Potluck Food Planner
For a potluck, plan one shared dish for every 8 to 10 guests and enough combined food for one main, two sides, and one dessert serving per person.
Select several foods and PortionPal will combine their quantities into one event shopping plan.
Kids count as about 60% of an adult portion. Every item uses the same PortionPal calculation engine as the single-food tools.
Choose mains, sides, desserts, and drinks
Consolidated shopping plan
Adjust the estimated cost per adult serving to match local prices.
Estimated total
$520.00
Party Food: 264 appetizer pieces
- Appetizer pieces264
- Chips4.41 lb
- Dips10 cups
- Drinks80 servings
Pasta: 9.7 lb dry (21.83 lb cooked)
- Dry pasta9.92 lb
- Pasta sauce1.39 gal
- Parmesan cheese1.32 lb
Salad: 5.82 lb of greens
- Greens6.06 lb
- Dressing5 cups
- Toppings (tomato, cuke, etc.)3.53 lb
Cake: 44 cake slices
- Cakehalf sheet (~40 servings)
- Candles / plates44
Frequently asked questions
How much should each person bring to a potluck?
A dish serving 8 to 10 people is a useful default.
How many potluck dishes do I need?
Divide the guest count by 8 to 10, then balance mains, sides, and desserts.
How do I avoid duplicate dishes?
Assign categories before guests choose specific recipes.