Friendsgiving, without three green bean casseroles

Planning a Friendsgiving menu

The host usually does the turkey or main, since it needs the oven longest. Everything else travels well: stuffing, mashed potatoes, roast vegetables, cranberry sauce, rolls and pies. Ask for one veggie main so nobody fills up on sides alone.

Pies go faster than you think. One pie serves about eight, so plan one for every six guests and you will have a slice left for breakfast.

Oven space

Ask people to bring dishes ready to serve or ready to reheat in 20 minutes. Put that in the note at the top of the sheet.

Questions

Do guests need an account or an app?

No. They open the link, tap an empty plate and type a first name. That is all.

How do I stop two people bringing the same thing?

Each course has a number of plates. When the plates are taken, that course is full and people pick something else. Everyone sees what is still needed at the top.

Can people say what dish they are bringing?

Yes. They add the dish and can mark it vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, spicy or containing nuts, so people with allergies know what to expect.

Can I change the sheet after sharing it?

Yes. The organiser link lets you rename the event, add or remove courses, change how many of each you need, take people off and close sign-ups. Keep it to yourself: anyone with it can edit.

What if someone changes their mind?

They can tap their own plate on the same phone and take it off the table. The organiser can remove anyone.

Is it free?

Yes, with no ads for you or your guests. Sheets are deleted 60 days after the event date.

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