Party Bags Done Right
Every parent knows the drill: the birthday party is planned, the cake is ordered, and then the question hits — what goes in the party bags? Getting the sweet mix right can make or break those little goody bags, and buying smart means you do not overspend either.
Here is our guide to filling party bags with sweets the kids will actually love, without blowing the budget.
Best Sweets for Party Bags
The ideal party bag sweet is individually wrapped (or easy to portion), affordable in bulk, and universally liked. Here are our top picks:
Chew Bars & Penny Sweets
The backbone of any good party bag. Buy full boxes and split them across bags:
- Swizzels Drumstick Bars — Raspberry and milk chew bars. A classic that every child knows.
- Wham Bars — Fizzy and sour, always popular.
- Stinger Bars — Chewy toffee bars with a tangy bite.
- Pigs Mugs — Tiny fruit chews at just 5c each. Perfect for bulking out bags.
Lollipops
A lollipop sticking out of the top of a party bag is a classic look. Check our full lollipops collection:
- Fruit lollipops — Colourful, fruity, and always a hit.
- Jawbreaker lollipops — From our jawbreakers range, these last ages and kids love the colour-changing layers.
Novelty Sweets
Something fun and different elevates a party bag from good to memorable. Our novelty collection is full of options:
- Brain Lickers — Sour liquid candy in a brain-shaped roller. A guaranteed talking point.
- Lickedy Lips — Roller liquid candy that colours your tongue.
- Candy Whistles — A sweet you can play with before eating.
How Many Sweets Per Party Bag?
A good rule of thumb: 5 to 7 items per bag. That gives enough variety without going overboard. A typical mix might be:
- 2 chew bars
- 1 lollipop
- 1 novelty sweet
- 2–3 small sweets (gummies, fizzers, or wrapped boiled sweets)
Buying Bulk for Parties
The smartest way to fill party bags is buying in bulk. At Party Sweets, most lines come in full boxes or 3kg bags, so you can buy one box and split across 20+ bags. It works out far cheaper than buying pre-made party bags from a supermarket.
Check our Party Mix collection for ready-made options, or browse by category to build your own mix. Free delivery on orders over €60 across Ireland.