What you need for a religion quiz

A religion quiz needs more than questions and a projector. Plan the items that keep registration, team scoring, catering and the quiz itself moving without delays. This shopping list covers serving equipment, hot drinks, presentation gear and printed materials, so you can check what must be bought, borrowed or brought before the venue opens. Confirm attendance and dietary requirements before shopping, then add enough forms and tableware for every participant plus a small reserve.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 60
Registration desk
Quiz table

Tableware

Coffee cupsqty 60
Glassesqty 70
Platesqty 70
Cutlery setsqty 70
Serving plattersqty 10
Soup ladlesqty 4

Equipment

Laptop
Projector
Projection screen
Wireless microphone
Speaker
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Charging cablesqty 3

Kitchen

Coffee makerqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 4
Coolersqty 3
Cutting boardsqty 3
Bread knivesqty 3
Serving spoonsqty 6
Soup potsqty 2
Serving traysqty 6

Quiz materials

Answer formsqty 180
Quiz bookletsqty 60
Score sheetsqty 12
Ballpoint pensqty 70
Pen holdersqty 8
Team badgesqty 12
Answer cardsqty 12
Presentation remote
Prize table cardsqty 3

Decorations

Tableclothsqty 8
Name badgesqty 60
Welcome sign
Table décorqty 8

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Trash bag holdersqty 4
Cleaning spongesqty 6
Dish brushesqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 4 boxes
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Mints - 1 box
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Ice cubes - 8 bags
- Herbal tea - 2 boxes
- Whole wheat bread - 12 loaves
- White bread - 8 loaves
- Bread rolls - 60 pieces
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 1.5 kilos
- Cream cheese - 1 kilo
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Strawberry jam - 2 jars
- Cucumber - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Bell peppers - 12
- Onions - 2 kilos
- Carrots - 2 kilo
- Vegetable soup - 12 liters
- Vegetable stock - 2 boxes
- Croutons - 4 bags
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Snack mix - 4 bags
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Apples - 60 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Vegetarian sandwich slices - 1 kilo
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Napkins - 300 pieces
- Paper cups - 100 pieces
- Paper stirrers - 100 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 2 packs
- Trash bags - 2 rolls

Tips

Plan one answer form and one quiz booklet per team, then print at least 10% extra for damaged or missing copies. Keep score sheets separate so the scoring table can work without interrupting the quiz.
For hot drinks, allow one coffee cup per guest and enough coffee, tea and milk for the full session. Prepare two kettles or thermos flasks if many teams will take breaks at the same time.
Count plates, glasses and cutlery against confirmed registrations, not the room’s maximum capacity. Add 10% spare tableware so a dropped glass or unexpected guest does not stop catering.
Test the laptop, projector, screen, speaker and wireless microphone at least 60 minutes before the quiz starts. Bring the correct charging cables, extension cords and power strips; these are often forgotten until the equipment is already set up.
Buy prizes only after the number of teams is known, and keep them at the quiz table before participants arrive. Check the shopping list two days in advance, leaving enough time to replace missing items or shop for dietary alternatives.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need for a religion quiz with teams?: Prepare quiz booklets, answer forms and score sheets for every team, plus at least 10% extra copies. You will also need a quiz table, registration desk, tables, chairs and presentation equipment such as a laptop, projector and speaker.
How many cups and glasses do I need for a religion quiz?: Plan one coffee cup, glass, plate and cutlery set per participant, then add about 10% spare. For 40 participants, that means at least 44 of each item that everyone may use.
When should I buy supplies for a religion quiz?: Check the complete shopping list two days before the event and do the main shopping no later than the day before. Chill drinks and prepare non-perishable catering items in advance, while fresh food can be bought closer to the start time.
How many quiz papers should I print?: Print one quiz booklet and one answer form per team, with at least 10% extra. Also prepare score sheets for each scoring round or team, so a missing or spoiled sheet does not delay the quiz.

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