TemplatesOffice holiday potluck

An office holiday potluck without the reply-all thread.

For 25 coworkers, ask for side dish (5), dessert (4), main dish (3), snack or appetizer (3), and drinks (2), plus the rest of the list below.

For 25 coworkers

Office holiday potluck

Food

Main dish3 spots
Side dish5 spots
Snack or appetizer3 spots
Dessert4 spots

Drinks

Drinks2 spots

Supplies and help

Plates, napkins, and cutlery1 spot
Set-up and clean-up1 spot

How many to ask for

Spots by coworker count.

Each count is the ratio per 10 coworkers, rounded up. Change any number after you create the event.

ItemRatio10 coworkers20 coworkers30 coworkers50 coworkers
Main dish1 per 101235
Side dish2 per 1024610
Snack or appetizer1 per 101235
Dessert1.5 per 102358
Drinks0.5 per 101123
Plates, napkins, and cutlery1 at any size1111
Set-up and clean-up0.4 per 101122

Tips

Small things that make it go smoothly.

Pick a time with fridge space

Ask people to bring food the morning of, or point them to a fridge.

Label for allergies

Ask everyone to note common allergens in their comment when they pitch in.

Cover remote teammates

Remote folks can take supplies or set-up jobs instead of a dish.

What Pitch In Now won’t do yet

Pitch In Now doesn’t send reminder emails yet, so plan to text the group a day or two before.

People claim items, not times. There are no time slots or shifts yet.

Free, no account for guests

Start from this list and share one link.

Create an event