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Everything you need to create fun, beautiful build-your-own food & drink stations for your next party — from cozy fall cider bars to Christmas hot cocoa bars, dessert stations, snack bars & more.
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Apple Cider Bar Essentials

This is my go to apple cider bar set up for large groups. Simple, classic, aesthetic for amazing photos. The apple cider and toppings are the true star. 

 
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Set out these simple glass mugs for your hot apple cider. I love being able to see what everyone tops their apple cider with.
Clear Glass Mugs with Handles for Hot Drinks
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The perfect warm wood base for an apple cider topping station. The natural acacia grain makes all the fall-colored toppings pop.
Wooden Trays for Home Serving and Decor
 
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I love adding plain mason jars to hold all of the toppings in. I want my toppings to be noticed and really stand out.
Mason Jars for Storage and organization
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Just a cute touch I put out for bigger crowds. These signs are so cute and keep everything super minimal.
Hot Apple Cider Bar Sign
 
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I love using these little signs to label my toppings. They are really helpful when I have lots of different toppings that look really similar to each other.
Afoxsos - 20 Pack Mini Chalkboard Signs with Easel Stand ...
 
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These small tongs work really well with the mason jars to grab the topping out.
Small Serving Tongs | Mini Stainless Steel & Silicone Options
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I love this thermos to keep the apple cider warm for the whole day.
Large Coffee Thermos for Hot and Cold Drinks
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This has been my favorite apple cider to get for my apple cider bars.
Apple Cider : Juice Drinks
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Oranges are my go to for adding to apple cider bar toppings.
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Lemons are the most popular topping for apple cider. They can really cut the sweetness and they look amazing in the drink.
Fresh Lemon - each
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Keeping the whole cinnamon sticks out for the drinks is the best part. Everyone loves adding them to their cider.
Cinnamon sticks for sale | Buy online - various sizes
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I add these caramel bits. They melt in the drink pretty quickly and give cider a cozy feel.
Kraft Premium Caramel Bits - 11oz
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I love using whole fresh canberries to add a pop of red. They might not add a ton of flavor but they look amazing.
Fresh Cranberries
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I add a bunch of these to a vase next to the sign. It adds such a fall touch I love it so much.
26" Toasted Wheat Stem by Ashland®
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I add these small hay bales behind the sign so the sign has something to rest on. It also allows me to decorate the space more.
Hay Bales
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Get some small pumpkins to add to the hay bales. I love the fall touches you can add with these pumpkins
3.8" Dark Orange Decorative Pumpkin by Ashland®

Cozy Apple Cider Bar

This is my cozy apple cider bar set up that I do at home. I love seeing how creative I can be with all the items.
 
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I love using a crock pot to keep the apple cider warm instead of a thermos. I think it is just so cozy for the set up.
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This is my favorite sign for my apple cider bar.
Explore Cider Themed Decorative Signs for Home and Bar ...
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Add these little signs around the toppings. I love writing in fun fonts so I always have these out.
Mini Chalkboard Signs, 20 Pack Framed Small
 
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This gives you that dark, substantial farmhouse wood rather than a lightweight decorative tray.
Kalmar Home Acacia Wood Rectangle Serving Tray
 
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This is also so cute to decorate and put the toppings on top.
Voga Rectangle Natural Acacia Serving Board
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I also have this elevated one that I use sometimes. It add height to the whole apple cider bar so that I can really layer the decorations.
Pottery Barn Wooden Serving Trays for sale
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Flip it upside down to add decorations, toppings, or the apple cider on top. It add so much height and you can add so much to it.
Solid Wood Storage Boxes & Baskets
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Add cute rustic mugs for a cozy feel. I love keeping this scene fun, colorful, and hand made.
Handmade Acorn Mug
 
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I love adding a white pumpkin around to break all the colors up.
Neutral Speckled Ceramic Pumpkin, 6"
 
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I add a couple stems to my vases to give it a fall cozy feel.
VGIA 6 Pcs 27" Eucalyptus Stems Greenery ...
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Just different colors in the vases really pop the whole piece.
Eucalyptus: Stems, Plants, Garlands & Bulk
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I add dried florals instead of fresh flowers or greenery to the vases.
Dried Flowers & Preserved Plants at ...
 
