Seder-Specific Shopping Checklist for Passover
This checklist focuses only on the foods and items needed for the Passover Seder meal and table. It’s organized according to the traditional Seder plate elements plus essential table items.
Passover Seder Shopping Checklist
1. Seder Plate Items
These are the six traditional elements placed on the Seder plate.
☐ Matzah (3 pieces for the Seder plate)
☐ Maror – bitter herbs (horseradish or romaine lettuce)
☐ Chazeret – additional bitter herb (often romaine lettuce)
☐ Charoset ingredients
- ☐ Apples
- ☐ Walnuts or almonds
- ☐ Sweet red wine or grape juice
- ☐ Cinnamon
☐ Karpas – vegetable for dipping
- ☐ Parsley
- ☐ Celery or boiled potato
☐ Zeroa – roasted shank bone (often lamb or beef)
☐ Beitzah – egg for roasting or boiling
2. Seder Ritual Items
☐ Salt water (for dipping karpas)
☐ Extra matzah for the meal
☐ Wine or grape juice (enough for 4 cups per person)
☐ Cup for Elijah (optional but traditional)
☐ Afikomen bag or cloth
☐ Haggadah books for each participant
3. Traditional Seder Meal Foods
These vary by family tradition, but common options include:
☐ Gefilte fish
☐ Chicken soup ingredients
- ☐ Chicken
- ☐ Carrots
- ☐ Celery
- ☐ Onion
☐ Matzah ball ingredients
- ☐ Matzah meal
- ☐ Eggs
- ☐ Oil or schmaltz
☐ Roasted chicken or brisket
☐ Potatoes
☐ Roasted vegetables
☐ Salad ingredients
4. Passover Desserts
☐ Macaroons
☐ Chocolate (Kosher for Passover)
☐ Almond flour or Passover cake mix
☐ Berries or fresh fruit
5. Table Setup
☐ Seder plate
☐ Wine glasses
☐ Plates and utensils
☐ Napkins
☐ Candles (for holiday blessing)
☐ Tablecloth
✅ Pro Tip:
Many hosts prepare two Seder plates if they have a large table so guests can see the symbols more easily.
