What you need for a casino night

A casino night needs more than cards and poker chips. Plan the tableware, serving equipment, drinks setup, decorations and prizes before shopping, especially if catering is involved. Use the guest list to calculate plates, glasses and cutlery, then check that every game table has its own materials. This list also helps you spot easy-to-miss items such as extension cords, dealer buttons, name badges and prize wrapping.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 55
Casino tablesqty 4
Buffet tablesqty 2
Coat racksqty 2

Tableware

Dinner platesqty 60
Dessert platesqty 60
Drinking glassesqty 70
Wine glassesqty 50
Coffee cupsqty 50
Cutlery setsqty 60
Serving plattersqty 12
Serving spoonsqty 12

Equipment

Roulette game
Blackjack setsqty 2
Poker Setsqty 2
Playing cardsqty 12
Poker chipsqty 6
Dealer buttonsqty 6
Exercise matsqty 6
Kitchen warmersqty 3
Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Coolersqty 4
Bluetooth speakersqty 2
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 5

Decorations

Tableclothsqty 12
Balloonsqty 100
Balloon pumpqty 2
Casino welcome sign
Name badgesqty 60
Prize table decorationqty 4

Lighting

String lightsqty 6
LED candlesqty 24

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Bucketsqty 2
Mopsqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Tonic - 4 bottles
- Ginger beer - 3 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Beer - 5 crates
- Alcohol-free beer - 2 crates
- White wine - 8 bottles
- Red wine - 6 bottles
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Baguettes - 15 pieces
- Mini wraps - 80 pieces
- Cream cheese - 2 kilo
- Young cheese - 3 kilos
- Back ham - 2 kilos
- Smoked chicken breast - 2 kilo
- Hummus - 2 kilos
- Pesto - 4 jars
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Tortilla chips - 6 bags
- Salted peanuts - 4 bags
- Cashews - 4 bags
- Pretzels - 4 bags
- Popcorn - 4 bags
- Olives - 4 jars
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Mini brownies - 60 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Cocktail sauce - 2 bottles
- Stir sticks - 200 pieces
- Cocktail sticks - 300 pieces
- Paper napkins - 200 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Garbage bags - 30 pieces
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 30 pieces
- Sponges - 6 pieces

Tips

Allow one dinner plate, one dessert plate, one cutlery set and one drinking glass per guest, plus roughly 10% extra for breakages or replacements.
Give each guest a wine glass if wine is being served, and provide one coffee cup per expected coffee drinker. Arrange serving platters and serving spoons before the catering order arrives.
Plan one casino table for each active game area. Check the roulette game, blackjack sets, poker sets, playing cards, poker chips and dealer buttons at least one day before the event.
Buy or prepare prizes before the night itself, then wrap them in advance. Waiting until setup can leave you without suitable prizes for the winners.
Check power needs before decorating: count the coffee machines, kettles, speakers and lighting connections, then bring enough extension cords and power strips without overloading one outlet.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to buy for a casino night?: Plan game equipment, prizes, tableware, drinks service items, decorations and power accessories. For each guest, allow one dinner plate, dessert plate, cutlery set and drinking glass, then add about 10% extra.
How many poker chips do I need per person?: Use a clearly separated chip set for each player and keep spare chips for the bank. A practical starting point is 50 to 100 chips per player, depending on the number of denominations and the games you run.
How many casino tables do I need?: Start with one casino table per game area that will run at the same time. Add a separate buffet table and enough ordinary tables for food, drinks and registration so those queues do not block the games.
When should I prepare the casino night shopping?: Buy non-perishable supplies and prizes at least 3 to 7 days beforehand. Check the casino equipment, tableware, decorations and power cables one day before setup, and chill drinks on the event day.

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