Anniversary Party Shopping List

Use this list to shop for an anniversary party without missing the small items that cause delays on the day. Plan drinks, serving pieces, tableware, cake supplies, decorations, name badges, and a clearly marked gift table. Check the final guest count and dietary requirements before placing the catering order or buying fresh food. Buy non-perishable supplies first, then collect produce and chill drinks shortly before guests arrive.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Beer tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 85
Buffet tablesqty 4
High tablesqty 6
Coat racksqty 2
Clothes hangersqty 90
Waste binsqty 6

Tableware

Dinner platesqty 90
Dessert platesqty 90
Coffee cupsqty 90
Water glassesqty 100
Wine glassesqty 90
Champagne glassesqty 90
Coffee spoonsqty 90
Dinner cutlery setsqty 90
Serving plattersqty 16
Serving spoonsqty 12
Cake forksqty 90
Cake knifeqty 2

Decorations

Tableclothsqty 12
Napkin holdersqty 10
Balloonsqty 120
Balloon pumpsqty 3
Buntingqty 12
Table decorationsqty 12
Photo backdrop
Photo wall standsqty 2
Name badgesqty 90
Menusqty 12
Gift table sign

Equipment

Bluetooth speakersqty 2
Wireless microphonesqty 2
Microphone stand
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Phone chargersqty 3
Power banksqty 2

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Hot drink urnsqty 4
Chafing dishesqty 4
Coolersqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knifeqty 3
Serving tongsqty 8
Ice cube traysqty 4

Lighting

String lightsqty 6
LED lampsqty 8

Cleaning

Vacuum cleaner
Mop setqty 2
Cleaning bucketsqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Black tea - 2 boxes
- Herbal tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Sweetener - 1 box
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Still water - 30 liters
- Sparkling water - 18 liters
- Cola - 12 liters
- Cola Zero - 12 liters
- Orange soda - 8 liters
- Iced tea - 8 liters
- Apple juice - 6 liters
- Orange juice - 6 liters
- Beer - 120 bottles
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- Red wine - 12 bottles
- White wine - 12 bottles
- Rosé - 6 bottles
- Prosecco - 8 bottles
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Limes - 10 pieces
- Mint - 4 Bunches
- Ice cubes - 12 kilo
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Wholemeal bread - 6 loaves
- Mini pistolets - 100 pieces
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Brie - 1 kilo
- Back ham - 1.5 kilos
- Smoked chicken breast - 1,5 kilo
- Hummus - 1.5 kilos
- Cream cheese - 1 kilo
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Strawberry jam - 2 jars
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Arugula - 500 grams
- Bell peppers - 10 pieces
- Carrots - 2 kilo
- Celery - 4 heads
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Melons - 4 pieces
- Mixed nuts - 1.5 kilos
- Olives - 1 kilo
- Sun-dried tomatoes - 4 jars
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Snacks - 4 bags
- Toast rounds - 8 packs
- Crackers - 6 packs
- Tortilla chips - 5 bags
- Salsa - 4 jars
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Balsamic vinegar - 1 bottle
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Pasta - 5 kilos
- Pasta sauce - 8 jars
- Pesto - 4 jars
- Ground beef - 4 kilo
- Vegetarian meatballs - 2 kilos
- Grated cheese - 1,5 kilos
- Mixed salad - 5 kilos
- Potato salad - 4 kilos
- Baguette with herb butter - 12 portions
- Anniversary cake - 1 cake for 80 people
- Whipped cream - 6 cans
- Mini pastries - 100 pieces
- Chocolate - 2 kilos
- Coffee spoons - 100 pieces
- Paper napkins - 300 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 60 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 1 bottle
- Disinfectant wipes - 2 packs

Tips

Allow two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then about one drink per person for each additional hour. Add water for every guest and chill the first round before the party starts.
Match tableware to the full service: one dinner plate, dessert plate, water glass, and cutlery set per guest, plus at least 10% extra. Add enough wine and champagne glasses if both will be served.
Buy cake forks for every guest, and keep one cake knife with the serving platters. Pick up the cake close to serving time and reserve a stable, clearly marked place for it.
Count decorations by table and by display area rather than buying loose pieces. Balloons need balloon pumps, and a photo backdrop needs stands or another secure way to keep it upright.
Set aside supplies for the parts guests often overlook: name badges, printed menus, a gift table sign, napkin holders, coat hangers, and waste bins. Check these against the final guest list at least one day before the party.

Frequently asked questions

How much food and drink do I need for an anniversary party?: For drinks, plan two to three per guest during the first hour and one per guest for each hour after that. Order food based on the confirmed guest count, then add about 10% extra for unexpected portions or late changes.
How many plates and glasses should I buy for an anniversary party?: Provide one dinner plate, dessert plate, water glass, and cutlery set per guest, with at least 10% extra. If guests will use separate wine or champagne glasses, count those separately rather than assuming one glass per person covers every drink.
When should I buy or pick up the anniversary cake?: Buy or collect the cake on the day of the party whenever possible. If it must be collected earlier, keep it refrigerated and confirm the pickup time at least 24 hours in advance.
What anniversary party supplies are easy to forget?: Commonly missed items include cake forks, a cake knife, serving spoons, name badges, printed menus, a gift table sign, coat hangers, and waste bins. Check these supplies one day before the event, then check again after the tables are laid.

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