Ring in the New Year right with a candy buffet that will delight children and adults alike. Guests will love making their own candy party favors. A New Year’s candy buffet is easy to put together and, with bulk candy from Sweet Services, you’ll get everything you need while keeping your New Year’s resolution to save money.
Here’s how to create a candy buffet that says welcome 2018.
Planning your candy buffet
The candy buffet is all about the candy – obviously. So picking the right candy is the first and most important step in creating the perfect buffet.
For a candy buffet that looks as good as it tastes, you’ll want to stick to one or two colors. Traditional color schemes for New Year’s Eve include black and white, silver and gold, or some combination of these colors. But you don’t have to be constrained by tradition, pick any colors you like. Sweet Services makes it easy because you can search our entire collection of bulk candy by color.
You should plan on each guest taking about 8 oz. of candy. If that seems like a lot, remember that the candy buffet isn’t just a sweet treat for now, it’s a party favor that guests can bring home and enjoy later. You want to make sure that nobody goes into the New Year empty handed.
Choosing candy for your New Year’s Candy Buffet
Pick candy that looks great and is also easy to scoop or grab with tongs. It can be wrapped or unwrapped. Foil wrapped candy adds an extra shimmer to your buffet table. Here are some of our favorites:
- Chocolate balls – balls of milk chocolate wrapped in foil, what’s not to love
- Hershey Kisses – classic milk chocolate kisses wrapped in colors to match your buffet decor
- Reese’s Miniatures – miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- Buttermints – The classic melt in your mouth mint
- Primrose Hard Candy – Fruit-flavored hard candy in a shimmery wrapper
Unwrapped candies are also a great addition to a candy buffet, just remember to provide guests with scoops or spoons to avoid hands in the candy jar. Here are some of our favorite unwrapped candies:
- Champagne Bubbles – what’s more appropriate for New Year’s than champagne?
- Shimmer gumballs – The prettiest gumballs you’ll find anywhere
- Candy beads – Sweet and tangy, these beads come in fun colors
- Sixlets – Candy-coated balls of chocolate
- Gummi Rings – Chewy and perfect for kids or adults
- M&M’s – Order by the color or get a mixed bag
- Jelly beans – the almost endless array of colors and flavors means you’re sure to find one that works for your candy buffet.
Of course, you’ll want to include ring pops, to help your guests “ring” in the New Year, and gold coins for prosperity in the year to come.
If choosing candy sounds like a hassle, we’ve got you covered. Just order one of our Candy Buffet Assortments instead.
Assembling your Buffet
Once you’ve chosen the candy you’re ready to set it all up. You’ll need a table or countertop. Cover with a tablecloth that matches your party décor and then lay out clear glass or plastic containers full of candy. Add tongs and scoops. Make sure to include something for guest to carry their candy in. Plastic goody bags work just fine.
If you need more inspiration for decorating your buffet, check out The Ultimate New Year’s Eve Candy Buffet.
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