Conference organisers planning break snacks
Count the individually wrapped bags against the expected attendees, then compare portion sizes if the amount in each bag matters.
Who is this for?
Caterers working to a maize-snack brief
Check the ingredients of the exact variant rather than treating every light or puffed snack as maize-based. Walkers lists maize in its Wotsits Cheese and Monster Munch Pickled Onion recipes, while Quavers Cheese starts with potato starch.
Event buyers handling allergen questions
Keep the current ingredient and allergen information accessible for each snack offered. Different flavours and products need their own checks.
What should you check?
Set the number of portions first, then check the quantity in each bag, the ingredient list and the labels attendees will be able to consult.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Portions and quantity | Count the inner bags and compare their weights. Tesco Groceries lists Monster Munch Variety as 12x20g, or 240g in total, and Wotsits Cheese as 12x16.5g, or 198g in total. | I need enough sealed bags for the break, and I want to know how much snack each portion contains. |
| Maize ingredients | Read the ingredients on the exact flavour and pack. Walkers lists maize in Wotsits Cheese and Monster Munch Pickled Onion; its Quavers Cheese list begins with potato starch. | If the catering brief specifies maize snacks, I need to check that each product offered meets it. |
| Allergen information | Check each delivered flavour’s current declaration and retain access to its packaging. Walkers lists milk for Wotsits Cheese and milk and soya ingredients for Monster Munch Pickled Onion; further precautionary statements may also apply. | Attendees need a way to check the snacks they are offered, rather than relying on flavour names. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming equal bag counts mean equal quantities
Tesco Groceries lists both Monster Munch Variety and Wotsits Cheese as 12-packs, but their stated totals are 240g and 198g respectively.
Use the inner-bag count to plan portions and the weight per bag to judge how much each attendee receives.
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Calling every puffed snack a maize snack
Walkers lists potato starch first in Quavers Cheese, so it should not be used to meet a strict maize-snack brief.
Check the exact variant’s ingredients; consider Quavers only if the brief also allows a potato-starch snack.
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Using flavour names as allergen information
Walkers’ Wotsits Cheese and Monster Munch Pickled Onion information identifies different ingredients and allergen declarations. A variety pack also calls for checking each flavour actually supplied.
Keep the current packaging and allergen information available at service, with a clear way to answer attendee questions. The Food Standards Agency says food businesses in retail and catering must provide allergen information.
Relevant brand references
Monster Munch
The Variety 12x20g multipack offers 12 individually wrapped portions; Walkers lists maize in its Pickled Onion recipe.
- Tesco Groceries lists 240g in the 12-pack, compared with 198g in its Wotsits Cheese 12-pack listing.
- Check the ingredients and allergen declaration for every flavour in the delivered variety pack. Walkers’ Pickled Onion recipe includes milk and soya ingredients.
Wotsits
Wotsits Cheese is a maize-based, cheese-flavoured snack available in the listed 12x16.5g multipack.
- Walkers lists maize in the Cheese recipe, making its ingredient basis clear for a maize-snack brief.
- The Cheese recipe contains milk; check the current pack for its full allergen and precautionary information.
Quavers
Quavers Cheese is an individually wrapped snack alternative when the brief does not require maize.
- Tesco Groceries lists a 12x16g multipack for portion planning.
- Walkers lists potato starch first in the Cheese recipe and identifies barley, milk, soya and wheat in its allergen information.
Tesco
Tesco Cheese Puffs offer a 10-bag format to consider when the event does not require the same portion count as a 12-pack.
- Tesco Groceries lists the pack as 10 bags and 170g in total.
- Check the pack’s ingredients and allergen declaration before using it for a maize-specific brief or answering attendee dietary questions.
Joybuy multipack options
These two 12-bag options suit a conference break where individually wrapped portions are needed. Compare their portion sizes and check the exact delivered labels before serving.
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Walkers Monster Munch Variety 12x20g
Provides 12 individual 20g bags for handing out at a conference break. Check the ingredients and allergen label for each flavour in the pack before service.
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Walkers Wotsits Really Cheesy 12x16.5g
Provides 12 individual cheese-flavoured portions for a break snack. The Wotsits Cheese recipe contains maize and milk; consult the current pack for the complete allergen declaration.
Frequently asked questions
Which 12-pack provides more snack by weight?
Monster Munch Variety 12x20g provides 240g, compared with 198g for Wotsits Cheese 12x16.5g, based on the pack formats listed by Tesco Groceries. Both contain 12 bags, so choose the portion size that fits the break as well as the flavour and ingredient requirements.
Can Quavers meet a maize-snack brief?
Not a strict maize-snack brief: Walkers lists potato starch first in the ingredients for Quavers Cheese. It is an alternative only if the brief allows a potato-starch snack.
Do sealed bags remove the need to provide allergen information?
No. The Food Standards Agency says food businesses in retail and catering must provide allergen information. Keep the current information for each snack available to attendees, including when the bags remain sealed.
Can I use one allergen declaration for every flavour?
No. Walkers lists milk for Wotsits Cheese and milk and soya ingredients for Monster Munch Pickled Onion, with further precautionary information to check. Read the declarations on the exact flavours and variants delivered for the event.