A large bag is a good choice when several people will be sharing a bowl during the film; compare the net weight with the number of guests. If you expect to have some left over, a resealable snack box or tube is more practical, while smaller individual packs let you offer a choice of flavours. Whichever you choose, check the ingredients and allergens for the exact variety you’re serving.
A larger bag lets you put the crisps out for everyone to share. As a guide, Jumbo Supermarkten lists around 11 portions of 30 g in its 335 g bag of Ribbelchips Naturel. How much you need will depend on what else you’re serving.
If you’re buying for several people, check the net weight rather than judging by the size of the pack alone. This makes it easier to compare sharing bags, tubes and multipacks by quantity.
Individual packs can be useful when not everyone wants the same flavour. If a guest has an allergy, check each variety separately: for example, Jumbo Supermarkten lists milk in its 335 g bag of Ribbelchips Paprika.
First decide whether you want to fill one bowl, pass packs around or keep different flavours separate. Then check the contents and the label for the varieties you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity for the group | Compare the net weight and, if provided, the number of portions. | If everyone’s sharing from one bowl, I want to put out enough without having to open another pack halfway through. Around 33% of consumers say having enough in the pack is their top priority. |
| Storing after opening | Check whether the pack is resealable and read the storage advice. | If we don’t finish everything during the film, I want to be able to store the rest in the pack. This matters most to around 27% of consumers. |
| Choice of flavours | Check which flavours and individual packs are included in a multipack. | I want to give guests a choice rather than serve everyone the same flavour. Around 20% of consumers say variety is their main concern. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label for each flavour you’ve chosen, including those in a multipack. | If I’m buying for someone with an allergy, I need to know what’s in the exact variety. Around 20% of consumers put this check first. |
A plain variety and a seasoned one can contain different ingredients. Jumbo Supermarkten lists milk in its 335 g bag of Ribbelchips Paprika; Pringles lists wheat flour in Original and states that milk and soya may be present.
Before buying and serving, read the label on the exact pack you’ll be using.
A large bag contains several portions. The number of portions on the pack can help you estimate how much you’ll need, but it won’t tell you how much each person will eat.
If you like, put some in a bowl and keep the rest aside. Use the nutritional information for your chosen product if you want to compare values per portion.
A recipe can change, so information about an earlier product may not apply to a new pack.
If someone has an allergy or specific dietary requirements, always go by the label on the pack you’ve bought.
Lay's offers classic crisps, ridged crisps and a Snackbox, among other options. According to Lay's, the Snackbox is resealable and designed to be passed around during a film.
Pringles Original is available in 165 g, 70 g and 40 g sizes on the Dutch brand website. A tube is a different option from putting out one large sharing bag in a bowl.
Jumbo Supermarkten offers 335 g bags of ridged crisps in plain and paprika flavours, a size that’s handy for putting in the middle of the table.
Lidl Nederland recommends Snack Day crisps for occasions such as a film night and offers several flavours.
Jumbo Supermarkten offers 100 g packs of Smiths Sticks in paprika and barbecue flavours. They’re more of an addition to a snack selection than a replacement for a large sharing bag.
Below you’ll find a multipack of tubes, large bags and smaller packs with different flavours. Choose according to how you want to share the crisps, and check the label on each variety before serving.
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For a film night when you want to put out several tubes or keep one pack aside. The multipack contains three 165 g tubes; if anyone has an allergy, check the label on the pack you’ve chosen.
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For anyone who wants to share plain crisps from one bowl. The bag contains 300 g; check the pack for storage advice after opening.
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For sharing when your group fancies paprika flavour. The bag contains 300 g; if you’re serving someone with an allergy, read the label for this specific variety.
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For a group that wants to offer a choice of flavours separately. The pack contains Original, Cucumber and Lime, each 90 g; check the ingredients for each flavour individually.
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For anyone who wants to serve a snack mix alongside other crisps. The total contents weigh 180 g; check the pack to see which varieties are included and whether the quantity will suit your group.
Choose the quantity based on the number of guests and the other snacks you’re serving. Jumbo Supermarkten lists around 11 portions of 30 g in its 335 g bag of Ribbelchips Naturel, but not everyone will take the same amount. If you want to offer several flavours, smaller individual packs may be more convenient.
No. The flavour name is no substitute for the ingredients and allergen information on the pack. Check the exact variety before serving it; ingredients can vary between brands and flavours.
A resealable snack box or tube can be handy if you don’t expect to eat everything in one go. Also read the storage advice on the pack: being resealable doesn’t in itself guarantee that the crisps will stay fresh or crunchy after opening.
Compare the ingredients, allergens, net weight and nutritional information on the label for each flavour. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be listed on the labels of pre-packed foods. So, if you’re buying a multipack, check the information for each individual variety too.
