December bookings are filling up, the Christmas menus are printed and your diary is looking busier by the day but have you thought about how many Christmas party supplies you’ll actually need?
Imagine a pub has three Christmas lunches booked, each catering for 40 guests. That’s 120 people to prepare for and if everyone gets one cracker and two napkins, you’ll need 120 crackers and 240 napkins. Sounds simple enough, until it’s time to work out how many cases to order!
Get Your Christmas Party Supplies Sorted
When you’re juggling bookings, staff rotas, food orders and table plans, it’s easy to overlook the smaller details. However, running out of crackers halfway through a Christmas lunch isn’t exactly the festive atmosphere you’re aiming for!
A little planning now can save plenty of last-minute stress. Start by looking at your confirmed guest numbers and decide how many crackers and napkins you’ll allow per person.
Our Gold Snowflake Christmas Crackers are available in cases of 100, whilst the Gold Paper Napkins are supplied in cases of 240. So, for 120 guests, you’d need two cases of crackers and one case of napkins.
How Much Should You Order?
To make planning a little easier, here’s a quick guide based on one cracker and two napkins per guest, using the case sizes above.
| Guests | Crackers Needed | Cases Of 100 | Napkins Needed | Cases Of 240 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 20 | 1 | 40 | 1 |
| 40 | 40 | 1 | 80 | 1 |
| 60 | 60 | 1 | 120 | 1 |
| 80 | 80 | 1 | 160 | 1 |
| 100 | 100 | 1 | 200 | 1 |
| 120 | 120 | 2 | 240 | 1 |
| 160 | 160 | 2 | 320 | 2 |
| 200 | 200 | 2 | 400 | 2 |
Remember, these are minimum case quantities rounded up, so you’ll have a few spares for unexpected guests, breakages or those inevitable last-minute booking changes.
Don’t Forget The Finishing Touches
Crackers and napkins might be top of your ordering list but what about the rest of your Christmas party supplies? A beautifully presented Christmas lunch is all about the little details, from coordinating colours to making sure every guest has what they need.
Our Christmas range also includes red and green napkins, silver and red snowflake crackers and festive paper cups for serving hot drinks. It’s worth considering what you’ll need across your whole venue, particularly if you’re hosting Christmas parties, private dining bookings or festive drinks receptions.
For additional guidance, the Food Standards Agency provides useful information on food contact materials, helping businesses understand the requirements for materials that come into contact with food.
Make December A Little Easier
The festive season is busy enough without having to rush around sourcing extra supplies at the last minute. Getting your Christmas party supplies organised early means you can concentrate on welcoming guests, serving up fantastic food and creating those memorable Christmas celebrations.
Take a look at our full Christmas range, work out your quantities and get your venue ready for a December to remember!
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