Volunteering your house for friend gatherings is no joke. Being the ultimate party hosting hero takes a lot of time, effort, and cool gadgets to be quite honest. In my years of hosting TV series marathons, board game nights, and more, I’ve found my fair share of products I could not host a party without. Here are 40 awesome party hosting gadgets to get before your next event!
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This Cactus Taco Holders
Amazon
Because the sad truth of tacos is that they don’t stand on their own, and that means a taco stand of the utmost importance. I think these cactus taco stands are adorable and pair well.
Wine Glass Markers Because No One Keeps Track
Amazon
When you have that many people over your house, sometimes people lose track of their cups. Wine glass markers are absolutely necessary to avoid the confusion and extra washing of glasses. Believe me.
This Robot Mop
Amazon
After the party, I am always too tired to even contemplate cleaning up. Luckily a little mop robot helps clean up the extra little messes when I crash on the couch after a long night.
This Dip Ramekin Holder
Amazon
If you have lots of sauces out with the appetizers, this ramekin holder is the perfect thing to store them in. They come with little lids and spoons that fit perfectly together whether the cover is on or off.
These Reusable Popcorn Boxes For Movie Night
Amazon
These popcorn boxes are a must-have for movie night. I haven’t gone to the movie theater in so long because I’ve perfected my at-home movie nights with my friends. It’s such a better experience and saves a lot of money.
A Buffet Caddy
Amazon
A buffet caddy to place all your plates, napkins, and utensils for easy accessibility. This caddy is definitely perfect for large gatherings as it can hold so many plates at once without an issue.
This Ice Cooler Table
Amazon
No more bending down into a short cooler to grab your sodas with this ice cooling table. This is a great table to keep out by the pool during a bbq party. It keeps all the drinks cool, yet easily accessible!
This Drinking Card Game
Amazon
If it’s late at night and you’ve run out of things to do at your gathering, sometimes a good, old-fashioned reliable drinking card game is the way to go. This one is simple and easy to follow which is super convenient for the lazy.
A Three Tier Appetizer Tray
Amazon
I do not have enough room on my tables to serve the food I make at parties, so a tiered serving platter is an absolute must. I don’t know what I would do without it. I’d have to have my friends hold platters in their spare time otherwise.
This Toothpick Dispenser That Looks Like A Deer In A Field
Amazon
This is such an aesthetically pleasing toothpick holder. I feel like everyone wants a toothpick when I put this out on the table just because of how clever it looks. I don’t have a huge need for toothpicks often, but it’s still a nice little accessory for the dinner table.
These Food Umbrellas To Keep The Bugs Out
Amazon
My pet peeve of hosting outdoor gatherings has been solved! I know these food umbrellas aren’t that ingenious but they get the job done and that’s all I’ve ever wanted. Goodbye flies.
A Stainless Steel Coffee Urn
Amazon
Whenever we host large gatherings, we have to make 3 pots of coffee to serve everyone. This really takes the busy work off the coffee making because it allows us to make the coffee in advance and fill this urn up, ready for anyone at any moment.
This Cheese Fondue Maker
Amazon
And, why stop at chocolate? Fondue is just as much enjoyed by family and friends. I think this fondue pot is super easy to clean and use and I’ve never had an issue with it after 6 years of consistent use.
A Karaoke Machine
Amazon
Don’t underestimate how fun karaoke can be at a party. If you know people who can sing, a karaoke machine can bring life to a party and get people to loosen up a little if they don’t know each other.
18 Mini Chalk Boards For Personalized Table Labels
Amazon
I love these reusable chalkboards so I can label all the food I put out. That way I don’t have to answer 100 questions about what I made for dinner. I already made the dinner, I don’t need any more work lol.
This Heavy-Duty Prize Wheel
Amazon
It’s often hard to make decisions about what to do with large gatherings. In these scenarios, we leave it to the all-powerful wheel. One movie night, we take the most popular movies people are interested in seeing, spin the wheel, and listen to its result!
This Pricey Cocktail Maker
Amazon
I’m saving up for this cocktail maker next. It’s essentially like a coffee Keurig machine but with alcoholic beverages instead. It might be pricey but it will give me some free time on my hands because my friends will stop asking me to make them drinks.
This Tiered Cupcake Holder With LIGHTS
Amazon
This is really the best way to showcase your supreme baking skills. Every time I put cupcakes on this stand, it looks like such a work of art and everyone is so excited to dig in.
This Card Game: CodeNames
Amazon
This is by far my favorite party game. I don’t know anyone who has played this and has not enjoyed it. It’s particularly a good game to play in teams so it’s good for medium to large gatherings.
These Bamboo Cocktail Picks
Amazon
These picks are perfect for cocktails and little foods on a platter. I use these by the hundreds sometimes because of how useful they are. I really like how the knot on top makes them look fancier than they actually are.
These Wooden Vintage Serving Tray
Amazon
I like these trays for a variety of reasons. I put tons of appetizers on these trays during parties and when I am not hosting, I use them for breakfast in bed. It’s a really nice treat for a special someone.
These Fancy Name Cards
Amazon
Reusable name cards are great to have around when you need to seat people in a particular way at a dinner table. If you are good at calligraphy writing, you can make some gorgeous name cards with these.