What to Buy for an Anniversary Klaverjas Tournament

For an anniversary klaverjas tournament, shopping is mostly about keeping the game running smoothly and serving simple refreshments without delays. You need playing cards, score pads, pens and table numbers for the tournament, plus prizes and supplies for coffee and soup. Check the confirmed participant count before buying disposable or consumable items. Add a small buffer for lost pens, extra servings and last-minute guests, then sort groceries and game materials separately before setup.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 13
Chairsqty 55
Buffet tablesqty 2

Game materials

Klaverjas cardsqty 15
Score padsqty 15
Pensqty 60
Calculatorsqty 3
Table numbersqty 13
Prizesqty 6

Equipment

Laptop
Printer
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3

Tableware

Coffee cupsqty 60
Glassesqty 60
Soup bowlsqty 55
Platesqty 60
Spoonsqty 60
Knivesqty 60
Forksqty 60

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Soup bowlsqty 4
Serving spoonsqty 4
Soup ladlesqty 55
Serving traysqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 6
Coolersqty 3

Decorations

Tableclothsqty 15
Balloonsqty 50
Buntingqty 6
Flower arrangementsqty 4

Lighting

LED string lightsqty 4

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Broomqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Mopqty 2
Bucketsqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Sweetener - 1 box
- Semi-skimmed milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Chocolate milk - 4 liters
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 4 bottles
- Sinas - 3 bottles
- Ice tea - 3 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 6 bottles
- Spa Rood - 3 bottles
- Beer - 3 crates
- Alcohol-free beer - 1 crate
- White wine - 4 bottles
- Red wine - 2 bottles
- Apple juice - 2 cartons
- Orange juice - 2 cartons
- Ice cubes - 6 bags
- Cake - 4 pieces
- Apple pie - 2 pieces
- Whipped cream - 4 cans
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Snack nuts - 3 bags
- Salty breadsticks - 3 bags
- Cucumber - 4 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 4 trays
- Carrots - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Onion soup - 4 liters
- Vegetable soup - 8 liters
- Gluten-free soup - 2 liters
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Gluten-free bread - 3 loaves
- Butter - 500 grams
- Herb butter - 6 tubs
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilo
- Back ham - 1 kilo
- Chicken breast topping - 1 kilo
- Vegetarian spread - 6 tubs
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Napkins - 6 packs
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 2 packs
- Aluminum foil - 1 roll
- Cling film - 1 roll
- Bread bags - 1 pack

Tips

Prepare at least one klaverjas deck for every active table, plus one spare deck. Put the decks, score pads and pens together so table teams do not have to search for materials during the rounds.
Buy or collect prizes before the event day and pack them separately by award or placement. Keep the prize list with the packages so nothing is handed out in the wrong order.
Plan coffee cups and glasses for every participant, with roughly 10% extra for replacements. Soup bowls, plates, spoons, knives and forks should be counted against the confirmed guest list rather than the original invitation list.
For soup service, allow one bowl per guest plus 10% extra, and prepare enough toppings for the same number of servings. Use serving spoons, soup ladles, trays and thermos flasks where the buffet is not directly beside the kitchen.
Check practical equipment at least 24 hours before opening: printer, laptop, extension cords and power strips. Print score sheets and table numbers in advance so a printer problem cannot delay the first round.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to buy for an anniversary klaverjas tournament?: Plan for klaverjas cards, score pads, pens, calculators, table numbers and prizes, as well as coffee and soup service. The exact quantities depend on the confirmed number of tables and participants; add about 10% extra to consumable supplies.
How many klaverjas card decks do I need?: Use one deck for each table playing at the same time, and keep at least one spare deck available. For example, 8 active tables require 9 decks if you want one replacement ready.
How much tableware should I buy for the tournament?: Count coffee cups, glasses, soup bowls, plates and cutlery for every confirmed participant, then add around 10% extra. For 40 guests, that means preparing about 44 of each frequently used item.
When should I buy the food and tournament supplies?: Buy non-perishable game materials, prizes and tableware at least 3 to 7 days beforehand. Purchase soup, toppings and other fresh groceries 1 to 2 days before the tournament, then check and sort everything the day before.

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