What to buy for a klaverjas evening

For a klaverjas evening, the game materials are only part of the shopping. You also need enough pens, score sheets, drinks, coffee supplies and easy-to-serve snacks for the full group. Use the participant list to calculate quantities before shopping, then allow a little extra for unexpected guests or spills. Check dietary requirements early, especially if snacks or prizes are being bought for specific players.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 36
Side tablesqty 2
Clothing rack

Game materials

Playing cardsqty 8
Score padsqty 10
Ballpoint pensqty 40
Clipboardsqty 8
Table numbersqty 8
Game rulesqty 10
Calculatorsqty 2
Prizesqty 3

Tableware

Drinking glassesqty 40
Coffee cupsqty 36
Platesqty 40
Cutlery setsqty 40
Serving spoonsqty 6

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 4
Coolersqty 2
Serving traysqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 2
Bread knivesqty 2

Equipment

Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3

Decorations

Welcome sign
Tableclothsqty 8

Lighting

Atmosphere lightsqty 4

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Mop
Bucketqty 2
Dustpan and brush

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea bags - 80 pieces
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Mints - 1 box
- Semi-skimmed milk - 4 liter
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 4 bottles
- Sinas - 3 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 4 bottles
- Spa Rood - 3 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Alcohol-free beer - 12 bottles
- Beer - 24 bottles
- White wine - 3 bottles
- Red wine - 2 bottles
- Paprika chips - 3 bags
- Plain chips - 3 bags
- Savory snacks - 2 bags
- Snack mix - 2 bags
- Cheese cubes - 1,5 kilo
- Liver sausage - 500 gram
- Dry sausage - 500 gram
- Grapes - 2 kilos
- Apples - 2 kilo
- Cucumber - 3 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 kilo
- Baguettes - 4 pieces
- Cream cheese - 4 tubs
- Hummus - 3 tubs
- Young cheese - 1 kilo
- Ham - 500 gram
- Chicken salad - 3 tubs
- Egg salad - 3 tubs
- Butter - 2 packs
- Cookies - 4 packs
- Milk chocolate - 4 bars
- Paper napkins - 200 pieces
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Tea towels - 8 pieces
- Hand soap - 2 dispensers

Tips

Plan one complete playing-card setup and score sheet for every active table, plus at least two spare decks and 10% extra pens. Missing cards or dry pens can interrupt every round.
For drinks, allow two to three servings per person for the first hour, then about one serving per person for each additional hour. Buy extra water as well as the drinks being served.
For coffee and tea, prepare for roughly two cups per person over the evening. Bring extra filters, sugar, milk and hot-water capacity; these are easy to forget when the focus is on the card game.
Buy snacks that can be eaten between hands without cutlery. Allow about 150–200 grams of snacks per person, and keep separate options ready for the dietary requirements collected during registration.
Do not leave prizes until the final shopping trip. Buy one prize for each planned winning category, plus any small tie-breaker prize, and keep them together for the registration or presentation table.

Frequently asked questions

How many decks of cards do I need for a klaverjas evening?: Allow one deck for each active table, with at least two spare decks for damaged or missing cards. For example, four tables require four playing decks in use and two backups.
How many drinks should I buy per person for klaverjas?: Plan two to three drinks per person during the first hour, followed by about one drink per person for every extra hour. Add water separately so guests are not limited to soft drinks, beer or coffee.
How much food do I need for a klaverjas evening?: For snacks between rounds, buy approximately 150–200 grams per person. If the evening replaces dinner, arrange a more substantial meal rather than relying on bowls of snacks.
When should I buy the prizes and snacks?: Buy prizes at least one week before the evening so you can replace unavailable items. Purchase fresh snacks and chilled drinks one or two days beforehand, and chill the drinks on the day itself.

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