK range includes cakes, slices and puddings. Consider it as a different dessert direction, not as one of the pancake formats compared here.
- A separate dessert category is worth considering if sweet pancakes do not suit the menu.
- A cake or pudding should not be counted as pancakes when planning portions.
Joybuy pancake options
These Joybuy options are Japanese dorayaki and frozen Thai coconut pancakes for a sweet course. They are different styles from the supermarket sweet and buttermilk packs discussed above; compare each pack’s stated size and format before deciding what to serve.
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Marukyo Tsubuan Dorayaki, Original Flavour, 6 Pieces, 320g
The stated six pieces give you a count to plan around if several guests want a sweet dessert. These Japanese pancakes have a sweet adzuki bean filling rather than the flavour of a plain or buttermilk pancake; check the pack ingredients for your guests.
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Marukyo Dorayaki, Matcha Flavour, 6 Pieces, 310g
Use the stated six-piece count when planning a shared dessert. Matcha makes this a different flavour choice from the original-flavour dorayaki and the supermarket buttermilk pancakes; check the current ingredients before serving.
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Marukyo Pancake Dorayaki, Matcha Flavour, 150g
This 150g matcha pack is an option when you want a smaller amount alongside other desserts. Check the number of pieces on the pack before using it to plan portions for guests.
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Marukyo Pancake Dorayaki, 150g
This 150g dorayaki pack can be considered for a smaller dessert course rather than chosen by weight as a substitute for a four-pancake pack. Check its piece count, flavour and ingredients on the current packaging.
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Dee Frozen Royal Thai Coconut Pancake Assorted, 140g
Consider this frozen coconut style if you want a different sweet pancake dessert and can allow for heating after the curry. The pack is 140g; check its piece count and follow its own storage and heating instructions when planning for guests.
Questions about serving pancakes
Do sweet pancakes belong alongside the curry?
Treat the sweet, banana and buttermilk products discussed here as a separate dessert, not a savoury accompaniment. If you need something to serve with the main course, look for that type of product instead.
How many pancakes should I plan for guests?
Start with the count on the pack, then consider how many guests want pancakes and what other desserts you are serving. Tesco lists six- and eight-pancake examples, while the M&S buttermilk example contains four; none of those counts guarantees a particular number of servings.
Can I warm the pancakes after the curry?
Check the instructions for the exact product. M&S lists microwave, toaster and pan-frying methods for its four buttermilk pancakes, but those directions should not be applied to every pancake style.
What if a guest needs to avoid an ingredient?
Check the current physical label for the precise flavour and variant before serving. Recipes can differ between products and change over time, so do not rely on the ingredients of another pancake pack.
Can I plan around a particular eight-pack?
Confirm that the particular pack is available locally before making it part of the menu. The essential Waitrose eight-buttermilk-pancake page displayed the product as unavailable when checked for this article, so its stated pack size alone is not a reason to rely on it.