Nobody brings nine bowls of chips
Potluck
sign-up sheet
List what the table needs, cap how many people can claim each dish, and share one link. Guests tap what they are bringing. No accounts, no group chat archaeology.
Three steps, about a minute
Start a sign-up list
Name the potluck, add the date and address, or run a quick date poll if the day is still open.
Add your categories
Paste the whole list at once. Cap each row so you get sides and mains, not six trays of brownies.
Share the link
Send it by text or email. Guests claim a dish in two taps, and the list updates for everyone.
Steal these starter lists
Copy any list below straight into your potluck sign up. Numbers in parentheses are suggested limits per slot.
Food by course
- Appetizers (3)
- Main dish (2)
- Sides (4)
- Salad (2)
- Bread or rolls (2)
- Desserts (3)
Drinks and ice
- Sparkling water (2)
- Soda (2)
- Juice for kids (1)
- Wine or beer (2)
- Ice (2)
- Coffee or tea (1)
Supplies and hands
- Plates
- Napkins
- Cups
- Serving spoons
- Folding table
- Setup crew (2)
- Clean-up crew (3)
Why hosts stick with it
Your guests will open the link one-handed while making dinner. That is the case Pip is designed around.
Keep it link-only, add a passcode for a private group, or make it public if it is an open invite.
Just your list and the slots. Nothing flashing at your guests before they can sign up.
Questions
How do I make a potluck sign-up sheet?
Start a Pip, pick the sign-up list type, and paste your categories such as appetizers, mains, sides, desserts, and drinks. Set how many people can claim each one, then share the link. Guests tap what they are bringing and add their name.
Is the potluck sign-up free?
Yes. Building and sharing an online potluck sign up on Pip costs nothing, and there are no ads or pop-ups in front of your guests.
How do I stop everyone bringing dessert?
Set a limit on each slot. Once two people claim dessert, that row shows as full and the remaining categories are what people see first. It is the easiest way to end up with a balanced table.
Can guests sign up without making an account?
Yes. Guests open the link, add their name, and claim a dish. No account, no app download, and it works the same on a phone as on a laptop.
Does it work for a Thanksgiving or Christmas potluck?
It does. Holiday potlucks are the most common use, since a shared list keeps the sides and desserts from doubling up. Add a note to each slot if you need dishes to arrive warm or oven-ready.
Can I get a headcount at the same time?
Yes. Add an RSVP section to the same link so people reply yes, no, or maybe and say how many they are bringing. One link gives you the headcount and the food list together.
Get the table sorted
Make a potluck sign-up sheetAlso handy: snack sign-up sheet | volunteer sign-up sheet | class party sign-up sheet