Holiday Potluck template
Holiday Potluck Template & Sign-Up Sheet
A holiday spread that comes together without one person cooking for thirty — festive food, covered category by category.
Typical size
10–30 guests
How much food
Plan one main per 8–10 guests, a few sides, and plenty of sweets — the holidays run dessert-heavy. 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.
Festive mains
- Glazed ham
- A roast or beef tenderloin
- A big lasagna
- Vegetarian wellington or stuffed shells
- A soup and bread bar
Sides
- Scalloped or mashed potatoes
- Roasted winter vegetables
- Stuffing
- Dinner rolls
- Cranberry sauce
Appetizers & nibbles
- A cheese and charcuterie board
- Spinach-artichoke dip
- Shrimp cocktail
- Stuffed mushrooms
Holiday sweets
- A cookie platter (a holiday must)
- Pie or a yule log
- Peppermint bark or fudge
- A hot cocoa bar
Drinks & setup
- Mulled wine or warm cider
- A festive punch
- Wine and sparkling
- Coffee and tea
- Plates, cups, napkins
Tips for a smooth holiday potluck
- Cap the dessert slots — holidays attract far too many sweets.
- Assign one warm drink (mulled cider or cocoa); it makes the room feel like the holidays.
- Label allergens — holiday baking is full of nuts and dairy.
- Add a serveware and setup slot; festive spreads need platters and trivets.
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.