Hosts serving a small group of children
A four- or six-cone pack makes it straightforward to plan one dessert per child and hand it out without scooping. Match the total cone count to the number of people you expect to serve.
Who is each format for?
Hosts unsure how many guests will stay
A tub lets you adjust portions as you serve, provided you have cones or bowls, a scoop and enough freezer space. Unlike a cone pack, its volume does not give you a fixed serving count.
Hosts serving guests with food allergies
Check the exact product’s current ingredient list and precautionary allergen wording before offering it. Cornetto Classico and the Sainsbury’s cone example have product-specific warnings, so a flavour name is not enough to judge suitability.
What should you check before buying?
Decide how you will serve dessert, then check the number of portions, the exact pack label and the freezer space available.
Cone multipacks
Choose when: You want to hand out one already portioned cone to each guest after the hunt.
Trade-off: Pack counts are fixed, so you need enough cones for the group and must check each product’s allergen label.
Sharing tubs
Choose when: Guest numbers or desired portion sizes may vary and you can serve the ice cream yourself.
Trade-off: You will need separate cones or bowls and a scoop, rather than a fixed number of ready-served portions.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Portions | Count individual cones, not just packs. Cornetto Classico has six 90ml cones; Sainsbury’s Strawberry & Vanilla has four 110ml cones. For a tub, plan portions from its stated volume rather than assuming a serving count. | I want one cone for each person I expect to serve, or the freedom to scoop different amounts if numbers change. |
| Serving | Decide whether someone can scoop during the event. With a tub, have cones or bowls, a scoop and a way to serve without sharing utensils between guests. | Handing out dessert straight after the hunt matters more to me than adjusting each portion. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients, declared allergens and any ‘may contain’ statement on the exact pack. The Joybuy Cornetto Classico listing declares milk, wheat and hazelnuts and lists further possible allergens. | If a guest has an allergy, I need to check the product they will actually be offered, not rely on its flavour. |
| Frozen storage | Check the pack instructions and your freezer space before buying. GOV.UK advises a freezer temperature of around −18°C; the Cornetto Classico product instructions say to store it at −18°C or below and not refreeze it once thawed. | I need room to keep the desserts frozen until it is time to serve them. |
What can complicate serving?
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Choosing a tub for instant hand-outs
A tub has no ready-made individual servings. Scooping while guests are waiting adds a serving step that cone multipacks avoid.
Choose a tub when flexible portions justify that preparation; otherwise, count guests and plan enough cone packs.
For a tub, allow for separate cones or bowls, a scoop, napkins and time to portion it.
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Using the flavour name to judge allergens
Vanilla, chocolate or strawberry does not tell you everything in a cone. Product listings for the cones discussed here include declared allergens and precautionary warnings.
Read the current label on the exact pack, including its ingredients and any ‘may contain’ wording, before serving a guest with an allergy.
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Running out of freezer space
Ice cream needs frozen storage before serving. The listed Cornetto Classico and Sainsbury’s Strawberry & Vanilla cones instruct customers not to refreeze them after thawing.
Check freezer capacity in advance and follow each pack’s storage instructions. Take out the cones you are ready to serve rather than leaving the full supply out during the hunt.
Relevant brands and retailers
Cornetto
The listed Classico and Chocolate packs contain six 90ml cones each; the listed MAX Pistachio pack contains four 90ml cones.
- Stated cone counts help you plan individual hand-outs.
- The Joybuy Classico listing declares milk, wheat and hazelnuts, with further possible allergens. The MAX Pistachio listing declares milk, wheat and pistachios. Check the current label of the variant you buy.
Sainsbury’s
Its listed Strawberry & Vanilla Cones come as four 110ml portions, an option when you need four individual hand-outs.
- The pack states both its cone count and volume per cone.
- The product listing warns that these cones are not suitable for customers with a peanut or nut allergy because of manufacturing methods. Check the current pack label.
Tesco
Tesco Groceries lists several cone formats, including six-cone Cornetto packs and a four-cone Cornetto Soft pack.
- Listed pack counts provide a starting point for comparing how many individual servings to buy.
- Check each product’s current ingredients, allergens and pack details rather than treating the category listing as a label for every cone.
Cone multipacks and tubs on Joybuy
These options include cones for individual hand-outs and tubs for portions you scoop yourself. Compare the stated cone counts or tub volumes with your guest plan, and check each current pack before serving.
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Cornetto Classico Ice Cream Cones, 6 × 90ml
Six individual cones let you plan one hand-out per guest for a group of six. The Joybuy listing declares milk, wheat and hazelnuts and lists further possible allergens; check the current pack label. Its instructions say to store at −18°C or below and not refreeze once thawed.
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Cadbury Flake 99 Cones, 4 × 125ml
Four individual 125ml cones provide a fixed hand-out count without scooping. Check the current pack label for allergens, including milk, soya and wheat, and follow its frozen-storage instructions.
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Kulfi Ice Original Malai Tub, 1L
This 1L tub is for scooping portions rather than handing out a fixed number of cones. Plan separate serving equipment and check the current pack label for milk and other allergen information. Follow the pack’s frozen-storage and serving instructions.
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Carte D’Or Indulgent Chocolate Ice Cream Dessert, 900ml
The 900ml tub lets you scoop portions, but you will need serving equipment and a plan for how many guests it will cover. Check the current pack label for milk and precautionary allergen wording, and follow its frozen-storage instructions.
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Nutella Ice Cream Tub, 470ml
This 470ml tub allows scooped portions but does not give you a fixed cone count; compare its volume with the number of guests you plan to serve. Check the current pack label for hazelnuts, milk, soya and any further allergen warnings, and follow its frozen-storage instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose cones or a tub for an Easter egg hunt?
Choose cone multipacks for one ready-served dessert per guest; choose a tub if you want to adjust portions and can provide cones or bowls and a scoop. In either case, make sure you have freezer space until serving time.
How many cone packs should I buy?
Start with the number of people you expect to serve and check how many cones are in each pack. Cornetto Classico contains six 90ml cones, while the listed Sainsbury’s Strawberry & Vanilla pack contains four 110ml cones; buy enough packs for your planned hand-outs.
Can I serve Cornetto cones to a guest with a nut, milk or wheat allergy?
Do not decide from the Cornetto name or flavour alone. The listed Classico product declares milk, wheat and hazelnuts, while MAX Pistachio declares milk, wheat and pistachios; read the exact current pack label and its precautionary statements before serving either product to a guest with an allergy.
Can I refreeze cones that have thawed?
Do not refreeze cones whose pack instructions prohibit it: the listed Cornetto Classico and Sainsbury’s Strawberry & Vanilla products say not to refreeze after thawing. GOV.UK advises keeping a freezer at around −18°C and following the storage instructions on the packaging.