How much should I spend on party favours?

For a standard party, £1-£3 per guest is typical. Kids party bags run £2-£5 each. Wedding favours average £1-£5 per guest. Premium or personalised favours can cost £5-£15 each. Keep favours proportional to your overall budget - usually 2-5% of total spend.

Do I need party favours for every event?

Party favours are expected at weddings, kids parties, and baby showers. They are optional for adult birthdays, dinner parties, and casual events. If budget is tight, a heartfelt thank-you card or a small edible treat is perfectly sufficient.

What are the best budget party favour ideas?

Homemade baked goods, small plants or seeds, personalised bookmarks, sweets in organza bags, hot chocolate kits, or small candles. Buying in bulk from wholesalers can halve costs. Edible favours are popular because nothing goes to waste.

How many spares should I make?

Make 10-15% extra favours. This covers last-minute guests, plus-ones, and any that get damaged or forgotten. For kids parties, add a few extra as children sometimes lose theirs or siblings may need one.

Gift Budget Calculator — Party Favour Costs

Plan spending on party favours, gift bags, and guest gifts.

Number of Guests

Total number of people attending

Cost per Favour

Amount in pounds sterling

Gift Bag / Box Cost Each

Amount in pounds sterling

Wrapping / Ribbon per Item

Amount in pounds sterling

Spare Percentage

Spare percentage as a percentage

Gift Budget (optional)

Total budget available

How We Calculate This

This calculator works out the total cost of party favours including spares, bags, and wrapping.

Formula

Total favours = guests x (1 + spare %)
Favour cost = total favours x cost per favour
Bag total = total favours x bag cost each
Grand total = favours + bags + wrapping

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Last updated: February 2026

All calculations are estimates. Adjust quantities based on your guests and event type.