What to buy for a Klaverjas evening

A Klaverjas evening needs more than cards and tables. Prepare one complete game set for every table, plus spare pens and score sheets so a missing item does not stop a round. For refreshments, plan coffee and tea service, chilled drinks, and snacks or sandwiches that can be served without interrupting play. Check dietary requirements before shopping, and chill refrigerated items before guests arrive.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 28
Side tablesqty 2
Coat racksqty 2

Game materials

Klaverjas cardsqty 8
Card holdersqty 24
Scoreboardsqty 6
Score sheetsqty 100
Ballpoint pensqty 30

Tableware

Coffee cupsqty 30
Glassesqty 36
Platesqty 36
Teaspoonsqty 30
Forksqty 30
Knivesqty 30
Serving plattersqty 6
Serving spoonsqty 6

Decorations

Tableclothsqty 6
Table cardsqty 6
Welcome sign

Equipment

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 4
Coolersqty 2
Extension cordsqty 2

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 2
Bread knivesqty 2
Kitchen tongsqty 2
Measuring cupsqty 2

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 3
Broom
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Mopqty 2
Bucketsqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Black tea - 2 boxes
- Herbal tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Sweetener - 1 box
- Semi-skimmed milk - 4 liter
- Coffee creamer - 2 tubs
- Spa Blauw - 3 bottles
- Spa Rood - 2 bottles
- Cola - 3 bottles
- Cola Zero - 2 bottles
- Sinas - 2 bottles
- Apple juice - 2 cartons
- Beer - 24 bottles
- Alcohol-free beer - 12 bottles
- White wine - 2 bottles
- Bake baguettes - 6 pieces
- White sandwich bread - 4 loaves
- Brown casino bread - 4 loaves
- Unsalted butter - 2 packs
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilo
- Back ham - 1 kilo
- Chicken breast slices - 750 grams
- Hummus - 3 tubs
- Cucumber - 4 pieces
- Tomatoes - 1 kilo
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Paprika chips - 3 bags
- Plain chips - 3 bags
- Snack nuts - 3 bags
- Salty breadsticks - 3 bags
- Cookies - 4 packs
- Apple pie - 3 pies
- Grapes - 2 kilos
- Apples - 2 kilo
- Napkins - 3 packs
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Cleaning spray - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 1 pack
- Tea towels - 6 pieces

Tips

Prepare one Klaverjas card set, card-holder set, scoreboard and score-sheet set for each playing table, then add at least one spare pen per table. Missing pens are easy to overlook and can delay score collection.
Buy coffee, tea, cups, teaspoons and thermos flasks for the full evening rather than relying on one coffee round. Set up the coffee machines and kettles before registration starts so drinks are ready when participants arrive.
Plan snacks and sandwiches so they can be served on platters with serving spoons and kitchen tongs. Use the collected dietary requirements to separate suitable options before placing food on the tables.
Chill refrigerated drinks and food before opening the hall, using coolers if they need to stay cold during the evening. Do this at least 1 hour before guests arrive so drinks are ready for the first round.
Count tableware against the number of participants and add a small buffer of 10% for breakage or extra servings. Include plates, glasses, forks, knives and tablecloths; these are often forgotten when the focus is on the game materials.

Frequently asked questions

How many Klaverjas card sets do I need?: Use one complete card set for each playing table. Add at least 1 spare set for the whole evening in case cards are lost or damaged.
How much coffee and tea should I buy for a Klaverjas evening?: Plan 2 to 3 hot drinks per person for a typical evening, including coffee, tea, cups and teaspoons. Have the first batch ready before registration begins, usually 30 minutes before play starts.
How many pens and score sheets are needed for Klaverjas?: Prepare at least 2 pens and 1 score sheet per table, with extra sheets for every round. Keep 1 spare pen per table available because scorekeeping stops immediately when writing supplies run out.
When should I chill drinks and prepare snacks?: Chill drinks and refrigerated food at least 1 hour before guests arrive. Prepare platters shortly before serving, then keep extra food and drinks in coolers during the evening.

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