What to Buy for a Mini Golf Party

A mini golf party needs more than clubs and balls. Plan drinks for the first hour, easy snacks for a buffet, and enough reusable tableware for every guest plus a few spares. You will also need scorecards and pencils, a visible set of rules, and a clear way to identify teams or players. Check the course reservation before shopping: some venues provide clubs, balls, tables or scorecards, so you do not buy equipment you can already use there.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Buffet tablesqty 3
Folding chairsqty 24
High tablesqty 4
Coat rack

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 30
Reusable cupsqty 40
Wine glassesqty 24
Coffee cupsqty 24
Cutlery setsqty 30
Serving bowlsqty 8
Serving plattersqty 6

Kitchen

Coolersqty 3
Thermos flasksqty 3
Cutting boardsqty 2
Kitchen knivesqty 2
Cake knife
Cake stand
Pliersqty 3
Serving spoonsqty 4
Water carafesqty 4

Equipment

Bluetooth speaker
Extension cordsqty 2
Power stripsqty 2

Sports equipment

Mini golf clubsqty 24
Mini golf ballsqty 30
Scorecardsqty 30
Pencilsqty 30
Trophiesqty 3

Decorations

Balloonsqty 40
Balloon pump
Buntingqty 6
Tableclothsqty 4
Napkin holdersqty 4

Lighting

String lightsqty 3

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 3
Bucketsqty 2
Floor squeegeesqty 2
Microfiber clothsqty 8
Dish brushesqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 4 bottles
- Sinas - 3 bottles
- Ice tea - 3 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 24 bottles
- Spa Red - 12 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Orange juice - 3 cartons
- Alcohol-free beer - 12 bottles
- Beer - 24 bottles
- White wine - 4 bottles
- Rosé - 3 bottles
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 1 pack
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Lemons - 6 pieces
- Ice cubes - 6 bags
- Paprika chips - 3 bags
- Plain chips - 3 bags
- Tortilla chips - 3 bags
- Salted peanuts - 2 bags
- Spiced nuts - 2 bags
- Salty sticks - 2 bags
- Mini pretzels - 2 bags
- Cucumbers - 4 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 3 trays
- Carrots - 2 bags
- Grapes - 3 bunches
- Apples - 12 pieces
- Bananas - 12 pieces
- Hummus - 3 tubs
- Garlic sauce - 2 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Baguettes - 6 pieces
- Herb butter - 4 tubs
- Wraps - 4 packs
- Cream cheese - 4 tubs
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilogram
- Back ham - 1 kilogram
- Chicken breast slices - 1 kilogram
- Savory pies - 4 pieces
- Mini Sausages - 4 packs
- Birthday cake - 1 piece
- Whipped cream - 4 aerosol cans
- Cookies - 4 packs
- Chocolate - 6 bars
- Coffee creamer - 2 tubs
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Toilet cleaner - 1 bottle
- Toilet paper - 2 packs
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Aluminum foil - 1 roll
- Cling film - 1 roll
- Freezer bags - 1 box

Tips

Plan two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then add one drink per person for each additional hour. Chill bottles and cans in coolers before guests arrive, and keep water in carafes on the buffet.
Buy food that can be eaten standing up between holes. Allow about 6–8 savoury snack portions per guest, plus one slice of cake each and 10% extra for unexpected guests.
Count one plate, cup, cutlery set and napkin per guest, then add 10% spare tableware. Bring serving bowls, platters and spoons so guests do not use personal plates for shared food.
Prepare one scorecard and one pencil per player, plus 10% extras. Confirm whether the course supplies clubs and balls at least 3–5 days before the party.
Get balloons, a balloon pump and any table decorations before the event day. Test the Bluetooth speaker, extension cords and power strips 24 hours ahead, especially if the venue has limited sockets.

Frequently asked questions

How many drinks do I need for a mini golf party?: Plan two to three drinks per person for the first hour, followed by one drink per person for every extra hour. Include water for everyone and add around 10% spare drinks.
How much food should I buy for a mini golf party?: For a short party, allow 6–8 savoury snack portions per guest and one slice of cake per person. Buy roughly 10% extra if guests will stay for more than two hours or if a full meal is not served.
Do I need to buy mini golf clubs and balls?: Ask the course what is included when you book, then confirm it 3–5 days before the party. If the venue does not provide them, plan one club and ball set per player, with a few spare balls.
How many scorecards and pencils do I need?: Prepare one scorecard and pencil for every player, plus 10% extra. For 20 players, that means 22 scorecards and 22 pencils.

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