Potluck Planning Checklist

Hand drawn image of a casserole dish

Does this sound familiar?

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Five Potato Salads

Great minds think alike—until everyone brings the same dish.

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No Supplies

Plenty of food, but no plates, napkins, or serving spoons.

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Dietary Misses

Guests with allergies or preferences can’t find something to eat.

Last-Minute Chaos

Unclear assignments and no day-of plan lead to stress.

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Warm Drinks

Forgot the coolers and ice—again.

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Cleanup Confusion

No one knows who’s handling trash or leftovers.

This potluck planning checklist organizes dishes, supplies, dietary needs, and day-of setup into one shareable plan.

How LoopyList Simplifies Potlucks

1

Complete Coverage

From mains to condiments, nothing gets overlooked.

2

Share & Assign

Assign anchors like mains and supplies; guests claim the rest.

3

Track Dietary Needs

Note allergies and preferences so everyone is included.

4

Day-Of Flow

Labels, serving order, and cleanup tasks planned ahead.

The Results

No Duplicates

Clear assignments for balanced variety.

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Fully Stocked

Supplies, condiments, and utensils accounted for.

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Cold Drinks

Coolers and ice on the list—no more lukewarm sodas.

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Easy Cleanup

Trash, leftovers, and dish return handled.

Loved by Real Hosts

“The potluck finally felt organized. Everyone knew what to bring, and we actually enjoyed the party.”
— Neighborhood Host

This potluck checklist assigns dishes, tracks supplies, and captures dietary needs so your event runs smoothly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Potluck planning checklist FAQ covering duplicates, assignments, dietary restrictions, and sharing.

Assign core dishes in advance and let other guests claim remaining items directly on the checklist.

Yes—add a name in brackets like [Julie] after the item so everyone sees who’s bringing what.

Add a Dietary Notes section and tag items as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or nut-free as needed.

No—share the link and guests can review or help without creating an account.

Checklist Tasks

Potluck Planning Checklist

# Event Info
Host Name*|
Date*|
Location*|
Guest Count|
Dietary Notes|

Lasagna 
- Serving Spoon

BBQ Chicken 
- Napkins

Veggie Chili (vegan) 
- Serving Spoon
- Bowls
- Cheese

Potato Salad 
- Serving Spoon

Caesar Salad 
- Salad Serving Utensils

Cornbread 
- Serving utensil

Drinks
- Soda, cans (assorted)
- Water
- Ice

Condiments
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Relish
- Hot Sauce
- Mayo

Supplies
- Plates 
- Cups
- Napkins
- Cutlery
- Serving Spoons & Tongs

Deserts & Sides
- Brownies 
- Fruit Salad 
- Chips

Coolers & Ice
- Cooler #1 + Ice
- Cooler #2 + Ice 

Labels & Markers
- Dish Labels + Sharpies 

Set Up
- Set up serving tables and label dishes.
- Stage drinks in coolers; restock ice hourly.
- Create allergy-friendly zone (clearly labeled).
- Start dropping off food
@T11

Group photo
- Thanks
- Speech
@T12:30
[Host]

Cleanup
- Trash Bags 
- Leftover Containers 
- Dish Return Plan 
@T13:30