What you need for an anniversary beer tasting

An anniversary beer tasting needs more than a selection of bottles. You will need enough tasting glasses, water, ice, serving equipment and snacks for the full group, plus tasting forms and name badges to keep the evening organised. Buy or collect chilled drinks close to the event so they stay cold. This checklist also helps you catch easy-to-miss items such as bottle openers, pitchers, extension cords and allergy-safe catering before setup begins.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 55
High tablesqty 4
Tableclothsqty 8
Buffet tablesqty 2

Tableware

Beer glassesqty 120
Water glassesqty 60
Platesqty 60
Dessert platesqty 60
Cutlery setsqty 60
Serving plattersqty 12

Equipment

Coolersqty 6
Ice containersqty 4
Bluetooth speakerqty 2
Microphone
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knivesqty 4
Pliersqty 6
Pitchersqty 4
Bottle openersqty 6
Measuring cupsqty 4

Decorations

Buntingqty 6
Balloonsqty 50
Table decorationsqty 8
Menusqty 8

Lighting

String lightsqty 4
LED lampsqty 6

Catering

Tasting formsqty 60
Pensqty 60
Name badgesqty 60
Beer ticketsqty 8
Coastersqty 100
Groceries
- Pilsener - 12 bottles
- White beer - 12 bottles
- Weizen - 12 bottles
- Blond beer - 12 bottles
- IPA - 12 bottles
- Tripel - 12 bottles
- Double - 12 bottles
- Stout - 12 bottles
- Alcohol-free beer - 24 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 48 bottles
- Spa Red - 24 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Tonic - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 bottles
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 4 liters
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Baguettes - 10 pieces
- Toast rounds - 8 packs
- Salted crackers - 6 packs
- Butter - 500 grams
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Aged cheese - 2 kilo
- Brie - 1.5 kilos
- Blue Cheese - 1 kilo
- Cream cheese - 1 kilo
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Apples - 3 kilos
- Pears - 2 kilos
- Unsalted nuts - 1.5 kilos
- Salted peanuts - 1 kilo
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Pretzels - 4 bags
- Olives - 1 kilo
- Pickles - 2 jars
- Hummus - 1 kilo
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Mini sausages - 3 kilos
- Vegetarian bitterballen - 2 kilos
- Mustard - 3 jars
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Napkins - 300 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Garbage bags - 30 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 10 pieces

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Bucketsqty 3
Cleaning clothsqty 12
Broom and dustpanqty 2
Mopsqty 2

Tips

Plan one beer glass per guest for a simple tasting, or one glass for every two beers if you want to compare several pours at once. Add 10% extra glasses for breakage and last-minute guests.
Provide at least one water glass per person and two to three glasses of water per guest for the tasting. Keep pitchers or refill containers at every tasting station rather than relying on one central table.
Buy enough ice to keep the beer cold throughout the event: allow roughly 1–2 kg of ice per 10 guests when using coolers, and arrange extra ice if the tasting lasts more than three hours.
Allow two to three small snack portions per guest for the first hour, including options that match reported allergies and dietary requirements. Order or shop for catering at least 3–5 days ahead so substitutions are still possible.
Pack the items that are easy to forget together: bottle openers, tasting forms, pens, serving platters, cutting boards, knives, extension cords and power strips. Check this box at least 24 hours before leaving for the venue.

Frequently asked questions

How many beer glasses do I need for a beer tasting?: Plan one beer glass per guest for a straightforward tasting. For side-by-side comparisons, provide one glass per two beers per guest, plus about 10% extra for breakage or replacements.
How much beer should I buy for an anniversary beer tasting?: For tasting pours, allow about 100–150 ml per beer per guest. Multiply that amount by the number of beers, then add 10% extra; confirm the final guest count 3–5 days before ordering.
How much ice do I need to keep beer cold?: Allow approximately 1–2 kg of ice per 10 guests for coolers, depending on room temperature and event length. Buy or collect the ice on the day of the tasting, with extra ice for events lasting over three hours.
When should I buy beer and catering for a beer tasting?: Order catering 3–5 days in advance, especially when guests have allergies or dietary requirements. Pick up the beer as close to the event as practical, then chill it several hours before guests arrive.

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