▢ Source Supplies:

• Tip: Purchase early - these can go fast during the holidays!

• Purchase gingerbread house kits locally or online

  • Tip: For less expensive versions, try Elf on the Shelf mini gingerbread house kits, see online

• Optional: Purchase some extra icing and decorative sprinkles to use for the gingerbread houses.

• Glasses, dinner or dessert plates, silverware, napkins

• Tablecloths

• Paper napkins

▢ Source Food & Drink:

• Order drinks through a delivery service like drizly.com or source them through the local beverage store. Estimate 2 alcoholic drinks per attendee and ensure you have non-alcoholic options available as well.

• Purchase some snacks appropriate for the season, for example holiday baked goods or festive charcuterie boards with meats and/or cheeses. You can also order charcuterie boards online at:

  • Harry and David

  • Cheeseboarder

  • Beauty and the Board

▢ Set Up the Event:

• Set up a table with the gingerbread house kits. Guests can take their kit from the table.

• Set up a separate table with the drinks, snacks, cups, and utensils.

• Set up tables where your guests can assemble the gingerbread houses. Make sure to place paper towels or napkins on the tables. Use tablecloths on the tables.

• Ensure you have multiple trash and recycling receptacles available throughout the common space.

• Optional: Set up a bluetooth speaker with holiday music.

▢ Cost Estimates:

• $30 gingerbread house kit per person

• $20 - $30 food and drink per person