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A vase with just wheat grass is so pleasing. I love to keep it simple with the wheat grass.
Natural Golden Bearded Wheat Bunch Dried Natural Wheat
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I love the vintage look for the cinnamon sticks and taller toppings.
Vintage Mason Jars
 
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I love wooden bowls for the smaller toppings like the orange slices.
Vintage Wood Bowls
 
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I love these wooden scoops for the carmel bits and other scoopable toppings.
Small Wooden Scoops
 
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Perfect for the toppings that need to be picked up. The wood fits the vibe so well.
Wooden Mini Tongs
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Add these tea light candle holders around to add to the vibes.
Amber Glass Votive Holders
 
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Add this to really elevate the fall feel.
DecorLovee Burnt Orange Burlap Table Runner
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Lay this around trays, mugs, toppings. The leaves add so much to the apple cider bar.
Fall : Garlands: Christmas & Pre-Lit
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Add mini pumpkins around the table as well.
Mini Orange Pumpkin
 
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A dried fruit garland is also my go to when decorating the apple cider bar station. You can never go wrong with adding one.
Homemade Dried Orange Garland
 
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I love adding height to everything if it is looking to flat.
Wood Candle Holders | Glass & Metal Options
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Favorite Hot Coco Bar

Everything you need to create the coziest hot cocoa bar for chilly fall nights, holiday gatherings, and cozy nights in—from pretty mugs and marshmallows to toppings, serving pieces, and festive little details

 
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Keep a big batch of hot cocoa warm and ready to serve with this classic stainless-steel beverage warmer.
HomeCraft 45-Cup Coffee Urn and Hot Beverage ...
 
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Clear glass canisters make all your cocoa toppings part of the décor while keeping everything organized and easy for guests to scoop.
LE'RAZE: Cookware & Bakeware
 
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Another great option for the toppings. I love glass for the toppings to be seen clearly.
Homelike Style 12 Pack Glass Jars with Airtight Lids 3.4 oz
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You can never go wrong with these chalk board signs. Write cute holiday sayings on it, label items, or write your hot coco bar on it.
DSTELIN 5x6 Inch Mini Tabletop Chalkboard Signs
 
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Start your cocoa bar with a rich double-chocolate mix that's easy to prepare in a slow cooker or beverage urn.
Good & Gather Double Chocolate Flavored Hot Cocoa Mix ...
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Add a seasonal pumpkin-spice option alongside classic chocolate for an extra-festive cocoa bar.
Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa Mix - 7.9 oz/8ct - Good & Gather
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The classic cocoa-bar essential—pile these into a glass jar so guests can add as many as they want.
Mini Marshmallows - 10oz - Good & Gather
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Get some gourmet marshmallows if you want that home made feel for your hot coco bar.
Gourmet Marshmallows for Hot Chocolate, S'mores & Gifting ...
 
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White chocolate chips add a pretty creamy-white topping that looks especially good in the clear jars.
Nestle Toll House Premier White Morsel Baking Chips - 12oz
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The easiest way to get that classic peppermint-cocoa topping without crushing candy canes yourself.
Peppermint Crushed Candy Canes
 
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These little caramel pieces are perfect for sprinkling into hot cocoa or melting into a caramel drizzle.
Kraft America's Classic Unwrapped Caramel Bits, 11 oz
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Add crunchy chocolate-covered toffee pieces for a rich, buttery topping that makes hot cocoa feel extra indulgent.
HEATH Chocolatey English Toffee Bits, 8 oz bag
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Keep a jar of red, green, and white holiday sprinkles nearby for an easy festive finishing touch
Holiday Classic Sprinkles Set - 12.63oz - Favorite Day
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I love wooden scoops for the hot coco bar to get your toppings out of the jar.
Small Wooden Scoops
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These deep-red-and-white botanical mugs bring the same cozy Christmas color palette as the inspiration photo without looking overly cheesy or novelty.
Certified International Set of 6 16 oz Crimson Noel ...
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Keep these on hand so guests can stir their toppings into their hot coco.
Fill 'n Brew Wood Coffee Stirrers, 150 Count
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Oversized holiday mugs made for big servings of cocoa, marshmallows, whipped cream, and all your favorite toppings.
Certified International Winters Joy 22oz Mugs Set
 
