What to buy for a Father’s Day brunch

Use this Father’s Day brunch shopping list to prepare the food, drinks, tableware and setup for your final guest count. Plan portions before you shop, especially for bread, pastries, fruit, salads and hot dishes. Include coffee, tea and chilled drinks, then check whether you have enough plates, cups, glasses and serving pieces. Decorations are easy to leave until the last minute, while dietary requirements can affect both the menu and the quantities you need.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 4
Chairsqty 28
Buffet tableqty 2
Coat rack

Tableware

Dinner platesqty 30
Bowlsqty 30
Dessert platesqty 30
Coffee cupsqty 30
Water glassesqty 36
Wine glassesqty 30
Cutlery setsqty 30
Serving plattersqty 10

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knifeqty 3
Mixing bowlsqty 5
Serving spoonsqty 8
Serving tongsqty 4
Measuring cupsqty 2

Equipment

Coffee makerqty 2
Kettleqty 2
Toasterqty 2
Coolersqty 3
Hot traysqty 4

Decorations

Tableclothsqty 4
Father's Day banner
Buntingqty 2
Flower vasesqty 3
LED candlesqty 12
Place cardsqty 30

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 3
Bucketsqty 2
Mopsqty 2
Dish brushesqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- White sandwich bread - 4 loaves
- Whole grain bread - 3 loaves
- Bake-off croissants - 30 pieces
- Mini raisin buns - 24 pieces
- Eggs - 36 pieces
- Bacon - 2.5 kilograms
- Meatballs - 2 kilograms
- Smoked salmon - 1 kilogram
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilogram
- Brie - 600 gram
- Cream cheese - 600 grams
- Ham - 1 kilogram
- Chicken breast slices - 800 gram
- Butter - 500 grams
- Strawberry jam - 2 jars
- Honey - 1 jar
- Peanut butter - 1 jar
- Chocolate spread - 1 jar
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Balsamic vinegar - 1 bottle
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Garlic - 3 bulbs
- Herb butter - 500 grams
- Potatoes - 3 kg
- Cherry tomatoes - 1,5 kilograms
- Cucumbers - 4 pieces
- Mixed lettuce - 1 kilogram
- Red onions - 6 pieces
- Avocados - 8 pieces
- Grapes - 2 kilogram
- Strawberries - 2 kilograms
- Melons - 3 pieces
- Bananas - 2 kilograms
- Yogurt - 3 kilograms
- Granola - 1.5 kilogram
- Whipped cream - 4 cans
- Apple pies - 3 pieces
- Brownies - 30 pieces
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Coffee beans - 1.5 kilograms
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Orange juice - 8 liters
- Apple juice - 4 liter
- Sparkling water - 12 liter
- Still water - 12 liters
- Cola - 6 liters
- Cola Zero - 6 liters
- Beer - 30 bottles
- White wine - 4 bottles
- Rosé - 3 bottles
- Lemons - 8 pieces
- Ice cubes - 6 bags
- Napkins - 100 pieces
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 1 bottle
- Toilet paper - 2 packs

Tips

Plan about 2–3 drinks per guest for the first hour, then 1 drink per person for each additional hour. Chill drinks before guests arrive and keep extra bottles in coolers.
Buy 2–3 bread or pastry portions per person when they are part of the main brunch spread. Add a few extra portions if guests are likely to stay for several hours.
Allow one dinner plate, one dessert plate, one bowl, one coffee cup and one cutlery set per guest, plus at least 10% extra for dropped or reused items.
Prepare about 150–200 g of fruit per person and check dietary requirements before buying salad ingredients or hot dishes. Missing one suitable option is harder to fix on the morning itself.
Count serving platters, serving spoons and tongs before shopping, not during setup. Arrange coffee, tea, cups and water glasses together so guests do not need to search for them.

Frequently asked questions

How much food do I need for a Father’s Day brunch?: Plan the final menu by guest count, with roughly 2–3 bread or pastry portions, 150–200 g of fruit and a serving of salad or hot food per person. Add 10% extra for uncertain numbers or larger appetites.
How many drinks should I buy for a Father’s Day brunch?: Allow 2–3 drinks per person for the first hour and 1 additional drink per person for every following hour. Include water, coffee and tea rather than counting only alcoholic drinks.
How many plates and glasses do I need for a brunch?: Buy or set out one dinner plate, dessert plate, bowl, coffee cup, water glass and cutlery set per guest, plus about 10% spare. For 20 guests, that means at least 22 of each frequently used item.
When should I do the shopping for a Father’s Day brunch?: Buy packaged goods, drinks, decorations and tableware 3–7 days ahead. Shop for bread, pastries, fruit and other fresh ingredients 1–2 days before, then check quantities again the evening before the brunch.

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