What you need for a King’s Day barbecue

A King’s Day barbecue needs more than meat, bread and orange decorations. Plan food and drinks around the final guest count, then make sure everything can stay chilled until it reaches the grill or buffet. Reusable plates, cups, bowls and serving tools reduce last-minute washing up, while coolers, ice and trays keep the outdoor setup workable. Check the barbecue, gas supply and power equipment before shopping, especially if you are using lighting or a speaker outside.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Party tentqty 2
Foldable tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 45
Buffet tableqty 2
Bar stoolsqty 4

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 50
Reusable bowlsqty 50
Reusable cupsqty 100
Wine glassesqty 30
Cutlery setsqty 50
Serving plattersqty 12
Serving spoonsqty 8
Cutting boardsqty 4
Meat Tongsqty 4

Equipment

Barbecueqty 2
Gas cylindersqty 2
Coolersqty 4
Ice cube traysqty 4
Wireless speaker
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3

Kitchen

Coffee maker
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 3
Large coolersqty 3
Aluminum traysqty 10
Kitchen tongsqty 6
Kitchen knivesqty 4

Decorations

Orange pennantsqty 6
Orange balloonsqty 50
Tableclothsqty 8
Napkin holdersqty 8

Lighting

String lightsqty 4
LED lanternsqty 6

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Waste sorting binsqty 3
Bucketsqty 3
Broom and dustpanqty 2
Mop setsqty 2
Spongesqty 6

Catering

Groceries
- Hamburgers - 50 pieces
- Chicken skewers - 40 pieces
- BBQ sausages - 40 pieces
- Pork chops - 30 pieces
- Vegetarian burgers - 15 pieces
- Vegetarian skewers - 15 pieces
- Hamburger buns - 60 pieces
- Baguettes - 10 pieces
- Herb butter - 6 tubs
- Mixed salad - 3 kilograms
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 4 kilogram
- Peppers - 3 kilograms
- Red onions - 2 kilograms
- Corn cobs - 40 pieces
- Mushrooms - 2 kilogram
- Potatoes - 6 kilograms
- Pasta salad - 4 kilograms
- Fruit salad - 4 kilograms
- Watermelons - 3 pieces
- Grapes - 2 kilogram
- Strawberries - 2 kilograms
- Apples - 30 pieces
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Peanut mix - 3 bags
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Garlic sauce - 3 bottles
- Satay sauce - 3 jars
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- BBQ sauce - 3 bottles
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Garlic powder - 1 jar
- BBQ seasoning - 2 jars
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Iced tea - 6 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Beer - 6 crates
- Alcohol-free beer - 2 crates
- White wine - 8 bottles
- Rosé - 6 bottles
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Ice cubes - 20 kilograms
- Napkins - 300 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Cling film - 3 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Cocktail sticks - 2 boxes
- Charcoal - 4 bags
- Firelighters - 2 boxes
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Garbage bags - 3 rolls
- Toilet paper - 2 packs
- Hand soap - 3 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 3 bottles

Tips

Set your food quantities after registrations close and dietary requirements are collected. Keep vegetarian products separate from meat during storage and cooking, and use separate tongs where needed.
Allow two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then about one drink per hour. Chill drinks in advance and keep a second cooler available so the food cooler is not opened constantly.
Buy or gather serving equipment before the day: serving platters, serving spoons, cutting boards, kitchen knives and separate barbecue tongs are easy to overlook when the focus is on ingredients.
Prepare salads, washed vegetables, sauces and toppings before guests arrive. Store them in covered bowls or trays and keep them cold until the buffet is set out.
Check the barbecue and gas cylinders at least two days beforehand. Test extension cords, power strips and outdoor lighting the day before, rather than discovering a missing connection during setup.

Frequently asked questions

How much food do I need for a King’s Day barbecue?: Plan roughly 300–400 grams of barbecue food per adult, including meat, vegetarian items and vegetables. Add bread, salads and snacks separately, and increase the amount if the barbecue is the main meal.
How many drinks should I buy for a King’s Day barbecue?: For the first hour, allow two to three drinks per person, followed by about one drink per person per hour. Add extra water and non-alcoholic options based on the guest list and the weather forecast.
When should I chill drinks for a barbecue?: Start chilling drinks at least 12 hours before the barbecue when possible. Put ice into the coolers shortly before guests arrive, and keep meat and vegetarian products in separate chilled containers.
What should I check before setting up the barbecue?: Check the barbecue, gas cylinders, serving tools and coolers at least two days in advance. Test lighting, the wireless speaker, extension cords and power strips the day before the event.

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