Church Potluck template
Church Potluck Template & Sign-Up Sheet
A church potluck that feeds everyone: big-batch dishes, sign-ups organized so the casseroles and desserts balance out, no clipboard required.
Typical size
30–100+ (scales with the congregation)
How much food
For a large fellowship meal, ask each family to bring a dish that serves 8–12, and assign by category — or by last name A–M and N–Z — so you don't end up with forty desserts. Run the numbers.
The sign-up sheet
A balanced starting point — adjust to taste, then let guests claim what they'll bring from one link.
Main dishes (casseroles & big pots)
- Baked ziti or lasagna
- Chicken and rice casserole
- Pulled pork or sloppy joes
- A big pot of soup or chili
- Ham
Sides
- Green bean casserole
- Scalloped potatoes
- Baked beans
- Cornbread or rolls
- Rice and gravy
Salads & cold dishes
- A large garden salad
- Pasta salad
- Coleslaw
- Fruit salad
- Deviled eggs
Desserts
- Sheet cakes
- Cobbler
- Cookies and bars (they travel well)
- Banana pudding
- Pies
Drinks & setup
- Sweet tea and lemonade in big dispensers
- Plenty of coffee
- Water
- Plates, cups, cutlery in bulk
- Serving spoons and trivets
- Foil for leftovers
Tips for a smooth church potluck
- Assign by category, or by last-name range, so the spread balances at scale.
- Big-batch, travel-friendly dishes beat delicate plated ones — think casseroles and sheet cakes.
- Ask for allergy labels; fellowship meals span every age and diet.
- Recruit setup and cleanup volunteers in their own sign-up slots, not just food.
Turn this into a real sign-up.
Share one link, let guests claim a dish, and skip the duplicate casseroles. Your first gathering's free.