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Buying Bulk Sweets in Ireland: Events, Weddings & Sweet Tables

Why Buy Sweets in Bulk?

Whether you are planning a wedding sweet table, stocking a shop, organising a school fundraiser, or just want the house stocked up for months — buying sweets in bulk is the smartest way to go. You get more for your money, more variety to choose from, and you never run out at the worst moment.

At Party Sweets, most of our range is available in bulk formats — 3kg bags, full retail boxes, and catering-sized tubs.

Best Bulk Sweets for Events

Weddings & Sweet Tables

A sweet table at a wedding is always a crowd-pleaser. The key is variety — a mix of colours, textures, and old favourites. Here is a solid sweet table lineup:

  • Boiled sweets in glass jars — Rhubarb & Custard, Cola Cubes, Apple Drops. The AP Donnelly glass jar range is perfect for display.
  • Jellies — Gummy bears, cola bottles, jelly babies for colour and variety.
  • Chocolate — Hannahs Chocolate Mice, Spinning Tops, and Fish & Chips for the chocolate lovers.
  • Marshmallows — Pink and white marshmallows add height and colour to any display.
  • Retro sweets — Love Hearts, Refreshers, Drumsticks for the nostalgia factor.

School Fundraisers & Fairs

School events need affordable sweets in large quantities. Our top picks for fundraisers:

Sweet Shops & Retail

If you run a sweet shop, market stall, or café with a sweet counter, we supply wholesale quantities across our full range. Most 3kg bags and full boxes are priced for resale margins.

How Much Do You Need?

Here is a rough guide for events:

  • Wedding sweet table (100 guests) — 8–12kg of mixed sweets across 8–10 varieties.
  • Birthday party (20 kids) — 2–3kg plus individual items for party bags.
  • School fair stall — 5–8kg of assorted sweets, plus lollipops.

Free Delivery on Bulk Orders

Orders over €60 qualify for free delivery across Ireland. Most bulk sweet orders will comfortably clear that threshold. Browse our Bestsellers for the most popular lines, or shop by category to build your perfect mix.

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