Popcorn 101
Market lights on. Blankets down. Pass the popcorn.
A complete popcorn tasting and backyard movie night: 12 real popcorns in three tiers from grocery classics to Chicago mix and heirloom kernels, the Pop-Off blind tasting game, a build-your-own topping bar, eight party batches and 20 popcorns and sips, with a kids' recipe level and allergy notes.
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Popcorn 101 turns a few bags of popcorn into a real tasting. Taste butter, kettle, caramel and Chicago mix side by side, play the Pop-Off by scoring four blind bowls and guessing the brand, set out a topping bar of shakers and sweet mix-ins, and make kettle corn or a root beer float bar for a crowd. Every fact is checked, and the two adult drinks are clearly marked 21+.
- 12popcorns to taste
- 20popcorns & sips
- 8party batches
What you get
The 36-page PDF, page by page, plus an editable Canva invite with a QR code you point at your own private RSVP form. Every shopping pick is sorted into Newbie, Casual and Aficionado budgets, so you buy exactly what's listed and skip the research.
- 01-02Start Here & Popcorn 101 PrimerThe plan for the night, why every kernel is a tiny pressure cooker, and a tour of the popcorn styles.
- 03-06How It Pops, the Bag, Styles & Topping BarSteam, hulls and old maids, label terms decoded, eight ways to pop and a build-your-own topping bar.
- 07-12Popcorn Lineup, Tasting, Movie Night & Serving12 real popcorns in three tiers, how to taste, the movie night plan, what to sip, the shopping list and serving tips.
- 13-19Wheel, Mat, Cards & the Pop-OffFlavor wheel, tasting mat, three tier tasting sheets, the blind Pop-Off and popcorn facts to share.
- 20-23Batch It for a CrowdEight party-size batches, from a popcorn bar for 12 to oven caramel corn and a root beer float bar.
- 24-3620 Popcorns & Sips & 12 Popcorn CardsCut-apart recipe cards, a prep and pantry page, a card for every popcorn and the scorecard.
How it works
- 01Buy & downloadInstant access to the PDF and your editable Canva invite. Nothing ships.
- 02Print at homeStandard US Letter on a normal printer. Cardstock is nice for the cards, never required.
- 03Pick your popcornBuy a tier of four from the lineup, from Orville Redenbacher and Smartfood to Garrett Mix and heirloom kernels.
- 04Run the Pop-OffTaste four bowls blind, score each one and guess the brand, then open the topping bar and start the movie.
This is an all-digital product. No physical items are shipped.
Shop the setup
The glassware, tools and games that make the night run smoother. None of it is required.
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Frequently asked
What's included in the Popcorn 101 kit?
A 36-page PDF you print at home: Start Here & Popcorn 101 Primer, How It Pops, the Bag, Styles & Topping Bar, Popcorn Lineup, Tasting, Movie Night & Serving, Wheel, Mat, Cards & the Pop-Off, Batch It for a Crowd and 20 Popcorns & Sips & 12 Popcorn Cards. It downloads instantly from Etsy after purchase.
How do you host with the Popcorn 101 kit?
1. Buy & download: Instant access to the PDF and your editable Canva invite. Nothing ships. 2. Print at home: Standard US Letter on a normal printer. Cardstock is nice for the cards, never required. 3. Pick your popcorn: Buy a tier of four from the lineup, from Orville Redenbacher and Smartfood to Garrett Mix and heirloom kernels. 4. Run the Pop-Off: Taste four bowls blind, score each one and guess the brand, then open the topping bar and start the movie.
What occasions is the Popcorn 101 kit good for?
Movie night, Family night, Sleepover, Birthday, Game night and Summer party. It's rated for all ages.
Is the Popcorn 101 kit a physical product?
No. It's an instant digital download (36-page PDF, US Letter) that you print at home as many times as you need for your own party. Nothing ships.
How much does the Popcorn 101 kit cost?
$5.50 on Etsy, a one-time purchase with an instant download.
