What you need for an anniversary celebration

A well-planned anniversary celebration needs more than food and drinks. For a sit-down meal and buffet, prepare the right tableware, serving pieces, coffee supplies, decorations and technical equipment before guests arrive. Use your final guest count to work out quantities, then check dietary requirements and catering needs before you shop. Items such as extension cords, serving platters, batteries and covered trays are easy to overlook and often needed at the last minute.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 70
Buffet tablesqty 3
Clothing rack
High tablesqty 4

Tableware

Dinner platesqty 80
Pastry platesqty 80
Coffee cupsqty 70
Water glassesqty 100
Wine glassesqty 80
Coffee spoonsqty 70
Dinner knivesqty 80
Eating forksqty 80
Serving spoonsqty 12

Kitchen

Serving plattersqty 12
Serving trays with lidsqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 3
Chef's knifeqty 2
Bread basketsqty 4
Pitchersqty 8
Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2

Equipment

Bluetooth speakersqty 2
Microphone
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Rechargeable batteriesqty 8

Decorations

Tableclothsqty 8
Chair coversqty 20
Balloonsqty 60
Buntingqty 8
Flower arrangementsqty 8
Photo backdrop
Guest book
Name badgesqty 70
Photo framesqty 10
Sticky tackqty 4
Balloon pumpqty 2

Lighting

String lightsqty 6
LED lampsqty 12
Table lanternsqty 8

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 5
Waste binsqty 3
Hand soap dispensersqty 3
Towel dispensersqty 3

Catering

Coolersqty 4
Ice cube traysqty 4
Drink cratesqty 6
Plate racksqty 2
Cake knife
Cake standqty 2
Jugs for lemonadeqty 4
Chafing dishesqty 4
Fire pasteqty 12
Thermos flasksqty 4
Groceries
- Mini quiches - 80 pieces
- Stuffed wraps - 80 pieces
- Olives - 2 kilos
- Cheese cubes - 2 kilos
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Cherry tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Cucumber - 6 pieces
- Carrots - 2 kilo
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Snack mix - 4 bags
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Butter - 500 grams
- Hummus - 1.5 kilos
- Herb cream cheese - 1 kilo
- Herb butter - 750 grams
- Mixed salad - 4 kilos
- Tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Red onions - 1 kilo
- Cucumber salad - 2 kilos
- Potato salad - 4 kilos
- Pasta salad - 4 kilo
- Crudités salad - 3 kilos
- Chicken skewers - 80 pieces
- Vegetarian vegetable skewers - 30 pieces
- Meatballs - 100 pieces
- Vegetarian meatballs - 30 pieces
- Potato gratin - 5 kilos
- Rice - 3 kilos
- Grilled vegetables - 4 kilos
- Satay sauce - 2 liters
- Mayonnaise - 1 liter
- Ketchup - 1 liter
- Garlic sauce - 1 liter
- Mustard - 500 milliliter
- Salt - 250 grams
- Black pepper - 100 grams
- Paprika powder - 100 grams
- Fresh parsley - 4 bunches
- Anniversary cake - 1 cake for 70 people
- Petit fours - 80 pieces
- Coffee - 2 kilos
- Tea - 100 bags
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Bitter lemon - 6 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 liters
- Orange juice - 6 liters
- Lemonade syrup - 2 bottles
- White wine - 12 bottles
- Red wine - 8 bottles
- Rosé - 6 bottles
- Beer - 6 crates
- Alcohol-free beer - 2 crates
- Prosecco - 8 bottles
- Lemons - 2 kilos
- Limes - 1 kilo
- Mint - 6 bunches
- Ice cubes - 20 kilo
- Coffee filters - 100 pieces
- Paper napkins - 300 pieces
- Cocktail picks - 200 pieces
- Satay skewers - 150 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Sandwich bags - 1 pack
- Freezer bags - 1 pack
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 40 pieces
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 1 bottle
- Cleaning sponges - 6 pieces
- Microfiber cloths - 10 pieces
- Rubber gloves - 4 pairs

Tips

Allow one dinner plate, one pastry plate and one set of cutlery per guest, plus around 10% extra for breakages, dropped items or second servings.
Plan at least two water glasses per guest if the celebration lasts several hours. Keep wine glasses, pitchers and serving trays ready before the buffet is opened.
Have one serving spoon or utensil for each buffet dish, and prepare covered serving trays for food that must be moved or kept protected before serving.
For speeches and music, test the microphone, Bluetooth speakers, extension cords and power strips before guests arrive. Keep spare rechargeable batteries available rather than searching for them during the program.
Buy or collect non-perishable supplies several days ahead, then chill drinks and prepare buffet ingredients on the day. Balloons, tablecloths and chair covers should also be checked before setup begins.

Frequently asked questions

How many plates and glasses do I need for an anniversary celebration?: Plan one dinner plate and one pastry plate per guest, plus 10% extra. For glasses, allow at least two water glasses per person and enough wine glasses for the planned drinks service.
How much cutlery should I buy for an anniversary party?: Provide one dinner knife and one eating fork per guest, with at least 10% extra. Add serving spoons for every buffet dish and coffee spoons for each expected coffee service.
When should I buy supplies for an anniversary celebration?: Buy non-perishable items, tableware and decorations 3–7 days before the event. Purchase fresh food closer to the date, and chill drinks several hours before guests arrive.
What equipment is easy to forget for anniversary speeches and music?: Check the microphone, Bluetooth speakers, extension cords and power strips at least one day in advance. Keep rechargeable batteries and backup connection cables ready before the program starts.

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