A potluck is truly the epitome of a chill, feel-good party. For the host, it’s an opportunity to plan a cozy gathering with their favorite people while getting a break from having to provide everything. For the guests, it’s their chance to share their tastes (AKA delicious sips and bites) with everyone and enjoy their offerings, along with good company.
While a simple, traditional potluck filled with various dishes is always a delight, taking inspo from fall 2024’s party trends and turning them into potlucks is, in our opinion, simply genius! Here’s everything you need to know about transforming these cozy viral autumn parties into the coolest potlucks of the season.
And to make planning easier for you, we've created Evite SignUp Sheets! Never make a Google Sheet again. 😘
If you and your BFFs love baking and are just a tad competitive, this is the potluck party for you!
There are two ways to throw this party:
No matter which route you choose, the rest of the bake off is the same! Once all of your bakers arrive, tell them to start baking! Our tip: Stagger the prep so there’s enough counter space for everyone (and no one has to fight over the stand mixer) and people can bake in batches. Once everyone’s bakes are done, taste and review everyone’s treats!
Artsy, DIY parties are all over TikTok and Pinterest right now, and pumpkin painting parties are undoubtedly THE fall crafting party to throw (especially paint ’n sips!). Hosting this party is simple: Tell everyone to BYOP (bring your own pumpkin) and an app or drink to share, and you provide the paint and brushes.
Is there a better combo than Trader Joe’s fall treats and cozy pajamas? Trader Joe’s autumnal offerings are iconic, so all you have to do is tell your guests to pick up something – ANYTHING – from there and wear their cute-enough-to-answer-the-door-in jammies, and you’re ready for a laid-back and delicious get-together.
Flannel-themed parties have been on the scene for a while, but this one comes with a refreshing twist: Champagne. (Or Prosecco or Cava if you’re more of a budget-conscious girlie.) The dress code: flannel. The aura? Sparkling. We personally recommend leaning into another major trend, bows, and providing plaid ribbon to your guests to tie around their wine glasses. Cheers to being extra cutesy!
We LOVE all things Halloween, so we’re absolutely spellbound by the concept of a book club with a spooky side. Simply gather your best witches, choose an on-theme book to read and then get your coven together to discuss. With some sweet treats, of course!
Okay, you’ve got your fall potluck inspo and how-tos, so now it’s time to plan your fave! Organize your potluck signups with one of our easy and free SignUp Sheets to get started. Happy cozy potluck season!
Developed hand-in-hand with community organizers, PTA presidents, parents and teachers, Evite's signup sheets are designed to make organizing volunteers a breeze. Here are a few ways SignUp Sheets are different than other signup tools:
Choose Evite SignUp Sheets for the easiest, most streamlined way to get volunteers and signups for your next event!
Signup sheets are the perfect way to streamline scheduling, volunteer recruitment, class parties, snack duty, potluck organization, parent-teacher conferences and more! You can think of them as your digital assistant for coordinating events and tasks and ensuring that your event is a success.
Evite SignUp Sheets offers parents, teachers and event planners customizable online forms that organizers and volunteers can access and update effortlessly. Volunteers can choose their preferred time slots, sign up for tasks or indicate what they'll bring to the event. It only takes organizers a few minutes to create a signup sheet and send it out with a shareable link, so they can get the word out via text, email or social media—whichever way they prefer!
Long story short, SignUp Sheets save everyone involved tons of time, avoid scheduling headaches and ensure everything runs smoothly before and during the event.
Creating a signup sheet has never been easier than with Evite! Here’s how to create a sheet that’s sure to make your event an absolute success:
When it comes to signup sheet information, there are some essentials to include regardless of what you’re organizing:
When adding your slot information, clearly define what people are signing up for, especially for a what-to-bring list or role assignments. If you want someone to bring healthy snacks for kids to enjoy after a game, specify that. You want your volunteers to feel confident in what they’re bringing and to make it easy for them to know what’s expected of them. It will save them time and stress (and you, too!). That being said, if you make your ask too specific (for example, asking for a hard-to-source item or something expensive), you may not end up with a volunteer for it. So be clear about what you expect, but also be reasonable!
Aside from providing the basic signup information, you can also add optional descriptions to both your entire signup sheet and individual slots. While not required, they can help guide your volunteers further and provide more information. You can add information about allergies, preferences and general info about the event. You can also add a wish list to make it easier for your volunteers to bring exactly what you need!
Signup sheet templates offer a ton of advantages for both organizers and volunteers and with Evite SignUp Sheets, you'll enjoy even more benefits than other digital and paper signup sheets! Some benefits our signup sheet templates offer include:
With Evite SignUp Sheets, you can enjoy organizing and coordinating all your events with ease. Signup sheets streamline the signup process for everyone involved, ensuring that everything will go to plan on the day of your event while saving you precious time in the process.