Kickboxing gala shopping list
A kickboxing gala needs more than a ring and gloves. You will need serving equipment for catering, drinks for fighters and guests, and practical items for changing rooms, seating and waste. Plan quantities around your expected attendance, number of bouts and volunteer team. Order specialist ring equipment and trophies early, while drinks, ice and fresh catering supplies can usually be bought closer to the event.
What to bring
Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.
Sports equipment
- Kickboxing ring
- Ring matsqty 12
- Ring cornersqty 4
- Ring ropesqty 4
- Match glovesqty 8
- Referee glovesqty 4
- Stairs and bump cushionsqty 8
- Punching bagsqty 2
- Skipping ropesqty 8
- Weighing scale
- Round signsqty 6
- Table timer
- Referee hammersqty 2
- Towelsqty 40
- Water bottles for athletesqty 24
- Elastic bandagesqty 30
- Athletic tapeqty 12
- Head protectorsqty 8
- Shin guardsqty 8
- Capsqty 12
- Crash matsqty 6
Furniture
- Chairsqty 180
- Tablesqty 12
- Bar stoolsqty 8
- Coat racksqty 3
- Changing room benchesqty 6
- Waste binsqty 10
Tableware
- Reusable drinking glassesqty 250
- Coffee cupsqty 80
- Platesqty 220
- Cutlery setsqty 220
- Serving plattersqty 12
- Serving utensilsqty 12
Kitchen
- Coffee machinesqty 2
- Kettlesqty 2
- Thermos flasksqty 6
- Coolersqty 6
- Ice cube traysqty 8
- Cutting boardsqty 4
- Chef's knifeqty 4
- Pliersqty 8
- Coolersqty 4
Equipment
- Speakersqty 2
- Mixer
- Wireless microphonesqty 2
- Microphone standsqty 2
- Extension cordsqty 8
- Power stripsqty 8
- Walkie-talkiesqty 8
- Power banksqty 6
- Ticket scannersqty 3
- Laptop
- Printer
Lighting
- LED work lightsqty 6
- String lightsqty 4
Decorations
- Sponsor bannersqty 8
- Competition postersqty 20
- Red carpetsqty 2
- Directional signsqty 12
- Tableclothsqty 12
Cleaning
- Mopsqty 4
- Bucketsqty 4
- Broom setsqty 3
- Dustpan and brushqty 4
- Cleaning glovesqty 8
Catering
- Groceries
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Iced tea - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Coffee - 6 packs
- Tea - 4 boxes
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Sweeteners - 2 boxes
- Lemon tea - 2 boxes
- Ice cubes - 20 kilo
- Hamburger buns - 180 pieces
- Vegetarian sandwiches - 30 pieces
- Hamburgers - 150 pieces
- Vegetarian burgers - 30 pieces
- Hot dogs - 120 pieces
- Hot dog buns - 120 pieces
- Chicken nuggets - 8 kilos
- Vegetarian nuggets - 3 kilo
- Fries - 20 kilos
- Mixed salad - 10 kilos
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 8 kilo
- Onions - 4 kilos
- Lettuce - 10 heads
- Slices of cheese - 5 kilos
- Pickles - 4 jars
- Mayonnaise - 4 bottles
- Ketchup - 4 bottles
- Mustard - 3 bottles
- Garlic sauce - 3 bottles
- Barbecue sauce - 3 bottles
- Salt - 2 packs
- Pepper - 2 jars
- Paprika powder - 2 jars
- Oil - 5 liters
- Sandwiches for officials - 25 pieces
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilos
- Cheese - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 12 tubs
- Jam - 3 jars
- Butter - 2 kilos
- Apples - 8 kilos
- Bananas - 8 kilos
- Grapes - 5 kilos
- Muesli bars - 100 pieces
- Paprika chips - 12 bags
- Plain chips - 12 bags
- Tortilla chips - 10 bags
- Salsa - 8 jars
- Snack mix - 8 bags
- Popcorn - 6 bags
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Brownies - 120 pieces
- Muffins - 100 pieces
- Ice lollies - 100 pieces
- Paper napkins - 600 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 36 rolls
- Trash bags - 80 pcs
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Disinfectant spray - 6 bottles
- Disinfecting wipes - 12 packs
- Sponges - 12 pieces
- Microfiber cloths - 24 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 packs
- Hand soap - 8 bottles
- Hand sanitizer gel - 8 bottles
- Toilet freshener - 6
- Nitrile gloves - 4 boxes
- Bandages - 4 boxes
- Sterile gauze pads - 4 packs
- Bandages - 12 rolls
- Cold pack - 20 pieces
- Wound disinfectant - 4 bottles
- Sports tape - 12 rolls
- Disposable cups for athletes - 100 pieces
- Napkin dispensers - 6 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
- Baking paper - 4 rolls
- Reusable straws - 100 pieces
- Coffee filters - 4 packs
- Stirrers - 500 pieces
- Sugar sachets - 500 pieces
- Labels - 2 packs
- Highlighters - 2 sets
Tips
- Plan roughly 2–3 drinks per spectator for the first hour, then 1 drink per person for each additional hour. Add extra water for fighters, referees and volunteers, especially during weigh-in and the competition schedule.
- Allow one reusable glass per guest plus at least 10% spare, and provide separate cups for coffee. For catering, plan one plate and one cutlery set per person, with an additional 10–15% for replacements.
- Check the ring, ropes, corner equipment, mats, stairs and safety padding at least 7 days before the gala. Missing or damaged safety equipment is difficult to replace at short notice.
- Prepare the weigh-in station at least 2 hours before registration starts, including the scale, table and paperwork. Test the table timer and round signs before the first bout so officials are not searching for them between matches.
- Buy ice, chilled drinks and other perishable supplies no earlier than 24 hours before the event. Set aside coolers and ice cube trays for the bar, and keep separate drinking water available ringside.
Frequently asked questions
- What drinks do I need for a kickboxing gala?
- Plan 2–3 drinks per person for the first hour and 1 more per person for every later hour. Include plenty of still water for fighters, referees and volunteers, plus coffee and tea supplies for officials and guests.
- How many plates, glasses and cutlery sets should I buy?
- Start with one plate, one cutlery set and one reusable glass per expected guest, then add 10–15% spare. Provide at least one coffee cup per coffee drinker and extra serving utensils for each catering station.
- When should I order kickboxing ring equipment?
- Confirm the ring, ropes, corner equipment, mats, stairs and safety padding at least 7 days before the gala. Check the complete setup on site no later than the day before the first bout.
- How much seating and furniture do I need for a kickboxing gala?
- Provide one chair for each seated spectator, official and volunteer who needs a place during the event. Add tables for registration, catering and officials, and prepare changing-room benches and coat racks before doors open.
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