How do you organise what people bring to a potluck dinner?

Question

Any ideas on lists, avoiding double-ups, etc.?

Answer 1

Arrange it by catagory,much like that of a cookbook..
appetizers
salads
veggies
baked goods
main entree
desserts
ect...
You may get a couple of double ups in the bunch but they will get eaten too! =)

Answer 2

We have a potluck dinner every month at church. There is no list and we don't worry about getting doubles. Our women's quilting group also has a potluck meal every month. Once in a while they end up with all salads or all cassaroles, but its rare. I think the key is in how many people you will be expecting to bring a dish to pass. You may want to have them draw a food category out of a hat or something like that. I think part of the adventure is to see what you get. Just relax and let the pot bring you luck! Happy eating!

Answer 3

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How do you organise what people bring to a potluck dinner?
Any ideas on lists, avoiding double-ups, etc.?

Answer 4

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Answer 5

That's what a potluck is all about! It would take all the fun and surprise out of what people bring. If there are any double-ups, it's neat to note the difference in taste between the same dish prepared by different cooks. When we do a potluck in my neighbourhood and they come to my house, I generally have the salads, breads and the desert on hand as these accouterments seem to be forgotten.

Answer 6

~*~We always request that each family bring a meat or main dish, as well as another type of dish of their choice (dessert, vegetable, etc.). The only other request is that both dishes be enough to feed their family plus a little more. As far of double-ups or any other problems it all seems to just work out on its own.

My advice is do not be so uptight! It's only when someone tries to exert too much control on this type of get-together that problems arise. Besides, the best part of having a potluck dinner is that it is informal & laid back. So, take a cue from that & be informal & laid back, & therefore enjoy yourself! Good luck & have fun!

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Make a list, and have everyone write down what they are bringing... or if you can get a list around call everyone going to the potluck and make a list yourself, and if you have 2 people wanting to take the same thing simple ask if one of them would mind changing what they are bringing so you don't have 2 of the same dishes!!

Answer 9

When inviting people to this potluck ask them to RSVP. When they do have your list ready as to what is being brought and what is still needed. In this way you can make suggestions. And when the time draws near you can make sure to have on hand all that is needed for a great get-together.
I have always found this helpful and organize dinners monthly.
Betty from Maine

Answer 10

how would you organize a "pot luck" dinner? the name of it's self
is bring what you can and what you would think others would love to eat, being their best recipes. some excel at meat recipes, while others kick butt on the vegetable category, and most do the casseroles that would make most chiefs cry for their recipes.
don't worry so much, i as well as a lot of readers here have been
o few "pot-luck" dinners and have never left with a less than filling experience. just enjoy and have the fellowship that this allows, it's all about coming together and having fun. and it should be done a lot more than it is being done, it brings the community
together.

Answer 11

Honey, honey, honey, that's what "Potluck" means. Now, if you are making a covered dish party, tell them what they are to bring.
I have been to many, many potlucks at which salad and dessert were the only things on offer, with maybe one tepid tuna casserole. That's the luck of the pot.
Organized parties have a host or hostess, and he or she buys and prepares everything. Then, it's perfect!