Organisers planning a labelled refreshment point
If peanuts fit the event’s allergen arrangements, compare pack sizes against the number of servings planned and how the food will be presented.
Who is buying for?
Organisers seeking nut variety
A mixed-nut pack offers a different selection from a single-type peanut pack. Keep its exact ingredient and allergen information available to attendees and venue staff.
Catering teams managing allergens
Decide how nut products will be identified and served, and how a separate non-nut alternative will be offered. The Food Standards Agency identifies both peanuts and tree nuts as allergens.
What should you check?
Set the allergen arrangements first, then choose the nut type and a pack size that fits the serving plan.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Allergen information | Read the exact pack’s ingredients and allergen statement. Agree with the venue how that information will remain available if nuts are served outside their original packaging. | I need attendees and catering staff to identify the nut product clearly, with a separate non-nut option available. |
| Nut type | Check whether the pack contains peanuts, one type of tree nut or a mixture. Read the individual label rather than assuming products in the same category have identical declarations. | Would one nut type suit this table, or is a mixed-nut selection part of the plan? |
| Ingredients and salt | Compare ingredients and salt per 100g on the same basis. ASDA Groceries lists 1.2g salt per 100g for KP Original Salted Peanuts 1kg and 1.6g per 100g for KP Dry Roasted Peanuts 1kg. | I want to choose the seasoning deliberately rather than assume salted and dry-roasted peanuts have the same formulation. |
| Pack management | Match pack size to the planned service and follow its storage and post-opening directions. ASDA Groceries says to consume the listed KP 1kg packs within 7 days of opening. | For an event spanning more than one day, I need a plan for any opened packs. |
Common buying mistakes
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Serving nuts in an unlabelled communal bowl
Attendees may be unable to identify the product or its stated allergens. Food Standards Agency guidance for food businesses in England, Northern Ireland and Wales covers allergen information for both prepacked and non-prepacked food.
Keep the selected pack’s information available, agree a controlled serving method with the venue and provide a clearly separate non-nut alternative.
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Assuming peanut packs have the same ingredients
Seasoning and allergen statements can differ. ASDA Groceries lists 1.2g salt per 100g for KP Original Salted Peanuts 1kg and 1.6g per 100g for KP Dry Roasted Peanuts 1kg.
Read the ingredients, salt per 100g and allergen statement on the exact variant being ordered.
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Opening a large pack without a storage plan
ASDA Groceries directs buyers to consume its listed KP Original Salted and Dry Roasted 1kg packs within 7 days of opening.
Open packs in line with the service plan and follow the selected product’s own post-opening instructions.
Brand and retailer references
KP
KP Original Salted and Dry Roasted Peanuts are listed by ASDA Groceries in 1kg packs.
- The two variants offer different seasoning profiles in the same listed pack size.
- Their ingredients, salt values and may-contain statements differ; check the chosen pack.
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's lists own-label Salted Peanuts and Dry Roasted Peanuts in 550g packs.
- The listings give organisers two peanut seasonings in the same pack size.
- Check the selected product’s ingredients, allergen statement and storage directions before serving it.
Tesco
Tesco lists a 500g own-label Mixed Nuts pack alongside other assorted-nut products.
- The mixed-nut format is relevant when the refreshment plan calls for variety.
- Confirm the exact pack’s nut types and allergen declaration.
Asda
ASDA Groceries carries the researched KP 1kg peanut variants, with product-level allergen, nutrition and storage information on their listings.
- The listed details help distinguish the Original Salted and Dry Roasted variants.
- Check the final pack label when preparing an event order, as product information can change.
M&S
M&S catalogues list 750g natural and roasted nut medleys, 750g almonds and cashews, and 550g roasted and salted peanuts.
- The listed formats offer both mixed- and single-nut choices.
- Check the specific product label and local availability before including one in a catering plan.
Nut pack options on Joybuy
These peanut, mixed-nut, pistachio and cashew packs offer different ways to plan a labelled conference refreshment point. Check each selected pack’s allergen information and serving instructions.
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KP Snacks Original Salted Peanuts 415g
A peanut option for a labelled refreshment point when a 415g pack fits the serving plan. Check this pack’s own allergen and storage instructions; details for KP’s 1kg variant should not be assumed to apply to it.
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Wo Long Assorted Pure Nuts Tin 500g
A 500g assorted-nut tin for a table where nut variety is planned. Confirm the exact nuts, allergen declaration and storage directions on the selected product.
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Three Squirrels Pistachios 500g
A single-nut, 500g option if pistachios suit the refreshment plan. Pistachios are tree nuts; check this pack’s allergen statement, serving format and post-opening instructions.
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Three Squirrels Purple-Shell Cashews 500g
A 500g cashew option when the plan calls for one type of tree nut rather than a mix. Read the selected pack’s allergen declaration and post-opening directions before service.
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BE&CHEERY Pistachios 500g
Another 500g pistachio pack for a planned, labelled nut offering. Check whether the serving format works for the venue, along with the pack’s allergen and storage information.
Frequently asked questions
Can nuts be the only conference snack?
Do not assume nuts suit every attendee: peanuts and tree nuts are allergens identified by the Food Standards Agency. Plan how the specific product will be labelled and served, and provide a clearly separate non-nut alternative.
Are sealed nut packs enough to address allergens?
Sealed packaging does not remove the need to make allergen information available. Food Standards Agency guidance for food businesses in England, Northern Ireland and Wales addresses allergen information for both prepacked and non-prepacked food; agree the presentation and communication method with the venue.
Should I choose salted peanuts, dry-roasted peanuts or mixed nuts?
Choose by the nut types and seasoning wanted, once the event’s allergen arrangements are settled. ASDA Groceries lists different salt values for its KP Original Salted and Dry Roasted 1kg packs, while a mixed-nut pack introduces multiple nut types; read the exact product label before ordering.
How many servings are listed for a 1kg KP peanut pack?
ASDA Groceries lists 33–34 servings for each of the KP Original Salted and Dry Roasted 1kg packs, based on 30g servings. That is a pack-label reference, not a guaranteed number of conference portions.
What should happen to opened bulk packs?
Follow the selected pack’s storage and post-opening directions. ASDA Groceries says its listed KP Original Salted and Dry Roasted 1kg packs should be consumed within 7 days of opening; keep their product information available if food is served outside the original pack.