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Hosting Essentials
Useful pieces for this party—and the next. Gather the tools, table basics and serving pieces you can reach for across celebrations, whatever theme you choose. Start with what you own, borrow what you can, and add only what makes hosting easier for you.
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Choose what suits your space, guest count and plans. Check the selected size, material, pack contents and current availability on the retailer’s page before ordering.
Print & assemble
Firbon A4 Paper Cutter — 12-inch trimmer with extended ruler, black
For straight cuts on invitations, menus, food tents and rectangular tags. Use scissors for curved game pieces and toppers. Check the trimmer’s cardstock capacity.
Fiskars 8-inch SoftGrip all-purpose scissors — grey
For curved and shaped cutouts.
Single-hole metal punch — 1/4-inch hole, blue
Check hole placement and cardstock capacity before punching.
ALLFUN double-sided adhesive glue dots — 1,000 pieces
For paper assembly; try one piece before making a batch.
Ribbli white double-faced satin ribbon — 1/2 inch × 50 yards
For tags and finishing touches. Check ribbon width against the tag hole.
White cardstock - 80 lb, 30 sheets
Check weight and paper compatibility with your printer.
Matte full-sheet printable sticker paper - 40 sheets
For cut-your-own sticker sheets; follow your printer’s paper guidance.
White A7 invitation envelopes — 50 pack
For 5 × 7 invitations; check your finished card fits.
Tables & linens
Six-foot folding table with carry handle
For food, drinks or activities; measure your space before choosing.
Utopia Kitchen white rectangular tablecloths — 60 × 102 inches, 2 pack
A washable neutral cloth option; choose around your table size and desired drop.
Niuara white disposable tablecloths — 54 × 108 inches, 4 pack
A disposable alternative to fabric tablecloths.
White disposable plastic plates — 120 pieces, dinner and dessert sizes
One set offers dinner and smaller plates; choose quantities around your guests.
Supernal gold wrapped disposable cutlery with napkin
Wrapped cutlery with a napkin; check the actual component count before ordering.
Utopia Kitchen white cotton-blend cloth napkins — 12 pack, 18 × 18 inches
Optional reusable cloth napkins for dinner-party settings.
Flash Furniture Hercules white folding chairs — set of 6
Optional extra seating; borrow or rent if storage is limited.
Serve & share
White plastic serving trays — 4 pack, 16 × 11 inches
For serving and carrying; check care and food-temperature instructions.
DOWAN soft-white oval serving bowls — set of 4
For salads, sides and shared dishes; check capacity for your menu.
HINMAY mini stainless steel food tongs — 7-inch, set of 6
Small serving tongs; choose utensils suited to the food.
Mwellewm disposable plastic serving utensils — tongs and spoons
A disposable alternative with tongs and spoons; check the pack contents.
White ceramic pedestal cake stand — 10 inch
Check cake-board fit against the usable top of the stand.
Eisinly cake knife and server — silver, 2-piece set
A knife and server for the cake table.
US Acrylic Bistro clear pitchers — 64 oz, set of 2
A simple drink-serving route; check care and temperature guidance.
OGGI clear acrylic oval party tub — 18.5 × 11 inches
For chilled bottled or canned drinks; check capacity and protect the surface underneath.
Stainless steel ice scoop — silver, advertised 6 oz
For serving ice; follow the maker’s care instructions.
Glass drink dispensers with infuser and stand — set of 2
Optional alternative to pitchers; check capacity and included accessories.
Set & display
Amazon Basics collapsible floor easel
For the welcome sign; match the sign’s dimensions and weight.
Enayplon acrylic sign holders — 6 pack, 8.5 × 11 in.
For portrait Letter signs; these are not native 8 × 10 frames.
Banner Ups PolyTabs — clear adhesive banner tabs, 12 pack
Optional banner tabs. Check banner material and pair with suitable support hardware.
chamvis electric balloon air pump
Optional balloon pump for hosts who will reuse it.
EMART adjustable backdrop stand — 10 × 7 ft
Optional backdrop support; match dimensions and follow setup guidance.
Pack & reset
Keep everyday food wrap, leftover containers, cleaning supplies and storage boxes on your own reset checklist. Use what you already have.
Artdly white tissue paper — 100 sheets, 14 × 20 inches
Optional tissue for gift packaging; not a food-contact liner.
White paper favor boxes — 30 pack
Optional white favor boxes; check assembled dimensions against your favors.