For a village fête, start by choosing a pack size that suits the number of guests likely to want an ice lolly. A pack of 12 gives you more portions per pack than a box of 6 or 8. If offering a choice of flavours matters more, combine assortments to suit your guests’ tastes. Be sure to check the allergens for each product and plan how to keep the lollies frozen until serving.
If lots of guests are likely to want an ice lolly, the number in each pack is a key consideration. ALDI, for example, offers a pack of 12 MUCCI® mini lollies. Work out how many portions you need before deciding how many packs to buy.
An assortment lets you offer several coatings instead of just one. However, the assortments from Magnum, Carrefour and Auchan contain different products, so check what’s in each box, especially if any guests have allergies.
If you know that guests have allergies, or the fête is being held some distance away, keep the packaging handy so you can check the ingredients. Plan how to transport and store the frozen products until they’re ready to serve.
When choosing mini ice lollies for a village fête, start with the number of portions, then consider the flavours, ingredients and serving arrangements.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Number of portions | Check how many lollies are in each pack and how many guests are likely to want one. ALDI offers a pack of 12 MUCCI® lollies, while Carrefour EXTRA has a box of 8 mini lollies. | If I’m serving a large group, my main concern is making sure there are enough portions for the whole fête; around 31 % of consumers concerned would make this their top priority. |
| Choice of flavours | Check which flavours are included and how many of each there are. Don’t assume they’re divided equally in an assortment. | If I want to give guests a choice, I’d prefer to know exactly which coatings are in each box; around 25 % of consumers concerned would make this their top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information on every pack you buy, including any warnings about possible traces. | If any guests have a known allergy, I need to be able to identify which product I can serve them; around 19 % of consumers concerned would put ingredients first. |
| Storage and serving | Follow the temperature instructions on the packaging, and plan for insulated transport and somewhere cold to store the products. | If I’m buying and serving the lollies at different times or places, I need to keep them frozen in between; around 25 % of consumers concerned would prioritise these arrangements. |
The pack’s weight alone doesn’t tell you how many guests will get a lolly. Products from ALDI, Carrefour and Auchan come in packs with different numbers of lollies.
Check how many lollies are in each box before working out how many packs to buy.
Depending on the recipe, an assortment may contain milk, soya or almonds, or carry a warning that it may contain traces of other allergens. So a choice of flavours doesn’t necessarily mean there’ll be one that’s safe for someone with an allergy.
Read the packaging for every product you buy, keep it handy while serving and, if necessary, have a separate suitable alternative available.
The French Directorate-General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control recommends using an insulated bag to transport frozen food and putting it away promptly. Joybuy’s product information for the Magnum Mini assortment says to store it at −18 °C or below and not to refreeze after defrosting.
Make room in the freezer, prepare an insulated bag for the journey and only take out the quantities you’re ready to serve, following the instructions on the packaging you’ve bought.
An option for adding mini lollies in a choice of flavours to your selection.
Worth considering if getting more mini portions in each pack is your priority.
Mini lolly assortments to consider for topping up your quantities or adding more variety.
Another option for boxed mini lolly assortments.
This selection includes individual packs of ice lollies, which are water-based or ice-cream-based depending on the product. Compare the number of lollies and the flavours before choosing what to serve at the fête.
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A pack of water ice lollies to consider if you’d like to offer guests a choice when serving.
The product name lists 12 pieces and 5 flavours. Check the allergen information on the packaging of the pack you buy.
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A pack to consider if you’re looking for individual frozen treats in orange and cherry flavours.
The product name lists 12 pieces weighing 444 g. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging you buy.
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This box is a good fit if you’re looking for three distinct flavours. Choose how many boxes to buy based on the number of portions you need.
Magnum France offers this assortment in a box of 6 mini lollies. As one of the flavours contains almonds, check the label if any guests have a nut allergy.
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A box to consider if you’d like to add ice lollies in strawberry and vanilla flavours to your selection.
The product name lists 6 lollies of 60 ml each. Work out how many boxes you need and check the ingredients on the packaging.
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This almond option could round out your selection, but its pack of 4 isn’t a large assortment of mini lollies.
The product name lists 4 × 300 g. Check how many lollies you’ll be serving and read the packaging for the exact ingredients, particularly the almond information.
Divide the number of guests likely to want an ice lolly by the number of lollies in each pack, then adjust for the length and arrangements of the fête. Check the number in each product: ALDI, for example, offers a pack of 12 MUCCI® mini lollies, while the Magnum Mini Classic, Almond and White Chocolate assortment contains 6.
Not necessarily. Some recipes contain almonds or carry a warning that they may contain traces of nuts. Check the label on the pack before serving. In France, the Directorate-General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control says that allergens in prepacked food must be listed and clearly highlighted.
Use an insulated container, keep the journey as short as possible and put the products back in the freezer promptly, following the advice of the French Directorate-General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control. Follow the instructions on the packs you buy, too. Joybuy’s product information for the Magnum Mini assortment says to store it at −18 °C or below and not to refreeze after defrosting.
Choose the collection point you’ll be using and plan the journey to your storage or serving location. E.Leclerc DRIVE asks you to select a postcode and a drive-through collection point before placing an order. Make sure you have an insulated container to transport the lollies.