Party-ready pick ’n’ mix bars are the kind of glorious chaos that kids adore and parents secretly enjoy even more. Think tongs clattering, paper bags rustling, sugar-fuelled decisions being made at warp speed. This isn’t just about sweets—it’s about giving children the thrill of choice, and adults a nostalgic hit of old-school sweetshop charm.
At Monmore Confectionery, we supply the very backbone of this trend. As the UK’s largest wholesale sweet specialist, we’ve seen how one well-stocked pick ’n’ mix bar can transform a party from forgettable to fantastic—and how the right 1kg sweets can deliver big flavour, bigger smiles, and brilliant value.
1. Treat It Like a Theatre Production
A pick ’n’ mix bar is part display, part drama. Use glass-effect jars, bright signage, mini scoops, and bags that crinkle pleasingly in tiny hands. Stack your sweets with intent—soft at the bottom, fizzy up top, colour-coded for punch. This is edible art. Make it pop.
2. Always Buy in Bulk
Whether you’re feeding 15 kids or 50, 1kg sweets are the gold standard. A single bag from Monmore can fill multiple jars, cones, or goody bags. It’s economical, practical, and—let’s be honest—deeply satisfying to pour.
3. Flavour Isn’t Optional
- Fruity chews: Jelly strawberries, watermelon slices, cola bottles
- Sour hits: Fizzy blue bottles, apple belts, sour worms (a top seller in 2024, by the way)
- Foam delights: Bananas, teeth, shrimps—the stuff British childhoods are made of
- Chocolate bits: Malt balls, jazzies, and chocolate eggs to keep the grown-ups interested
4. Think About Everyone
It’s 2025. Your sweets need to be more inclusive than the average kids’ menu. That’s why our stock includes vegan sweets, Halal gummies, and gelatine-free foams—all clearly labelled and party-ready. Everyone deserves the good stuff.
5. Add Structure to the Sugar
Don’t let it descend into anarchy. Group sweets by texture, colour or flavour. Use chalkboard-style labels (Pinterest loves this). And always have a parent-friendly section—chocolate raisins, toffee eclairs, maybe even liquorice if you’re feeling brave.
6. Make It Interactive
This isn’t just sugar, it’s theatre. Add a “guess the sweets in the jar” contest. Let kids build their own mix with tokens. Or challenge them to identify flavours blindfolded. Yes, it’ll get loud. But it’ll be brilliant.
7. Pack Them Off With Pockets Full of Joy
No one leaves empty-handed. Fill sweet cones, jars or kraft boxes with leftovers. Add a name tag. Add a ribbon. It’s the kind of detail that makes parents go, “Oh wow, you really thought of everything.” Because you did.
Why Monmore Confectionery Knows How to Sweeten the Deal
With over 500 lines of sweets and an actual warehouse dedicated to joy, Monmore Confectionery has become the quiet hero behind the UK’s best-loved pick ’n’ mix displays. From punchy fizzy belts to soft-hearted jelly stars, our range doesn’t just tick boxes—it opens them, pours the contents into jars, and creates magic.
So if you’re planning a kids’ party, school fair, or store event, trust in the power of a beautifully chaotic, perfectly stocked, brilliantly executed pick ’n’ mix bar. Just don’t expect the grown-ups to behave around it.
