The Ultimate Tableware Checklist for a Stress-Free Party

Planning your child’s party? Here’s your go-to checklist to make sure you have everything covered — stylish, functional, and all matching your theme.

✨ Plates
Dinner plates for food and smaller dessert plates for cake or sweets — both should tie into your party theme for a cohesive look.

✨ Cups + Lids
Cups for both kids and adults. Lids are a lifesaver if you’ve got little ones running around.

✨ Straws
Reusable or paper straws add a fun touch and are easy to theme-match.

✨ Napkins
Get both dinner napkins and cocktail napkins. Trust me, you’ll go through more than you expect.

✨ Cutlery
Forks, spoons, and knives — whether disposable or reusable. Always keep a few extras handy.

✨ Serving Pieces
Think trays for fruit and snacks, bowls for chips, and serving spoons or tongs.

✨ Tablecloths
One for your food table and one for your cake table. They instantly elevate your setup.

✨ Candles + Lighter
A birthday must-have — don’t get caught without them when it’s cake time!

✨ Balloons + Banner
Add instant wow-factor and photo ops. Balloon garlands, number balloons, or a birthday banner always complete the look.

✨ Loot Bags 
Fill them with stickers, bubbles, crayons, or on theme accessories — simple, affordable, and always a hit.

✨ Activities
From classics like a pinata, to on theme crafts and jumbo outdoor games; keep the kids entertained and buy parents some breathing room.

✨ Cake Topper
Dress up a grocery store cake with a themed topper. Big impact, zero stress.

⭐ Pro Tip: Don’t forget the memories! Assign someone to take candid photos so you’re in the shots too — not just behind the camera.