What to Buy for a Turkish Henna Night

A Turkish henna night needs more than henna and decorations. Plan the shopping around the ceremony table, buffet service, hot drinks, seating and the moments when guests will eat, drink and take photos. Count plates, glasses and cutlery against your guest list, then add a small reserve for breakage and unexpected guests. Buy or collect items that need cooling, printing or preparation early enough to avoid a last-minute run to the shops.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 70
Buffet tablesqty 3
Coat rack
Gift table
Henna table
Photo booth

Tableware

Dinner platesqty 75
Dessert platesqty 75
Bowlsqty 75
Water glassesqty 80
Tea glassesqty 75
Coffee cupsqty 75
Forksqty 80
Knivesqty 80
Spoonsqty 80

Kitchen

Serving plattersqty 12
Serving tongsqty 8
Serving spoonsqty 8
Thermos flasksqty 4
Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 3
Chef and serving knivesqty 6
Coolersqty 4

Decorations

Red table runnersqty 8
White tableclothsqty 8
Red balloonsqty 40
Gold Balloonsqty 40
Balloon archesqty 2
Artificial flowersqty 12
Flower vasesqty 8
Henna tray
Henna scarf
Red veil
Decorative candle holdersqty 12
LED candlesqty 30
Henna conesqty 20
Gold ribbonqty 3
Name card holdersqty 70
Photo decoration
Gift boxesqty 2

Equipment

Bluetooth speakerqty 2
Microphone
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Charging cablesqty 4

Lighting

String lightsqty 6
LED spotlightsqty 4
Batteriesqty 24

Cleaning

Vacuum cleaner
Mopqty 2
Bucketsqty 2
Cleaning glovesqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Chicken breast - 8 kilogram
- Ground beef - 5 kilogram
- Rice - 6 kilogram
- Bulgur - 3 kilogram
- Eggplants - 5 kilograms
- Zucchini - 4 kilogram
- Bell peppers - 4 kilograms
- Onions - 4 kilograms
- Garlic - 6 bulbs
- Tomatoes - 5 kilograms
- Cucumbers - 4 kilogram
- Iceberg lettuce - 6 heads
- Parsley - 8 bunches
- Mint - 6 bunches
- Lemons - 3 kilogram
- Yogurt - 5 kilograms
- Feta - 2 kilograms
- Olives - 2 kilograms
- Hummus - 2 kilograms
- Red cabbage - 3 pieces
- White cabbage - 2 pieces
- Carrots - 3 kilogram
- Potatoes - 6 kilograms
- Tomato paste - 8 cans
- Diced tomatoes - 10 cans
- Chickpeas - 8 cans
- Olive oil - 3 liters
- Sunflower oil - 2 liters
- Salt - 1 kilogram
- Black pepper - 250 grams
- Paprika powder - 250 gram
- Cumin - 200 grams
- Chili flakes - 150 grams
- Dried mint - 150 grams
- Oregano - 100 grams
- Cinnamon - 100 gram
- Mayonnaise - 2 liter
- Ketchup - 2 liters
- Garlic sauce - 2 liters
- Pita bread - 80 pieces
- Turkish bread - 12 pieces
- Puff pastry - 3 kilograms
- Butter - 1 kilogram
- Eggs - 60 pieces
- Baklava - 5 kilogram
- Turkish cookies - 4 kilograms
- Fresh fruit - 8 kilograms
- Grapes - 4 kilograms
- Dates - 2 kilogram
- Mixed nuts - 2 kilograms
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Salted breadsticks - 6 bags
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Sprite - 6 bottles
- Sparkling water - 10 bottles
- Still water - 12 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Ayran - 6 liters
- Turkish tea - 500 gram
- Black tea - 2 boxes
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Sugar - 2 kilograms
- Milk - 6 liters
- Sugar sachets - 1 box
- Honey - 2 jars
- Coffee milk - 2 bottles
- Ice cubes - 10 kilograms
- Lemonade - 6 bottles
- Coffee cups - 100 pieces
- Paper napkins - 200 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Disposable gloves - 2 boxes
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 1 pack
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Toilet cleaner - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Disinfecting wipes - 3 packs
- Henna - 500 grams
- Lemon juice - 1 liter
- Sugar cubes - 2 boxes
- Tealight holders - 30 pieces

Tips

Count one dinner plate, one dessert plate, one bowl, one fork, one knife and two spoons per guest, then add 10% spare tableware. Keep separate tea glasses and coffee cups available if both are served.
Plan at least two water glasses per guest for the full evening. Chill drinks several hours before guests arrive and use coolers so the buffet does not depend on refrigerator space.
Set aside one complete henna-table setup before decorating: henna, bowls, serving tools and any accessories should be together at least one day before the ceremony.
For a buffet, provide one serving platter or bowl for each prepared dish and one serving utensil for each platter. Put thermos flasks, coffee machines or kettles in a separate hot-drinks area to prevent queues at the food table.
Buy red and white table textiles, balloons and any balloon arch materials at least three days ahead. Check the room measurements before buying an arch, and keep a clear route between the henna table, buffet and seating.

Frequently asked questions

What tableware do I need for a Turkish henna night?: For each guest, prepare one dinner plate, one dessert plate, one bowl, one fork, one knife and two spoons. Add 10% extra, so a party of 50 needs 55 of each basic item and 110 spoons.
How many glasses do I need for a Turkish henna night?: Allow two water glasses per guest, plus one tea glass and one coffee cup for every guest likely to have each drink. For 50 guests, that means at least 100 water glasses, with extra tea glasses and cups if both are served.
When should I prepare the henna supplies?: Assemble the henna, bowls, serving tools and other ceremony accessories at least one day before the event. Prepare fresh henna according to its recipe and timing, rather than leaving it until guests are arriving.
How early should I buy decorations and drinks?: Buy non-perishable decorations and table textiles at least three days before the henna night. Chill drinks several hours before guests arrive, while fresh food and other perishable items should be bought as close to the event as practical.

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