Hosting a sharing-style aperitif
You’re putting out several bowls for your guests and want to choose pack sizes and products that are available where you shop.
Who is this for?
Serving dips
You’re planning to serve salsa, guacamole or another dip and want to choose which tortilla chip flavours to offer alongside them.
Checking what’s in your food
You read the ingredients list, allergen information and nutrition details for the variety you’ve bought before serving it.
What should you look for?
For your aperitif, start with the products available at your local shop, then choose the quantity, flavours and varieties with ingredients to suit your guests.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| Retailer and availability | Check that the product and pack size are available at your chosen shop or click-and-collect service. | If I shop at a particular retailer, I want to find the flavour I’ve planned for without having to change my aperitif at the last minute. Around 25% of consumers put local availability first. |
| Quantity to share | Check the net weight and work out how many bags to open for your group. | When several bowls are being passed around, I want to have enough tortilla chips without picking a pack size at random. Around 33% of consumers put the quantity to share first. |
| Flavour and dips | Choose between plain, cheese-flavoured and spicy varieties, and consider which dips you’ll be serving. | To pair the chips with dips and cater for different tastes, I prefer to choose the flavours before filling the bowls. Around 25% of consumers prioritise flavour and what to serve alongside it. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the label for each variety, paying particular attention to the ingredients and allergens. | If I need to check the ingredients before serving, the brand name alone isn’t enough. Ingredients and allergens are the top consideration for around 17% of consumers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming corn tortilla chips are suitable for a gluten-free diet
Auchan’s product listing for Doritos Original notes that the product may contain wheat (gluten). So the main ingredient alone doesn’t tell you everything about this variety.
Check the allergen information on the specific pack you plan to serve.
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Choosing just one spicy flavour for everyone
A chilli or paprika variety won’t necessarily suit the same tastes as a plain one.
If you’re not sure what your guests like, consider serving a plain variety and a seasoned one in separate bowls.
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Assuming a product is available without checking with the shop
E.Leclerc says the Tables du Monde product listing we checked isn’t sold directly on its website. A product page alone doesn’t confirm that the bag is available at your local store.
Check with your chosen shop or click-and-collect service before finalising your shopping.
Tortilla chip brands to know
Doritos
Carrefour lists several Doritos flavours, including Original, Nacho Cheese, Sweet Chilli, paprika and barbecue.
- A choice of flavours makes it easy to pick a specific variety for your aperitif.
- Auchan’s listing for the Original variety notes that it may contain soya and wheat (gluten); check the pack you buy.
Carrefour Sensation
The Carrefour range includes plain tortilla chips and seasoned varieties in different pack sizes.
- The plain variety can be a good starting point when you need to cater for different tastes.
- Check the pack size and ingredients of the product you choose rather than assuming them from the range name.
Tables du Monde
E.Leclerc lists a 200 g bag of extra-crunchy plain Tables du Monde tortilla chips.
- A plain variety to consider serving with or without a dip.
- E.Leclerc’s product listing advises checking availability with your chosen store.
Sun Snacks
ALDI lists 300 g bags of Sun Snacks tortilla chips in Original and Chilli varieties.
- The pack size and choice of Original or Chilli may suit a sharing-style aperitif.
- Check that your preferred variety is available at your local shop, and read the ingredients on the pack.
Old El Paso
Carrefour’s range includes several Old El Paso tortilla chip varieties, including Fajita, Nachips and Chilli.
- Different flavours make it easy to put together several bowls with distinct tastes.
- Check the exact variety and pack size before choosing.
Tortilla chips available on Joybuy
These Doritos and Old El Paso bags offer a choice of seasoned varieties and an Original option for sharing at your aperitif.
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Doritos Nacho Cheese, 160 g
Choose these if you’d like to serve a cheese-flavoured variety, on its own or with a dip. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the bag before serving.
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Doritos Mild Chili Pepper, 160 g
A chilli-flavoured option to consider if you’d like to keep seasoned varieties separate from plain tortilla chips. Check the ingredients on the label for this variety.
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Doritos Paprika, 160 g
A paprika-flavoured option for a separate bowl, with a dip on the side if you like. Check the allergen information on the pack you choose.
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Old El Paso Crunchy Chili, 185 g
Serve this chilli variety in a separate bowl if you’re also offering a milder option. It can go well with salsa or guacamole. Check the ingredients for the variety you buy.
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Old El Paso Original Crispy, 185 g
Worth considering for an Original bowl served with dips such as salsa or guacamole. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack.
Frequently asked questions
Are plain Doritos suitable for someone avoiding gluten?
Don’t assume they are: the listings for plain Doritos checked at Auchan and Carrefour note that they may contain wheat (gluten). Check the information on the pack of the variety you buy.
How should you store tortilla chips before your aperitif?
Follow the instructions on the pack. Auchan’s listing for plain Doritos says to store this product in a cool, dry place.
What information should you check on a bag of tortilla chips?
For pre-packed food sold in France, the Directorate General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control lists the product name, ingredients, nutrition information and net quantity among the details that must appear on the label. Also read the allergen information for the variety you’re serving.
Can you always order a product listed by E.Leclerc on its website?
No. The E.Leclerc listing we checked for Tables du Monde tortilla chips says this product isn’t sold on the website and advises checking availability with your chosen store.