Half sweet and half savoury sounds fair. It is still a guess if most guests have already told you what they want.
Ask one practical preference question
Offer the exact approved choices and an option to decline. Avoid asking for medical explanations on a shared event sheet. A simple product preference does not replace ingredient or allergen review; make the relevant information accessible separately.
Count responses before rounding
Suppose a hypothetical group of 40 returns 22 sweet choices, 14 savoury choices and four declines. The starting requirement is 36 packs, split 22/14, before any explicitly approved reserve. It is not automatically 40 packs or a 50/50 mix. These are illustrative responses, not customer data.
| Response | Example count | Buying implication |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet | 22 | Quote the approved sweet SKU |
| Savoury | 14 | Quote the approved savoury SKU |
| Decline | 4 | Do not silently replace with another snack |
| No response | Record separately | Organiser decides a stated policy |
Ask what the supplier can split
Confirm order minimums and units for each flavour. The 4700BC caramel tin reference and other product pages identify products, not a guaranteed mixed-case service. If ordering constraints leave spare packs, show them by flavour and get approval.
Keep changes visible
Set a preference deadline appropriate to the actual supply arrangement. If a selected SKU is unavailable, ask the organiser to approve a replacement rather than quietly altering the mix. Store the product choice counts without publishing a named guest list.
Use the existing tasting guide when people are undecided about flavours. This worksheet answers the next question: how many of each approved item should the buyer actually request?
Frequently asked questions
Is half sweet and half savoury the recommended mix?
No. Use actual preferences where available and explain assumptions for missing responses.
Should every attendee receive a pack?
Follow the approved service plan; declines and non-responses should remain visible.
Can a supplier always provide a mixed carton?
No. Confirm order units and splitting terms before rounding quantities.
Are the example responses real customer results?
No. They are invented counts to explain the arithmetic.
What if a selected flavour is unavailable?
Obtain approval for a named replacement and update the count and cost.
Make the next enquiry specific
Use the related buying guide for the wider decision, then send Mediators India an enquiry with the exact product or model, quantity, location and required date. Ask for current terms; availability and any optional service must be confirmed.