1) Choose a theme - let your guests know if the party is a casual Tex-mex or more formal holiday gathering. Guests bringing a food item to share don't want to put their tubberware next to fine china. A theme helps with all of those unspoken questions.
2) For a potluck, know your numbers so each person will know how much to prepare. (i.e. for 20 guests, if there are 2 desserts they should each serve 10 people).
3) Ask guests to sign up for items - two starch sides, two veggie sides, two desserts (signupgenius.com
is a great site to help make this easy).
4) Label dishes well - especially if it is a potluck. Guests like to know what they are digging into and it can really help those guests who may have allergies.
5) Prep your service ware. Your guests likely will not bring the salad tongs, or gravy ladles. Have those ready to swoop in to complete the table.
6) Plan for leftovers. Have extra bags, plates for to go items. Let the dish maker decide if they want to bring their leftovers home or if they want to share with other guests to take home.
Have a great potluck party!
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