Dinner party grocery list for six
Cook a sit-down dinner for six with roast chicken, lemon potatoes, green beans, salad, bread, and chocolate tart.
What to get
Whole chicken
1 chicken, 5 to 6 lb
Yukon Gold potatoes
3 lb
Lemons
4
Fresh rosemary
1 oz
Green beans
1.5 lb
Mixed salad greens
10 oz
Cherry tomatoes
1 pint
Red wine vinaigrette
8 fl oz
Crusty baguettes
2
Salted butter
8 oz
Chocolate tart
1 10-inch tart
Sparkling water
12 12-fl oz cans
Drinking water
1.5 gal
Ice
5 lb
Shallow leftover containers
6 3-cup containers
How to make it
- Set the table, wash the salad greens, and trim the beans before the guests arrive.
- Roast the lemon potatoes with the chicken until the breast and innermost thigh reach 165°F. Rest the chicken for 15 minutes while the beans cook.
- Dress the salad just before sitting down, carve the chicken after its rest, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Who this list is for
This grocery list is for home cooks planning a sit-down dinner party for six guests. If you want to serve a classic meal with roast chicken, lemon potatoes, green beans, salad, bread, and chocolate tart, this list covers all the basics. It’s best for gatherings where you want to minimize last-minute trips to the store and keep your menu focused and achievable.
How to use this list
Use this list as your shopping guide a day or two before your dinner. Double-check amounts against your guest count if you have bigger eaters or extra people. Allow time to thaw the chicken if frozen, and pick up the chocolate tart from a bakery if you aren’t baking it yourself. Check your pantry for staple ingredients like salt, pepper, and cooking oil—you’ll need those for roasting and dressing.
Common mistakes
Don’t forget to check your kitchen for items you already have, such as butter or vinaigrette, to avoid doubles. Some skip buying enough lemons or rosemary for both the chicken and potatoes—review your recipes. Avoid buying pre-cut salad greens too far ahead, as they wilt quickly. If you choose a different dessert, adjust your list.
What is on this list
You’ll need a 5- to 6-pound whole chicken, 3 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes, 4 lemons, and 1 ounce of fresh rosemary for the main course. For sides, get 1.5 pounds of green beans, 10 ounces of mixed salad greens, a pint of cherry tomatoes, and 8 ounces of red wine vinaigrette. Bread and dessert are covered with 2 crusty baguettes, 8 ounces of salted butter, and a 10-inch chocolate tart. Sparkling water (12 cans) keeps everyone hydrated.
Day-of reminders
Thaw your chicken in advance if needed. Start with prepping the potatoes and chicken, allowing roasting time. Blanch green beans and prep the salad greens before guests arrive. Slice baguettes and set out butter. Plate the chocolate tart just before dessert. Set out sparkling water in ice buckets or chill in the fridge. Give yourself a buffer for last-minute touches.
FAQ
Who is "Dinner party grocery list for six" for?
This grocery list is for home cooks planning a sit-down dinner party for six guests. If you want to serve a classic meal with roast chicken, lemon potatoes, green beans, salad, bread, and chocolate tart, this list covers all the basics. It’s best for gatherings where you want to minimize last-minute trips to the store and keep your menu focused and achievab…
How should I use "Dinner party grocery list for six"?
Use this list as your shopping guide a day or two before your dinner. Double-check amounts against your guest count if you have bigger eaters or extra people. Allow time to thaw the chicken if frozen, and pick up the chocolate tart from a bakery if you aren’t baking it yourself. Check your pantry for staple ingredients like salt, pepper, and cooking oil—you…
What should I skip or avoid with "Dinner party grocery list for six"?
Don’t forget to check your kitchen for items you already have, such as butter or vinaigrette, to avoid doubles. Some skip buying enough lemons or rosemary for both the chicken and potatoes—review your recipes. Avoid buying pre-cut salad greens too far ahead, as they wilt quickly. If you choose a different dessert, adjust your list.
What is on the "Dinner party grocery list for six" list?
You’ll need a 5- to 6-pound whole chicken, 3 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes, 4 lemons, and 1 ounce of fresh rosemary for the main course. For sides, get 1.5 pounds of green beans, 10 ounces of mixed salad greens, a pint of cherry tomatoes, and 8 ounces of red wine vinaigrette. Bread and dessert are covered with 2 crusty baguettes, 8 ounces of salted butter…
What should I check on the day of?
Thaw your chicken in advance if needed. Start with prepping the potatoes and chicken, allowing roasting time. Blanch green beans and prep the salad greens before guests arrive. Slice baguettes and set out butter. Plate the chocolate tart just before dessert. Set out sparkling water in ice buckets or chill in the fridge. Give yourself a buffer for last-minut…
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