Get ready to host an unforgettable Easter gathering with our Easter Brunch or Dinner Menu Planning Checklist—a beautifully designed, easy-to-use printable template to guide you from menu planning to post-event wrap-up.
What’s included
- A full-page checklist covering every stage of your event: from event overview (type, date, guest count, budget) to menu selection, grocery shopping, prep schedule, table setting and decor, guest comfort extras, and post-event tasks.
- Structured sections for Main Course, Side Dishes, Appetizers & Starters, Desserts, and Beverages so you can build a menu that fits your style, dietary needs, and Easter theme.
- A handy ingredient checklist with categories (Proteins, Produce, Dairy & Eggs, Pantry Staples, Desserts & Baking, Beverages), allowing you to mark off purchases as you go.
- A preparation timeline section where you assign tasks to yourself or helpers, set dates, track responsibilities, and monitor progress.
- Space for table-setting décor ideas, seating arrangements, kids’ activities, and any backup plans—so no detail is overlooked.
- A simple “After-Event Tasks” section to ensure leftovers are stored, thank-you notes are sent, and improvements are noted for next year.
- Crisp, printable design in a downloadable format (PDF/Word) so you can print and fill by hand or use digitally.
Why use this checklist?
Planning a brunch or dinner for Easter often means juggling menu decisions, dietary preferences, décor, timing, and guest comfort all at once. This template takes the stress out of it by giving you a step-by-step structure, so you stay organized—leading to smoother planning and a more relaxed event. Whether you’re hosting a casual morning brunch or a formal dinner gathering, this tool ensures nothing slips through the cracks.
Who it’s for
- Home hosts want to create a polished Easter experience without last-minute chaos.
- Families or friends coordinating potluck-style meals, where roles and dishes need to be tracked.
- Anyone who wants to stay on budget, on time, and on theme—from décor to dessert.
- Hosts who prefer a printed worksheet for check-off convenience or a digital version for device-based planning.
How it works
- Download the file and open it in your preferred program (PDF viewer or Word editor).
- Fill in the Event Overview with date, guest count, budget, and theme/style.
- Move through each section: select your main dish, sides, starters, desserts, and beverages.
- Use the Grocery & Ingredient List to mark what you already have and what you still need.
- Assign tasks in the Prep Schedule with dates and who’s responsible.
- Plan décor and guest-comfort details, then use the After-Event section to tie off your event.
- Print a copy and keep it handy in the kitchen or save it digitally to edit as needed.
