A large assortment box of individually wrapped chocolates is a good choice if the student is likely to share them with housemates or people helping with the move. If the gift is mainly for one person, a smaller box may be more suitable; if you know them well, you could opt for a personalised gift box. Before you buy, check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging. An assortment with more flavours is not automatically suitable for everyone.
You want to bring something that can be shared with housemates or people helping with the move. Check the number of chocolates and whether they are individually wrapped: Jumbo lists merci assortment boxes of 250 g with 20 chocolates and 400 g with 32 chocolates.
The gift is mainly for the student, rather than something to share with a group. A smaller assortment box could be a good fit; Verkade also offers a gift box with a personal message or photo.
You want to check whether the chocolate is suitable for the recipient before buying or sharing it. Check the latest ingredient and allergen information, especially if you do not know what the other housemates can eat.
First decide whether the box is for sharing or as a gift for one student. Then check that the contents are suitable for the recipient and consider how you will transport the chocolate.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing | Compare the number of chocolates and whether they are individually wrapped. The merci boxes listed by Jumbo contain 20 chocolates at 250 g and 32 at 400 g. | If I want to offer some to housemates or people helping with the move, I want to know in advance how many chocolates there are. Around 33% of consumers say that being able to share is their top priority. |
| A personal touch | Choose a size that suits one recipient. If you opt for personalisation, check the message, photo and delivery options before placing your order. | For a gift for the student, I value a personal message more than a large quantity of chocolate. This is the main priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label, including any warnings about the possible presence of allergens. If you know someone has an allergy, ask what would be suitable. | If I do not know the recipient’s dietary preferences, I want to check before choosing an assortment. This is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Transport and storage | Read the storage instructions and protect the box from heat while transporting it, as Jumbo advises for the merci boxes listed. | On a warm moving day, I want to hand over the chocolate without leaving it exposed to heat for too long. This is the main practical concern for around 17% of consumers. |
The merci boxes listed by Jumbo contain ingredients including milk, almonds, hazelnuts and soya. They also carry warnings about the possible presence of other allergens.
If you know someone has an allergy, ask what would be suitable and read the current packaging. Do not choose based only on the number of flavours or the look of the box.
A smaller box can soon run out if housemates and helpers are having some too. The merci boxes listed by Jumbo contain between 20 and 32 individually wrapped chocolates.
Before you buy, think about how many people the student is likely to share with, then compare the number of chocolates.
Jumbo advises protecting the merci boxes listed from heat. This is worth bearing in mind when transporting them to the new address, too.
Take the box with you as late as possible, do not leave it in a warm car, and follow the storage instructions on the packaging afterwards.
An option if you are looking for an assortment box to share. Jumbo lists a 250 g box with 20 individually wrapped chocolates and a 400 g box with 32.
Verkade offers a chocolate gift box that you can personalise with a message or photo, according to the Verkade Gift Shop.
A retailer to browse if you want to compare different chocolate gifts.
A retailer where you can compare, among other things, smaller and larger merci assortment boxes.
ALDI lists products including Choceur Chocolate Sea Shells, 250 g, with hazelnut praline.
These products could go with a chocolate card or make a thoughtful gift for a student. Some are made for sharing, while a smaller collection may be better suited to one recipient. If you are buying for a group, compare the contents and check the current label on each box.
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An assortment box to share with others when someone is moving house. The pack contains 400 g of chocolate. Check the current label for ingredients including nuts, milk and soya, and keep the box away from heat.
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A gift pack for anyone who would like to try a range of chocolate flavours. The pack contains 288 g. Check whether the individual portions suit your plans, and read the current label if allergies are a concern.
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A mixed chocolate assortment for a gift that can be put out on the table and shared. The pack contains 385 g. Check the number of portions if you are buying for a group, and check the current label for allergens.
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A smaller chocolate collection as a thoughtful gift for one student. The pack contains 125 g. Check the number of chocolates if the student plans to share, and read the current label for ingredients including milk, nuts, soya and wheat.
Yes, especially if you do not know whether the student or their housemates have any allergies. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on food labels. So read the current packaging and, if you know someone has an allergy, ask what would be suitable first.
No. A larger box is most practical when the student is likely to share it with housemates or helpers. If it is a gift for one person, a smaller box or personalised gift box may be more suitable for the occasion. In either case, check the ingredients.
Protect the box from heat while transporting it and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Jumbo gives this advice about heat for the merci assortment boxes listed, so do not leave one in a warm car for a long time.
