Choose individual snack bags or an assortment box if you want to know in advance how many sealed portions you can hand out. Large bags are a better choice if you’re filling bowls yourself and don’t need a set number of portions. Whichever you choose, check the total weight and read the allergen information for each individual product in an assortment.
At a stall, school event or neighbourhood gathering, a set number of individual packs makes it easier to plan distribution. For example, Albert Heijn lists 30 individual snacks in the Lay's Celebration Box. Also consider how many guests you’re expecting.
A high total weight and lots of small portions don’t solve the same problem. Decide whether you’ll serve the crisps in bowls or hand them out individually, then compare the net weight with the number of packs.
Ingredients and allergens can vary between snacks in an assortment. Check the current information on the outer packaging and, where necessary, on the individual bags before handing anything out to guests.
Best when: you want to hand guests a sealed individual portion quickly.
The trade-off: the number of bags is fixed; with an assortment, you’ll also need to check which snacks and flavours are included.
Best when: you’re filling bowls yourself and serving the crisps in one place.
The trade-off: you’ll need to organise serving and refills; the bag doesn’t provide a set number of sealed portions.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Total quantity | Compare the net total weight and work out how many crisps you’ll need for the event. | If I’m filling bowls, the quantity needs to suit the number of guests. For around 31% of consumers, the total quantity is likely to be their main concern when buying. |
| Individual portions | Count the bags or tubes and check how many grams each pack contains. | At a busy stall, I want to be able to hand every guest a sealed pack. Around 31% of consumers are likely to prioritise having a predictable number of portions. |
| Different snacks | Check which varieties are included in the assortment and, if stated, how many of each there are. | For guests with different taste preferences, I want to be able to offer more than one choice. This is likely to be the main concern when buying for around 23% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label for each snack type, not just the name of the assortment box. | If I’m buying for guests with specific dietary requirements, I want to be able to check what’s in each bag. This is likely to be the top consideration for around 15% of consumers. |
Lots of small bags may add up to a different total weight from a box with fewer, larger portions.
Compare the number of bags, the weight per bag and the net total weight.
An assortment box may contain products with different ingredients and allergens. The box name doesn’t tell you what’s in each individual bag.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information for every variety you plan to hand out.
Lidl lists the multipack of 15 bags included in this review as an in-store product. So if you want that particular pack, planning a shop visit is worth considering.
Before buying, check where your chosen pack is available and whether you can collect it or have it delivered in time.
A large bag doesn’t provide a pre-counted number of sealed portions. At a stall, someone will need to serve the crisps and refill the bowls if necessary.
Have bowls and suitable serving utensils ready if you’re portioning the crisps yourself. Choose individual packs if you want to hand one straight to each guest.
A brand to consider if you’re looking for individual bags or a box containing a variety of snacks.
An alternative if you’d rather hand out small tubes than bags.
A choice of flavour and shape if you want to serve sticks.
Lidl’s own brand is worth considering if you want to pick up a multipack during a shopping trip.
These packs are suitable for handing out individual snacks at a Christmas market. If you’re serving crisps in bowls, you can also compare large bags by their contents and how easy they are to serve.
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Consider this assortment if you want to hand out a variety of snacks. The listed contents are 180 g; check the packaging to see how many individual portions are included and what ingredients the assortment contains.
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This multipack is a good fit if you want to count out ten individual packs. Each pack is 40 g and the stated variety is Thai Sweet Chili, so don’t expect a selection of flavours.
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For handing out snacks in small tubes, this multipack contains twelve packs of 40 g each. It’s the Original variety, not an assortment; check the current allergen information before giving the tubes to guests.
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This box could work well if you want to offer a variety of snacks when handing them out. It’s listed as containing 15 pieces; check the packaging for the breakdown, ingredients and allergens of the individual products.
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This assortment box is an option if you want to hand out individual snacks with a bit of variety. The product name lists 12 pieces; check which varieties are included and read the current label for each one.
Compare the net total weight, the number of individual packs and the weight per pack. For handing out individual portions, the key is whether the number of sealed packs suits your guests; for serving in bowls, the total weight matters more.
Individual snack bags are more convenient when you want to give each guest a sealed portion straight away. With large bags, you’ll need to fill the bowls and organise serving yourself, but you’re not tied to a set number of bags.
Read the current ingredients and allergen information for every individual snack type in the box. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority stresses the importance of clear allergen information on food labels. Don’t assume every bag in an assortment has the same ingredients.
Use online information to compare packs, but also read the label on the pack you’re actually handing out for ingredients and allergens. A product’s composition may change.
