Bachelor party shopping list

A bachelor party shopping list needs to cover more than drinks and snacks. Plan what you need for the activity, dinner, transport, games and any celebration at the venue. For a group of 10, start with around 20–30 drinks for the first two hours, plus food that can be prepared before guests arrive. Check dietary requirements before shopping, and buy disposable or reusable serving items early so setup does not become a last-minute job.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 3
Chairsqty 14
Buffet table
Tableclothsqty 4

Tableware

Platesqty 20
Dessert platesqty 16
Drinking glassesqty 24
Wine glassesqty 16
Coffee cupsqty 16
Cutlery setsqty 20
Serving plattersqty 6
Serving spoonsqty 6

Decorations

Balloonsqty 40
Balloon pump
Buntingqty 6
Confettiqty 3
Photo backdrop
Gift wrapping
Name badgesqty 14

Equipment

Bluetooth speaker
Extension cordsqty 2
Power stripsqty 2
Coolersqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 2
Power banksqty 2

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 3
Chef's knifeqty 2
Measuring cupsqty 2
Aluminum foil
Food storage containersqty 8

Sports equipment

Blindfoldsqty 6
Quiz cardsqty 30
Pensqty 14
Scoreboard

Cleaning

Bucketsqty 2
Cleaning clothsqty 8
Dish brushesqty 2

Lighting

String lightsqty 3
Battery lanternsqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Baguettes - 6 pieces
- Tortilla wraps - 24 pieces
- Chicken breast - 1,5 kilogram
- Falafel - 1 kilogram
- Vegetarian burgers - 6 pieces
- Hummus - 600 grams
- Cream cheese - 400 grams
- Young cheese - 800 grams
- Grated cheese - 500 gram
- Ham - 400 grams
- Arugula - 250 grams
- Iceberg lettuce - 2 heads
- Cucumbers - 4 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 kilogram
- Bell peppers - 6 pieces
- Red onions - 4 pieces
- Avocados - 6 pieces
- Corn - 4 cans
- Kidney beans - 4 cans
- Potatoes - 3 kg
- Pasta salad - 1,5 kilogram
- Olives - 2 jars
- Pickles - 1 jar
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Garlic sauce - 2 bottles
- Barbecue sauce - 1 bottle
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Italian herbs - 1 jar
- Chili powder - 1 jar
- Paprika chips - 3 bags
- Plain chips - 3 bags
- Tortilla chips - 3 bags
- Salsa - 2 jars
- Mixed nuts - 2 bags
- Grapes - 1.5 kilograms
- Strawberries - 1 kilogram
- Apples - 12 pieces
- Brownies - 24 pieces
- Whipped cream - 2 cans
- Ice cubes - 5 kilogram
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Sparkling water - 6 bottles
- Cola - 4 bottles
- Cola Zero - 3 bottles
- Sinas - 3 bottles
- Ginger ale - 2 bottles
- Tonic - 2 bottles
- fruit juice - 4 packs
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 1 box
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Sugar - 1 pack
- Lemons - 6 pieces
- Mint - 2 bunches
- White wine - 4 bottles
- Rosé - 3 bottles
- Beer - 24 cans
- Alcohol-free beer - 12 bottles
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 1 roll
- Dish soap - 1 bottle
- All-purpose cleaner - 1 bottle
- Dishwasher tablets - 20 pieces
- Hand soap - 2 bottles
- Napkins - 100 pieces

Tips

Buy drinks at least 1–2 days ahead so everything can be chilled before guests arrive. For the first two hours, allow roughly 2–3 drinks per person, then add water and non-alcoholic options.
Plan snacks for the time before dinner and during the activity. For 10 guests, prepare about 1.5–2 kg of mixed snacks, with extra portions for dietary requirements collected during registration.
Check tableware against the guest count rather than assuming the venue has enough. For 10 people, count 10 plates, 10 dessert plates, 10 drinking glasses, 10 cutlery sets and at least 2–3 serving platters.
Buy or gather decoration and gift supplies at least 3 days before the party. Balloons, a pump, bunting, name badges, a photo backdrop and gift wrapping are easy to forget until setup starts.
Test the Bluetooth speaker, extension cords, power strips and power banks the day before. Charge the speaker and power banks fully, and take at least one spare charging cable for the group.

Frequently asked questions

How much alcohol and soft drinks do I need for a bachelor party?: For the first two hours, allow about 2–3 drinks per guest, then add 1 drink per person for each extra hour. For 10 guests, that means 20–30 drinks to start, plus water and non-alcoholic drinks for the full program.
How many snacks should I buy for a bachelor party?: For snacks before dinner or between activities, plan around 150–200 g per guest. A group of 10 therefore needs approximately 1.5–2 kg of mixed snacks, adjusted for the dinner schedule and dietary requirements.
When should I buy supplies for a bachelor party?: Buy decorations, gift wrapping, tableware and dry food 3–5 days in advance. Buy fresh food 1 day before, then chill drinks and prepare snacks on the day of the party.
What should I bring for a bachelor party at a rented venue?: Bring practical items the venue may not provide: serving platters and spoons, tablecloths, coolers, a speaker, extension cords, power strips, food storage containers and cutting boards. Check the venue inventory at least 7 days before the event.

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