What every invitation needs
- The date, time and place
- That it is a potluck, in the first line
- How to sign up for a dish
- A date to sign up by
- Anything specific, such as allergies or kitchen access
For a group text
We're having a potluck on Saturday, June 12 at 5! Pick what you'd like to bring here so we don't end up with five desserts: [your link]
For an email invitation
Hi everyone, Please join us for a potluck on Saturday, June 12 at 5 pm at our place. We'll provide the main dish and drinks, and we'd love for you to bring a side or dessert to share. You can choose what to bring here: [your link] Please sign up by June 5. Let us know if you have any allergies we should plan around. Can't wait to see you!
For work
Team, we're holding a potluck in the break room on Friday, June 11 at noon. If you'd like to join in, please choose something to bring here: [your link] There's no pressure to cook. Plates, napkins and drinks are on the list too.
A polite way to ask for a dish
You don't need to apologize for it, because a potluck is a shared meal by design. Say what you are providing, then invite people to add to it.
We'll have the burgers and drinks covered. If you can, please bring a side or dessert to share.
A reminder message
Just a few days until the potluck! We still need a salad and something sweet. If you haven't signed up yet, here's the list: [your link]
Ready to plan yours?
Start with a ready-made list, then share one link. Guests don't need an account.
Start a sheet to share