Jungle Party shopping list

Plan your Jungle Party shopping around food service, drinks, decorations and the practical setup guests will notice first. You will need enough reusable plates, bowls, glasses and cutlery for the final guest count, plus serving platters and tongs for the buffet. Coolers, chilled drinks and tested speakers are easy to overlook until setup day. Buy or gather items early, especially jungle decorations, table furniture and anything shared with another event.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 45
Buffet tablesqty 2
Gift table
Coat rack

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 50
Reusable bowlsqty 50
Drinking glassesqty 60
Wine glassesqty 30
Knivesqty 50
Forksqty 50
Spoonsqty 50
Serving plattersqty 8
Serving tongsqty 6
Coffee cupsqty 30

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 3
Chef's knifeqty 2
Measuring cupsqty 2
Kitchen tongsqty 3
Cake knife
Cake stand

Equipment

Coolersqty 3
Bluetooth speakersqty 2
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3

Decorations

Jungle balloonsqty 100
Green garlandsqty 8
Artificial leavesqty 30
Animal figuresqty 12
Tableclothsqty 6
Jungle board

Lighting

String lightsqty 4
LED lanternsqty 6

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Bucketsqty 2
Mopsqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Reusable cleaning clothsqty 12

Catering

Groceries
- Mini rolls - 50 pieces
- Baguettes - 5 pieces
- Wraps - 20 pieces
- Hummus - 1 kilogram
- Cream cheese - 500 grams
- Young cheese - 1 kilogram
- Back ham - 750 grams
- Smoked chicken breast - 750 grams
- Salami - 500 grams
- Herb cream cheese - 500 grams
- Chicken satay - 2 kilogram
- Falafel - 1 kilogram
- Mixed green salad - 2 kilogram
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 kilogram
- Bell peppers - 8 pieces
- Carrots - 1 kilogram
- Grapes - 2 kilogram
- Apples - 20 pieces
- Bananas - 15 pieces
- Pineapple - 2 pieces
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Tortilla chips - 4 bags
- Cashews - 500 grams
- Olives - 3 jars
- Salsa - 3 jars
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Satay sauce - 2 jars
- Garlic sauce - 2 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 4 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Ice tea - 4 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 6 bottles
- Spa Rood - 3 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Orange juice - 3 cartons
- Beer - 48 bottles
- White wine - 6 bottles
- Rosé - 4 bottles
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Sugar - 500 grams
- Mints - 1 box
- Ice cubes - 10 kilograms
- Cake - 1 piece for 45 people
- Cupcakes - 45 pieces
- Chocolate bars - 6 pieces
- Candy mix - 2 kilograms
- Napkins - 100 pieces
- Paper straws - 50 pieces
- Cocktail sticks - 2 boxes
- Aluminum foil - 1 roll
- Cling film - 1 roll
- Parchment paper - 1 roll
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 1 bottle
- All-purpose cleaner - 1 bottle
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Hand soap - 2 bottles

Tips

Count tableware against the final guest list, then add 10% extra plates, bowls and cutlery for dropped or dirty items. Include wine glasses and coffee cups if both will be served.
Plan two to three drinks per guest for the first hour, then one to two per person for each following hour. Chill the first batch before guests arrive and keep extra drinks in coolers.
Buy jungle decorations as one coordinated set: jungle balloons, green garlands, artificial leaves and animal figures. Check the room size before buying so the decorations do not block tables, the reception desk or walkways.
Allow one buffet table for food and a separate gift table. Add tablecloths for each visible table, and keep serving platters, serving tongs, cutting boards and the cake knife together so food can be set out quickly.
Check sound and power supplies at least one day before the party. Test the Bluetooth speakers, extension cords and power strips in the actual room, and make sure the cake stand and cake knife are ready before pickup.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need for a Jungle Party buffet?: Plan reusable plates, bowls, forks, knives and spoons for every guest, plus 10% extra. You also need serving platters, serving tongs, cutting boards, a chef’s knife and kitchen tongs, with a separate cake stand and cake knife for dessert.
How many glasses do I need for a Jungle Party?: Provide at least two drinking glasses per guest if you are reusing them during the party, or one glass per guest plus a washing plan. Add wine glasses and coffee cups only for the drinks you will serve, and keep 10% spare.
When should I buy Jungle Party decorations?: Buy or confirm the jungle balloons, green garlands, artificial leaves and animal figures at least 7 days before the party. This gives you time to replace missing items and check that everything fits around the tables, chairs and buffet.
How much extra food and drink should I buy for a Jungle Party?: Buy about 10% extra snacks and buffet portions when the guest count is firm. For drinks, allow two to three per person in the first hour and one to two per person for every hour after that.

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