▢ Source Supplies:     

• 1 to 2 waffle irons - purchase locally or online.

• Ensure you have plenty of plates, napkins, silverware, and champagne flutes available.  

• Purchase disposable cups for the waffle batter locally or online.

• Optional: Purchase seasonal table decorations locally or online.

▢ Source Food & Drink:  

• Purchase waffle mix locally or online (see packaging for number of servings) 

  • Tip: Purchase ready made pourable pancake mix and add a teaspoon of vegetable oil to the mix 

• Consider purchasing gluten free waffle mix as well

• Purchase orange juice locally or online

• Source champagne through the local beverage store or online retailers such as Uber Eats. You can use less expensive champagne, such as Cava or Prosecco. 

• Purchase two 2-liter bottles of ginger ale for non-alcoholic mimosas.

• Optional: Purchase pineapple and/or cranberry juice, so residents can add a splash to their mimosas.

• Purchase a variety of toppings, for example: 

  • Strawberries and/or blueberries

  • Chocolate chips

  • Variety of syrups

  • Whipped cream

  • Nuts & Seeds

  • Nutella

▢ Set Up the Event:

• Select the appropriate space for the event where residents can sit down with their food and also mingle easily. 

• Fill the individual cups with enough batter to make a single waffle.

• If possible, place the waffle irons on a separate table along with the waffle mix in the cups. 

• Place plates, silverware, flutes, napkins, toppings on a separate table. 

• Optional: Decorate the tables for residents with your favorite decorations for the season.  

• Set up a bluetooth speaker with music.  

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

▢ Cost Estimates:

• Cost per person: $15-$20

• Recommended for 20 people: 

  • 3 packages of waffle mix: $15-$20 

  • 2 gallons of orange juice: $15

  • 3-4 bottles of champagne: $40 - $60

  • 2 bottles of ginger ale: $5

• 2 waffle irons: $60-$100

• Other supplies: $50-$100