Party organisers planning quantities
You’re looking for a pack size that suits your group. Check the net weight, taking into account the number of guests and the other food you’ll be serving.
Who are these criteria for?
Parents who want serving to be simple
You’d rather give each child an individual bag than portion out a large pack. Check how many bags are included in the multipack.
Shoppers who check the ingredients
You need to check the ingredients and allergen information on the product you actually buy, especially if a child has dietary requirements.
Which criteria should you prioritise?
First decide how you’ll serve the crisps, then compare the weight and product label of the options you’re considering with your needs.
| Criterion | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Net weight of the bag and number of children, taking into account the other food you’re planning to serve. | When several guests are sharing party food, I want to make sure there are enough crisps without opening extra bags unnecessarily; around 36% of consumers put quantity first. |
| Serving | Number of bags in the multipack and weight of each portion. | If I want to give each child their own portion, the number of bags becomes my top priority. This matters most to around 29% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Ingredients list and any allergen or may-contain statements on the packaging you buy. | If a child has dietary requirements, I need to be able to check the information on the bag that will be served; around 21% of consumers prioritise this check. |
| Nutritional information | Nutritional values for the exact product, particularly fat per 100 g. | When choosing between two recipes, some consumers want to compare their nutritional information first; around 14% make this their main priority. |
Things to bear in mind
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Choosing a pack format without checking its weight
A large bag and a multipack of individual portions suit different ways of serving. The number of bags alone doesn’t tell you how much you’ll have.
Compare the net weights, then decide whether you’ll serve the crisps in a bowl or hand out the bags individually.
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Assuming ‘plain’ means ‘allergen-free’
Vico La Classique’s product information says it may contain milk and peanuts. So the recipe name alone isn’t enough to tell you whether it’s suitable for a child with an allergy.
Read the ingredients and any may-contain statements on each pack before serving the crisps.
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Relying only on an online grocery listing
Auchan notes that the ingredients in some products may vary depending on the collection point and purchase date.
Check the label on the bag you receive or collect, especially if its ingredients affect your choice.
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Looking for crisps in the frozen aisle
The ready-to-eat potato crisps discussed here are ambient grocery products. Joybuy’s listing for the 250 g bag of Lay’s says that no cooking is required.
For this party, don’t confuse these crisps with potato products that need to be cooked.
Brands to compare
Vico
La Classique gives you a plain crisp recipe to consider.
- According to Vico’s product information, La Classique contains French potatoes, sunflower and rapeseed oils, and salt.
- The same information says it may contain milk and peanuts, so check the packaging intended for the party.
Lay’s
The range includes Paysanne Nature in an individual bag, as well as a Cuites au Four Nature recipe.
- The individual Paysanne Nature bags are suited to serving separate portions.
- These two recipes aren’t interchangeable, so check the exact name and nutritional information of the one you choose.
Carrefour
Carrefour’s range includes potato crisps and various plain varieties in different sizes.
- You can compare the net weights of the products listed.
- Check the exact product and its details for your chosen shopping method before settling on a pack size.
Auchan
The range includes a 350 g bag of plain crisps.
- The product information for this variety says the potatoes are sourced from France.
- Auchan notes that the ingredients may vary depending on the collection point and purchase date, so check the label on the bag you receive.
Pom’Lisse
This E.Leclerc brand offers plain crisps in a large bag and in multipacks of individual portions.
- The 350 g and 6 × 30 g formats let you choose between a sharing bag and individual bags.
- Check the weight and ingredients of the exact product you’re considering: these formats suit different ways of serving.
Crisps to consider on Joybuy
These Joybuy products are potato crisps in bags of various sizes, worth considering if you’re serving them to share at a party. Compare the pack size and label of each one with the number of guests and any dietary requirements.
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Lay’s Original Flavour, 90 g
This 90 g pack may suit you if you’re planning a small amount to share. Compare its weight with the number of children, and check the label if anyone has dietary requirements.
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Lay’s Plain Salted, 250 g family-size bag
The 250 g family-size bag is designed for sharing. Plan how you’ll portion out the crisps for the children, and check the bag’s label if the ingredients are important to your choice.
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Lay’s Country-Style, 295 g
This 295 g bag is another size to consider for sharing. The description says it may contain traces of soya and gluten, so check the pack information if a child has an allergy or intolerance.
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Lay’s Original Flavour, 135 g
This 135 g bag can be shared at the party if the size suits your group. The description mentions soya, so check the packaging before serving it to a child with a soya allergy.
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Lay’s Old Fashioned Original Flavor, 155 g
At 155 g per bag, this product offers a mid-sized option to compare with the number of guests. If you need to avoid certain ingredients, check whether they’re present on the packaging you buy.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I buy for the party?
Start with the number of children, the other food you’re planning to serve and the net weight of each bag. Then choose between a larger pack that you can portion out yourself and individual bags, depending on how you plan to serve the group.
What should I check if a child has a food allergy?
Read the ingredients, allergens and any may-contain statements on the pack you actually buy. Vico La Classique’s product information, for example, says it may contain milk and peanuts. A ‘plain’ label isn’t enough to tell you whether a product is suitable.
Should I look for frozen crisps for the party?
Not for the ready-to-eat potato crisps featured here: they’re ambient grocery products. Joybuy’s listing for the 250 g bag of Lay’s says that no cooking is required.
Is an online listing enough to check the ingredients?
Check the packaging you receive or collect as well. Auchan says that the ingredients in some products may vary depending on the collection point and purchase date. This is particularly important if an ingredient or allergen affects your choice.