2007-03-31 16:50:15 · 18 answers · asked by mr_steady 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
You have many answers and they are all right depending on what part of the country you live in. I always call it "potluck." However, I have heard "covered dish," "share-a-dish," too.
2007-03-31 20:29:51 · answer #1 · answered by Patti C 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is called a 'potluck' dinner. You may specify to certain guests to bring a dessert, others to bring a main, a salad or an entree option. It is a fun and interesting type of party and takes the burden off the host.
In N.Z an old phrase we use (not so much anymore due to P.Cness) is 'ladies a plate' - which means all the women bought a plate of their home cooking.
2007-03-31 17:34:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potluck
2007-03-31 18:46:45 · answer #3 · answered by idog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its potluck.
This was a new concept to me (originally from East coast). Got used to it. Friend of mine recently moved here and asked me about it I described it thus:
"Bring your own food and bring your own booze" share it with people, some of whom you don't like. Then thank the host for a lovely evening.
Thank you no.
2007-03-31 20:22:51 · answer #4 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pot luck and here are some sites where you can find things to make and take to your event:
http://www.bhg.com/home/Potluck-Recipes.html
http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes/potluck
http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/family/specialfeature/potluck-recipes-sf/
2007-03-31 18:05:12 · answer #5 · answered by beckini 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I call it convenient but most people call it a potluck.
2007-03-31 17:01:42 · answer #6 · answered by minimickimichelle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A cheap party for the host!!
2007-03-31 16:59:06 · answer #7 · answered by lindalousmile 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
covered dish
2007-03-31 16:52:58 · answer #8 · answered by Deus Luminarium 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buffet.
2007-03-31 16:56:30 · answer #9 · answered by blaze 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's called potluck
2007-03-31 16:58:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