Start with a tablecloth that can easily be cleaned. Ice Cream Sundae Bars can get a little messy, but that’s part of what makes them so fun. You’ll also need disposable silver and disposable bowls or cups. These polka dot paper ice cream cups found on Amazon are very festive.

I also recommend having a separate ice cream scoop for each flavor of ice cream you’ll be serving.

A few days before the party, head to your grocery store and stock up on ice cream, toppings, whipped cream, candy, nuts, and cherries. I raided my pantry for sprinkles, but if you need to pick some of those up too.

The day before the party chop up candy bars, nuts, cookies, and get all of your other ice cream toppings ready. I placed them in small jars with tight fitting lids to keep everything fresh. A link to half-size mason jars like mine is located near the top of this page.

Short canning jars are perfect for sundae toppings. All you have to do is add a colorful plastic spoon for serving. Plus, storing the toppings in the same containers they’ll be served in saves you a step.

You can never have too many sprinkles, cookies and candy toppings!

Don’t forget to have plenty of napkins and wet wipes handy. The ultimate ice cream sundae bar is sure to get a little messy.