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What to buy for an Asian picnic

An Asian picnic needs more than sushi and snacks: you also need a way to keep drinks cold, serve several dishes, and prepare food safely outdoors. Use the final guest count to scale rice, fillings, salads, fruit and desserts. Reusable plates, bowls, chopsticks and serving utensils prevent last-minute disposable purchases. If you are cooking at the picnic site, arrange power, induction hobs and extension cords before shopping day.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

  • Party tentsqty 2
  • Tablesqty 6
  • Benchesqty 8
  • Folding chairsqty 24
  • Picnic blanketsqty 12

Tableware

  • Reusable platesqty 70
  • Reusable bowlsqty 70
  • Reusable chopsticksqty 70
  • Reusable cutleryqty 70
  • Reusable cupsqty 100
  • Serving plattersqty 16
  • Serving tongsqty 10
  • Serving spoonsqty 8
  • Thermos flasksqty 4

Equipment

  • Coolersqty 6
  • Induction hobsqty 2
  • Extension cordsqty 3
  • Power stripsqty 3
  • Bluetooth speakersqty 2

Kitchen

  • Cutting boardsqty 6
  • Chef’s knives and bread knivesqty 8
  • Large potsqty 3
  • Mixing bowlsqty 6
  • Rice cookerqty 2
  • Kitchen tongsqty 4

Decorations

  • Paper lanternsqty 20
  • Tableclothsqty 6
  • Menu standsqty 8

Lighting

  • String lightsqty 6
  • LED lanternsqty 8

Cleaning

  • Waste binsqty 6
  • Trash bag holdersqty 6
  • Handwash sinksqty 2
  • Towelsqty 12

Catering

  • Groceries
    • Sushi rice - 5 kilograms
    • Nori sheets - 8 packs
    • Rice vinegar - 4 bottles
    • Soy sauce - 5 bottles
    • Sesame oil - 2 bottles
    • Teriyaki sauce - 3 bottles
    • Sweet chili sauce - 3 bottles
    • Sriracha - 2 bottles
    • Peanut sauce - 3 jars
    • Wasabi - 4 tubes
    • Pickled ginger - 4 jars
    • Sesame seeds - 500 gram
    • Chili flakes - 2 jars
    • Five-spice powder - 2 jars
    • Garlic - 6 bulbs
    • Fresh ginger - 500 gram
    • Limes - 20 pieces
    • Cucumbers - 12 pieces
    • Carrots - 3 kilogram
    • Avocados - 20 pieces
    • Red peppers - 12 pieces
    • Spring onions - 8 bunches
    • Red onions - 2 kilograms
    • Chinese cabbage - 4 pieces
    • Edamame - 3 kilograms
    • Bean sprouts - 1,5 kilogram
    • Coriander - 8 bunches
    • Mint - 6 bunches
    • Thai basil - 4 bunches
    • Mangoes - 12 pieces
    • Pineapples - 3 pieces
    • Grapes - 3 kilograms
    • Coconut milk - 8 cans
    • Rice noodles - 2 kilograms
    • Panko - 1 kilogram
    • Tofu - 3 kilogram
    • Chicken thigh fillet - 4 kilograms
    • Shrimp - 2 kilogram
    • Eggs - 30 pieces
    • Spring roll wrappers - 6 packs
    • Kroepoek - 8 bags
    • Cassava chips - 6 bags
    • Rice crackers - 6 packs
    • Mochi - 80 pieces
    • Sesame cookies - 4 packs
    • Coconut cookies - 4 packs
    • Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
    • Sparkling water - 6 bottles
    • Jasmine tea - 2 boxes
    • Green tea - 2 boxes
    • Iced tea - 8 bottles
    • Mango juice - 6 cartons
    • Lychee juice - 6 packs
    • Cola - 4 bottles
    • Cola Zero - 4 bottles
    • Coffee - 2 packs
    • Milk - 4 liters
    • Oat milk - 3 liters
    • Granulated sugar - 1 kilogram
    • Ice cubes - 12 bags
    • Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
    • Aluminum foil - 3 rolls
    • Baking paper - 2 rolls
    • Paper towels - 8 rolls
    • Napkins - 200 pieces
    • Trash bags - 40 pieces
    • Dish soap - 2 bottles
    • All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
    • Sponges - 10 pieces
    • Toilet paper - 24 rolls

Tips

  • Plan about 2 to 3 drinks per person for the first hour, then 1 drink per person for each additional hour. Chill the first batch in coolers and keep reserve drinks in a separate cooler.
  • For mixed sushi, salads and hot dishes, allow roughly 400 to 600 g of food per adult, including fruit and dessert. Buy extra rice, tofu or chicken only after the final number is confirmed.
  • Buy fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs no more than 1 to 2 days before the picnic. Wash and cut them on the day itself, while marinades and sauces can be made the evening before.
  • Count one plate, bowl, cup, set of chopsticks and set of cutlery per guest, then add 10% spare pieces. Bring enough serving platters, tongs and spoons so guests do not share utensils between dishes.
  • If food will be prepared outdoors, check the venue's power access at least 1 week ahead. Pack induction hobs, large pots, a rice cooker, extension cords and power strips together so cooking equipment is not left behind.

Frequently asked questions

How much food do I need for an Asian picnic?
Allow about 400 to 600 g of food per adult when the menu includes sushi, salads, hot dishes, fruit and dessert. Use the final guest count to calculate the total, and add around 10% for seconds and uneven portions.
How many drinks should I buy for an Asian picnic?
Plan 2 to 3 drinks per person for the first hour, followed by about 1 drink per person per hour. Chill them several hours in advance and keep extra stock in coolers.
How many plates and chopsticks do I need per guest?
Start with one reusable plate, bowl, cup, pair of chopsticks and cutlery set per guest. Add 10% spare tableware, so a picnic for 30 people needs 33 of each basic item.
When should I shop for an Asian picnic?
Buy non-perishable groceries, tableware and equipment at least 3 to 7 days ahead. Shop for fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs 1 to 2 days before the picnic, and chill drinks the day before.

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