What to buy for an animal quiz

An animal quiz needs more than questions and answer sheets. Plan the drinks, snacks, serving equipment, prizes and technical supplies before the quiz day, especially if several teams will share tables. For drinks, allow two to three servings per person during the first hour, then adjust for the rest of the event. Check dietary requirements before buying food, and test the laptop, screen, HDMI cable and sound system before guests arrive.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 60
Buffet tablesqty 2
Presentation table
Waste binsqty 4

Equipment

Laptop
Monitor screen
HDMI cable
Sound system
Microphone
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3
Power banksqty 2

Tableware

Reusable glassesqty 70
Coffee cupsqty 60
Platesqty 70
Cutlery setsqty 70
Serving boardsqty 8
Small bowlsqty 12

Kitchen

Coffee makerqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Coolersqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 3
Kitchen knivesqty 3
Serving tongsqty 6

Decorations

Animal Quiz Banner
Animal-themed table cardsqty 8
Balloonsqty 40
Tableclothsqty 10
Prize trophiesqty 3

Lighting

Mood lightingqty 4
LED lampsqty 4

Paper goods

Answer formsqty 70
Quiz bookletsqty 15
Team name signsqty 15
Pensqty 70
Score sheetsqty 15
Tapeqty 3
Writing foldersqty 15

Cleaning

Broomqty 2
Floor squeegeeqty 2
Bucketsqty 2
Microfiber clothsqty 10

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Black tea - 2 boxes
- Herbal tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Mints - 1 box
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Sinas - 5 bottles
- Ice tea - 5 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 10 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Alcohol-free beer - 2 crates
- Beer - 3 crates
- White wine - 6 bottles
- Rosé - 4 bottles
- Red wine - 3 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Paprika chips - 5 bags
- Plain chips - 5 bags
- Tortilla chips - 4 bags
- Salted peanuts - 3 bags
- Olives - 4 jars
- Cheese cubes - 3 kilo
- Fuet - 2 packages
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Apples - 3 kilos
- Cucumbers - 4 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Carrots - 2 kilo
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Baguettes - 8 pieces
- Herb butter - 6 tubs
- Mini quiches - 100 pieces
- Vegetarian puff pastry snacks - 100 pieces
- Mini meatballs - 100 pieces
- Vegan snacks - 50 pieces
- Gluten-free crackers - 3 packs
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Napkins - 300 pieces
- Paper straws - 100 pieces
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 40 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 30 pieces
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 1 bottle
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 3 bottles

Tips

Buy drinks for the confirmed headcount, allowing two to three servings per person for the first hour and extra water throughout the quiz. Chill them before opening the venue, rather than relying on last-minute refrigerator space.
Plan snacks around the dietary requirements collected during registration. Put snacks into small bowls or onto serving boards, and keep separate serving tongs available so guests do not share utensils between dishes.
Count one answer form per participant for each quiz round, plus at least 10 spare forms. Print tie-break questions and quiz materials before the event so a printer problem does not delay the start.
Test the laptop, presentation screen, HDMI cable, microphone and sound system at least one day ahead. Pack extension cords, power strips and a power bank; these are easy to overlook when the equipment appears to work during setup.
Buy prizes before shopping for food and drinks, and prepare one prize for each planned winning category. Set aside table space for the prizes so they are visible without taking over the quiz table or buffet.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to buy for an animal quiz?: Plan drinks, snacks, prizes, answer forms, plates, cups, cutlery and serving items. You will also need the technical setup: a laptop, display screen, HDMI cable, sound system, microphone, extension cords and power strips.
How many drinks should I buy for an animal quiz?: Allow two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then add water and further drinks for the remaining duration. Base the final quantity on the confirmed registration count and chill them before guests arrive.
How many answer sheets do I need for a quiz?: Print one answer form per participant for every round, then add at least 10 spare forms. Prepare the quiz materials and tie-break questions at least one day before the event.
When should I buy food and prizes for an animal quiz?: Buy prizes at least one week ahead so you can replace anything unavailable. Do the main food and drink shopping one to two days before the quiz, then prepare snacks and chill drinks on the event day.

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