What to Buy for a Casino Night

A casino night needs more than cards and a roulette wheel. You will need enough tables and chairs for each game, separate surfaces for registration, drinks, snacks and prizes, plus glasses, servingware and reliable lighting. Plan the shopping around your guest count and decide which games will run before you reserve equipment. Buy or collect disposable and table items at least three days ahead; chill drinks and prepare snacks on the day.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Poker tablesqty 3
Blackjack tablesqty 2
Roulette table
Chairsqty 50
High tablesqty 4
Buffet tablesqty 2
Clothes racksqty 2

Equipment

Roulette wheel
Jig setsqty 5
Playing cardsqty 20
Dealer buttonsqty 5
Spell Timersqty 5
Cash boxesqty 2
Portable speaker
Tablet for registration

Tableware

Wine glassesqty 50
Water glassesqty 60
Coffee cupsqty 50
Platesqty 70
Cutlery setsqty 60
Serving plattersqty 12
Serving utensilsqty 12

Decorations

Casino tableclothqty 5
Red carpetsqty 2
Casino postersqty 8
Balloonsqty 60
Prize table sign

Lighting

Mood lightingqty 4
LED table lampsqty 6
Extension cordsqty 4

Kitchen

Coffee makerqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Coolersqty 4
Ice containersqty 3
Serving traysqty 6

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Bucketsqty 2
Mopsqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Pilsner - 72 bottles
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- Red wine - 6 bottles
- White wine - 6 bottles
- Sparkling wine - 6 bottles
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Tonic - 4 bottles
- Ginger ale - 3 bottles
- Spa Blue - 60 bottles
- Spa Rood - 24 small bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Mints - 1 box
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Mint - 4 Bunches
- Ice cubes - 15 kilograms
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Tortilla chips - 6 bags
- Salted peanuts - 3 bags
- Cocktail nuts - 4 bags
- Olives - 4 jars
- Pickles - 3 jars
- Cheese wedges - 3 kilograms
- Brie - 1,5 kilogram
- Dry sausage - 1.5 kilogram
- Grapes - 4 kilograms
- Apples - 50 pieces
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Herb butter - 8 tubs
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Cucumber - 8 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 3 kilograms
- Mini spring rolls - 200 pieces
- Bitterballen - 200 pieces
- Vlammetjes - 150 pieces
- Vegetarian snacks - 150 pieces
- Vegan snacks - 75 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Cocktail sauce - 2 bottles
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Straws - 100 pieces
- Stir sticks - 200 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 50 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 1 bottle
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Microfiber cloths - 12 pieces

Tips

Allow one chair per guest, plus two or three spare chairs for registration, dealers or late arrivals. Count poker, blackjack and roulette places separately so guests are not left standing at the busiest tables.
For tableware, provide at least one water glass and one plate per guest, then add 10% extra. For a four-hour evening with 30 guests, 33 plates and 33 water glasses gives you a workable buffer.
Set aside one drinks point and one buffet table rather than placing food beside the casino equipment. Buy serving platters and utensils early, and keep a separate supply of coffee cups if coffee will be served later in the evening.
Do not leave lighting and extension cords until setup day. Check the venue’s available sockets in advance, then bring enough extension cords to keep LED table lamps and mood lighting away from walkways.
Arrange prizes before you shop for decorations, because the prize table needs its own sign and display space. Wrap the prizes at least one day before the event so setup is limited to placing them in order of value or game.

Frequently asked questions

How many glasses and plates do I need for a casino night?: Start with one water glass and one plate per guest, plus 10% spare. For 30 guests, prepare at least 33 of each; add wine glasses separately if wine is being served.
How much casino equipment do I need for 30 guests?: Base the quantity on simultaneous players rather than total guests. A practical starting point is one poker, blackjack or roulette setup for each planned table, with enough playing cards, dealer buttons and timers for every active table.
When should I buy casino night supplies?: Buy tableware, decorations, prizes and serving equipment at least three days ahead. Collect or reserve casino equipment no later than the day before, and chill drinks on the event day.
What should I remember for casino night drinks and snacks?: Plan one drinks point and one buffet surface, with serving platters, serving utensils, plates and glasses ready before guests arrive. For a four-hour event, prepare roughly two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then adjust for your menu and guest habits.

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