If you’re filling bowls for a group, larger packs are handy for serving from one bag. Choose individual bags if you want to portion them out in advance and spend less time getting things ready during the party. First, work out how many guests are coming. If you’re offering several flavours, check the ingredients and allergens on each pack.
You want enough crisps to fill bowls for everyone and are looking at the net weight per pack. Adjust the quantity to suit the number of guests and the other snacks you’re serving, so you don’t end up with more leftovers than you need.
You want to give each guest their own bag without having to portion them out during the party. Check how many bags are in a multipack and how many grams each one contains.
You want to offer a choice of flavours, while checking the ingredients, allergens and any claims on the pack for each specific variety. A claim for one flavour doesn’t automatically apply to another.
First, decide how you want to serve the crisps: in sharing bowls or as individual portions. Then consider the quantity, flavours and pack information that matters to your guests.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Having enough crisps | Check the net weight and consider how many guests and other snacks there’ll be. | If I’m filling bowls for lots of guests, I want enough crisps without ending up with a large amount left over. Around 33% of consumers put having enough first. |
| Easy to hand out | Count the individual bags and check how much each one contains. | For a children’s party, I want to hand out bags without having to refill bowls along the way. Around 25% of consumers prioritise ease of serving. |
| Flavour and allergens | Check the ingredients and allergens on the current pack for each flavour. | When guests have different preferences or allergies, I want to be able to check each variety individually. For around 25% of consumers, the choice of flavours and checking for allergens are the most important factors. |
| Portion size and nutritional information | Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and consider how many grams you want to serve. | I want to decide in advance how many crisps to serve each guest and be able to check the nutritional information. Around 17% of consumers make portion size and nutritional value their main priorities. |
A multipack makes handing out crisps easier, but the fixed number of bags needs to suit your guests. If you’re serving crisps from large packs, you can decide how much to put in the bowls and when to top them up.
Ingredients and allergens can vary between brands and flavours. A variety that’s suitable for one guest doesn’t mean another variety will be.
Before serving, check the pack for each flavour and keep it available so guests can read the information themselves.
A multipack contains a fixed number of portions, which may not match the number of guests you’re expecting.
Count the guests and compare that number with the bags in the pack before deciding whether you also want to put out crisps for sharing.
Ingredients and pack information can change. If anyone has an allergy, it’s especially important to check the exact pack you’re serving.
Just before the party, check the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions on the pack you’ve bought.
Own-brand crisps for anyone looking for a plain flavour as a base for sharing bowls.
An own brand offering both large bags and a multipack with assorted flavours.
A brand with larger bags and smaller bags to suit different ways of serving.
Tubes for serving stackable crisps or handing out individual packs.
Nibb-it products offer a different kind of snack alongside classic potato crisps.
These packs are designed for handing out individual portions or serving from tubes. Compare the number of packs and the contents of each with how you want to serve crisps at your birthday party.
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For a party where you want to hand out bags directly to guests. The box contains 15 bags; if it matters to your choice, check the contents and ingredients of each individual bag.
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For anyone who wants to hand out several types of snack as individual packs. The multipack contains 20 packs; check the packaging to see how many of each type it includes.
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Ten individual bags make it easy to set out portions in advance. Each bag contains 40 g; check the pack for the exact ingredients and allergens.
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This size is suited to a party where you want to hand out individual portions. It contains 12 packs of 40 g; if anyone has allergies, always check the label for this variety.
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Three larger packs are a good choice if you’re serving crisps in sharing bowls rather than giving each guest an individual pack. Each pack contains 165 g; you can decide how much to put out at a time.
Choose individual bags if every guest needs a pre-portioned serving and you don’t want to spend the party serving crisps. Check that the number of bags suits your group; a large bag gives you the flexibility to top up bowls as needed.
Yes, check the packaging for each specific flavour. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory allergen labelling requirements for prepacked foods; ingredients can vary between varieties.
Use an online product description to help you decide, but check the pack you’ve actually bought before serving. Albert Heijn says that product information can change, while Lidl Netherlands advises customers to check the pack for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal any leftover crisps properly. For AH Chips naturel, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a cool, dry, dark place and resealing the pack after use; check the instructions for the variety you have.
