Football party shopping list

A football party needs more than snacks and a screen. Use this shopping list to cover food service, chilled drinks, barbecue supplies, seating, match viewing and a few activities for breaks. Plan quantities from your guest count, then check dietary requirements before buying food. The items people most often arrange too late are HDMI adapters, extension cords, coolers, gas cylinders and enough serving equipment for the buffet.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

High tablesqty 4
Dining tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 45
Beer tablesqty 3

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 50
Reusable bowlsqty 40
Reusable glassesqty 60
Coffee cupsqty 30
Reusable cutleryqty 60
Serving plattersqty 10
Serving tongsqty 6
Soup ladlesqty 4

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef’s knives and bread knivesqty 6
Mixing bowlsqty 4
Measuring cupsqty 2
Aluminum traysqty 10
Barbecue tongsqty 3

Equipment

Television or projector
Screen
HDMI cablesqty 2
HDMI adaptersqty 3
Speakersqty 2
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Coolersqty 4
Barbecueqty 2
Gas cylindersqty 2

Sports equipment

Footballsqty 4
Conesqty 20
Vestsqty 20
Mini goalsqty 2
Whistleqty 2

Decorations

Football flagsqty 12
Balloonsqty 40
Tableclothsqty 8
Competition posterqty 2

Lighting

String lightsqty 4
LED lampsqty 6

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Bucketsqty 2
Mopsqty 2
Broomsqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Hamburgers - 50 pieces
- Vegetarian burgers - 10 pieces
- Hamburger buns - 60 pieces
- Hot dogs - 40 pieces
- Hot dog buns - 40 pieces
- Chicken skewers - 40 pieces
- Corn cobs - 20 pieces
- Pasta salad - 3 kilograms
- Potato salad - 3 kilogram
- Mixed salad - 3 kilogram
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilograms
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Red onions - 1 kilogram
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Pickles - 3 jars
- Grated cheese - 2 kilogram
- Cheddar slices - 60 slices
- Bacon - 1,5 kilogram
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Garlic sauce - 2 bottles
- Barbecue sauce - 2 bottles
- Chili sauce - 1 bottle
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Garlic powder - 1 jar
- Butter - 500 grams
- Baguettes - 8 pieces
- Herb butter - 6 tubs
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Tortilla chips - 6 bags
- Salsa - 4 jars
- Peanut mix - 3 kilogram
- Olives - 3 jars
- Grapes - 3 kilograms
- Apples - 30 pieces
- Watermelons - 2 pieces
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Ice - 10 liters
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Iced tea - 6 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Alcohol-free beer - 4 crates
- Beer - 6 crates
- White wine - 6 bottles
- Rosé - 4 bottles
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Milk - 4 liters
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Coffee filters - 1 pack
- Barbecue briquettes - 10 kilograms
- Firelighters - 2 packs
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 1 pack
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 2 packs
- Toilet paper - 2 packs

Tips

Allow about two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then one drink per person for each additional hour. Chill drinks several hours ahead and keep a separate cooler for unopened bottles and cans.
For a buffet, provide roughly one reusable plate, bowl, glass, cup and cutlery set per guest, plus 10% extra. Add serving platters, tongs and ladles so guests do not use their own cutlery to serve food.
Check the television or projector, screen, speakers and HDMI connection at least one day before the party. Keep the correct HDMI cables and adapters together, and test every extension cord and power strip before guests arrive.
If you are using a barbecue, confirm the gas cylinder is full or arrange a replacement at least 24 hours beforehand. Prepare aluminum trays, barbecue tongs and chilled-food storage so cooked and uncooked food stay separate.
Match tables and chairs to the guest count, and leave clear space for football activities. Set up waste stations before serving starts; this prevents used plates, cups and food packaging from collecting around the screen and buffet.

Frequently asked questions

How many drinks do I need for a football party?: Plan for two to three drinks per person during the first hour and one drink per person for every hour after that. Buy extra water and non-alcoholic options when children or drivers are attending.
How much tableware do I need for a football party?: Provide one reusable plate, bowl, glass, coffee cup and cutlery set per guest, then add about 10% extra. For 20 guests, that means 22 of each frequently used item.
When should I check the football party equipment?: Test the television or projector, screen, speakers, HDMI cables, adapters and power supply at least 24 hours before kick-off. Chill drinks and confirm the barbecue gas supply on the same day or the evening before.
What food should I buy for a football party buffet?: Buy a mix of prepared snacks, sandwich ingredients, fruit and vegetables, plus barbecue food if planned. Base quantities on your guest count and collect dietary requirements before shopping, ideally at least three days ahead.

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