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Party Supplies for 20 Guests: Complete Shopping List
Party supplies for 20 guests: full shopping list with pack sizes, table and garland counts, and a $90-170 budget.
Party Supplies for 20 Guests: Complete Shopping List
Quick answer: For 20 guests buy 48–60 plates, 60–80 napkins, 40–48 cups, 30 cutlery sets and 3 tablecloths, plus a 10-foot garland. Budget $90–170 for tableware and decorations, or $4.50–8.50 per guest.
Key takeaways
- 48–60 plates, 60–80 napkins, 40–48 cups.
- 30 cutlery sets and 3 tablecloths.
- Budget $90–170, or $4.50–8.50 per guest.
- One 10-foot garland is enough decoration.
How much tableware for 20 guests?
For 20 guests buy 48–60 plates, 60–80 napkins, 40–48 cups and 30 cutlery sets. These counts assume a full meal with dessert, a 20% buffer, and cups at one per guest per 1.5 hours of party time.
Shopping list for 20 guests
| Item | Quantity | Pack to buy |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner plates | 48–60 | 1× 50-count |
| Napkins | 60–80 | 1× 100-count |
| Cups | 40–48 | 1× 50-count |
| Cutlery sets | 30 | 1× 40-count |
| Tablecloths | 3 | 1 per 6–8 guests |
| Balloon garland | 1 (100–120 balloons) | 1 garland kit |
| Goody bags | 22 | 1 per guest + 10% |
How much does a 20-guest party cost?
Budget $90–170 for tableware and decorations, or $4.50–8.50 per guest. Tableware alone is $30–60, the balloon garland $30–50, and goody bags $40–70 if you include them.
How many tables for 20 guests?
Plan 3 tables of 6–8 for a seated meal, or 2 large tables for a buffet. Allow one 6-foot table per 6–8 guests, plus one table for food and cake.
Frequently asked questions
How many plates for 20 guests?
Buy 48–60 plates for 20 guests: 2–3 per person plus a 20% buffer. One 50-count pack covers a snacks-only party; buy two for a full meal with dessert.
How many napkins for 20 guests?
Buy 60–80 napkins: 3 per guest for a full meal plus a buffer. One 100-count pack covers a 20-guest party comfortably and leaves spares.
How much do party supplies cost for 20 guests?
Plan on $90–170 for tableware and decorations, or $4.50–8.50 per person. Buying bulk packs of plates, napkins and cups together is the easiest way to stay at the lower end.
Shop supplies: browse our party supplies and party tableware, or use our per-person quantity calculator.
