For a neighbourhood get-together with a range of tastes to cater for, mixed boxes of individual bags make it easy to hand out crisps. Compare the number of bags with the total weight and how much you plan to serve. If everyone has one favourite flavour, a large bag may be enough, while resealable tubes are a good choice if you want to close opened crisps between servings. For a mixed box, check the ingredients and allergens for each individual product.
Want to offer your neighbours a choice of flavours and hand out individual bags? A mixed box is ideal for this. Check which varieties it contains in advance, and if anyone has allergies, check each individual product.
If you’re buying crisps for the get-together as well as for later, look at the total weight and the portions you expect to use, as well as the number of bags. That way, you won’t choose based on the size of the box alone.
If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, don’t treat a mixed box as one product. Different snacks in the same box may list different allergens, so keep the information for each individual bag to hand.
First decide whether you mainly want to offer a range of flavours, get plenty of crisps for your money or check the label for each individual product. Then compare packs that suit your needs.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Flavours and sharing | Count the individual bags and check which flavours or types of snacks the box contains. | If I’m hosting neighbours with different tastes, I want to hand out bags without giving everyone the same flavour. For around 42% of consumers, variety and ease of sharing matter most. |
| Amount you can use | Compare the total weight with the number of bags and how much you expect to serve. | When I buy crisps for more than one snack occasion, I want to know how much the pack actually contains. Around 33% of consumers prioritise the amount they can use. |
| Labels and portions | Read the ingredients and allergens for each individual product, and check the weight of each bag too. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to check each snack and decide carefully which portions to put out. Around 25% of consumers focus on labels and portion sizes. |
Bags can vary in weight. So the number of portions doesn’t tell you how many crisps you’ll get in total or how much each guest will have.
Compare the number of bags with the total weight, then consider both alongside your guest list and the other snacks you’re serving.
A box containing different snacks may also contain different ingredients. So checking the label on one bag won’t necessarily tell you what’s in the others.
Read the up-to-date information for each individual product and, if allergies are a concern, have a clearly labelled alternative available.
A small bag makes sharing easier, but the packaging itself doesn’t change the nutritional value. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, an average 40 g bowl of crisps contains 215 kcal and 13,1 g of fat; the values for a particular product may differ.
For the product you’re considering, check the weight per bag and the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion.
These brands and own-label ranges offer different types of packs for a get-together. Always compare the specific product, as flavours, contents and labels can vary between packs.
For anyone who wants to hand out a range of snacks in individual bags: Albert Heijn describes a Lay's Mega Box with 20 bags and five types of snacks, while Jumbo lists a Party Mix with 15 bags and three flavours.
An option if the group prefers one flavour: Albert Heijn lists a pack of 12 x 40 g tubes of Pringles Original.
For a get-together where shaped crisps are on the menu: Jumbo lists Smiths Sticks in paprika and barbecue flavours, each in a 100 g bag.
An own-label option in individual sharing bags: Jumbo lists a pack of 15 x 25 g bags in paprika and ready salted flavours.
Lidl’s own-label Snack Day range includes ready salted, paprika, bolognese and cheese and onion flavours for different snacking occasions.
These products are suited to sharing crisps and mixed snacks at a neighbourhood get-together. Choose how many packs you need based on your guest list. For a mixed box, check the contents and label for each individual snack too.
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For a get-together where you want to hand out a variety of snacks individually. Joybuy describes a pack of 20 pieces, including paprika, salted and cheese flavours. Check the ingredients and allergens for each individual product.
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For anyone who wants plenty of individual bags to put out at a neighbourhood get-together. The pack contains 2 x 15 bags. Check the contents and allergens for each product before serving.
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For anyone who wants to put out a smaller sharing pack alongside other snacks. The stated total weight is 180 g. Choose an amount to suit your guests, and check the label if anyone has allergies.
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For anyone who wants individual packs to hand out to a larger group. The box is listed as 2 x 12 pieces. Check the weight per bag and the allergens for each individual product before deciding how much to buy and what to serve.
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For a get-together where you’d rather put out individual packs than open one large bag. According to the product name, the box contains 15 pieces. Check the flavour mix, weights and labels for each individual snack.
Base your choice on your guest list and what else you’re serving, not just the size of the box. Albert Heijn describes a mixed box with 20 bags, while Jumbo lists one with 15. You can save any unopened bags for another occasion.
No, don’t assume they do if the box contains different snacks. Before serving, check the latest ingredients and allergen information for each individual product, and keep the labels available for guests who want to check them.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, 14 allergens must be listed on food labels. Check the labels on each snack in a mixed box, as their ingredients may differ.
Not simply because of the packaging. For the products you’re considering, compare the weight per portion and the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion. Don’t assume the values are the same as those for an average bag.
