What you need for a 10-year anniversary celebration

Planning a 10-year anniversary celebration means buying more than food and drinks. You also need enough tableware for dinner, dessert and coffee, plus serving pieces, glasses and a workable drinks station. Decorations such as a banner, balloons, flowers and photo frames help mark the occasion without creating clutter. Check presentation equipment early if the programme includes speeches, photos or a slideshow, because missing cables, stands or power access are usually noticed too late.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 60
Buffet tablesqty 3
Bar stoolsqty 6
Coat rack

Tableware

Dinner platesqty 60
Dessert platesqty 60
Coffee cupsqty 60
Water glassesqty 60
Wine glassesqty 60
Coffee spoonsqty 60
Dinner cutlery setsqty 60
Serving plattersqty 12
Serving tongsqty 8
Pitcherqty 4

Decorations

Balloonsqty 100
Balloon arch
Anniversary banner
Tableclothsqty 8
Napkin holdersqty 8
Flower arrangementsqty 6
Name badgesqty 60
Photo framesqty 10
Sticky tackqty 2

Equipment

Laptop
Projector
Projection screen
Speakersqty 2
Microphoneqty 2
Microphone stand
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Coolersqty 3

Lighting

LED string lightsqty 6
LED lampsqty 8

Kitchen

Coffee makerqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 3
Chef's knifeqty 2
Cake knife
Serving spoonsqty 8
Aluminum foilqty 2

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Cleaning bucketsqty 2
Cleaning clothsqty 12
Broom and dustpanqty 2
Mop and squeegeeqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea assortment - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Still mineral water - 12 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 12 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Ice tea - 4 bottles
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- Pilsner - 72 bottles
- White wine - 8 bottles
- Red wine - 6 bottles
- Rosé - 4 bottles
- Prosecco - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 liters
- Orange juice - 3 liters
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Baguettes - 10 pieces
- Mini rolls - 60 pieces
- Butter - 500 grams
- Cream cheese - 1 kilo
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilo
- Brie - 1 kilo
- Hummus - 1 kilo
- Filet americain - 1 kilo
- Smoked chicken breast - 1 kilo
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Bell peppers - 10 pieces
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Strawberries - 2 kilos
- Melons - 3 pieces
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Snacks - 3 bags
- Mixed nuts - 1 kilo
- Olives - 1 kilo
- Crackers - 6 packs
- Herb butter - 6 tubs
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Pasta salad - 4 kilo
- Potato salad - 4 kilos
- Green salad - 4 kilos
- Vegetarian quiche - 4 pieces
- Mini meatballs - 3 kilo
- Chicken satay - 3 kilos
- Satay sauce - 2 liters
- Baguettes - 8 pieces
- Anniversary cake - 1 cake
- Whipped cream - 4 cans
- Petit fours - 60 pieces
- Ice cubes - 10 kilos
- Coffee milk - 2 bottles
- Stirrers - 100 pieces
- Paper straws - 100 pieces
- Cocktail picks - 200 pieces
- Aluminum trays - 20 pieces
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 30 pieces
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 1 bottle
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 3 rolls

Tips

Count one dinner plate, one dessert plate, one cutlery set and one napkin per guest, then add 10% extra for dropped items or second servings. For 50 guests, that means 55 of each basic item.
Plan the drinks station around the guest count: provide at least one water glass per person, and enough wine glasses for the number of guests likely to drink wine at the same time. Add pitchers so water can be refilled without leaving bottles scattered across the tables.
Buy or reserve serving platters and serving tongs before the catering arrives. A useful minimum is one platter or serving dish for each separate buffet item, plus one pair of tongs or serving utensils for each dish.
For a 10-year anniversary, gather the visual material before buying photo frames or setting up the display. Select the photos, check their sizes and bring sticky tack so frames, balloons and the anniversary banner can be fixed on the day.
Test the laptop, projector, screen, speakers and microphone at the venue at least one day beforehand. Run the actual presentation and check power, sound and connection cables rather than assuming the equipment will work together.

Frequently asked questions

How many plates and glasses do I need for a 10-year anniversary party?: Plan one dinner plate and one dessert plate per guest, plus 10% spare. For 50 guests, prepare 55 dinner plates and 55 dessert plates; glass quantities depend on whether guests use separate glasses for water and wine.
How much tableware should I buy for 50 guests?: For 50 guests, start with 55 dinner cutlery sets, 55 dinner plates, 55 dessert plates and 55 water glasses. Add coffee cups and spoons for the number of people expected to stay for coffee, with 10% extra where possible.
When should I buy decorations for a 10-year anniversary?: Buy the anniversary banner, balloons, tablecloths, photo frames and name badges at least one week before the celebration. Check the photo display and decoration layout two to three days beforehand so missing items can still be replaced.
When should I test the projector and microphone?: Test the laptop, projector, screen, speakers and microphone at the venue at least one day before the event. Repeat a short sound and presentation check 60 minutes before guests arrive, including the microphone stand and all connection cables.

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