{"id":9374,"date":"2018-12-13T08:22:05","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T16:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kinsta.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/?p=9374"},"modified":"2024-08-23T11:19:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T18:19:30","slug":"6-tips-for-organizing-and-hosting-a-holiday-potluck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/6-tips-for-organizing-and-hosting-a-holiday-potluck\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips for Organizing &#038; Hosting a Holiday Potluck"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is hosting a holiday potluck\u2026 &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intimidating<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stressful<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoyable<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of the above<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter which answer you chose, we know holiday hosting is no easy task. A bit of bad luck and lack of planning could leave you with an empty bar or a table of ten sides and no mains. Avoid the stressful moments and mishaps with these simple potluck tips and tricks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1.-Blog-Header-Invitations.jpg\" alt=\"1. 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We like using an electronic invite since you can easily track who\u2019s opened it and who\u2019s RSVP\u2019d.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/2.-Blog-Header-Menu.jpg\" alt=\"2. 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We love this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1U5zYlH5PY21hDZI6tPeQ6iew1jJ77d2sbMPXUZTsp8g\/edit#gid=0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sign-up sheet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/this-is-the-ultimate-sign-up-sheet-for-potlucks-251072\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kitchn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you can use a starting point. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget to consider guests\u2019 dietary restrictions and make sure there\u2019s something on the menu for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/3.-Blog-SetUp.jpg\" alt=\"3. 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Plan to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/m\/featured\/need-something-else-cleaned?utm_source=org_soc&amp;utm_medium=blg&amp;utm_campaign=0&amp;utm_content=holidaypotluck&amp;utm_term=cleaning\">clean<\/a> your house the day before and day of, making sure to leave plenty of open counter tops in the kitchen. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too many RSVPs, not enough chairs? Make a trip to your local IKEA to buy a folding table and chair set. This set is perfect since it won\u2019t take a lot of room in storage. To dress it up, just throw a holiday tablecloth on it. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear a table for the potluck items to go. You can either have them be kept in the kitchen and then brought to the table for dinner time or have a buffet line set up using a kitchen island or extra table. Consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/m\/parties-events\/need-staffing-for-an-event?utm_source=org_soc&amp;utm_medium=blg&amp;utm_campaign=0&amp;utm_content=holidaypotluck&amp;utm_term=eventstaffing\">hiring a Tasker<\/a> if you don\u2019t have enough time to get everything done.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Quote1-1.png\" alt=\"Quote1\" class=\"wp-image-9434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Quote1-1.png 840w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Quote1-1-300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Set The Bar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have a formal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/m\/parties-events\/bartending-help?utm_source=org_soc&amp;utm_medium=blg&amp;utm_campaign=0&amp;utm_content=holidaypotluck&amp;utm_term=bartending\">bar<\/a>, you can still create an area for drinks. You\u2019ll want a large ice chest, wine and beer openers, as well as cups and cocktail napkins. Think about how you will want to serve water\u2014either in bottles or refillable pitchers of waters.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/4.-Drink-Station.jpg\" alt=\"4. Drink Station\" class=\"wp-image-9428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/4.-Drink-Station.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/4.-Drink-Station-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/4.-Drink-Station-680x480.jpg 680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set a silent reminder on your phone to check the bar every 30-45 minutes. Leave extra cups and beverages nearby so restocking the bar takes only a few minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Say No to Dirty Dishes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re going to want to spend as much time with everyone as possible at the potluck\u2014not be stuck in the kitchen doing dishes. Instead, buy recyclable plates, cutlery, and glasses. To make sure you can really avoid the party stress, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/m\/parties-events\/need-staffing-for-an-event?utm_source=org_soc&amp;utm_medium=blg&amp;utm_campaign=0&amp;utm_content=holidaypotluck&amp;utm_term=eventstaffing\">hire a Tasker<\/a> to help clear the table, wash dishes, pack leftovers, and clean after the event. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Quote2-1.png\" alt=\"Quote2\" class=\"wp-image-9435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Quote2-1.png 840w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Quote2-1-300x111.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Focus on What Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember not to get caught up on little things on the big day. 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