Which pack works best for you?

Parents who want to hand out one bag per child

With a pre-counted number of individual bags, you won’t need to divide up a large bag during the party. You can keep any unopened bags separate afterwards.

Families serving tortilla chips with dip

If everyone is helping themselves from bowls, a larger bag of tortilla chips may be more practical than individual packs. You can decide how much to put out at a time.

Parents who need to check ingredients

If there’s an allergy, intolerance or other dietary requirement to consider, check the information on the pack for the exact flavour. For a mixed box, check each individual bag too.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to hand out individual snacks or serve tortilla chips in bowls. Then compare the pack contents with the number of children and any ingredients that matter to your group.

Mixed box of individual bags

Best when: you want to set out a number of bags in advance and don’t need every bag to contain tortilla chips.

The trade-off: if tortilla chips are the focus of your menu, count the relevant bags rather than just the total number in the box.

Small multipack of tortilla chips

Best when: you want to hand out tortilla chips in individual packs and don’t need a large number of bags.

The trade-off: check that the number of bags and the amount in each one suit your group.

Larger sharing bag of tortilla chips

Best when: you’re serving crisps with a dip or as part of a buffet.

The trade-off: you’ll need to portion them yourself and decide how much to open at a time.

What to consider What to check Who it matters most to
Individual portions The number of bags and the types of crisps they contain. I want to give each child a bag without having to portion crisps out on the spot. For around 36% of consumers, being able to hand them out in advance is the top priority.
Ingredients and allergens The ingredients list for the exact flavour and, for a mixed box, for each individual bag. If I need to cater for a dietary requirement, I want to know what’s in each bag before handing them out. Around 29% of consumers prioritise checking this.
Quantity The net weight and number of bags in relation to the group. I want to put out enough crisps without having lots of unopened packs left over. This is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers.
Tortilla chips for dipping Whether the pack contains tortilla chips and whether it’s a multipack or a sharing bag. For a bowl of dip, I want to serve tortilla chips, not a random mix of crisps. Around 14% of consumers give this type of product top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a Doritos party box contains only tortilla chips

    A box containing several brands may also include other types of crisps. That means not every bag will be suitable for a planned bowl of tortilla chips and dip.

    Check which types of crisps are included and choose a product specifically labelled as tortilla chips if that’s what you want for your menu.

  • Relying on the brand name alone when catering for dietary requirements

    Ingredients and allergens can vary by flavour and between the different products in a mixed box.

    Before handing them out, check the current packaging for each variant you’ve chosen, including the information on individual bags.

  • Assuming the total number of bags equals the number of tortilla chip portions

    Twenty or thirty bags give you a countable number of snacks, but in a mixed box they won’t necessarily all contain tortilla chips.

    Decide whether you want individual snacks or a tortilla chip buffet, then count the bags or check the weight that’s actually suitable for your plans.

Brands and retailers to consider

Doritos

Albert Heijn lists products including Doritos Bits paprika tortilla chips 6x and Doritos Nacho Cheese 3-pack.

  • An option if you’re looking for a small multipack in a specific flavour.
  • Check the packaging of your chosen variant for ingredients and allergens; product information can change.

Albert Heijn

Lists both tortilla chips and smaller Doritos multipacks, as well as a Lay's Celebration Box with 30 bags.

  • Lets you compare a small multipack with a party box containing a pre-counted number of bags.
  • The Celebration Box contains Lay's, Cheetos and Doritos snacks, not just tortilla chips.

Jumbo

Shows own-brand tortilla chips in packs including 200 g and 300 g sizes.

  • Worth considering if you’re comparing larger bags for serving in bowls.
  • A sharing bag doesn’t contain pre-portioned individual bags. If you’re buying a multipack of crisps, check separately which types it includes.

Lidl

Lists a multipack with 15 bags of different types of crisps.

  • Worth considering if individual bags matter more than one particular type of crisp.
  • Check the contents if you specifically want to hand out tortilla chips; the listing doesn’t specify which types of crisps are included.

ALDI

Lists SUN SNACKS Tortilla Chips in a 300 g bag.

  • A sharing bag for serving tortilla chips in bowls.
  • A 300 g bag isn’t pre-portioned into individual servings.

Mission

Mission Foods markets its tortilla chips internationally for occasions including dipping and sharing.

  • A brand to look at if the type of crisp you serve with a dip is the main consideration.
  • For a children’s party, check the packaging and retailer; the international product information doesn’t tell you whether a multipack is available in the Netherlands.

A multipack of crisps for handing out

This mixed box of crisps suits a party where you want to hand out individual bags. If every bag needs to fit a tortilla chip menu, choose a pack that contains only tortilla chips.

Lay's Cheetos Doritos Mega Box, multipack with 20 bags

Lay's Cheetos Doritos Mega Box, 20-pack

Hand out individual bags of crisps in advance if a mix of different types suits your party.

The pack contains 20 bags and isn’t a multipack of tortilla chips only. If tortilla chips are the focus of your menu, check how many suitable bags are in the box.

If you need to cater for dietary requirements, check the current labels on the individual packs.

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Frequently asked questions

Does every multipack of crisps contain tortilla chips?

No, the contents vary from one multipack to another. The Lay's Cheetos Doritos Mega Box is a mix of different types of crisps, while Albert Heijn’s Celebration Box contains snacks from several brands. Check the contents of each bag if you want to give every child tortilla chips.

What should I check if a child needs to avoid certain allergens?

Before handing out crisps, check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact pack. For a mixed box, the information on each individual bag matters too; don’t rely on the brand name or the information for a different flavour.

Are individual bags of crisps an obvious choice for everyday lunchboxes too?

No, the convenience of an individual bag says nothing about its nutritional value. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends snacks from the Wheel of Five as a starting point for children aged 4 to 12; check the nutritional information on the pack for a specific product.

Is online ingredient information enough when handing out crisps?

Use online information to compare products, but check the physical packaging just before serving. Albert Heijn states that product ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.