Seasonal party supplies for every date on the calendar, gathered in one place so you're never hunting when the big day comes round. This is where our Easter party supplies, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Father's Day ranges live, alongside New Year's Eve and the smaller dates like Diwali, Eid, St Patrick's Day and Burns Night.
Looking for the two biggest dates of the year? Halloween and Christmas each have their own home, kept separate so those pages stay easy to shop. Everything here is grouped by occasion, so you can work through one event at a time and match the balloons, tableware and decorations to the same theme.
Not sure where to start? Our seasonal party and decorating guide has ideas for every date in the calendar.
Show moreSeasonal party supplies come round on a fixed calendar, so a little planning saves the last-minute scramble. Here's how we'd shop the year, after more than 3 million orders.
Plan the year by date. The seasonal calendar runs almost month to month: New Year and Burns Night in January, Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year in February, then Mother's Day, St Patrick's Day and Easter across spring, Father's Day and festival season through summer, and Diwali, Bonfire Night and Oktoberfest into autumn. Eid moves each year with the lunar calendar, so check the date early. Shopping one occasion at a time keeps it simple, and each date has its own page with matching balloons, tableware and decorations.
When to buy. For the busy dates, Easter, Valentine's and Mother's Day especially, order a couple of weeks ahead. Popular lines sell through close to the day, and clearance stock in the Easter sale moves fastest of all. If you're sending a balloon in a box for Mother's or Father's Day, order in good time and have it arrive the day before so it's waiting for them.
Match it to the moment. Pick the occasion's colours, hearts for Valentine's, pastels for Easter, green for St Patrick's, and repeat them across the table, the walls and the balloons so everything looks pulled together. Following a set theme? Let the banner or backdrop set the palette and match the rest to it.
Looking for the two biggest dates? Halloween and Christmas each have their own dedicated range, kept separate so those pages stay easy to shop. For everything else on the calendar, this is the place, and if you order by 4pm next-day delivery means you can still dress the room the day before.
A: It covers party supplies for the calendar events people celebrate through the year, including New Year's Eve, Easter, Diwali, Eid, Chinese New Year, summer and barbecue parties, and sporting events like the World Cup. You will find tableware, decorations and ready-made party kits grouped by occasion.
A: Start with the occasion, then think about how many guests you are having. Pick a party kit if you want the basics sorted in one go, or build your own by adding plates, cups and decorations to match your numbers.
A: A kit brings together matching tableware and decorations for a set number of guests, for example the Neon Dots New Year Party Kit for 8. It is a quick way to cover a table without choosing each item separately.
A: Round paper plates come in 18cm and 23cm, and there are oval serving platters at 30cm for sharing food. Sizes vary by theme, so check the pack details on each product.
A: The jumbo paper cups hold 450ml, which suits soft drinks and longer serves at a party.
A: Options include star string decorations, paper banner kits and hanging paper lanterns, for example a 12 inch (30cm) lantern with a tassel. There are also lifesize cardboard cutouts such as a 195cm football figure.
A: Yes, most tableware and decorations come in packs, commonly packs of 6 or 8. The pack size is listed in each product name and description so you can match it to your guest count.
A: You can shop by occasion for New Year's Eve, Easter, Mother's Day, Diwali, Eid, Chinese New Year, St Patrick's Day, Burns Night, Oktoberfest, Eurovision, summer and barbecue gatherings, and football tournaments like the World Cup.
A: Set the table with the classic BBQ paper plates and jumbo cups, then add banners and string decorations to bring the theme together. Sharing platters work well for food you pass round the garden.
A: For a World Cup or England match, people set up themed cups and plates for the group, then add a lifesize cardboard cutout of a player as a talking point and photo backdrop.
A: Yes, alongside Easter tableware and decorations there are Easter crafts and activities, which give younger guests something hands-on to do.
A: Fix them at both ends and add a support point in the middle of a long run so they do not sag. Low-tack tape or removable hooks hold well on walls without leaving marks.
A: Lifesize cutouts come with a fold-out strut on the back so they stand freely. Place them on a flat, level surface and keep them out of draughts, as they can catch the wind outdoors.
A: Open the lantern out fully into its round shape first, then hang it from the loop at the top so the tassel sits straight underneath. Keep them away from heat sources as they are paper.
A: Many decorations and cutouts can be reused if you store them flat and dry after the event. Paper tableware is single use, so only open what you need.
A: The paper plates, platters and cups are made for serving party food and drink. Use them for their intended purpose and check any guidance on the pack for hot food or microwave use.
A: Craft and activity sets can contain small pieces, so keep an eye on younger children while they play and follow the age guidance on the pack.
A: Keep paper decorations, banners and lanterns away from candles, cookers and other heat sources, since they will catch fire. Fix them securely so nothing falls onto a table or into food.
A: Clean, dry paper plates and cups can usually go in paper recycling, but food-soiled pieces are best put in general waste. Check your local council rules, as they vary.
A: Buy pack sizes that match your guest numbers so less is thrown away, and hold on to reusable items like banners and cardboard cutouts for the next time the occasion comes round.
A: Most people add balloons and extra decorations to fill out the room, and matching napkins or cutlery from the tableware range to complete the table. For a New Year countdown, party hats and photo props add to the moment.
A: Yes, our balloons range has colours and foil shapes that suit seasonal events, from numbers and letters for New Year to themed designs for other occasions.
A: Pair the seasonal tableware with items from our decorations and fancy dress ranges to carry the theme from the table to the whole room and your guests' outfits.
