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A supper club party

Candlelight, a long table, and a menu worth lingering over.

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Supper club invitations

Free designs with an RSVP link that tracks every reply. Tap one to start yours; your names, date and place fill in, and you can change the design any time.

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Ideas for your supper club party

Pick one or two from each and keep the rest simple.

Decor

  • Taper candles in brass holders down the table
  • A printed menu card at every place
  • Deep red and cream flowers in low vases
  • Place cards with each guest's name in gold ink

Food

  • Cheese and charcuterie to start
  • A roast or braise that waits happily in the oven
  • A signature cocktail and a zero-proof twin
  • A make-ahead dessert, like chocolate pots or panna cotta

Cake

A dark chocolate cake with glossy ganache and gold leaf, served with raspberries.

Favors

Optional. Something small and edible travels best.

Colors

DeepBrightPopSoft

Pick one bright color for balloons and napkins, and keep plates plain.

Activities for your supper club party

How to play and what you need. Pick them in your plan and the supplies go on your shopping list.

Conversation cards

Grown-ups · 30 min

Put a folded question card at each seat, like 'The best meal you ever had?' Between courses, each guest answers theirs. Phones stay away.

You’ll need: Question cards, Pens

Mocktail bar contest

Grown-ups · 25 min

Set out sparkling water, juices, syrups, herbs and citrus. Pairs build a drink and name it; guests vote for the best.

You’ll need: Sparkling water and juices, Syrups, Fresh herbs and citrus, Glasses, Voting slips

Secret ingredient

Grown-ups · 15 min

Each course has one secret ingredient. Guests write guesses on their menu card, and the closest guesser wins a small prize.

You’ll need: Menu cards, Pens, A small prize

Toast roulette

Grown-ups · 15 min

Pull a topic from a bowl, like a trip, a mistake or a first job, and give a 30-second toast on it.

You’ll need: Topic slips, A bowl, A timer

Shop the supper club look

Plates, decor, favors and a cake idea in the theme's colors. The Shop counts each one for your guest list.

PlatesCupsNapkinsBannerBalloonsFavor bagsPhoto propsCake

Open the supper club shop

What to do and when

The plan for a birthday party, counted back from the party day. Festidy puts real dates on it. See the full birthday party plan.

  1. 6 to 8 weeks out

    • Pick a date, a start time, and a backup date
    • Set a budget and choose your big two
    • Write the guest list
    • Choose a theme or a look
    • Lock in the location and a rain plan
    • Note food, accessibility, and comfort needs

  2. 4 to 6 weeks out

    • Decide on music and one main activity
    • Book rentals if you need them
    • Decide: cater, order trays, or cook
    • Collect photos and messages from friends
    • Book a photographer or pick a friend to shoot
    • Send the invitations
    • Order the cake or dessertsCake idea: A dark chocolate cake with glossy ganache and gold leaf, served with raspberries.
    • Ask helpers and give them roles
    • Make one contact and confirmation list

  3. 2 to 3 weeks out

    • Order decor, tableware, and favorsDecor idea: Taper candles in brass holders down the table
    • Plan the menu and check allergiesMenu idea: Cheese and charcuterie to start
    • Plan the one or two moments that matterActivity idea: Conversation cards at every place
    • Follow up on RSVPs
    • Plan drinks, including good non-alcoholic options
    • Build your one-stop shopping list

  4. The week before

    • Confirm every vendor
    • Lock the headcount and shop for food and drinks
    • Prep favors, decor, and a playlist
    • Write the party-day schedule
    • Send the final party note

  5. The day before

    • Pick up the cake and set up what you can
    • Pack a party-day kit
    • Charge devices and share the run sheet
    • Make the final weather and space call

  6. Party day

    • Set up an hour before
    • Run the party and finish on time
    • Reset the space and check for left-behind items

  7. After the party

    • Share photos and settle any remaining balances
    • Send thank-yous
    • Save photos and notes for next year
    • Leave a quick note for your future self

Party-day run of show

For a 3-hour party starting at 2 pm.

  • Final setup and safety checkSetup crew gets food, activities, and the entrance ready.
  • Arrivals and drinksGreeter welcomes guests and handles coats.
  • FoodFood lead opens the food and keeps it stocked.
  • Toasts and slideshowCo-host introduces two or three short toasts.
  • CakePhotographer gets the candle moment and a group photo.
  • Music and dancingEntertainment lead turns up the playlist.
  • Quick resetCollect gifts and check the space for left-behind items.

Free supper club printables

Print at home on letter paper or card stock.

You're invitedFill-in invitationTwo to a sheetThank youThank-you cardsFour to a sheetWelcomeDoor signOne full pageBingoSupper club bingoFour cards and a calling sheet

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