How much should I spend on fireworks?

A good garden display costs £50-£150. A larger display for 30+ people costs £150-£400. Professional displays start from £500. Buy from licensed retailers only. Compound fireworks (multi-shot) give the best value. Set aside at least 30% of your firework budget for a grand finale.

How many sparklers do I need?

UK firework retailers (e.g. Galactic Fireworks) suggest 1-2 sparklers per guest — around 200 sparklers for 100 guests. This calculator defaults to 2 per guest; raise it in Advanced Options if sparklers are a feature of your night. Standard packs contain 5 or 10, so buy a little extra as people always want more. Light them one at a time (three burning together give off the heat of a blow torch), supervise children, and keep a bucket of water nearby for spent sparklers. Only use outdoor sparklers.

What food is traditional for Bonfire Night?

Hot dogs, burgers, soup (tomato, leek and potato, or butternut squash), baked potatoes with fillings, toffee apples, parkin cake, and treacle toffee. Hot chocolate, mulled wine, and warm cider are popular drinks. Everything should be easy to eat outdoors while standing.

What safety precautions do I need?

Keep fireworks in a sealed box away from the bonfire. Light at arm's length with a long taper. Never go back to a lit firework. Keep a bucket of water and fire blanket ready. Supervise children at all times. Keep pets indoors. Check local regulations on noise and firework times.

Bonfire Night Calculator — Fireworks & Food

Plan fireworks, sparklers, food, and supplies for your Bonfire Night celebration.

Number of Guests

Total number of people attending

Fireworks Budget

A garden display is typically £50-£150 (Galactic Fireworks UK)

Sparkler Packs

Packs to buy (most contain 5 or 10 sparklers)

Sparkler Pack Cost

Price per pack of sparklers

Hot Dogs per Person

Allow 1-2 hot dogs per guest

Hot Dog Cost Each

Cost of one hot dog (sausage + roll)

Soup Cost per Guest

Cost of one cup of soup per guest

Hot Chocolate Cost per Cup

Cost of one cup of hot chocolate

How We Calculate This

This calculator estimates total Bonfire Night costs including fireworks, food, and sparklers.

Formula

Hot dogs = guests × hot dogs per person × cost each
Soup = guests × cost per guest
Sparklers needed = guests × sparklers per person (default 2)
Food total = hot dogs + soup + hot chocolate
Grand total = food total + fireworks budget + sparkler packs cost

Sparkler cost reflects the number of packs you plan to buy. Compare the “sparklers needed” figure with your pack count (most packs hold 5 or 10) to check you have enough.

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Last updated: February 2026

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