With winter approaching, staying in is more appealing than ever. So, why not create a cosy cinema experience right in your living room? All you have to do is choose a move, grab a comfy blanket, and have a big selection of sweet treats on hand!
We understand that no movie night is complete without a variety of treats, especially when it comes to the classic pick-and-mix selection. If you’re ready to make your night unforgettable, here’s everything you need to know about creating the ultimate cinema experience at home.
Checklist for a Home Cinema Night
Every perfect movie night at home requires a bit of planning. From setting the scene with ambient lighting to preparing snacks and drinks, we’ve put together some ideas for you below.
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Comfortable seating – beanbags, floor cushions, or even a blow-up mattress make for excellent movie night seating at home. Alternatively, you could set up your bed or sofa too with extra cushions and blankets.
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Cosy lighting – dim the overhead lighting, light some candles or put up fairy lights to transform your living space into a cinema-like space.
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Sweet treats – popcorn, pick and mix sweets, lollies, and sherbet sweets are ideal treat options for a cinema night at home.
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Drinks – most people enjoy a fizzy drink when they visit the cinema, so be sure to stock up on any favourites ahead of your movie night at home.
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Any other snacks – if you want to go all out, pizza and nachos are great options for sharing with friends, hotdogs, crisps, fries, and other savoury snacks could be on offer too!
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The right movie – the perfect movie night in your home is all about choosing the right movie. Whether you want to watch a nostalgic flick or a blockbuster, get everyone on board to suggest some ideas before agreeing on what to watch.
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Surround sound – a soundbar can take your cinema experience to the next level!
Pick N Mix for a Movie Night
One of the best things about going to the cinema is arriving and selecting pick n’ mix to enjoy throughout the movie! Adults and children love pick-n-mix alike, and these types of sweets have a long history.
To create a pick n mix selection for your at-home cinema, why not set up a sweets station to recreate the experience? Sweets Direct offer a wide selection of pick and mix sweets, from gummies, fizzy and sour candies to chocolates, and fudges. All you’ll need to do is buy some traditional striped paper bags to fill, or paper cups.
We also offer a sweet platter, which is a great option for this type of event. Our platters offer 9 sections that you can fill with your custom sweets. The platter is entirely reusable too, which means you can use it again for future films!
Themed Movie Night Sweet Selection
Consider theming your sweet selection to match the movie you’re watching. For a classic adventure or fantasy film, stock up on fun, colourful sweets like rainbow lollies or sour snakes.
For a romantic film, you could buy some soft, delicate sweets such as classic strawberry creams or heart-shaped gummies. And, for a Horror-themed movie night, at Sweets Direct, we have a fantastic selection of Halloween sweets too.
Outdoors Movie Night With Summer Sweets
If you’re planning a movie night during the summer months, you can even take your cinema night outside. It’s the best way to end a BBQ day in the sun and there are many ways you can make an outdoor cinema session extra special.
Invest in a projector if you’re a big movie fan and bring the beanbags and comfortable seating into the garden. For summery-themed sweets, we recommend fruity favourites such as strawberry pencils, fizzy cherries, watermelon slices, giant strawberries, and any other fruit-flavoured candy.