The kit list. Know what to buy.
Buying criteria for the gear that changes how a party runs: the spec that matters, the price band to expect, and the trade-off to weigh before you order.
Nine categories, and the spec that matters in each.
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15L glass dispenser with stand
For 40 or more guests. A wide mouth takes a full ice block rather than cubes.
| Capacity | 15 L, ~60 servings |
| Tap | Stainless, no drip |
| Typical price | £45–£70 |
| Watch for | Heavy when full |
Insulated 25L cooler with tap
The outdoor one. Holds ice all day and doubles as the soft drinks station.
| Ice retention | 18–24 hrs |
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Typical price | £35–£60 |
| Watch for | Awkward to clean |
Three-tier serving stand
Buys back a third of your table. The base of any food display setup.
| Tiers | 3, 20/25/30 cm |
| Load | 2 kg per tier |
| Typical price | £18–£30 |
| Watch for | Wobbles on grass |
Bagasse plates, 125-pack
Compostable, rimmed and microwave-safe. Holds a hot curry without folding.
| Material | Sugarcane bagasse |
| Size | 23 cm, rimmed |
| Typical price | £20–£32 |
| Watch for | Stains with tomato |
Food warmer trays, set of 3
Keeps hot buffet dishes above 63C for two hours so you are not reheating.
| Hold time | 2–2.5 hrs |
| Trays | 3 x 4 L |
| Typical price | £55–£85 |
| Watch for | Fuel sold separately |
Portable party speaker
Pairs to a second unit for stereo across a garden rather than one loud box.
| Battery | 20–24 hrs at 60% |
| Rating | IP67 |
| Typical price | £90–£140 |
| Watch for | Bass drops past 15 m |
Festoon lights, 20 m mains
The biggest visual upgrade per pound for any outdoor theme.
| Length | 20 m, 30 bulbs |
| Rating | IP44, connectable |
| Typical price | £28–£45 |
| Watch for | Needs an RCD socket |
Giant lawn game bundle
Quoits, skittles and a toss game. Runs itself once it is set up.
| Ages | 5 to adult |
| Space | 4 x 6 m |
| Typical price | £40–£75 |
| Watch for | Storage bag tears |
Tableware bundle for 100
Cups, napkins and cutlery in one case instead of five. About 40p a head.
| Contents | 100 cups, 200 napkins |
| Cost per head | ~£0.40 |
| Typical price | £30–£48 |
| Watch for | Light cutlery |
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