What to buy for a beach camp

A beach camp needs more than tents and sleeping bags. Plan separate supplies for sleeping, cooking, serving food, keeping drinks cold and spending time on the sand. Count reusable plates, bowls, cups and cutlery for every participant, plus a small buffer for loss or damage. Pack chilled food in coolers with ice containers, and keep emergency information and first-aid supplies easy to reach rather than buried in a storage bin.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Camping tentsqty 10
Picnic tablesqty 6
Folding chairsqty 36
Check-in desk
Storage binsqty 10

Camping

Sleeping matsqty 36
Sleeping bagsqty 36
Cushionsqty 36
Tent hammersqty 6
Herringqty 80
Ground tarpsqty 10

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 40
Reusable bowlsqty 40
Reusable cupsqty 50
Reusable cutleryqty 50
Serving plattersqty 8
Serving jugsqty 4

Kitchen

Barbecuesqty 2
Barbecue and cooking tongsqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef’s knives and bread knivesqty 6
Measuring cupsqty 2
Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Coolersqty 6
Ice containersqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 4

Sports equipment

Footballsqty 4
Beach volleyballsqty 4
Frisbeesqty 6
Landing netsqty 6
Beach bucketsqty 12
Tug of war rope
Conesqty 20
Waterproof storage bagsqty 6

Decorations

Buntingqty 6
Group signsqty 6
Name stickersqty 40

Lighting

LED lampsqty 10
Headlampsqty 12
Battery lanternsqty 6

Equipment

Portable speakersqty 2
Power banksqty 6
Extension cordsqty 4

Safety

First aid kitsqty 2
Emergency blanketsqty 6
Whistlesqty 6
Flashlightsqty 6
Waterproof phone casesqty 6

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6
Litter pickersqty 6
Reusable cleaning clothsqty 12
Hand soap dispensersqty 4
Towelsqty 12

Catering

Groceries
- Hamburgers - 40 pieces
- Vegetarian burgers - 12 pieces
- Chicken skewers - 40 pieces
- Vegetarian skewers - 12 pieces
- Hot dogs - 40 pieces
- Vegetarian hot dogs - 12 pieces
- Hamburger buns - 52 pieces
- Hot dog buns - 52 pieces
- Baguettes - 10 pieces
- Herb butter - 6 tubs
- Baby potatoes - 8 kilograms
- Pasta salad - 6 kilogram
- Mixed salad - 5 kilogram
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 3 kilograms
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Corn cobs - 36 pieces
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Bananas - 40 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilograms
- Watermelons - 3 pieces
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Tortilla chips - 6 bags
- Salsa - 4 jars
- Marshmallows - 3 kilograms
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Barbecue sauce - 3 bottles
- Garlic sauce - 3 bottles
- Salt - 2 packs
- Pepper - 2 jars
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Italian herbs - 1 jar
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Hot chocolate - 4 liters
- Apple juice - 8 liters
- Orange juice - 8 liters
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 8 crates
- Sparkling mineral water - 3 crates
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Ice cubes - 12 bags
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Cling film - 3 rolls
- Barbecue charcoal - 12 kilogram
- Firelighters - 2 boxes
- Matches - 2 boxes
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Glass waste bags - 1 roll
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 12 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- Sunscreen - 12 bottles
- After-sun lotion - 4 bottles
- Mosquito repellent - 6 bottles
- Bandages - 4 boxes
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs
- Paper towels - 6 packs

Tips

Count one plate, bowl, cup and set of cutlery per participant, then add 10% extra. Serving platters and jugs should be counted separately because they are shared rather than issued to individuals.
Allow one sleeping mat and one sleeping bag per person, with a cushion if participants are not bringing their own. Check every tent with its ground tarp, herring and tent hammer before loading the transport.
Use at least two coolers for a larger group: one for food and one for drinks. Add ice containers and thermos flasks so chilled food stays separate from hot coffee or water.
For the cooking area, pack one barbecue for each cooking station, plus cooking tongs, cutting boards, chef’s knives and bread knives. Bring measuring cups and kettles if the menu includes drinks or measured ingredients.
Choose beach equipment by group size rather than buying one item for everyone. A few footballs, beach volleyballs and frisbees give participants options without filling the transport with duplicate gear.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to buy for a beach camp?: Plan for five groups of supplies: camping equipment, cooking gear, reusable tableware, food and drinks, and beach activities. For each participant, count one sleeping mat, sleeping bag, plate, bowl, cup and set of cutlery, then add about 10% spare tableware.
How many cups and plates do I need for a beach camp?: Provide one reusable cup, plate, bowl and cutlery set per participant, plus 10% extra. For 20 people, that means 22 of each personal item; serving platters and jugs are shared equipment and do not need to match the headcount.
How many coolers do I need for a beach camp?: Use at least two coolers for a group: one for perishable food and one for drinks. Chill the food before departure and pack ice or ice containers immediately before leaving, ideally no more than 2 hours before transport.
What camping supplies are easy to forget for a beach camp?: Ground tarps, herring and tent hammers are commonly missed because the tent itself is packed first. Check these items at least 24 hours before departure, and count one sleeping mat and sleeping bag for every participant.

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