World Cup Watch Party Planner
Hosting the match? Tell us how many are coming and we'll work out roughly how much food and drink to buy — and what it'll cost. Numbers only, nothing saved.
- 20 cans · Beers / ciders£24
- 17 drinks · Soft drinks & water£13.60
- 3 sharing bags · Crisps£4.50
- 3 portions · Snacks & dips£4.50
- 3 large · Pizzas£10.50
- 16 cups · Cups£1.60
- 24 napkins · Napkins£0.48
- 1 bag · Ice£2
→Buy drinks in multipacks — they're usually cheaper per can than singles.
→Ask guests to each bring a drink or a snack to share — splits the cost and the effort.
→Don't over-buy fresh food for a couple of likely no-shows; tins and crisps keep.
Quantities are standard catering rules of thumb, and the cost is a rough guide based on typical prices — your actual bill will vary by shop, brand and offers. Adjust up if your group are big eaters or it's a long one.
How to plan a match-day watch party
Hosting friends for the football and not sure how much to buy? This planner does the guesswork for you. Tell it how many people are coming, how many drink alcohol, and how long you'll be watching, and it works out roughly how much beer, soft drinks, snacks and pizza you'll need — plus a rough idea of the cost.
The quantities are based on standard catering rules of thumb: roughly two drinks per person in the first hour and one an hour after, around three slices of pizza each, and a sharing bag of crisps for every few guests. They're a sensible starting point you can nudge up if your group are big eaters or it's a long evening.
It runs entirely in your browser with nothing saved. The cost is a rough guide built from typical prices, so check it against your own shop — multipacks and supermarket offers can bring it down a lot.
Frequently asked questions
How much beer do I need per person for the football?⌄
A common rule of thumb is about two drinks in the first hour and one for each hour after — so roughly four cans each for a three-hour session. This planner does that maths for the number of drinkers you enter.
How much pizza for a group?⌄
Plan for around three slices per person. A large pizza has about eight slices, so that's roughly one large pizza for every two to three people.
How can I host a watch party on a budget?⌄
Buy drinks in multipacks, lean on crisps and snacks rather than lots of hot food, and ask each guest to bring a drink or a dish to share. The planner shows a rough cost so you can adjust before you shop.
Are the costs exact?⌄
No — they're a rough guide based on typical prices. Your actual bill depends on your shop, the brands you choose and any offers on at the time.
Is anything saved?⌄
No. The plan is worked out on your device and nothing is stored or uploaded.