What to Buy for an Easter Brunch

A useful Easter brunch shopping list covers more than eggs and pastries. You also need enough plates, glasses, serving dishes, coffee equipment and space to keep chilled food and drinks cold. Use your guest count to scale the food, then check dietary requirements and allergies before you shop. Buy chilled products close to the brunch, while decorations, tableware and drinks can be arranged several days ahead.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 48
Buffet tableqty 2
Drinks table
Coat rack

Tableware

Dinner platesqty 55
Dessert platesqty 55
Coffee cupsqty 50
Water glassesqty 60
Wine glassesqty 50
Coffee spoonsqty 55
Cutlery setsqty 55
Serving utensilsqty 12
Serving plattersqty 10
Small serving plattersqty 8
Coffee potsqty 3
Teapotsqty 3

Decorations

Tableclothsqty 8
Easter branchesqty 4
Easter decorationsqty 30
Egg cupsqty 50
Name card holdersqty 50
Napkin ringsqty 50

Lighting

LED string lightsqty 3
LED candlesqty 12

Equipment

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Hot traysqty 4
Coolersqty 3
Bluetooth speaker

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 5
Chef's itemsqty 4
Mixing bowlsqty 6
Measuring cupsqty 2
Knivesqty 6
Frying pansqty 2
Baking dishesqty 4
Serving tongsqty 6
Aluminum foilqty 2

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Bucketsqty 2
Mopsqty 2
Broom and dustpan
Spongesqty 6
Hand soap dispensersqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- White rolls - 50 pieces
- Multigrain bread - 4 loaves
- Croissants - 30 pieces
- Mini chocolate rolls - 24 pieces
- Unsalted butter - 750 grams
- Strawberry jam - 2 jars
- Apricot jam - 1 jar
- Honey - 1 jar
- Peanut butter - 1 jar
- Chocolate spread - 1 jar
- Cream cheese - 1 kilogram
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilogram
- Brie - 800 grams
- Goat cheese - 500 grams
- Back ham - 1 kilogram
- Smoked salmon - 1 kilogram
- Chicken breast topping - 750 grams
- Eggs - 60 pieces
- Bacon lardons - 2 kilograms
- Sausages - 2 kilograms
- Savory pies - 4 pieces
- Potatoes - 4 kilograms
- Spinach - 1.5 kilograms
- Mushrooms - 1,5 kilogram
- Red bell pepper - 8 pieces
- Cucumbers - 5 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilograms
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 kilogram
- Arugula - 500 grams
- Mixed lettuce - 1 kilogram
- Avocados - 8 pieces
- Red onions - 5 pieces
- Spring onions - 3 bunches
- Fresh chives - 3 tubs
- Fresh parsley - 3 bunches
- Lemons - 8 pieces
- Apples - 3 kilograms
- Bananas - 2 kilograms
- Grapes - 2 kilogram
- Strawberries - 2 kilograms
- Blueberries - 1 kilogram
- Muesli - 1.5 kilogram
- Greek yogurt - 4 kilogram
- Whipped cream - 2 liters
- Easter bread - 3 pieces
- Mini muffins - 40 pieces
- Easter cupcakes - 40 pieces
- Chocolate eggs - 1 kilogram
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea assortment - 2 boxes
- Whole milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Orange juice - 8 liters
- Apple juice - 4 liter
- Sparkling water - 6 bottles
- Still water - 8 bottles
- Cola - 4 bottles
- Cola Zero - 4 bottles
- White wine - 8 bottles
- Prosecco - 6 bottles
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- Beer - 24 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Balsamic vinegar - 1 bottle
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Garlic powder - 1 jar
- Curry powder - 1 jar
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Honey - 1 jar
- Ice cubes - 8 kilograms
- Paper napkins - 100 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 40 pieces
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 1 bottle
- Hand soap - 2 bottles

Tips

Plan around 250–350 g of food per guest for a mixed brunch buffet, including bread, toppings, eggs, vegetables and dessert. Add 10% extra if guests are likely to arrive hungry or stay through lunch.
Allow 2–3 drinks per person for the first hour, then 1 drink per person per hour. Count coffee and tea separately, and chill bottled drinks before guests arrive rather than relying on a last-minute cooler refill.
For tableware, prepare one dinner plate, one dessert plate, one coffee cup, one water glass and one cutlery set per guest, plus at least 10% extra. For 20 guests, that means 22 of each basic item.
Buy or borrow enough serving platters and utensils before shopping for food. A brunch buffet usually needs at least one serving platter or bowl per main dish, plus smaller platters for toppings, bread and desserts.
Keep chilled products at 4°C or below and shop for them no more than 1–2 days before the brunch. Eggs, vegetables and bread can be prepared earlier, but hot dishes and coffee equipment need checking on the day.

Frequently asked questions

How much food do I need for an Easter brunch?: Plan 250–350 g of food per guest for a mixed buffet, including bread, toppings, eggs, vegetables and dessert. Add about 10% extra for a long brunch or guests who will also eat lunch.
How many drinks should I buy for an Easter brunch?: Allow 2–3 drinks per person during the first hour, followed by 1 drink per person for each additional hour. Keep water available throughout and count coffee and tea in addition to other drinks.
How many plates and glasses do I need for brunch?: Prepare one dinner plate, dessert plate, coffee cup, water glass and cutlery set per guest, plus 10% extra. For 20 guests, prepare 22 of each basic item so replacements are available.
When should I buy food for an Easter brunch?: Buy chilled food 1–2 days before the brunch and store it at 4°C or below. Buy shelf-stable food, drinks, decorations and tableware several days earlier, then check quantities the day before.

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