Organisers catering for a larger group
If you’re serving crisps in bowls, the amount in each bag and the number of bags you need will determine how much to set out.
Who are these options for?
Organisers handing out crisps to each child
Individual sealed bags make it easier to give each participant a portion without having to portion out the crisps yourself beforehand.
Shoppers catering for dietary requirements
If anyone has specific dietary requirements or allergies, check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of each variety you choose.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you’ll serve the crisps for everyone to share or hand them out individually. Then work out how many packs you need, and check the labels if anyone has dietary requirements.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Quantity for the group | Check the net weight of each bag and work out how many you’ll need to fill the bowls you’ve planned. | If I’m putting crisps in bowls for a larger group, I want to have enough to serve without portioning them out in advance. Around 50% of consumers prioritise having enough for the group. |
| Handing out individual portions | Check the number of bags and the weight of each one; for example, Jumbo lists a multipack with 15 bags of 25 g each. | If each child gets their own sealed bag after the hunt, I don’t want to have to portion them out on the spot. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging of each product, even if the box contains different flavours. | If anyone has specific dietary requirements, I want to know which variety is suitable for them before handing it out. Checking the label is the main concern for around 17% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Working out how many bags you need from just one pack
A 250 g bag and a box of individual portions can’t be served in the same way. The number of guests and how you plan to hand out the crisps will determine how many packs to set out.
Check the net weight and decide in advance whether you’ll fill bowls or hand out sealed bags.
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Choosing multipacks without counting the portions
Individual bags make handing out crisps easier, but one multipack won’t necessarily contain a bag for every participant.
Check that the number of individual bags matches the number of people you want to give crisps to.
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Assuming a label claim applies to every flavour
Ingredients and allergens can vary from one variety to another. So, a claim for one flavour doesn’t necessarily apply to the other flavours in an assortment.
Before serving, check the packaging of every flavour you’re actually handing out.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn’s AH own-brand range includes Paprika Crisps in a 250 g bag.
- A standard bag is suitable if you’re portioning the crisps into bowls yourself.
- Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional and allergen information may change, so check the packaging of the variety you buy.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists both standard 250 g bags of crisps and a multipack with 15 portions of 25 g each.
- The two pack formats let you choose between serving crisps yourself and handing out individual portions.
- If you choose the multipack, check in advance whether 15 portions will be enough for everyone.
Lidl Snack Day
Snack Day is Lidl’s own snack brand, with crisps available to pick up while you’re shopping.
- You can check the packaging and label of the variety you choose in store.
- Check the weight and ingredients of each bag before buying it for the group.
Lay's
As well as larger bags, Lay's offers multipacks of smaller bags. Lay's says these smaller bags are designed to be shared.
- A multipack could be a good choice if each participant is getting their own sealed bag.
- If you choose an assortment, check how many bags it contains and which flavours you’ll be handing out.
Pringles
Pringles sells crisps stacked in tubes, including Original; Jumbo lists a 165 g Original tube.
- A tube is another option for serving crisps for everyone to share.
- Pringles lists wheat flour in Original. If you’re catering for dietary requirements, always check the label of the variety you choose.
Crisps and multipacks on Joybuy
These products include individual portions and mixed snack boxes to hand out during or after an Easter egg hunt. For mixed boxes, check which types of snacks they contain and read the label for each variety.
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Lay's Sensations Thai Sweet Chili, 10 × 40 g
A good choice if you want to hand out ten individual portions of the same flavour.
The product name states that the pack contains 10 bags of 40 g. Before serving, check the ingredients and allergens on the bags.
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Pringles Red Pepper, 12 × 40 g
An option if you want to give each of twelve participants a pack of Red Pepper crisps.
The product name states that the pack contains 12 portions of 40 g. Before handing them out, read the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging.
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Lay's Fun Mix Box Crisps, 15 pieces
A mixed box for anyone who wants to hand out individual snacks to a group.
The product name states that the box contains 15 pieces. Before handing them out, check which varieties are included and read the ingredients and allergen information for each one.
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Lay's Cheetos Doritos Mega Box, 20 pieces
A mixed multipack for a group who would like to choose from a range of savoury snacks.
The product name states that the box contains 20 pieces and includes Lay's, Cheetos and Doritos. Check how the varieties are divided up, and read the ingredients and allergen information on each pack.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose a large bag or small bags for an Easter egg hunt?
Choose a large bag if you’re serving the crisps in bowls; individual bags are a better choice if each participant is getting their own sealed portion. For example, Jumbo lists both a standard 250 g bag of Paprika Crisps and a multipack with 15 bags of 25 g each.
How do I compare packs of different sizes?
Compare the net weight and, for multipacks, the number and weight of the individual bags too. Then work out how many packs you’ll need for the way you plan to hand out the crisps.
Can I rely on an online product listing if someone has dietary requirements?
Use an online listing as a guide, but read the ingredients and allergen information on the physical packaging before serving. Albert Heijn says product information may change; if you have a mixed box, check the label of each variety separately.