Organising a World Cup watch party goes beyond putting out popcorn and beer, especially if you’re a football fan who also happens to be a serial host. 

Whether you’re the friend who’s always trusted to throw a killer party or you’re hosting for the first time, here’s everything you’ll need to get the house, screen, food and drinks ready for kick-off.

House cleaning

Before planning anything else, make sure your house feels welcoming. Tidying up may be enough for a regular day, but a professional clean can completely refresh your home before guests arrive. 

Bark has over 323,000 house cleaners fulfilling an average of 25,000+ customer requests every month, allowing you to compare up to five quotes from professionals near you for free.

For a watch party, cleaning services may include:

• One-off deep cleaning
• Carpet and upholstery cleaning
• Kitchen and bathroom cleaning
• Window and floor cleaning
• Regular domestic cleaning, should you consider throwing more parties!

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TV wall mounting

A party may be about the people, but you can’t compromise on the very thing you’ll be watching the World Cup on. You might normally rely on a laptop or keep your TV on the floor, but your guests will need a clear and comfortable view of the match.

Bark has a growing community of 12,000+ installation experts who have provided TV installation and mounting services to 43,000+ customers.

A professional installer can help with:

• TV wall mounting and bracket fitting
• Cable concealment and management
• Optimal height and positioning
• Soundbar and speaker installation
• Streaming-device setup
• Testing once mounted

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AV and projector rental

To take the experience up a notch, consider hiring audio-visual equipment and a projector. Bark has 2,600+ AV and projector companies renting out more than 2,500 pieces of equipment on average every quarter, including projectors, large screens, TVs, speakers and PA systems. 

Your choice between a TV and projector will depend on your guest numbers, available space and the amount of light in the room.

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Party catering

Finding the right caterer can be one of the most time-consuming parts of organising a party, as you need to balance food preferences, dietary requirements, logistics and pricing. 

Bark helps simplify the search, with over 47,000 caterers offering everything from casual party food to fully staffed services. Watch-party catering options may include:

• Buffets
• Finger food and canapés
• BBQ catering
• Grazing tables and sharing platters
• Menus for different dietary requirements
• Staffed catering with setup and cleanup

Platters and snacks may suit a smaller group, while a buffet or staffed service can be easier for a bigger crowd.

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Mobile bartending

With the heavy lifting done, it’s time to sort the drinks.

Bark has over 3,700 bartenders offering services for house parties, watch parties and other events. You can choose anything from a simple drinks station to a full bar experience.

Services may include:

• Preparing and serving drinks
• Setting up a bar area
• Mixing cocktails and mocktails
• Providing glassware and equipment
• Cleaning up after service

For smaller parties, a self-service drinks station may be enough. For a bigger crowd, hiring a bartender means you won’t spend the entire match refilling glasses.

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Get everything ready before kick-off

Confirm your guest numbers early, then test your TV or projector, sound, Wi-Fi and streaming service before everyone arrives. Make sure each guest has a clear view and keep food, drinks and loose cables safely apart.

It’s one thing to organise a watch party and another to organise the perfect one. Let Bark help with the cleaning, viewing setup, catering and drinks so you can enjoy the match too!