If you’re putting out one bowl of classic crisps, choose a bag with a net weight that suits your group and the other nibbles. If you’re serving dip or want to offer a choice of flavours and portions, tortilla chips or smaller packs may be a better fit for your plans. If any guests have allergies, always check the label on the pack you’re serving.
You want to share classic crisps and are mainly thinking about the net weight. A 250 g, 300 g or 335 g bag gives you a starting point for working out how much you need, depending on your group and the other nibbles. Jumbo lists these pack sizes in its range.
You’re putting dip on the table too, or want to give guests a choice of flavours. Tortilla chips, several bags or a multipack may be a better fit than one bag of ready salted crisps. Jumbo describes its 300 g tortilla chips as suitable for dipping, while Lay’s says its small bags are handy for sharing out.
You’re buying for guests with different needs and want to know which ingredients and allergens are in the variety you’ve chosen. To check, read the label on the pack you’ll actually be serving.
First decide whether you’re filling one bowl, serving dip or handing out individual portions. Then match the quantity to the other nibbles and check the label where needed.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity for a shared bowl | Compare the net weight in grams with the number of guests and the other nibbles. | I want to fill one bowl without having lots of crisps left over. For around 33% of consumers, having enough in the pack is the top priority. |
| Flavours and individual portions | For a multipack, check the number of packs, the weight of each one and the flavours. | If neighbours want different flavours or everyone’s having their own portion, I don’t want to rely on just one bag. Around 27% of consumers prioritise a choice of flavours or individual portions. |
| Crisps to serve with dip | Decide whether you’re serving dip and whether tortilla chips will go with the rest of your spread. | If I’m putting out a bowl of dip, I want to serve crisps that go with it. Suitability for dipping is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Labels and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re going to serve. | If a guest has an allergy, I want to be able to check the flavour and pack I’ve chosen. For around 20% of consumers, checking the label is their main concern. |
The shape of the pack doesn’t tell you how many crisps are inside. For example, Jumbo lists a 165 g Pringles tube alongside classic bags ranging from 250 g to 335 g.
Compare the net weight in grams before deciding how many packs you’ll need for your get-together.
Albert Heijn says that ingredients and allergy information can change. If you have guests with allergies, the information on the pack you’ve chosen is what matters.
Read the physical label before serving, even if you’ve already checked the product information online.
Jumbo describes its 300 g tortilla chips as suitable for dipping. They’re a different option from a bowl of classic potato crisps, rather than an automatic replacement for them.
Think about whether you’re serving dip and what kinds of crisps your guests will expect. If needed, put out both types.
Worth considering if you’re choosing between a classic bag and small bags to hand out.
A tube offers a different way to serve crisps from opening one bag.
This supermarket own-label range offers options for a classic bag, tortilla chips to serve with dip and small bags for sharing.
A supermarket where you can compare different varieties and pack sizes of crisps.
Lidl’s own snack brand is an option if you want to explore savoury snacks as well as crisps.
These products offer different ways to share crisps: a classic bag for one bowl, tubes you can put out separately, and multipacks for individual portions. Choose the pack format before deciding how much you’ll need for your get-together.
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A sharing mix for anyone who wants to pass crisps around. The stated total weight is 180 g. Match the number of packs to your group, and check the label if anyone has allergies.
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Three separate tubes are a good fit for a get-together where you don’t want to put everything out at once. Each tube contains 165 g. This is a multipack of tubes, not one large bag. Check the labels if anyone has allergies.
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The twelve small tubes are handy for sharing individual portions. Each tube contains 40 g. Choose a different pack format if you’d rather fill one large bowl. Check the latest label if anyone has allergies.
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A 300 g bag of ready salted potato crisps for anyone who wants to fill one shared bowl. Decide whether one bag is enough based on your group and the other nibbles, and check the label before serving.
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A 20-piece multipack for anyone who wants to hand out a mix of snacks rather than put out one bowl of crisps. Before buying, check the total net weight and how the different varieties are divided up so you can plan how much you’ll need. Check the labels for any guests with allergies.
Start with the net weight per pack, and factor in the number of guests and the other nibbles. For example, Jumbo lists classic bags of 250 g, 300 g and 335 g. If you want several flavours or individual portions, also check how many separate packs you’ll need.
Tortilla chips are a good choice if you’re serving dip too: Jumbo describes its 300 g plain tortilla chips as suitable for dipping. If you mainly want to put out a bowl of classic potato crisps, choose those separately or offer both types.
Yes. Read the allergen information on the pack you’re actually serving. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of allergen labelling on packs. Albert Heijn also warns that online product information can change.
A tube could be a good fit if you want to put crisps out in stages rather than opening one bag all at once. Just compare the weight: Jumbo lists a 165 g Pringles tube, while classic bags range from 250 g to 335 g.
