Hosts serving one treat per player
An individually portioned multipack avoids scooping during the game. ASDA Groceries lists Cornetto Classico as six 90ml cones and Magnum Classic as six 100ml sticks; check the count against your guest list.
Who is this choice for?
Groups with vegan or gluten-free requirements
A labelled vegan and gluten-free cone may meet those requirements, but its full allergen statement still matters. ASDA Groceries lists soya and hazelnuts in Cornetto Gluten Free & Vegan cones, with possible milk and pistachio presence.
Hosts choosing between a cone and a stick
The format may settle the choice: a wafer cone offers a different texture, while a stick gives guests a handle without a cone. Compare the exact products’ ingredients as well as the way guests will eat them.
What should you check before buying?
Wafer cone
Choose it when: guests want a cone with wafer and toppings rather than a stick.
Bear in mind: Cornetto Classico contains milk, wheat and hazelnuts, according to ASDA Groceries.
Ice-cream stick
Choose it when: guests would rather hold a stick than eat a wafer cone.
Bear in mind: ASDA Groceries lists Magnum Classic as gluten free, but it contains milk and may contain almond and pistachio.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Pack and portion | Count the individual treats and compare millilitres per item. ASDA Groceries lists Cornetto Classico as 6 × 90ml and Magnum Classic as 6 × 100ml. | For six players, I want a pack with at least one treat each; for a smaller group, I can choose by the format guests prefer. |
| Dietary fit | Read the ingredients and precautionary allergen statements on the exact pack. ASDA Groceries labels Cornetto Gluten Free & Vegan cones vegan and gluten free, but lists soya and hazelnuts and says they may contain milk and pistachio. | If someone needs a vegan or gluten-free option, I need to check their other requirements too, rather than relying on those two labels alone. |
| Nutrition | Compare the labelled serving sizes alongside energy, saturates and sugars. ASDA Groceries lists 182 kcal per 90ml Cornetto Classico cone; its 100ml Magnum Classic stick is listed at 231 kcal, 9.8g saturates and 20g sugars. These are different-sized servings. | I want the figures for the treat each guest will actually receive, not just a comparison of pack sizes. |
| Frozen storage | Follow the exact pack’s temperature and thawing instructions. Joybuy’s Cornetto Classico listing specifies −18°C or below and says not to refreeze after thawing. | There needs to be freezer space until dessert time, so the treats are not left out throughout the game. |
What could catch you out?
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Assuming a dietary label covers every allergy
ASDA Groceries lists milk, wheat and hazelnuts in standard Cornetto Classico cones. Its vegan and gluten-free Cornetto cones contain soya and hazelnuts and may contain milk and pistachio.
Ask guests about relevant requirements, then read the ingredients and precautionary statements for the exact flavour and pack.
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Choosing a multipack without counting players
A four-pack will not give six players one treat each. Portion volumes also differ between products, so the pack count alone does not describe the serving.
Confirm the guest count and check both the number of items and millilitres per item before buying.
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Treating a stick as an ingredient-for-ingredient swap
A stick removes the wafer from the eating format, but that does not settle its allergen suitability. ASDA Groceries lists Magnum Classic as gluten free while also declaring milk and possible almond and pistachio presence.
Choose the format guests want, then check the allergen and nutrition information for that specific product.
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Leaving the treats out during the game
Joybuy’s Cornetto Classico listing specifies storage at −18°C or below and says not to refreeze the cones once thawed.
Keep the pack frozen until serving and follow its instructions for any remaining portions.
Which brands illustrate the options?
These product examples show different cone and stick formats; a brand name alone does not establish the ingredients or suitability of another product in its range.
Cornetto
The researched Classico and Gluten Free & Vegan products are individually portioned wafer cones.
- ASDA Groceries lists Classico as six 90ml cones and Gluten Free & Vegan as four 90ml cones.
- Classico contains milk, wheat and hazelnuts. The vegan and gluten-free product contains soya and hazelnuts and may contain milk and pistachio.
Magnum
Magnum Classic is a chocolate-coated stick option for guests who do not want a wafer cone.
- ASDA Groceries lists the six 100ml stick pack as gluten free.
- The same listing declares milk and possible almond and pistachio presence.
Feast
Feast Original is a four-pack stick option with a chocolate-flavour coating and biscuit pieces, according to ASDA Groceries.
- Its coating and biscuit pieces offer a different format from a wafer cone.
- It contains milk, wheat and soya and may contain almond, hazelnut and egg.
ASDA
ASDA Chocolate & Hazelnut is an own-label cone option listed as four 110ml portions by ASDA Groceries.
- The listed 110ml size gives hosts a portion measure to compare with other cones.
- The researched product contains milk, wheat, soya and hazelnuts; check its current pack for the full allergen statement.
Joybuy options for game night
These individually portioned multipacks include cones for guests who want a wafer dessert and one stick option for those who prefer to go without the cone. Choose a pack count for your group, then check the exact product’s ingredients and storage instructions.
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Cornetto Soft Mango & White Chocolate 4 × 140ml
For a group choosing mango and white chocolate cones, this pack contains four 140ml portions. The product information lists milk and wheat and notes possible rye, barley, oats, hazelnut and pistachio presence; check the current pack before serving. Keep frozen at −18°C or below.
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Cornetto Classico Ice Cream Cones 6 × 90ml
Six 90ml cones give a six-player table one portion each without scooping. ASDA Groceries lists milk, wheat and hazelnuts for this product; check the current pack for the full allergen statement. Joybuy specifies storage at −18°C or below and says not to refreeze after thawing.
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Oreo Topped Ice Cream Cones 4 × 100ml
Four 100ml cones suit a group choosing an Oreo-topped option. The product information lists milk, wheat and soya, with possible nuts and mustard presence; check the current pack against guests’ requirements. Keep frozen at −18°C.
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Cadbury Flake 99 Cones 4 × 125ml
Four 125ml Flake 99 cones provide one portion each for a four-person group. The product information lists milk, soya and wheat, with possible mustard and nuts presence; check the current pack. Keep frozen according to its instructions.
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Magnum Classic Ice Cream Sticks 6 × 100ml
For guests who prefer a stick to a cone, this pack has six 100ml portions. ASDA Groceries lists this pack as gluten free, but it contains milk and may contain almond and pistachio; check the current pack. Follow its frozen-storage instructions and do not refreeze once thawed.
Frequently asked questions
Should I serve cones or sticks at a board game night?
Choose cones if guests want wafer with their ice cream, or sticks if they prefer a handle without a cone. Both formats come in individual portions; compare pack count and the exact product’s allergens before deciding.
Is a vegan and gluten-free cone suitable for everyone with an allergy?
No. ASDA Groceries lists soya and hazelnuts in Cornetto Gluten Free & Vegan cones and says they may contain milk and pistachio. Check the full statement on the current pack against each guest’s requirements.
What should I read on a multipack before serving it?
Check the ingredients and allergen statements first, followed by the serving size, nutrition information and storage instructions relevant to your group. The NHS notes that a manufacturer’s stated portion may differ from the amount someone eats.
How should I store the cones before game night?
Keep them frozen according to the exact pack’s instructions until serving. Joybuy’s Cornetto Classico listing specifies −18°C or below and says not to refreeze once thawed.