What to Buy for an Ice Skating Day

An Ice Skating Day needs more than skates and a booking confirmation. Plan refreshments for the full group, a simple welcome and buffet setup, and practical items for cold hands, wet floors and changing areas. Buy or pack serving equipment, warm drinks, coolers and clearly marked materials before the event day. Use your final participant count and collected skate sizes to adjust quantities, rather than shopping from an estimate.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 6
Folding chairsqty 40
Buffet tablesqty 3
Tableclothsqty 6
Coat racksqty 3

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 80
Platesqty 50
Cutlery setsqty 50
Coffee cupsqty 40
Serving plattersqty 8
Serving tongsqty 6

Kitchen

Thermos flasksqty 4
Kettlesqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 3
Chef’s knives and bread knivesqty 4
Coolersqty 4
Ice cube traysqty 4

Equipment

Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3
Rechargeable lampsqty 4

Sports equipment

Conesqty 12
Vestsqty 12
Ice skate guardsqty 40
Towelsqty 40
Wristbandsqty 50

Decorations

Buntingqty 6
Balloonsqty 40
Balloon weightsqty 4
Welcome sign
Pensqty 6
Name stickersqty 50

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Hand soap dispensersqty 2
Cleaning clothsqty 12
Dish brushesqty 2

Lighting

String lightsqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 3 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Hot chocolate - 4 liters
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Ice tea - 4 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Orange juice - 3 cartons
- Lemons - 8 pieces
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Tortilla chips - 4 bags
- Snack mix - 3 bags
- Popcorn - 3 bags
- Peanuts - 2 bags
- Cucumbers - 5 pieces
- Carrots - 2 kilo
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 kilo
- Grapes - 2 kilos
- Apples - 30 pieces
- Mandarins - 30 pieces
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Cream cheese - 3 tubs
- Baguettes - 8 pieces
- Mini wraps - 40 pieces
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilo
- Back ham - 1 kilo
- Chicken breast topping - 1 kilo
- Vegetarian spread - 6 tubs
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Pesto - 2 jars
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Soup - 8 liters
- Croutons - 3 bags
- Sandwiches - 50 pieces
- Butter - 3 tubs
- Cookies - 5 packs
- Brownies - 40 pieces
- Napkins - 150 pieces
- Paper straws - 50 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 1 roll
- Cling film - 1 roll
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfecting wipes - 3 packs
- Hand gel - 3 bottles

Tips

Plan two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then add one drink per person for each additional hour. Include extra water because skating and heated indoor air can leave people thirsty.
Prepare at least one snack portion per participant, plus 10% extra for late arrivals or larger appetites. Order or buy dietary alternatives only after checking registrations and requirements.
Pack warm-drink supplies together: allow one coffee cup per person, enough coffee or tea for two servings each, and hot water in thermos flasks. Kettles and extension cords are easy to forget when the venue does not provide them.
Bring one reusable cup, plate and cutlery set per participant, plus 10% spare. Add serving platters, tongs and cutting boards so snacks can be portioned without using personal utensils.
Pack towels and ice skate guards before loading the coolers and catering. Towels help with wet skates and spills, while guards protect blades during the walk from storage areas to the ice.

Frequently asked questions

How many drinks do I need for an Ice Skating Day?: Plan two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then one more per person for every additional hour. Add extra water for active skating and keep chilled drinks in coolers.
How many snacks should I buy for ice skating?: Buy one snack portion per participant and add 10% extra. For 30 people, that means at least 33 portions, with additional dietary options based on the registration details.
What should I bring for serving food at an ice rink?: Bring one plate, cup and cutlery set per participant, plus 10% spare. Pack serving platters, tongs, tablecloths, cutting boards and suitable knives so the buffet can be set up without relying on rink equipment.
When should I prepare the shopping for Ice Skating Day?: Buy shelf-stable supplies and decorations at least 3 to 5 days beforehand. Chill drinks and prepare fresh snacks on the day, leaving enough time to load coolers, catering and materials before departure.

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