Everyone has their own way of choosing Pick βnβ Mix. Some go straight for the sour, fizzy sweets. Some want soft, fruity jellies. Others would happily fill the whole bag with one single favourite and see absolutely no problem with that!
But whatever goes into your bag, you want to feel like youβve got your moneyβs worth.
A useful place to start is the weight, the total price, and how much choice you get. Can you choose every sweet? Are all your favourites included in one upfront price without surprise extra charges? And what will the order cost once delivery is added?
At Mayflower Munchies, weβre a family-run Plymouth sweet business operating since 2013. Hereβs our guide to choosing a bag of sweets that suits your taste, your appetite, and your budget.
βοΈ Start With the Weight (Not Just the Box Size!)
Product photos can make sweet bags difficult to compare online. A tall pouch, a wide box, or a decorative jar might look very different on screen while holding the exact same weight of sweets.
Always check the grams first.
- A 500g bag contains half a kilogram of sweets.
- A 1kg bag contains twice that amount.
Comparing the price per gram gives you a much clearer starting point than looking at packaging shapes alone.
At Mayflower Munchies, our flat-rate Create Your Own Pick 'n' Mix bags are priced simply:
- 500g Bag β Β£6.49: Includes 10 Γ 50g picks.
- 1kg Bag β Β£9.99: Includes 20 Γ 50g picks.
Because the 1kg bag costs just Β£3.50 more than the 500g bag for double the sweets, it offers the best value per gram. However, the 500g pouch still makes perfect sense when you want a smaller treat or youβre trying us out for the first time.
π« No Hidden Extras: One Honest Flat Price
Good value should be simple to follow.
Unlike other sweet shops that charge extra 20p or 30p add-ons for popular sweets, at Mayflower Munchies we do NOT charge premium extras.
Every single sweet in our Pick 'n' Mix builder is included in the flat base price (Β£6.49 for 500g / Β£9.99 for 1kg). Whether you pick fizzy bottles, giant strawberries, chocolate retro treats, or vegan gummies, your bag stays at one upfront price. No surprises at checkout.
π Choose the Way You Like to Shop
Thereβs more than one way to put together a great Pick βnβ Mix order:
- Create Your Own (Custom Mix): Perfect for people who want 100% control over what goes into their bag. You can mix different flavours and textures, leave out sweets you donβt fancy, and make room for the ones you truly love.
- Ready-Made Pre-Mixes: Great for people who enjoy a particular style of sweets and want a quick decision. A dedicated Fizzy Mix or Jelly Mix pouch makes ordering effortless.
- Individual Loose Sweets: Ideal when you already know exactly what you want and donβt need a pouch mix. Loose individual Pick βnβ Mix sweets are sold in 100g units, so you can buy 300g of just one favourite.
π― What Do 20 Γ 50g Picks Actually Mean?
Our websiteβs 1kg Create Your Own bag gives you 20 picks, with each pick adding 50g of sweets. The 500g bag works the same way with 10 picks.
Crucially: You donβt have to choose 20 different sweets.
Repeats are fully welcome! You could choose 10 favourite sweets twice each in your 1kg bag, giving you 100g of each one. Or you could assign 5 picks to your ultimate favourite (250g!) and use the remaining picks to explore something new.
- For Sharing: Divide the picks among family or friends before ordering so everyone gets their favourite treats.
- For Movie Nights: Balance chewy jellies with fizzy tangs and chocolate options for the ultimate snack selection.
π Remember Delivery When Comparing Prices
The advertised bag price is only one part of an online order. Delivery matters too, especially when buying a single bag.
Here is how our delivery options work at Mayflower Munchies:
- β Local Plymouth Delivery (PL1 to PL9): Β£2.99 flat rate, or FREE on orders over Β£25. Delivered direct to your door between 5pm and 9pm.
- π¦ UK Tracked Shipping: Β£3.99 standard tracked delivery, or FREE on orders over Β£35.
When comparing online sweet shops, look at the total delivered price. A shop offering a cheap bag might charge expensive postage or add hidden extra fees for premium sweets. At Mayflower Munchies, what you see is what you pay.
β Frequently Asked Questions
Can I repeat the same sweet multiple times?
Yes! Our Create Your Own bag builder allows you to select repeated 50g picks. If you want a 1kg bag filled with 100% Fizzy Blue Babies, you can repeat them all 20 times!
Do any sweets cost extra?
No. All sweets in our builder are included in the flat price (Β£6.49 for 500g / Β£9.99 for 1kg). We do not charge premium surcharges.
Can I buy single favourite sweets instead of a mix?
Yes. You can shop individual loose sweets in 100g units from our Individual Sweets Collection.
Where can I find food & allergen information?
Every product on our site lists full ingredients and dietary badges (Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free). You can also search our complete Ingredients & Allergen Matrix page anytime.
ποΈ Ready to Build Your Bag?
A good-value bag starts with a clear price, honest weights, zero hidden extra charges, and sweets you'll genuinely enjoy eating.
Mayflower Munchies β Family-run independent Plymouth sweet shop since 2013.