Workplace

Office Potluck

Plan balanced team lunches without the endless Slack threads about who's bringing what. This example shows a Friday team lunch for a 30-person marketing department.

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The Scenario

Who

Office manager Keisha coordinating a monthly team lunch for the marketing department of 30 people

What

Friday potluck where team members sign up to bring dishes across different food categories

The Challenge

Slack polls got lost in channels, and the last potluck had seven bags of chips and nothing substantial. The office vegetarians had nothing to eat.

The Solution

A structured signup sheet with food category slots and visible comments lets everyone see what's covered and what's missing.

Example Signup Sheet

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Marketing Team Monthly Potluck - April

Main Dish / Entree3/4 spots
Side Dish / Salad4/5 spots
Vegetarian / Vegan Option2/3 spots
Dessert / Sweet Treat3/3 Full
Drinks / Ice1/2 spots
Email requiredComments allowed (note your dish)Public visibility: names and commentsReminders enabled (24 hours before)

Tips for This Type of Signup

Dedicate a Vegetarian Slot

Create a specific slot for vegetarian or vegan dishes so team members with dietary restrictions always have options.

Label Allergens in Comments

Ask contributors to note common allergens (nuts, dairy, gluten) in their comment when signing up.

Don't Forget Drinks and Supplies

Include dedicated slots for beverages, ice, plates, and utensils so the food providers don't have to cover everything.

Send It Monday for Friday Lunch

Share the signup sheet at the start of the week so people have time to plan their contribution around grocery trips.

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