What you need for a wellness day

A wellness day needs more than yoga mats and healthy food. Plan supplies for the yoga session, meditation room, massage rooms, catering, drinks, and quiet breaks between activities. Use one drinking glass per attendee, plus at least 10% extra, and prepare enough chilled storage for anything that must stay cold. Check dietary requirements before shopping so special meals can be labelled and served without last-minute confusion.

What to bring

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

Furniture

  • Foldable tablesqty 8
  • Chairsqty 45
  • Lounge sofasqty 4
  • Side tablesqty 8
  • Clothes racksqty 3
  • Paraventsqty 4

Tableware

  • Reusable drinking glassesqty 60
  • Coffee cupsqty 45
  • Platesqty 60
  • Bowlsqty 45
  • Cutlery setsqty 60
  • Serving bowlsqty 12
  • Serving plattersqty 8
  • Pitchersqty 8
  • Serving spoonsqty 10

Sports equipment

  • Yoga matsqty 45
  • Yoga blocksqty 45
  • Yoga strapsqty 45
  • Meditation cushionsqty 45
  • Throwsqty 45
  • Massage ballsqty 20
  • Foam rollersqty 15

Equipment

  • Portable speakerqty 2
  • Microphone
  • Extension cordsqty 4
  • Power stripsqty 4
  • Rechargeable batteriesqty 12

Kitchen

  • Coolersqty 4
  • Food warmersqty 4
  • Thermos flasksqty 6
  • Kettlesqty 3
  • Cutting boardsqty 4
  • Chef's knifeqty 4
  • Serving tongsqty 8
  • Measuring cupsqty 3
  • Bottle openersqty 3

Decorations

  • Linen tableclothsqty 8
  • Cloth napkinsqty 60
  • Name badgesqty 45
  • Welcome sign
  • Artificial plantsqty 8

Lighting

  • LED lanternsqty 12
  • String lightsqty 4

Cleaning

  • Waste binsqty 6
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Mopqty 2
  • Bucketsqty 3
  • Microfiber clothsqty 20
  • Hand sanitizer pumpsqty 6

Catering

  • Groceries
    • Still mineral water - 60 bottles
    • Sparkling mineral water - 40 bottles
    • Apple juice - 8 liters
    • Orange juice - 8 liters
    • Ginger lemonade - 6 liters
    • Lemon - 20 pieces
    • Lime - 15 pieces
    • Fresh mint - 8 bunches
    • Ginger - 1 kilo
    • Coffee beans - 2 kilos
    • Decaf coffee - 500 grams
    • Black tea - 2 boxes
    • Green tea - 2 boxes
    • Herbal tea - 3 boxes
    • Chamomile tea - 2 boxes
    • Oat milk - 8 liters
    • Semi-skimmed milk - 6 liters
    • Cane sugar - 1 kilo
    • Honey - 3 jars
    • Oatmeal - 3 kilo
    • Granola - 3 kilos
    • Natural yogurt - 8 kilos
    • Coconut yogurt - 3 kilos
    • Bananas - 8 kilos
    • Apples - 6 kilos
    • Pears - 5 kilo
    • Grapes - 5 kilos
    • Blueberries - 2 kilos
    • Strawberries - 3 kilos
    • Mangoes - 3 kilo
    • Cucumber - 12 pieces
    • Cherry tomatoes - 3 kilos
    • Carrots - 3 kilos
    • Bell peppers - 18 pieces
    • Avocado - 15 pieces
    • Arugula - 1 kilo
    • Spinach - 1 kilo
    • Mixed salad - 2 kilos
    • Red onion - 1 kilo
    • Garlic - 6 bulbs
    • Chickpeas - 12 cans
    • Lentils - 8 cans
    • Quinoa - 3 kilos
    • Brown rice - 3 kilos
    • Wholewheat pasta - 3 kg
    • Whole wheat bread - 12 loaves
    • Whole wheat wraps - 60 pieces
    • Hummus - 3 kilos
    • Cream cheese - 2 kilo
    • Goat cheese - 2 kilos
    • Feta - 2 kilos
    • Young cheese - 3 kilos
    • Smoked chicken breast - 2 kilo
    • Falafel - 3 kilos
    • Tofu - 2 kilos
    • Olive oil - 2 liters
    • Balsamic vinegar - 1 liter
    • Apple cider vinegar - 1 liter
    • Tahini - 1 kilo
    • Pesto - 1 kilo
    • Yogurt dressing - 2 liters
    • Mustard - 2 jars
    • Sea salt - 500 grams
    • Black pepper - 250 grams
    • Paprika powder - 250 gram
    • Cumin - 250 grams
    • Italian herbs - 250 grams
    • Cinnamon - 250 gram
    • Almonds - 2 kilos
    • Cashews - 2 kilo
    • Walnuts - 1 kilo
    • Rice cakes - 8 packs
    • Dark chocolate - 1 kilo
    • Dried apricots - 1 kilo
    • Raisins - 1 kilo
    • Dates - 1 kilo
    • Paper towels - 12 rolls
    • Toilet paper - 36 rolls
    • Trash bags - 40 pieces
    • Dish soap - 3 bottles
    • All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
    • Glass cleaner - 2 bottles
    • Dishwasher tablets - 60 pieces
    • Paper towels - 8 packs
    • Nitrile gloves - 2 boxes
    • Cling film - 3 rolls
    • Aluminum foil - 3 rolls
    • Baking paper - 2 rolls
    • Food storage containers - 20 pieces

Tips

  • Allow two to three drinks per person during the first hour, then about one drink per person for each additional hour. Add extra water for yoga and keep chilled products in coolers until serving.
  • For yoga, provide one mat per participant and keep at least 10% extra if the group is larger than 20 people. Blocks and straps are useful for participants who need more support.
  • Set up one meditation cushion and one throw per participant, with several extras for people who prefer more padding or warmth. Store the throws separately from food and drinks.
  • Plan the massage rooms before the day starts: provide a clear space for each therapist, use paravents for privacy, and prepare massage balls and foam rollers where they can be reached without interrupting sessions.
  • Buy or collect serving bowls, platters, pitchers, coffee cups, plates, and cutlery at least one day ahead. Keep diet meals labelled from the moment they arrive, and use food warmers or thermos flasks if serving times are spread out.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to buy for a wellness day?
Plan food and drinks, reusable glasses, coffee cups, plates, bowls, cutlery, pitchers, and serving ware. You will also need yoga mats, blocks, straps, meditation cushions, throws, massage accessories, coolers, and any equipment needed for sound and power.
How many yoga mats do I need for a wellness day?
Provide one yoga mat per participant and keep at least 10% extra. For 20 attendees, prepare 22 mats if possible, especially when equipment is rented or borrowed.
How much food and drink should I buy for a wellness day?
Allow two to three drinks per person for the first hour and about one more drink per person for each following hour. Order catering only after dietary requirements are collected, and add a small buffer for unexpected attendees or spills.
When should I prepare the wellness day shopping list?
Make the first list at least one week before the event, then check it again after registrations and dietary requirements are final. Buy shelf-stable items one to two days ahead and collect chilled food on the day whenever possible.

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