Choose individual bags if you want to give each child a sealed portion without having to serve the crisps during the party. If you’re serving tortilla chips in bowls, sharing bags or a 2-pack may be a better fit, but you’ll need to decide how much to open and how to store any leftovers. Whichever option you choose, check the exact flavour, allergen information and any rules set by the party venue.
Sealed bags make it easy to hand out portions without serving them on the spot. For example, Jumbo lists Doritos Nacho Cheese in a pack of 20 bags, each weighing 44 g. Check that the flavour and quantity suit your group.
If you’re serving crisps with dip or as part of nachos, you can open larger bags and decide how much to serve. Just remember to think about how you’ll store any opened bags.
Ask about allergies and other dietary requirements in advance, and read the label on the variant you choose. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises asking whether children have any allergies when providing party treats.
First decide whether you’ll hand out sealed bags or serve the crisps in bowls. Then check the pack size and whether the product is suitable for the children.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| One bag per child | Compare the number of bags with the number of children, and check the weight of each bag. | If I want to hand them out quickly, I don’t want to be serving portions during the party. Around 36% of consumers prioritise pre-portioned servings. |
| Suitable for the group | Ask about allergies and venue rules, and read the current label for the exact variant. | I want to know whether the flavour I’ve chosen is suitable for the children attending before handing anything out. For around 29% of consumers, suitability for the group comes first. |
| Variety in the box | Check which types of crisps and flavours are in each bag; a multipack of crisps won’t necessarily contain tortilla chips exclusively. | If children can choose from different flavours, variety matters more to me than having only tortilla chips. This is a priority for around 21% of consumers. |
| Serving in bowls | Compare the total quantity with how you plan to serve the crisps, and decide how many bags to open. | For crisps with dip, I want to fill the bowls myself and be able to store any opened bags. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this way of serving. |
A box of Doritos may also contain other types of crisps. That means not every child will necessarily get tortilla chips.
Read the full list of contents on the box rather than relying on the brand name on the front.
A 2-pack may contain two large bags, rather than individual bags for the children.
Choose this type of pack if you want to serve the crisps in bowls. If you’re handing them out, check how many individual bags there are.
Ingredients and allergen information can vary between flavours. For example, Albert Heijn says Doritos Original may contain soya and wheat (gluten).
Ask about allergies in advance and check the label on the exact flavour and pack you’re buying.
Jumbo lists Doritos Nacho Cheese as 20 individual bags of 44 g. Albert Heijn also lists a Nacho Cheese 2-pack with large bags for serving yourself.
Jumbo lists its own-brand tortilla chips in larger bag sizes, including 170 g, 200 g and 300 g.
Albert Heijn lists AH plain tortilla chips in a 200 g bag, with a stated serving size of 25 g and eight servings per bag.
ALDI lists 300 g bags of SUN SNACKS tortilla chips in plain, cheese and sweet chilli flavours.
Lidl lists a Snack Day multipack containing 15 bags of assorted crisps.
This product comes in individual bags, making it suitable for handing out. Compare the weight of each bag and check the product packaging if you specifically want to hand out tortilla chips.
No image available
The individual bags are a good fit for a party where you want to hand out snacks to each child.
The pack contains 18 bags of 100 g each. Check that the flavour and weight per bag suit your plans, and read the label on this exact pack if you need to check for allergens.
Individual bags are a good choice if you want to give each child a sealed portion; large bags are better for serving in bowls. Decide how you’ll serve the crisps before comparing the number of bags or the total quantity.
Yes. Ask in advance whether any of the children have allergies, then check the label on the exact variant. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises asking about allergies when providing party treats; Albert Heijn says Doritos Original may contain soya and wheat (gluten).
Ask the school or after-school club about its party food policy in advance. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre notes that these venues may have rules about treats, so don’t rely on the packaging alone.
For individual bags, count how many children need one and compare that with the number of bags in each pack. If you’re serving from large bags, decide in advance how many you want to open and how you’ll store any leftovers.
