Baby shower food list for 20 guests
Serve 20 guests at a two-hour afternoon shower with tea sandwiches, vegetable frittata, fruit, cupcakes, and alcohol-free drinks.
What to get
Chicken salad tea sandwiches
30 quarters
Cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches
30 quarters
Vegetable frittatas
Cut each into 10 wedges.
2 9-inch frittatas
Fresh fruit platter
6 lb
Mini cupcakes
30
Alcohol-free citrus punch
2 gal
Coffee
20 brewed cups
Half-and-half
1 pint
Drinking water
4 gal
Ice
20 lb
Plates
24 9-inch plates
Forks
24
Cups
48 12-fl oz cups
Hot drink cups
24 10-fl oz cups
Napkins
60
Food labels
8 cards
Card box
1
Heavy-duty trash bags
6 30-gal bags
How to make it
- Collect allergy and dietary information with the RSVPs. Label the vegetarian frittata and keep its serving utensil separate.
- Keep sandwiches, frittata, and cut fruit at 40°F or colder until serving. Put out half at a time and replenish from the refrigerator.
- Refrigerate perishable leftovers within 2 hours and clear the gift area before breaking down tables.
Who this list is for
This list is for anyone hosting a baby shower for 20 guests, especially if you want to keep the menu simple, appealing, and alcohol-free. It’s ideal for afternoon showers where finger foods, light entrees, and easy drinks work best. Use this if you want to avoid running out of food or missing key serving items.
How to use this list
Start by confirming your guest count. Shop for the quantities listed—these are scaled for 20 people. Prepare tea sandwiches (chicken salad and cucumber with cream cheese) the morning of the event for freshness. Bake or buy two 9-inch vegetable frittatas, slice them before guests arrive, and arrange on platters. Assemble a 6-pound fresh fruit platter. Pick up 30 mini cupcakes from a bakery or bake ahead. For drinks, prepare 2 gallons of citrus punch in advance and chill it. Brew coffee just before guests arrive. Set out 4 gallons of drinking water and 20 pounds of ice in coolers or dispensers. Lay out plates, forks, and both cold and hot drink cups at the serving area.
What to skip
Don’t overcomplicate the menu with hot entrees or items that need last-minute prep. Avoid strong flavors or spicy foods that may not suit all guests. Skip alcohol—this list is designed for a baby shower setting. Don’t forget to have enough cups for both punch and coffee; using only one type will lead to shortages. Avoid plastic utensils that break easily—choose sturdy options.
What is on this list
You’ll be shopping for 30 chicken salad tea sandwich quarters, 30 cucumber and cream cheese sandwich quarters, two 9-inch vegetable frittatas, a 6-pound fruit platter, and 30 mini cupcakes. For drinks, get 2 gallons of citrus punch, 20 brewed cups of coffee, 1 pint of half-and-half, 4 gallons of water, and 20 pounds of ice. For serving, you’ll need 24 9-inch plates, 24 forks, 48 12-ounce cups for cold drinks, and 24 10-ounce cups for hot drinks. Cross off anything you already have, especially servingware.
Day-of
On the day of the shower, chill drinks and ice early. Arrange food on platters just before guests arrive. Set up a self-serve drink station with cups, coffee, punch, and water. Refill as needed. Keep extra plates and forks handy. After the party, pack leftovers promptly and dispose of or recycle used serving items.
FAQ
Who is "Baby shower food list for 20 guests" for?
This list is for anyone hosting a baby shower for 20 guests, especially if you want to keep the menu simple, appealing, and alcohol-free. It’s ideal for afternoon showers where finger foods, light entrees, and easy drinks work best. Use this if you want to avoid running out of food or missing key serving items.
How should I use "Baby shower food list for 20 guests"?
Start by confirming your guest count. Shop for the quantities listed—these are scaled for 20 people. Prepare tea sandwiches (chicken salad and cucumber with cream cheese) the morning of the event for freshness. Bake or buy two 9-inch vegetable frittatas, slice them before guests arrive, and arrange on platters. Assemble a 6-pound fresh fruit platter. Pick u…
What should I skip or avoid with "Baby shower food list for 20 guests"?
Don’t overcomplicate the menu with hot entrees or items that need last-minute prep. Avoid strong flavors or spicy foods that may not suit all guests. Skip alcohol—this list is designed for a baby shower setting. Don’t forget to have enough cups for both punch and coffee; using only one type will lead to shortages. Avoid plastic utensils that break easily—ch…
What is on the "Baby shower food list for 20 guests" list?
You’ll be shopping for 30 chicken salad tea sandwich quarters, 30 cucumber and cream cheese sandwich quarters, two 9-inch vegetable frittatas, a 6-pound fruit platter, and 30 mini cupcakes. For drinks, get 2 gallons of citrus punch, 20 brewed cups of coffee, 1 pint of half-and-half, 4 gallons of water, and 20 pounds of ice. For serving, you’ll need 24 9-inc…
What should I check on the day of?
On the day of the shower, chill drinks and ice early. Arrange food on platters just before guests arrive. Set up a self-serve drink station with cups, coffee, punch, and water. Refill as needed. Keep extra plates and forks handy. After the party, pack leftovers promptly and dispose of or recycle used serving items.
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