What to Bring to a Cat Festival

A cat festival needs more than food and decorations. You’ll need separate supplies for cats, visitors, stalls, catering and safe movement around the venue. Plan cat benches, enclosure panels, food and water bowls before buying general event equipment. This checklist also covers tables, seating, serving items, cooling equipment, power and simple presentation details, so you can see what must be bought, borrowed or booked before the festival day.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Party tentsqty 3
Foldable tablesqty 12
Folding chairsqty 80
Lounge sofasqty 4
Cat cratesqty 12
Cat enclosure panelsqty 24
Barrier postsqty 20
Blanketsqty 20

Tableware

Reusable glassesqty 120
Coffee cupsqty 80
Platesqty 100
Cutlery setsqty 100
Small bowlsqty 30
Serving boardsqty 8

Equipment

Coolersqty 6
Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Speakersqty 2
Microphone
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 6
Power banksqty 4

Kitchen

Cat food bowlsqty 24
Water tubsqty 24
Feed scoopsqty 6
Cool bagsqty 4

Decorations

Cat garlandsqty 8
Balloon archesqty 3
Tableclothsqty 12
Photo backdrop
Photo propsqty 20
Directional signsqty 12
Program postersqty 10

Sports equipment

Cat tunnelsqty 8
Scratching postsqty 8
Cat toysqty 30
Feeding puzzlesqty 8
Play matsqty 8

Cleaning

Litter boxesqty 18
Waste binsqty 10
Hand sanitizer dispensersqty 8
Cleaning glovesqty 12
Bucketsqty 6
Mopsqty 6
Broom setsqty 3
Dog waste bag holdersqty 6

Lighting

LED light stringsqty 8
Battery lanternsqty 8
Batteriesqty 24

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 6 boxes
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 6 liters
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spa Rood - 8 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Ice cubes - 12 bags
- Sandwiches - 120 pieces
- Mini croissants - 100 pieces
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Cream cheese - 8 tubs
- Young cheese - 4 kilos
- Turkey breast - 3 kilos
- Vegetarian spread - 8 tubs
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 6 tubs
- Carrots - 4 kilos
- Grapes - 6 kilos
- Apples - 60 pieces
- Bananas - 40 pieces
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Snacks - 6 bags
- Popcorn - 6 bags
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Brownies - 100 pieces
- Gluten-free cookies - 4 packs
- Vegan muffins - 40 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Cat food - 8 kilos
- Cat wet food - 48 tubs
- Cat treats - 12 sachets
- Cat milk - 12 bottles
- Cat litter - 12 bags
- Trash bags - 4 rolls
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 12 packs
- Hand soap - 8 bottles
- Napkins - 600 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
- Coffee filters - 2 packs
- Stirrers - 300 pieces
- Wooden skewers - 300 pieces
- Paper cups - 200 pieces
- Paper plates - 150

Tips

Set up one water bowl and one food bowl for each active cat area, then keep at least two spare bowls available for replacements. Use separate cooling bags for cat food and human catering.
Allow one bench or defined resting space per registered cat where possible. Bring enclosure panels to create a clear buffer around busy stalls, queues and photo areas.
For a four-hour festival, prepare at least one serving glass or cup per expected guest, plus 10% extra. Add enough plates, bowls, cutlery and serving boards for the busiest meal period.
Check power requirements at least 7 days before the event. Count every coffee maker, kettle, speaker and microphone, then bring enough extension cables, power strips and power banks for the planned layout.
Do not leave weather equipment until the last week. Confirm the forecast 48 hours before opening and make sure tents, blankets, seating and cat areas can be arranged without blocking exits.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to buy for a cat festival?: Prepare cat benches, enclosure panels, food and water bowls, feeding scoops, cooling bags, blankets and cat-safe activity materials. For visitors, add tables, chairs, serving items, coolers, coffee equipment and power supplies.
How many cat food and water bowls do I need?: Use one food bowl and one water bowl for each active cat area, with at least two spare sets for a small festival. Increase the quantity if cats are separated by stall, registration group or activity.
How much serving equipment should I bring for guests?: Plan one reusable glass or cup, plate and cutlery set per expected guest, then add 10% spare capacity. For 50 guests, that means at least 55 of each frequently used item.
When should I check equipment for a cat festival?: Check rented or borrowed equipment 7 days before the event and test power equipment at least 48 hours before opening. Recheck tents, cat areas, food supplies and weather protection on the final setup day.

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