How to do a potluck sign up sheet
ellen
06/19/10 		I may have to make a page about this, it comes up fairly often...

One thing you want to do, is try to keep costs about the same for everyone. You do this in part by dividing up the various categories differently, for example, meat/ entree for 6, but veggies or potatoes/rice for 10. Thus, you end up with different numbers of sign up slots under different categories.

I also help people out by putting examples under each category.

Here is a sample:

POTLUCK SIGN UP SHEET FOR 100 PEOPLE

Appetizers- 6 items- 16 servings= example 1 1/2 pounds cheese or 1 quart dip plus 18-24 ounces chips, crackers breads
Salad or veggie tray- 8 items- 12-16 servings= example 2-3 pound veggie tray with dip or 2 pounds salad with dressing
Main Course-16 items- 6 to 8 servings= example large whole chicken or 2 pounds meatloaf or 2 impossible pies or quiches
Veggies 6 items- 12 to 16 servings= example 9x13 casserole or 3 quarts/3 pounds veggies
Potatoes/rice, etc. 8 items- 12 servings= example 9x13 casserole or 3 quarts rice pilaf
Fruit- 10 items- 10 servings= example 12 inch fruit tray, 10 pound whole watermelon
Bread 6 items- 16 servings= example 2 loaves French bread, 16-20 rolls or biscuits plus butter or spreads
dessert- 8 items- 12 servings= example a 2 layer cake, 2 small pies, 9x13 cobbler or cake, 24 small cookies or bars.
Specialties- 10 items= please indicate item and amount- remember, everyone will want to try some!
Ice, Non-alcoholic Beverages, Paper goods will be supplied by the hosting team. BYOB for alcoholic drinks.

ellen
06/20/10 		Do leave a place for the name, how many people they are bringing if it is not an office function and a slot for an email or phone contact- you may want to call someone.
You can also suggest fruit salad or other sweet salads under fruits; Waldorf, etc.
you can use the extra "slots" notice it doesn't quite add up to 100- for the supplies.