What you need for a casino night

A casino night needs more than cards and poker chips. You will need separate tables for roulette, blackjack and poker, enough seating, serving equipment, drinks, snacks and clear lighting around the games. Buy or borrow the gaming equipment early, then check glassware, waste bins and power supplies before shopping day. Use your guest count to scale tableware, drinks and food, while keeping the gaming areas uncluttered and easy to move around.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 10
Chairsqty 55
Bar stoolsqty 6
Buffet tablesqty 2
Waste binsqty 5

Tableware

Water glassesqty 60
Wine glassesqty 50
Coffee cupsqty 50
Platesqty 60
Cutlery setsqty 60
Serving boardsqty 8
Serving bowlsqty 10

Equipment

Roulette wheel
Roulette cloth
Blackjack table cover
Poker table cover
Playing cardsqty 12
Poker chip setsqty 6
Dealer buttonsqty 4
Card traysqty 12
Speakersqty 2
Music player
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4

Lighting

String lightsqty 4
Table lampsqty 6

Decorations

Casino letters
Red table runnersqty 10
Balloonsqty 50
Balloon standsqty 4
Prize table sign
Menusqty 10

Catering

Coolersqty 4
Coffee maker
Kettlesqty 2
Drink dispensersqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 3
Groceries
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Tonic - 4 bottles
- Ginger ale - 3 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Sparkling water - 4 bottles
- Beer - 72 bottles
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- White wine - 8 bottles
- Red wine - 6 bottles
- Rosé - 4 bottles
- Prosecco - 4 bottles
- Gin - 2 bottles
- Rum - 2 bottles
- Vodka - 2 bottles
- Whisky - 2 bottles
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Black tea - 1 box
- Herbal tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Ice cubes - 15 kilos
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Tortilla chips - 4 bags
- Salty breadsticks - 3 bags
- Peanuts - 3 bags
- Mixed nuts - 3 bags
- Olives - 4 jars
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Strawberries - 3 kilos
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Carrots - 2 kilo
- Bell peppers - 2 kilos
- Baguettes - 8 pieces
- Wraps - 5 packs
- Cream cheese - 1 kilo
- Hummus - 1 kilo
- Herb butter - 6 tubs
- Cheese slices - 2 kilos
- Brie - 1 kilo
- Vegan cheese - 500 grams
- Smoked chicken breast - 1 kilo
- Smoked salmon - 750 grams
- Falafel - 1 kilo
- Eggs - 30 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Garlic sauce - 2 bottles
- Chili sauce - 2 bottles
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Napkins - 300 pieces
- Paper cocktail picks - 2 boxes
- Coffee filters - 1 pack
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 1 box
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 1 bottle
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Freezer bags - 1 box
- Balloon ribbon - 2 rolls
- Balloon stickers - 1 pack
- Prizes for winners - 12 pieces
- Name stickers - 60 pieces
- Pens - 20 pieces

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 3
Chef's knifeqty 2
Serving tongsqty 6
Measuring cupsqty 2

Cleaning

Vacuum cleaner
Mopsqty 2
Bucketsqty 2
Cleaning glovesqty 4

Tips

Plan one playing seat per guest, plus at least two extra chairs for people waiting or watching. Add bar stools only where guests will not block access to the tables.
For drinks, allow two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then about one drink per person per hour. Buy water as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, and chill drinks at least 4 hours before guests arrive.
Provide at least one water glass and one wine glass per guest if both are being served, plus 10–15% extra for breakages and replacements. Plates, cutlery and coffee cups should cover the full guest count rather than only the people eating at once.
Give each poker table enough playing cards, chip sets, dealer buttons and card trays before setup begins. Keep one spare deck of cards and a small reserve of chips aside instead of opening every set at once.
Check extension cords and power strips before hanging string lights or connecting speakers. Keep cables away from walkways, and place waste bins near the bar and buffet so used plates and glasses do not collect around the gaming tables.

Frequently asked questions

How many poker chips do I need for a casino night?: Start with around 50 to 100 chips per player for a casual casino night, depending on the denominations you use. For 20 guests, that means roughly 1,000 to 2,000 chips spread across the poker and other gaming tables.
How much food and drink should I buy for a casino night?: For a drinks-focused evening, allow two to three drinks per guest in the first hour and one per hour after that. Prepare about 6 to 8 snack portions per person for a two- to three-hour event, with extra food if there is no full meal.
How many tables do I need for a casino night?: Allow one dedicated table each for roulette, blackjack and poker if all three games will run at the same time. Add buffet and bar tables separately, and leave at least 90 centimetres of clear space around busy tables where possible.
When should I buy casino night supplies?: Buy or reserve roulette, blackjack and poker equipment at least 2 to 3 weeks before the event. Purchase chilled drinks, fresh snacks and other perishable items within 1 to 2 days of the party, then check all equipment the day before.

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