If you’re buying for a larger group
You want to serve enough crisps without relying on the number of bags alone. The net weight makes it easier to compare different pack sizes.
Who are these choices relevant to?
If you’d like to give guests a choice
You’re looking for another flavour or texture to serve alongside a plain variety. This gives guests some choice without having to open several bags of every flavour.
If you need to consider allergens
Check each variety individually. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be clearly listed on the labels of prepacked foods.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how many crisps you want to serve, then consider whether a second flavour or texture would add something, and check the labels of all varieties before you buy.
| What to consider | What to check before you buy | Who it matters to |
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| Quantity | Check the net weight of each pack and decide how many bags you want to open for your group. | If I’m serving crisps to lots of guests, I don’t want to discover during the party that a pack is smaller than I thought. Around 46% of consumers put having enough crisps for the group first. |
| Flavour and texture | Alongside a plain variety, consider choosing one alternative flavour or ridged texture. | I want to give guests a choice without ending up with lots of half-open bags. Around 36% of consumers put this variety first. |
| Label | For each variety, read the ingredients list, allergen information and, if needed, the nutritional information on the current packaging. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, I want to know what’s in each variety before serving. Around 18% of consumers put checking the label first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming crisps with the same flavour contain the same allergens
Ingredients can vary between products and flavours. If someone has a food allergy, the flavour name is no substitute for checking the label.
Read the current ingredients list and clearly highlighted allergens on every pack you choose. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes this labelling requirement for 14 allergens.
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Opening all the bags well before the party
Once opened, crisps can lose their crunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says opened crisps can be kept in a kitchen cupboard for 2 to 5 days.
Only open the packs you plan to serve and seal any leftovers well. Store them somewhere cool, dry and dark.
Brands and own-label ranges to consider
These brands and ranges offer different flavours, textures and pack types. Always check the details of the specific variety you choose.
Jumbo
Jumbo’s own-label plain and ridged crisps are options to consider as a neutral base for a garden party.
- Jumbo Natural Crisps are listed in a 250 g pack; Jumbo Ridged Natural Crisps are also listed in a 335 g pack.
- Check the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific variety and pack size you choose.
Lay's
Lay's offers plain crisps and ridged MAX varieties for anyone looking to serve a different texture.
- Lay's describes MAX Natural as ridged crisps with a satisfying crunch. This is the brand’s description, not an independent review of the taste.
- Check the pack of the MAX variety you choose: flavours and ingredients vary between products.
Pringles
Pringles is an option if you’d like to include crisps in a tube and a range of flavours in your party selection.
- Jumbo lists flavours including Original, Paprika and Sour Cream & Onion in 165 g packs.
- Read the label for each flavour, as ingredients and allergens can vary.
Snack Day
Snack Day is Lidl’s snack and crisps range, which includes ridged crisps and a variety of flavours.
- Lidl describes the range as suitable for occasions including parties.
- Lidl doesn’t provide an online list of ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for its food products, so check the packaging.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn has a range of crisps you can browse alongside your other party shopping.
- You can browse different types of crisps within the same range.
- Albert Heijn warns that product information, including ingredients and allergens, can change. Check the current packaging.
Crisps for your party selection at Joybuy
These varieties offer a plain flavour, ridged texture or seasoned option for a garden party. Use the pack sizes shown to work out how much you’ll need for your group, and always check the label if anyone has an allergy.
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g'woon Ridged Paprika Crisps 250 g
An option if you’d like to serve ridged paprika-flavoured crisps alongside a plain variety. The pack contains 250 g; check the ingredients and allergens on the label before serving.
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Lay's Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli 150 g
A seasoned option if you’d like to offer a distinctly different flavour alongside plain crisps. The bag contains 150 g; check the ingredients and allergens for this variety on the packaging.
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Lay's Oven Baked Natural 150 g
A plain option for anyone looking for a simple flavour in their party selection. The bag contains 150 g; check the current packaging if you need to avoid specific ingredients.
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Farmhouse Biscuits Sea Salt Ridged Crisps 150 g
An option if you’d like to serve ridged sea salt crisps alongside crisps in another flavour. The pack contains 150 g; check the label for ingredients and allergens.
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Lay's Max Joppie Potato Flavour 185 g
An option for guests who’d like ridged Joppie crisps alongside a plainer flavour. The bag contains 185 g; check the ingredients and allergens for this variety on the current packaging.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose crisps for a larger group?
Start with a flavour you’d like to serve as the main option and compare the net weights of the packs. Then decide how many varieties you want to open, so an extra flavour gives guests a choice without leaving you with lots of unnecessary half-open bags.
Should I check allergens in crisps for guests?
Yes, especially if a guest has a food allergy. Check the current packaging for every flavour you choose; according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, 14 allergens must be clearly listed on the label.
Can I open crisps before the garden party?
You can keep an opened bag if you seal it well and store it somewhere cool, dry and dark, but the crisps may lose some of their crunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says opened crisps can be kept in a kitchen cupboard for 2 to 5 days.
Is online ingredient information enough if someone has an allergy?
If someone has an allergy, check the current packaging of the variety you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn warns that product information can change, while Lidl doesn’t provide an online list of ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for its food products.