Movie night shopping list
Use this shopping list to prepare a movie night without discovering missing items during setup. Plan snacks, drinks and servingware around the number of guests, then check the projector, screen, laptop, cables and power supplies before shopping. For a two-hour screening, allow roughly 100–150 g of popcorn and two drinks per person. Reusable cups, plates and bowls reduce waste, while coolers and ice keep drinks ready without using fridge space.
What to bring
Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.
Furniture
- Chairsqty 32
- Foldable tablesqty 6
- Side tablesqty 3
- Coat rack
Equipment
- Projector
- Projection screen
- Laptop
- HDMI cableqty 2
- HDMI adapterqty 2
- Speakersqty 2
- Audio cableqty 2
- Power stripsqty 4
- Extension cordsqty 4
- Remote controlqty 2
Lighting
- Mood lightingqty 3
- Standing lampsqty 2
Decorations
- Movie postersqty 4
- Red carpet
Tableware
- Reusable cupsqty 40
- Reusable platesqty 40
- Reusable bowlsqty 40
- Cutlery setsqty 40
- Serving plattersqty 8
- Serving jugsqty 3
Kitchen
- Popcorn maker
- Measuring cupsqty 2
- Serving spoonsqty 6
- Coolersqty 3
- Ice cube traysqty 3
Cleaning
- Bucketsqty 2
- Mopsqty 2
- Broom
- Dustpan and brush
- Microfiber clothsqty 8
Catering
- Groceries
- Popcorn kernels - 2 kilogram
- Sunflower oil - 2 liters
- Fine salt - 1 canister
- Popcorn seasoning - 2 cans
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Tortilla chips - 4 bags
- Low-salt chips - 2 bags
- Pretzel sticks - 3 bags
- Nacho cheese - 4 jars
- Mild salsa sauce - 4 jars
- Olives - 3 jars
- Snack nuts - 3 bags
- Vegan snack mix - 2 bags
- Gluten-free crackers - 3 packs
- Wine gums - 2 kilograms
- Chocolate bars - 30 bars
- Drop - 1 kilogram
- Filled cookies - 30 pieces
- Mini cookies - 4 packs
- Apples - 30 pieces
- Grapes - 3 kilograms
- Still mineral water - 24 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 12 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Ice tea - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Lemonade syrup - 2 bottles
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Mints - 1 box
- Ice cubes - 10 kilograms
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 2 packs
- Hand soap - 2 bottles
Tips
- Buy 100–150 g of popcorn per guest for a two-hour movie, plus extra if snacks are replacing dinner. A popcorn maker, measuring cups and serving spoons make the quantity easier to manage.
- Plan two drinks per person for the first hour and one more for each additional hour. Chill them in coolers with ice rather than relying on a small fridge just before guests arrive.
- Check the projector, screen, laptop, HDMI cable, adapter, speakers and audio cable at least 24 hours before the screening. Add power strips and extension cords so every device can reach a safe outlet.
- Match tableware to the guest count and add at least 10% extra cups, plates and bowls. Serving platters, bowls, jugs and cutlery sets prevent guests from handling food packages during the film.
- Buy or gather cleanup supplies before setup, including buckets and enough space for used reusable cups, plates and bowls. Set out coat storage and side tables before guests arrive so aisles remain clear.
Frequently asked questions
- What snacks do I need for a movie night?
- For a two-hour movie, plan 100–150 g of popcorn per person and add at least one other snack option. Use reusable bowls and serving platters, with one serving spoon per shared bowl.
- How many drinks should I buy for movie night?
- Allow two drinks per person for the first hour and one additional drink for every extra hour. Chill them several hours in advance, using coolers and ice if refrigerator space is limited.
- What equipment is needed for a movie night screening?
- You need a projector, projection screen, laptop, HDMI cable, any required HDMI adapter, speakers and an audio cable. Test the complete setup at least 24 hours before guests arrive and keep power strips and extension cords ready.
- How much tableware do I need for movie night?
- Prepare one reusable cup, plate and bowl per guest, then add 10% extra for replacements. Provide one cutlery set per guest and keep serving jugs, platters and spoons separate from the individual place settings.
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