Really, anything can be used as a candy holder: glass jars, colorful bowls, metal trays, baskets, planters, even our famous
25-Pound Gummy Bear. Usually, five pounds of candy will fill about a one gallon container. Keep in mind candy comes in all different shapes, sizes and weights, and five pounds of M&Ms will take up less space in a container than, say, five pounds of taffy or marshmallows. Take a look at our "
Bulk Candy Weights and Volume" video for some visual examples.
And don’t forget the scoops and tongs you will need to make it easy for guests to sample from your buffet! Check out our page of
candy supplies to find everything you need to creatively and effectively employ your candy buffet.