There are few sweets more instantly recognisable than the flying saucer. A light-as-air disc, papery to the touch, filled with the sherbet of dreams and designed — surely — by the gods of party bags. These tiny pastel UFOs have been causing sherbet-powered sugar rushes since the 1950s, when a Belgian communion wafer manufacturer faced dwindling demand and did what any resourceful business would do: filled the leftover rice paper with sherbet and turned it into joy.

Decades later, the flying saucer is still a must-have — whether you’re stacking gift jars, filling sweet cones, or laying out the spread for a birthday bash. And here at Monmore, we stock them in every format imaginable — from modest packs to sweet tubs that could fuel a whole school disco. As ever, we do it at the prices that let you sell with confidence and smile at your margins.

Why Flying Saucers Still Fly Off the Shelves

• Instantly recognisable: Their shape, texture and flavour evoke childhood memories and irresistible pick ’n’ mix nostalgia.
• Vegetarian-friendly: All our flying saucer lines are suitable for vegetarians — more choice, wider reach, better business.
• Perfect for portioning: Ideal for repacking into smaller pouches, jars or sweet cones for events and parties.
• They sell themselves: One glance, one memory, one purchase — it really is that simple.

Our Best-Selling Flying Saucer Lines

Frisia Flying Saucers – 300 Count Tub – £7.49 Ex VAT

A trade favourite. Brightly coloured wafer shells filled with fizzy sherbet, packed into a handy 300 count tub. Vegetarian friendly and ideal for shelf display, event prep or topping up your pick n mix station. Reliable stock at a reliable price. Save more with Monmore.

Candycrave Flying Saucers – 350g Jar

A neatly portioned jar that fits perfectly into kids party sweets spreads or sweet gift bundles. Bright, vibrant and full of sherbet zing. A strong grab and go line for retail or gifting.

Flying Saucers 35g Pre Pack

A brilliant little pre pack for grab and go shoppers. Fizzy, bright and portion controlled, making it ideal for tuck shops, convenience counters or topping up sweet boxes.

Flying Saucers – 3000 Count

Built for serious sellers. Three thousand sherbet filled wafers ready for cones, jars, scoops and events. Ideal for school fairs, wedding favours or bulk hampers. Our best value option. Save more with Monmore.

More Than Just a Sweet – A Sales Strategy

Flying saucers aren’t just a quirky sweet — they’re a retail opportunity. Their featherlight weight makes them perfect for margin-friendly gifting. They add texture and colour to pick ’n’ mix assortments. And in a world of increasingly complex diets, their vegetarian status gives them broad consumer appeal. Whether you’re a corner shop veteran or a growing online sweet brand, flying saucers deserve a place in your rotation.

Sweeten Your Stockroom

With trade-friendly tubs, pre-packs and bulk deals all in stock and ready to ship, Monmore is the easy choice for buyers who want quality confectionery without the inflated prices. Stock your shelves with a proven bestseller and remind your customers that some sweets really do taste like childhood.

Flying saucers still fly. And with Monmore’s trade offers, so will your profits.