What to Buy for a Beer Market

A beer market needs more than beer and a few tables. You will need separate glassware for tastings, water and food, plus taps, couplings, hoses and enough cooling for stock that must stay cold. Plan the serving area, payment point and power supply before shopping, especially if several breweries are pouring at once. Use this list alongside your event plan to check quantities, deliveries and supplies before setup day.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Party tentsqty 4
Beer tablesqty 12
Beer benchesqty 24
Bar matsqty 6
Bar stoolsqty 12
Bollardsqty 12
Cash desk table

Tableware

Sample glassesqty 300
Water glassesqty 100
Beer glassesqty 100
Platesqty 120
Cutlery setsqty 120
Serving plattersqty 20
Serving tongsqty 12

Equipment

Beer tapsqty 6
Tap couplingsqty 6
Beer hosesqty 12
Refrigeratorsqty 4
Coolersqty 8
Payment terminalsqty 3
Coin countersqty 2
Cash drawersqty 2
Extension cordsqty 8
Power stripsqty 6
Speakersqty 2
Microphone

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 6
Chef's knivesqty 6
Coolersqty 4
Storage binsqty 20
Serving plattersqty 20
Bottle openersqty 12
Corkscrewsqty 4
Measuring cupsqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 4

Decorations

Brewery signsqty 12
Price listsqty 12
Buntingqty 12
Tableclothsqty 12
Menu Card Holdersqty 12

Lighting

String lightsqty 8
LED lanternsqty 12
Batteriesqty 24

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 12
Broom setsqty 3
Mopsqty 4
Bucketsqty 4
Cleaning glovesqty 12
Hand soap dispensersqty 6

Catering

Groceries
- Pilsner kegs - 8 kegs
- Specialty beer kegs - 6 kegs
- Weizen kegs - 3 kegs
- IPA kegs - 3 kegs
- Alcohol-free beer - 120 bottles
- Radler - 72 bottles
- Bottled beer - 144 bottles
- Cola - 24 bottles
- Coke Zero - 24 bottles
- Sinas - 18 bottles
- Tonic - 12 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 120 bottles
- Spa Red - 48 bottles
- Apple juice - 12 cartons
- Ice tea - 12 bottles
- Coffee - 2 kilos
- Tea - 200 bags
- Milk - 8 liters
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Sweeteners - 200 pieces
- Lemons - 4 kilos
- Ice cubes - 40 kilos
- Bitterballen - 600 pieces
- Mini frikandels - 400 pieces
- Cheese soufflés - 300 pieces
- Vegetarian bitterballen - 200 pieces
- Mixed nuts - 6 kilos
- Peanuts - 4 kilos
- Paprika chips - 12 bags
- Plain chips - 12 bags
- Tortilla chips - 10 bags
- Snacks - 8 bags
- Cheese cubes - 8 kilos
- Liver sausage - 4 kilos
- Dry sausage - 4 kilos
- Olives - 4 kilos
- Pickles - 4 jars
- Baguettes - 20 pieces
- Hummus - 3 kilos
- Cucumbers - 5 kilos
- Bell peppers - 5 kilos
- Grapes - 6 kilos
- Apples - 8 kilos
- Mayonnaise - 4 liters
- Ketchup - 4 liters
- Mustard - 3 liters
- Garlic sauce - 3 liters
- Salt - 1 kilo
- Pepper - 500 grams
- Olive oil - 2 liters
- Napkins - 1500 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Trash bags - 150 pieces
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Disinfectant - 4 bottles
- Sponges - 20 pieces
- Cleaning cloths - 30 pieces
- Nitrile gloves - 400 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
- Baking paper - 4 rolls
- Wooden skewers - 1000 pieces
- Cocktail napkins - 1000 pieces
- Coffee cups - 250 pieces
- Stirrers - 300 pieces
- Paper straws - 300 pieces
- Food containers - 500 pieces
- Wooden forks - 500 pieces
- Price stickers - 200 pcs
- Wristbands - 300 pieces
- Consumption tokens - 3000 pieces
- Cash register receipts - 4 rolls
- Cash change - 1 set

Tips

Count sample glasses before ordering more: allow at least one clean glass per registered visitor at a time, then add a spare supply for breakage and slow washing.
Keep beer cold from delivery through service. Match refrigerators and coolers to the amount of stock arriving, and check every tap coupling and beer hose before the first keg is connected.
Set up a separate payment point with a cash desk table, payment terminals, coin counters and cash drawers. Test the terminals and bring extension cords and power strips before suppliers arrive.
Buy enough serving equipment for the food area, including plates, cutlery sets, serving platters, serving tongs, cutting boards and chef's knives. Prepare snacks before opening so the beer queues do not compete with food preparation.
Plan visitor comfort as well as pouring space: provide water glasses, beer tables, beer benches, bar stools and party tents where needed. Put brewery signs and price lists in place before the first tasting begins.

Frequently asked questions

How many tasting glasses do I need for a beer market?: Start with one sample glass per expected visitor at the busiest point, then add about 10% for breakage, loss and glasses waiting to be washed. For 200 visitors, that means roughly 220 glasses.
How much cooling equipment does a beer market need?: Provide enough refrigerator or cooler capacity for all beer that must remain cold during service, plus a reserve for incoming stock. Check the capacity at least 7 days before the event, when deliveries and the final beer selection are confirmed.
What equipment do I need for beer taps?: For every tap in use, prepare the matching tap coupling and a beer hose, then test the full connection before opening. Keep at least one spare hose and coupling per tap type available on event day.
When should I buy supplies for a beer market?: Buy non-perishable tableware, signs, payment supplies and power equipment 1 to 2 weeks ahead. Check stock again 2 days before setup, and complete the fresh snack shopping as close to the event as storage allows.

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