What to buy for an anniversary wine tasting

An anniversary wine tasting needs more than a selection of bottles. You will need the right glasses, water, cooling equipment, tasting materials, snacks, and serving pieces for guests to move through the wines comfortably. Buy or borrow tableware early, especially wine glasses, decanters, ice buckets, and corkscrews. Plan the shopping around your confirmed guest count and the tasting order, then leave time to check deliveries, wash glasses, and chill the wines before guests arrive.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 45
Buffet tablesqty 2
Stoolsqty 4

Tableware

Wine glassesqty 180
Water glassesqty 50
Champagne glassesqty 50
Platesqty 60
Dessert platesqty 50
Cutlery setsqty 50
Serving utensilsqty 12

Kitchen

Corkscrewsqty 4
Wine openersqty 4
Wine coolersqty 6
Pour collarsqty 6
Decantersqty 4
Serving jugsqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knifeqty 4
Serving plattersqty 12
Serving boardsqty 8
Coffee maker
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 4
Ice bucketsqty 4

Equipment

Coolersqty 6
Wireless microphone
Speakersqty 2
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3
Waste binsqty 4

Decorations

Table runnersqty 6
Theme letters
Flower arrangementsqty 6
Menu card holdersqty 10
Candle holdersqty 12
LED candlesqty 24
Wine bottle holdersqty 10
Table numbersqty 6

Lighting

String lightsqty 4

Cleaning

Washing-up tubsqty 3
Microfiber clothsqty 12
Dish brushesqty 4
Mopqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Dry white wine - 12 bottles
- Fresh white wine - 12 bottles
- Full White Wine - 12 bottles
- Rosé - 6 bottles
- Light red wine - 12 bottles
- Full-bodied red wine - 12 bottles
- Dessert wine - 6 bottles
- Alcohol-free wine - 6 bottles
- Prosecco - 6 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 24 bottles
- Spa Rood - 12 bottles
- Tonic - 12 cans
- Ginger beer - 12 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Honey - 1 jar
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Limes - 8 pieces
- Ice cubes - 15 kilos
- Baguettes - 10 pieces
- Toast - 8 packs
- Crackers - 8 packs
- Unsalted butter - 1 kilo
- Cream cheese - 1,5 kilo
- Brie - 1.5 kilos
- Goat cheese - 1 kilo
- Parmesan cheese - 750 grams
- Aged cheese - 1.5 kilos
- Blue cheese - 750 gram
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Figs - 2 kilos
- Apples - 3 kilos
- Pears - 3 kilos
- Strawberries - 2 kilos
- Nut mix - 2 kilo
- Walnuts - 1 kilo
- Almonds - 1 kilo
- Olives - 2 kilos
- Sun-dried tomatoes - 1 kilo
- Cornichons - 2 jars
- Hummus - 1.5 kilos
- Tapenade - 1 kilo
- Smoked salmon - 1.5 kilos
- Serrano ham - 1.5 kilo
- Fuet - 1 kilo
- Chicken skewers - 2 kilo
- Falafel - 1.5 kilos
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Honey mustard - 2 jars
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Balsamic vinegar - 1 bottle
- Sea salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Rosemary - 4 bunches
- Basil - 4 bunches
- Chocolate truffles - 2 kilo
- Mini almond cookies - 3 packs
- Gluten-free crackers - 3 packs
- Vegan cheese - 750 grams
- Vegan spreads - 1 kilo
- Paper napkins - 200 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 1 pack
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 1 bottle
- Sponges - 10 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Parchment paper - 1 roll
- Food storage containers - 20 pieces
- Labels - 100 pieces
Wine leftover cratesqty 6
Water carafesqty 8
Spit bucketsqty 12
Bread basketsqty 6
Coffee cupsqty 50
Teacupsqty 50
Serving traysqty 6
Ice packsqty 24
Sample cardsqty 50
Pensqty 50
Table number setqty 6

Tips

Plan at least one wine glass per guest for a simple tasting, or one glass per wine per guest if you want guests to compare wines side by side. Add 10% extra glasses for breakage and last-minute guests.
Buy two to three bottles of water per guest for the first hour, plus water glasses. Keep refills visible so guests can cleanse their palate between wines.
Allow one corkscrew or wine opener for every 10 guests, with at least one spare. For a larger tasting, add decanters, pour collars, and wine coolers before the delivery arrives.
Match snacks to the confirmed dietary requirements and prepare enough for about 150–200 grams of food per guest when the tasting is not a full meal. Include serving platters, boards, utensils, and plates rather than relying on kitchen dishes.
Check cooling capacity at least 48 hours before the tasting. Clear cold storage, chill white and sparkling wines in advance, and have ice buckets or coolers ready for bottles that must stay cold during service.

Frequently asked questions

How many wine glasses do I need for an anniversary wine tasting?: For a basic tasting, plan one wine glass per guest and keep 10% extra available. If guests will compare wines at the same time, buy or borrow one glass per wine per guest instead.
How much wine should I buy for a wine tasting?: A standard tasting pour is about 60 ml per wine. One 750 ml bottle provides roughly 12 tasting pours, so for 20 guests and five wines, allow about nine bottles, plus one or two extra bottles for spills and refills.
What food do I need for an anniversary wine tasting?: Plan 150–200 grams of snacks per guest if the tasting is not a full meal, with extra options for collected dietary requirements. Buy plates, serving boards, platters, and utensils at least two days before the event.
When should I order the wine and fresh groceries?: Order the wine at least one week before the tasting when possible, so there is time to check the delivery and replace missing or damaged bottles. Buy fresh groceries one or two days before the event and chill the wines according to the tasting order.

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