What to Buy for a Sukkot Celebration

Use this shopping list to prepare a Sukkot celebration with a sukkah, ritual materials, shared meals and evening lighting. Check the guest count before buying food, plates and glasses, then confirm dietary requirements before finalising quantities. Fresh produce should be collected close to the event, while drinks can be chilled in advance. The items below also cover less obvious needs, such as serving equipment, hot-water supplies, extension cords and battery lighting.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Sukkah frame
Sukkah wallsqty 4
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Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 70
Tableclothsqty 8

Tableware

Dinner platesqty 80
Dessert platesqty 80
Glassesqty 100
Wine glassesqty 80
Cutlery setsqty 80
Serving plattersqty 12
Serving trays with lidsqty 6
Serving tongsqty 8
Kiddush cupsqty 4

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Hot water kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef’s knives and bread knivesqty 6
Serving spoonsqty 8
Coolersqty 4

Equipment

Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3

Lighting

String lightsqty 4
Battery lanternsqty 6

Decorations

Sukah decoration
Paper garlandsqty 6
Lulav bundlesqty 4
Etroggimqty 4
Prayer booksqty 20

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Waste sorting binsqty 3
Broom and dustpanqty 2
Mop setsqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Challe breads - 12 pieces
- Hummus - 3 tubs
- Tahini - 2 jars
- Olives - 3 jars
- Pickles - 3 jars
- Mixed lettuce - 8 heads
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 8 kilograms
- Cherry tomatoes - 3 kilograms
- Bell peppers - 15 pieces
- Red onions - 2 kilograms
- Carrots - 4 kilograms
- Celery - 3 stalks
- Potatoes - 12 kilogram
- Pumpkins - 5 pieces
- Zucchini - 8 pieces
- Mushrooms - 3 kilogram
- Spinach - 2 kilograms
- Apples - 8 kilograms
- Pears - 5 kilograms
- Grapes - 5 kilograms
- Pomegranates - 20 pieces
- Lemons - 20 pieces
- Garlic - 6 bulbs
- Fresh parsley - 6 bunches
- Fresh coriander - 4 bunches
- Fresh dill - 4 bunches
- Vegetable broth - 12 liters
- Chickpeas - 12 cans
- Lentils - 3 kilogram
- Couscous - 4 kilograms
- Rice - 5 kilograms
- Pasta - 4 kilograms
- Diced tomatoes - 12 cans
- Coconut milk - 8 cans
- Vegetable burgers - 70 pieces
- Feta - 2 kilograms
- Grated cheese - 2 kilogram
- Eggs - 60 pieces
- Whipped cream - 6 liter
- Vanilla custard - 8 liter
- Apple pies - 6 pieces
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Chocolate - 2 kilogram
- Mixed nuts - 2 kilograms
- Olive oil - 3 liters
- Sunflower oil - 2 liters
- Balsamic vinegar - 2 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Salt - 1 kilogram
- Black pepper - 250 grams
- Paprika powder - 250 gram
- Cumin - 250 grams
- Cinnamon - 150 grams
- Sugar - 2 kilograms
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 4 boxes
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 6 liters
- Coarse sugar - 1 kilogram
- Grape juice - 8 bottles
- Kosher wine - 12 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 liters
- Orange juice - 6 liters
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 12 bottles
- Still mineral water - 18 bottles
- Ice cubes - 15 kilograms
- Paper napkins - 8 packs
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 4 rolls
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs
- Sponges - 8 pieces

Tips

Confirm the final guest count and dietary requirements before calculating food quantities. Buy dinner plates, dessert plates, glasses and cutlery sets for every guest, plus a small reserve.
Check the sukkah frame, walls and roof covering several days before the celebration. This gives you time to replace missing parts before decorating or setting the tables.
Buy or collect fresh vegetables as close to the event as practical, especially if salads are part of the meal. Prepare soups, main courses and desserts only after checking the available serving platters and trays with lids.
Plan drinks for the first hour at two to three drinks per person, then adjust for the length of the celebration. Chill drinks in coolers and prepare thermos flasks, coffee machines or hot-water kettles for after the meal.
Test string lights, battery lanterns, extension cords and power strips before guests arrive. Keep battery lanterns available even if the electrical lighting works, particularly for an evening sukkah.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to buy for a Sukkot celebration?: Plan for sukkah construction and covering supplies, tables and chairs, tablecloths, dinner and dessert plates, glasses, wine glasses, cutlery, serving ware, kitchen equipment, lighting, decorations, lulav bundles and etroggim. Match quantities to the final guest list and add a small reserve of disposable or breakable tableware.
How much food and drink should I buy for Sukkot?: Calculate meal portions from the confirmed guest count and include separate quantities for salads, soups, main courses and desserts. For drinks, allow about two to three drinks per person during the first hour, then add more for a longer celebration or guests who do not drink wine.
When should I buy fresh produce for Sukkot?: Buy fresh vegetables one to two days before the celebration, or collect them on the day if that is practical. Do the main shopping earlier, but leave salads and other fresh produce until dietary requirements and the final guest list are confirmed.
What should I check before shopping for a sukkah celebration?: Check the sukkah frame, walls and roof covering at least three to seven days beforehand, then verify ritual materials, tables, chairs, serving equipment and lighting. Testing extension cords and battery lanterns before setup prevents last-minute problems after dark.

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