What to buy for a Family Easter breakfast

Use this shopping list to prepare a Family Easter breakfast without discovering missing items on the morning itself. Plan quantities from the final guest count, then separate chilled food, fresh produce, drinks, tableware, and serving equipment. Eggs, bread, fruit, coffee, tea, and cold drinks are easy to underestimate when guests arrive at different times. Check dietary requirements before shopping and label allergenic products before the buffet opens.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 45
Buffet tablesqty 3
Coat racksqty 2

Tableware

Breakfast platesqty 50
Bowlsqty 50
Mugsqty 50
Drinking glassesqty 50
Knivesqty 50
Forksqty 50
Teaspoonsqty 50
Serving plattersqty 12
Serving tongsqty 8
Coffee potsqty 3
Teapotsqty 3

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Bread knivesqty 3
Kitchen knivesqty 3
Measuring cupsqty 2
Mixing bowlsqty 4
Egg spoonsqty 4

Equipment

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Coolersqty 3
Extension cordsqty 2

Decorations

Easter branchqty 2
Easter eggsqty 60
Table runnersqty 6
Napkinsqty 100
Name badgesqty 50

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Cleaning clothsqty 10
Washing-up basinsqty 3
Hand brush and dustpan

Catering

Groceries
- White bake-off rolls - 6 pieces
- Whole grain bake-off rolls - 6 pieces
- Mini croissants - 50 pieces
- Mini chocolate buns - 40 pieces
- Whole grain bread - 4 loaves
- Raisin bread - 3 loaves
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Strawberry jam - 3 jars
- Apricot jam - 2 jars
- Chocolate sprinkles - 2 packs
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Chocolate spread - 2 jars
- Cream cheese - 1 kilo
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Aged cheese - 1 kilo
- Back ham - 1 kilo
- Chicken breast - 1 kilo
- Smoked salmon - 1 kilo
- Hummus - 1 kilo
- Eggs - 60 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Arugula - 500 grams
- Bell peppers - 8 pieces
- Potatoes - 3 kilo
- Chives - 4 bunches
- Parsley - 3 bunches
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Vinegar - 1 bottle
- Apples - 5 kilo
- Bananas - 3 kilos
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Strawberries - 2 kilos
- Melons - 3 pieces
- Plain yogurt - 5 kilos
- Muesli - 2 kilo
- Honey - 2 jars
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Orange juice - 10 liters
- Apple juice - 6 liters
- Sparkling water - 6 liters
- Still water - 12 liters
- Cola - 4 liters
- Cola Zero - 4 liters
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Mints - 1 box
- Easter chocolate - 2 kilo
- Vegan sandwiches - 10 pieces
- Gluten-free rolls - 10 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Toilet cleaner - 1 bottle
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Gloves - 1 box

Tips

Buy 2–3 bread rolls or equivalent portions per guest, plus extra bread for children and late arrivals. Collect fresh bread on the day if possible, or store it sealed overnight.
Plan 2 eggs per guest if eggs are a main breakfast item. Boil them early enough to cool and peel safely before guests arrive, rather than trying to prepare them during reception.
Allow 2–3 drinks per person during the first hour, including coffee, tea, water, and other chilled drinks. Chill refrigerated items and drinks several hours before serving.
Count one breakfast plate, bowl, mug, drinking glass, knife, fork, and teaspoon per guest, then add 10% spare tableware. For 30 guests, that means 33 of each frequently used item.
Buy labels, napkins, and serving utensils before the final shopping trip. Mark allergenic foods at least 30 minutes before guests arrive, and keep separate serving tongs available where needed.

Frequently asked questions

How much food do I need for a Family Easter breakfast?: Start with 2–3 bread portions and 2 eggs per guest, then add fruit, salads, and other menu items according to the final menu. Buy about 10% extra bread and fruit if guests may arrive over an extended period.
How many plates and glasses do I need for an Easter breakfast?: Provide one plate, bowl, mug, glass, knife, fork, and teaspoon per guest, plus a 10% buffer. For 20 guests, prepare at least 22 of each item that guests use individually.
When should I buy and chill food for Easter breakfast?: Buy packaged and long-life items up to 3 days ahead, but collect fresh bread, fruit, and other produce no earlier than 1 day before. Chill refrigerated food and drinks at least 4 hours before serving.
What do I need to prepare for food allergies?: Collect dietary requirements before finalising the menu and label allergenic products before the buffet opens. Set aside separate serving utensils at least 30 minutes before guests arrive so they are not mixed with general buffet equipment.

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