Whether you’re handing out chocolate at a Halloween party or giving a box as a gift, choose packaging that suits the occasion: individual portions for handing out, or a gift box for a present. Egg cakes are a different option, served on a platter or enjoyed as a snack. Whatever you choose, check the allergens on the packaging of the product you buy.
Looking for portions that are easy to give to guests? If anyone has allergies, the information on the specific packaging is what matters; individual wrappers alone don’t tell you whether the contents are suitable.
Want a box you can put out or give as a gift? Consider the choice of flavours and the number of pieces. Albert Heijn and Jumbo show examples of chocolate gifts containing individually wrapped chocolates.
Looking for egg cakes to serve on a platter or enjoy as a snack? That’s a deliberate alternative to a box of chocolates. Bolletje describes its Brosse Eierkoek as a biscuit made with whisked egg.
Choose this: if you want to give chocolate as a gift or hand out individual chocolates. Albert Heijn and Jumbo show examples of these types of boxes.
Keep in mind: different flavours in an assortment may have different ingredients and allergens, so check the packaging you choose.
Choose this: if the number of treats for your group is your main priority. Jumbo and ALDI show chocolate in a range of pack formats.
Keep in mind: a bag doesn’t necessarily contain individually wrapped pieces, and it isn’t automatically suitable as a gift.
Choose this: if you’d like to serve biscuits on a platter rather than hand out chocolate.
Keep in mind: egg cakes aren’t a substitute for a chocolate gift. Bolletje’s Brosse Eierkoek contains egg, milk, wheat and soya, among other ingredients.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Allergens when handing out treats | Check the ingredients, allergens and warnings on the specific packaging, including for an assortment of flavours. | If I don’t know my guests’ allergies, I want to be able to check what I’m offering them. For around 33% of consumers, this is the top priority. |
| Gift or individual treat | Check the number of pieces, the choice of flavours and whether the pieces are individually wrapped. | If you want to put out a gift or give each guest something to take away, the packaging and portioning matter most; for around 25% of consumers, this is the first consideration. |
| Quantity for the group | Compare the net weight and the number of portions; weight alone won’t tell you how many pieces you can hand out. | With lots of guests, I want to know whether there are enough treats. Around 25% of consumers prioritise quantity. |
| Biscuits instead of chocolate | Decide whether you want to serve egg cakes on a platter or hand out chocolate or give it as a gift. | If a soft biscuit better suits my serving plans, I won’t be looking for a box of chocolates; for around 17% of consumers, the type of biscuit is the deciding factor. |
An egg cake served on a platter has a different purpose from chocolate that you hand out individually or give as a gift.
First decide how you want to serve your treats, then compare packaging within that product category.
Different chocolates in one box can contain different ingredients. An individual wrapper doesn’t make a chocolate allergen-free.
Read the allergen information for the exact product, and if it’s an assortment, check the information for each variety too.
The net weight won’t tell you how many individual treats you can hand out or how the contents are packaged.
Also compare the number of pieces and how they’re served, so the packaging suits your party plans.
A Halloween range can change, so a product you looked at earlier may not be available when you’re getting ready for your party.
Check what’s currently available just before you buy, and have an alternative in mind if a particular pack is important to you.
Worth considering if you want to serve egg cakes rather than choose a box of chocolates.
Worth considering for chocolate biscuits to serve on a platter, rather than as an obvious choice for a gift box.
A shop where you can compare different types of chocolate gifts.
A shop where you can compare sharing bags, chocolates and chocolate gifts.
A shop to explore if you’re looking for a seasonal Halloween range.
A shop where you can compare chocolate in different pack sizes.
These products are suited to giving chocolate as a gift or sharing it at a Halloween party. Choose according to how you plan to serve it, and check the packaging before handing it out. Egg cakes aren’t included in this product selection.
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A chocolate gift to give someone or share together. The pack states 288 g; check the flavours and allergens on the product you buy.
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A box of chocolates for a small gift or to put out for guests. The net weight is 125 g; check the pack you choose for the number of pieces, how they’re wrapped and which allergens are listed.
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A chocolate assortment to share at your party. The pack states 143 g; if you’re handing out individual pieces, check how many there are, whether they’re individually wrapped and which allergens they contain.
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A bag of mini chocolates for sharing. The stated net weight is 284 g; check the current allergen information before offering the contents to guests.
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An option if you want to hand out treats by the tube. The pack contains six 34 g tubes; read the allergen information on the packaging before handing them out.
Yes. Check the packaging of the product you’re actually handing out. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be listed on the label. For an assortment, it’s important to check for differences between the varieties too.
Not necessarily: an individual wrapper doesn’t make the contents allergen-free. Read the allergen information and any warnings for the specific assortment or variety before offering it to a guest.
Don’t assume there’s a full ingredients list online for every food product. Lidl Netherlands directs customers to the packaging for ingredients and allergens; check it in store or ask about the specific product.
Yes, if you’ve decided to serve biscuits, but egg cakes don’t serve the same purpose as a chocolate gift or individual chocolates to hand out. Remember to check the allergens on the packaging you choose for egg cakes too.
