There’s a certain type of pleasure that only sweets can deliver. Not the faint, passive pleasure of a polite biscuit with a cup of tea. No. We’re talking about the wide-eyed, gleeful joy of pulling open a lid and being confronted by a glorious, sugar-dusted heap of colour and texture. The sort of thing that makes grown adults say, "Oh go on then," and children vibrate with anticipation.

But what if that pleasure wasn’t just a treat? What if it was a business?

At Monmore Confectionery, we’re not just about sweets. We’re about opportunity. And this festive season, the opportunity comes by the bucket. Literally.

Build a Bucket: What’s the Big Idea?

This isn’t just pick n mix. It’s a fully-fledged, low-risk, high-reward gifting business — or the perfect way to sort every friend, family member and festive favour without breaking the bank. The premise is simple: buy premium bulk sweets from Monmore, mix them to your liking, scoop them into clear plastic buckets, label them if you like — and either sell, gift, or take the glory as the most fun person in the room.

The Sweet Line-up: Exclusive, Festive, Profitable

We’ve handpicked the ultimate festive mix. You won't find these just anywhere. Some of these beauties are exclusive to us — and we stock more Vidal sweets than anyone else on Earth, and from what we can tell, the galaxies beyond.

Vidal Christmas Trees 3kg

Decorative fruit jelly Christmas trees. Gluten free and brilliant for jars, cones or festive pick n mix. £9.99 Ex VAT.

Vidal Gingerbread Men 3kg

Festive jelly gingerbread men. Colourful, tasty and gluten free. £9.99 Ex VAT and a seasonal must-stock.

Vidal Glitter Baubles 3kg

Exclusive fizzy bauble sweets that shimmer. Bold colours and strong impulse appeal. £9.99 Ex VAT.

Vidal Santas 3kg

Fruit-flavoured jelly Santas. Fun, festive and gluten free. £9.99 Ex VAT and guaranteed to sell fast.

Vidal Snowflakes 3kg

Delicate frosted jelly snowflakes. Premium festive look, gluten free and priced at £9.99 Ex VAT.

Vidal Strawberry Rocketz 3kg

Giant fizzy strawberry pencils with fondant centres. Big flavour and festive vibes. £9.99 Ex VAT.

Vidal Strawberry Sandwich 1.5kg

Fondant between fizzy strawberry belts. Better texture, better value. £5.49 Ex VAT. Buy 2 for best return.

Vidal Carrots 1kg

Fruity jelly carrots. Reindeer-approved and great novelty value. Gluten free too. £3.49 Ex VAT.

The Breakdown

Here’s a rough guide to what your full mix could look like:

• 6 x 3kg bags @ £9.99 = £59.94
• 2 x 1.5kg Strawberry Sandwich @ £5.49 = £10.98
• 2 x 1kg Carrots @ £3.49 = £6.98

Total Sweets: 23kg = £77.90

Packaging Options

1L Bucket

£0.35 each – Approx 750g fill. A compact bucket perfect for pick n mix, sweet cups and grab-and-go bundles.

3L Bucket

£0.90 each – Approx 2.25kg fill. Ideal for larger refill stations, seasonal bundles or wholesale gift builds.

With 23kg of sweets, you could expect to make:

• 30 x 1L buckets (750g each), or
• 10 x 3L buckets (2.25kg each), or
• A balanced mix: 15 x 1L and 5 x 3L

Packaging cost for the mixed option:

• 15 x 1L @ £0.35 = £5.25
• 5 x 3L @ £0.90 = £4.50

Total Packaging = £9.75

Estimated Total Investment: £77.90 (sweets) + £9.75 (packaging) = £87.65

Profit Potential

We don’t set retail prices — that’s up to you — but a 60% profit margin is often a realistic guide. The final price depends on your audience, personalisation, and packaging style. Add a custom label, festive message or branded twist, and you’ve got something far more memorable than an ordinary supermarket tub.

This isn’t just confectionery — it’s a gifting product. A novelty. A keepsake. A brand in the making. And with exclusive sweets like our Vidal Glitter Baubles, you’re offering something genuinely unique.

Where to Sell

• Shop counters, tills, and impulse zones
• Petrol stations and convenience stores
• Pop-up stalls, school fairs, salons, and barbers
• Online platforms – Facebook Marketplace, Etsy, local community groups
• As doorstep delivery gifts or local pick-up bundles

This is low-risk, high-appeal, and entirely scalable. Whether you’re creating gifts for friends and family or launching a side hustle for the festive season, Build-a-Bucket is the kind of product people remember. Thoughtful, affordable, colourful, and delicious.

Build your own. Brand your own. Sell your own. With Monmore’s exclusive sweets, you’re not just starting a business — you’re starting something unforgettable.