Beer Quiz Shopping List

A beer quiz needs more than beer and questions. You’ll need a clear setup for teams, reliable presentation equipment, drinks that stay cold, and snacks that can be served without interrupting the rounds. Plan quantities around your guest count, then check delivery, chilling space and power before the day. This shopping list covers the practical items used for the quiz, from beer glasses and bottle openers to response forms, prizes and waste bins.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 48
Bar stoolsqty 4

Tableware

Beer glassesqty 60
Water glassesqty 50
Platesqty 50
Bowlsqty 8
Cutlery setsqty 50
Serving utensilsqty 8

Equipment

Laptop
Projector
Projection screen
Speakersqty 2
Microphone
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4

Kitchen

Coolersqty 4
Ice bucketsqty 2
Bottle openersqty 4
Scissorsqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 3
Chef's knifeqty 2
Serving plattersqty 10
Pitcherqty 4

Decorations

Tableclothsqty 8
Beer quiz postersqty 6
Team badgesqty 12
Prize table sign

Lighting

String lightsqty 3

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Dishpanqty 2
Dishclothsqty 8
Spongesqty 6
Hand brush and dustpan

Quiz materials

Answer formsqty 250
Pensqty 60
Presentation remote
Scoreboardsqty 8
Round cardsqty 8
Calculatorsqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Pilsener - 120 bottles
- Specialty beer - 60 bottles
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- Radler - 24 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Tonic - 2 bottles
- Spa Blue - 48 bottles
- Spa Rood - 24 small bottles
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Orange juice - 3 cartons
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 1 pack
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Lemons - 8 pieces
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Tortilla chips - 6 bags
- Cocktail nuts - 4 bags
- Peanuts - 3 bags
- Snacks - 4 bags
- Olives - 4 jars
- Pickles - 3 jars
- Cheese cubes - 3 kilograms
- Brie - 4 pieces
- Grapes - 3 kilograms
- Apples - 30 pieces
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Carrots - 3 kilogram
- Bell peppers - 8 pieces
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Baguettes - 8 pieces
- Cream cheese - 4 tubs
- Dry sausage - 2 kilogram
- Chicken breast slices - 1 kilogram
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Napkins - 300 pieces
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 40 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Tealights - 24 pieces
- Beer Prize Boxes - 3 boxes

Tips

Allow two to three beers per person for the first hour, then roughly one drink per person per additional hour. Add water as well, using at least one water glass per guest if you are serving drinks at tables.
Prepare one quiz sheet and one response form per team for every round, plus at least 10% extra copies. Keep spare pens, scissors and a clear place for completed forms so answers do not get mixed up.
Check the cooling capacity before the beer arrives. Use coolers or ice buckets early enough to chill the first drinks, and keep bottle openers at both the bar and the team tables.
Test the laptop, projector, screen, speakers and microphone together at least one hour before guests arrive. Put extension cords and power strips where they cannot become a trip hazard.
Buy or prepare snacks that can be portioned onto plates and serving platters before the quiz starts. Set out bowls, serving utensils and waste bins so guests do not need to leave the room during a round.

Frequently asked questions

How much beer do I need for a beer quiz?: Plan for two to three beers per person during the first hour, then about one additional drink per person for each extra hour. Add a buffer of around 10% if attendance is uncertain, and provide water throughout.
How many quiz sheets and answer forms should I print?: Print one quiz sheet and one answer form per team for each round, plus at least 10% extra. For 10 teams and 5 rounds, that means at least 55 copies of each type of form.
When should I chill the beer for a beer quiz?: Move the beer into coolers or ice buckets several hours before guests arrive, depending on the starting temperature and available ice. Check the delivery as soon as it arrives so warm drinks do not go unnoticed until setup.
What equipment do I need for a beer quiz?: For a projected quiz, prepare a laptop, projector, projection screen, speakers and microphone, plus extension cords and power strips. Test the complete setup at least one hour before the doors open and keep a backup way to read the questions aloud.

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