For a one-per-guest street-party hand-out, start with the number of individual dark-chocolate bars: Divine lists packs of 100 × 4.2g and 160 × 12.5g bars. For a smaller self-serve table, 25g mini bars or a dark-chocolate sharing box offer different serving formats; check the exact pack label for allergens, and establish whether any school-provided food rules apply before ordering for a school-linked event.
If guests will each take a bar, count the pieces before comparing pack weights. Divine Chocolate lists 100 × 4.2g and 160 × 12.5g dark-chocolate bar packs; confirm the wrapping and label details of the pack you choose.
A 25g Montezuma’s mini bar gives each guest a larger individual piece than the Divine formats. Lindt dark truffles and Hotel Chocolat dark batons or boxes are alternatives when guests will choose from a table rather than receive a counted hand-out.
Establish whether the chocolate would be supplied as part of a school food offer or at a separate private event. England’s Requirements for School Food Regulations 2014 classify chocolate as confectionery; check the rules and organiser policy that apply to the event before choosing refreshments.
Decide whether guests need a counted hand-out or will serve themselves, then check portion size and the label of the exact product.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Piece count | Check the number of bars, their weight and whether they are individually wrapped. Divine Chocolate lists 100 × 4.2g and 160 × 12.5g dark-bar packs. | I want to offer one piece per guest without dividing larger bars. |
| Portion size | Compare grams per bar, not just the word “mini”. Montezuma’s lists FitzRoy dark mini bars at 25g each and in a 26-bar pack. | A small token piece may suit a large hand-out; for a smaller gathering, I may want a more substantial bar. |
| Serving format | For a self-serve table, compare bars with boxed truffles or assortments. Check the piece count if you still need one portion per guest. | Guests can choose from a table, so a box could work without a planned one-per-guest allocation. |
| Allergens | Read the exact pack’s ingredients and precautionary allergen statement. Divine Chocolate’s 100-pack says it may contain nuts, cereals containing gluten and milk despite its vegan description. | Where guests have allergy or dietary requirements, I need to check the product being served rather than rely on “dark” or “vegan” alone. |
| Event setting | Establish who supplies the food and which nation’s school rules apply. England’s Requirements for School Food Regulations 2014 classify chocolate as confectionery. | If this is a school-provided food offer, I need to check the applicable rules before putting chocolate on the menu; a private street party is a different setting. |
Divine Chocolate lists 4.2g and 12.5g individual bars, while Montezuma’s FitzRoy mini bars are 25g each. The same guest count could call for a different pack depending on the portion you intend to offer.
Count the pieces needed, then compare both pack count and grams per bar.
Divine Chocolate describes its 100-pack as vegan but states that it may contain nuts, cereals containing gluten and milk.
Check the physical pack’s ingredient and allergen information for the product you will serve.
England’s school-food regulations classify chocolate as confectionery. England’s separate Food (Promotion and Placement) Regulations 2021 address retail promotion and placement, not a general rule for serving food at a private party.
Confirm whether food is school-provided or privately supplied, then check the rules and organiser policy for that setting and nation.
Farmhouse Biscuits Dark Chocolate Mini Flip Biscuits are chocolate-coated biscuits, not an equivalent pack of individual dark-chocolate mini bars.
Check the product type, ingredients, allergen statement and piece count against the serving format you need.
Divine Chocolate lists 70% dark bars in packs of 100 × 4.2g and 160 × 12.5g, making piece count straightforward to plan for a hand-out.
Montezuma’s lists FitzRoy Organic Dark Chocolate Mini Bars at 25g each and in a 26-bar pack.
Lindt Shop UK lists dark truffles in 200g and 1kg formats alongside dark bars and sharing products.
Hotel Chocolat lists 70% and 85% dark batons and dark chocolate boxes.
M&S lists an 85% dark 100g bar and a separate mini-bites range; the bar is not a mini format, and the mini-bites range includes cakes and brownies.
These boxed dark-chocolate options suit a self-serve street-party table. If you need one piece per guest, check the piece count and wrapping before ordering.
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A box of dark truffles for a self-serve table, with 70% cocoa stated in the title and a 200g pack weight. Confirm the truffle count and wrapping if guests will each take one. The product description lists barley, milk and soya and says it may contain several nuts; check the pack label before serving.
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A 348g boxed assortment for guests choosing from a table. Its description states nine centre varieties and dark chocolate containing at least 40% cocoa solids; confirm the piece count and wrapping for a one-per-guest plan. The description lists almonds, hazelnuts, eggs and milk, warns that it may contain peanuts and other tree nuts, and states that it is not suitable for children under 4 because of a choking hazard. Check the physical pack label before serving.
Start with the number of guests you intend to serve and check the pack’s individual piece count. Divine Chocolate lists 100 × 4.2g and 160 × 12.5g dark-bar packs; their different bar weights matter as well as their counts.
Not necessarily. Divine Chocolate describes its 100-pack as vegan but says it may contain nuts, cereals containing gluten and milk. Read the allergen declaration on the exact pack before serving it.
Use it to shortlist products, then check the physical pack you receive. M&S advises shoppers to read product labels because ingredients, dietary information and allergen details can change.
Do not treat a private event as a school-provided food offer without checking who supplies the food. England’s Requirements for School Food Regulations 2014 classify chocolate as confectionery; for a school-linked event, confirm the applicable school-food rules and organiser policy before selecting refreshments.