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Use wooden crates or rises to layer the toppings and decorations.
Wooden Box Riser
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Add wood plates around to set decorations, toppings, and mugs on.
Live Edge Wood Rounds
 
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Add these mini christmas trees around. I can do so much with these little trees.
Mini Trees: Artificial Christmas Trees & Mini Sizes
 
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Wrap a garland around the pieces for extra holiday feel.
Northlight Pre Lit Mixed Pine and Berries Christmas ...
 
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You can never go wrong adding some lights around the back or inbetween the decorations
led battery fairy lights
 
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Add a hot coco bar sign. Perfect for photos and adds a cute dimention.
Hot Cocoa Bar Sign
 
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I love using a white pitcher for my holiday greenery.
White Ceramic Pitcher Vase
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Adding these pine branches to the white vase makes everything look so elegant.
38" Real Touch Norfolk Pine Branch
 
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Add a pop of red to the vase for an extra holiday feel.
30mm Christmas 3 Ball Picks, 12ct., Color: Red
 
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Great options to add to the table or drap it on the wooden crates and over the wooden planks.
Christmas : Table Runners
 
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Another great way to fill the space is by adding a light table runner that you can scrunch and twist within the pieces.
Table Runners
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I have birch trees that I layer decorations on around the hot coco bar. I love the natural white wood with the hot coco bar.
Birch Wood Riser
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Mimosa Bar Essentials

Create the prettiest self-serve mimosa bar with elegant glassware, cute juice carafes, fresh fruit garnishes, floral details, and a few charming finishing touches. Perfect for bridal showers, brunches, girls' weekends, garden parties, Mother's Day, a...

 
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A pretty acrylic mimosa bar sign instantly makes the drink station feel intentional and photo-ready. I love the floral option because it works beautifully with the garden-party look of this setup.
Floral Mimosa Bar Acrylic Sign
 
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Skip the basic metal ice bucket and use a woven rattan champagne bucket instead. It adds that soft, garden-party texture while still keeping bottles chilled.
Champagne Bucket with Acrylic Insert
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Clear glass carafes make all the colorful juices part of the décor. These are especially cute with little chalkboard tags tied around the neck.
Classic 35 fl. oz. Clear Glass Beverage Carafe with Acrylic ...
 
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A delicate gold detail around the rim makes even a simple mimosa feel dressed up. These would be gorgeous for bridal showers, brunches, and garden parties.
Vintage Crystal Champagne Flutes With Gold Band Rims
 
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Put a handful in a little glass and let them double as décor. Gold stripes add just enough sparkle without making the setup feel overly themed.
Gold White Striped Paper Drinking Straws, 100 Ct
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Small white bowls are perfect for strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, citrus slices, pineapple, peaches, and other mimosa toppings. Mixing several small bowls across the table creates that abundant brunch look.
White : Serving Bowls
 
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These are some of my favorite champagne glasses. They are so cute and fit so many themes.
Champagne & Coupe Glasses
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Layering the eucalyptus garland around the toppings makes the whole setup look so fresh and put together.
Eucalyptus Garland
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Add a beautiful bouquet to add some soft colors to the bright fruits and juices.
Flower Department: Fresh Flowers & Floral Arrangements
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Another great option I use is small bud vases if I have room on the table to fill. These add height and so much color.
Bud Vases
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Any color table runner adds to the set up. I love being able to bunch the runner up so that everything doesnt look all perfect and symmetrical.
Chiffon 6ft Table Runner Yellow
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I also love using mason jars around the table. I use these as vases, topping holders, straw holders, etc.
Ball® Mason Jars & Home Canning
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