A list for 20 people
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Food
Appetizer or snack
5 spots
Something hearty after 10 PM
2 spots
Dessert
2 spots
Drinks and supplies
Drinks
3 spots
Sparkling wine or cider for midnight
3 spots
Ice
1 spot
Cups, plates and napkins
1 spot
Setup
Party hats and noisemakers
1 spot
Help with cleanup on January 1
1 spot
Tips for your New Year’s Eve party
Plan food for a long night
Snacks early, something hearty around ten, and sweets after midnight keep people going.
Count the midnight glasses
Make sure there’s enough sparkling wine or cider for everyone, including a non-alcoholic option for kids and drivers.
Sort out rides early
Put a reminder in the event details about rideshares or designated drivers.
Book the cleanup crew
New Year’s Day cleanup is easier with a friend or two who agreed to it in advance.
Common questions
How much food for a New Year’s Eve party?
Plan on about one appetizer for every four guests, plus a late-night dish and desserts. People graze for hours, so heavier food goes further.
How much champagne do I need for midnight?
One 750 ml bottle pours about six toasts, so plan a bottle for every six guests who are drinking.
Do guests need to sign up for anything?
No account is needed. Guests open the link, pick an item and add their name.
Also handy for this
- New Year party date poll · see if the 31st or a night nearby works better