The Potluck Index
Potluck Ideas
for Every Occasion
57 curated menus — holidays, seasons, every diet, game day, cuisines, life moments. Free sign-up sheets. No accounts, no spreadsheets, no fuss.
57 themes·7 categories·dietary tags on every dish
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Happening in the next few weeks
Happening Soon
Calendar-relevant picks for right now — grab one before the date passes.
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When the calendar says something's happening.
Holidays & Milestones
Curated menus for every major holiday — calendar dates locked in, ready to share.
💘Valentine's Day DinnerA swoony little dinner party for couples or friends.3 vegan8 vegetarian→🍀St. Patrick's DayCorned beef, soda bread, Guinness — the whole green thing.2 vegan7 vegetarian→🐰Easter BrunchHam, deviled eggs, springy sides, carrot cake.3 vegan10 vegetarian→👔Father's Day Grill-OutA dad-approved backyard cookout.3 vegan7 vegetarian→🎉Juneteenth CookoutRed food, red drinks, Black joy.4 vegan8 vegetarian→🌭Labor Day BBQOne last summer blowout.2 vegan8 vegetarian→🕎Hanukkah DinnerEight crazy nights of potatoes and oil.4 vegan9 vegetarian→🥂New Year's EveFancy snacks, champagne, stay up past midnight.3 vegan6 vegetarian→🇲🇽Cinco de Mayo Fiesta5 vegan9 vegetarian→💐Mother's Day Brunch4 vegan9 vegetarian→🇺🇸Memorial Day Cookout4 vegan8 vegetarian→🎆4th of July BBQ2 vegan8 vegetarian→🎃Halloween Party3 vegan7 vegetarian→🦃Thanksgiving Feast3 vegan12 vegetarian→🤗Friendsgiving5 veganall vegetarian→🎄Christmas Dinner3 vegan9 vegetarian→
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Cook what's at the farmers' market this week.
Seasonal
Menus built around peak produce — asparagus in April, stone fruit in August, squash by November.
🐰Easter BrunchHam, deviled eggs, springy sides, carrot cake.3 vegan10 vegetarian→🌭Labor Day BBQOne last summer blowout.2 vegan8 vegetarian→🇺🇸Memorial Day Cookout4 vegan8 vegetarian→🎆4th of July BBQ2 vegan8 vegetarian→🎃Halloween Party3 vegan7 vegetarian→🦃Thanksgiving Feast3 vegan12 vegetarian→🎄Christmas Dinner3 vegan9 vegetarian→🌷Spring Garden PartyPeak asparagus, peas, ramps, radishes.5 vegan11 vegetarian→☀️Summer Solstice PicnicLongest day of the year — eat outside.2 vegan11 vegetarian→🍑Stone Fruit SwapWhen peaches, plums, and cherries are everywhere.4 vegan9 vegetarian→🍂Autumn HarvestSquash, apples, root veg, wood fire.5 vegan10 vegetarian→🍎Apple-Picking PotluckDid you just pick a bushel? Cook it.4 vegan8 vegetarian→🍲Winter Soup SwapEveryone brings a big pot. Leave with a week of lunches.4 vegan9 vegetarian→
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Nobody's leaving hungry — or guessing.
Diet-Friendly
Every dish thought through for the diet at hand. Keto, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, Whole30, paleo, pescatarian, nut-free for the kids.
🥓Keto Comfort PotluckLow carb, high satisfaction — no sad salads.1 vegan7 vegetarian→🥕Vegetarian ClassicsCrowd-pleasing meatless food, not a single quinoa bowl.3 veganall vegetarian→🌱Plant-Based FeastEvery dish vegan, every dish a showstopper.all vegan9 GF→🍝Gluten-Free ItalianAll the pasta, none of the gluten.3 vegan9 vegetarian→🥥Dairy-Free BrunchBrunch without the butter coma.9 vegan11 vegetarian→🥩Whole30 CookoutCompliant with your January reset.8 veganall GF→🦴Paleo Dinner PartyMeat, veg, nuts, fruit — caveman-chic.5 vegan8 vegetarian→🧒Nut-Free Kids' PartySafe for school — zero peanuts, zero tree nuts.4 vegan11 vegetarian→🐟Pescatarian SupperFish is allowed. Cows can relax.3 vegan6 vegetarian→
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One-handed food. Eyes on the screen.
Game Day & Sports
Super Bowl, World Cup, March Madness, F1, tailgates, fantasy drafts — menus for when the ball is in play.
🏈Super Bowl Party2 vegan5 vegetarian→⚽World Cup Watch PartyFood from both teams. Loyalties not required.4 vegan6 vegetarian→🏀March Madness Bracket NightUpsets, buzzer beaters, chicken wings.2 vegan9 vegetarian→🏎️Formula 1 Grand Prix BrunchEarly lights-out in Europe. Brunch saves the day.5 vegan9 vegetarian→🏟️Tailgate ClassicSmoker out, portable everything.3 vegan7 vegetarian→📋Fantasy Football DraftYou're not drafting kickers that early.3 vegan5 vegetarian→
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Pick a country. Cook its hits.
Cuisines of the World
Taco bars, ramen nights, Korean BBQ, French bistro, Southern comfort, Mediterranean mezze, and more.
🇲🇽Cinco de Mayo Fiesta5 vegan9 vegetarian→🍝Gluten-Free ItalianAll the pasta, none of the gluten.3 vegan9 vegetarian→🍕Pizza Night3 vegan9 vegetarian→🌮Taco NightSet up a taco bar. Step back. Let chaos reign.8 vegan9 vegetarian→🍜Ramen & Dumpling NightEveryone brings a topping or a dumpling filling.5 vegan8 vegetarian→🫒Mediterranean MezzeSmall plates, big table, lots of olive oil.8 vegan10 vegetarian→🥘Thai NightSpicy, sour, sweet, salty — bring one of each.5 vegan8 vegetarian→🍛Indian FeastA thali's worth of curries, rice, breads, chutneys.3 vegan10 vegetarian→🇰🇷Korean BBQPortable grill. Kimchi. Absolute chaos. Love it.6 vegan8 vegetarian→🍣Sushi & Sake NightNobody actually makes sushi. Everyone orders it. That's fine.5 vegan7 vegetarian→🥐French Bistro NightCandlelit. Wine-forward. No one leaves before midnight.3 vegan8 vegetarian→🍗Southern Comfort SundayBiscuits. Butter. Sweet tea. Naps after.2 vegan9 vegetarian→
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When something worth marking happens.
Life Moments
Housewarmings, baby showers, bridal showers, grad parties, freezer-meal drop-offs for new parents, going-away dinners.
🧒Nut-Free Kids' PartySafe for school — zero peanuts, zero tree nuts.4 vegan11 vegetarian→🏠HousewarmingEasy to eat standing up. Easy to tour in between.4 vegan8 vegetarian→👶Baby Shower BrunchPregnancy-safe menu. Mocktails. Cute little sandwiches.3 vegan11 vegetarian→💍Bridal ShowerChampagne, pretty little plates, flowers everywhere.2 vegan7 vegetarian→🍱New Baby Freezer MealsEveryone drops off one freezable dinner. Parents sleep.2 vegan6 vegetarian→🎓Graduation PartyGrandparents and friends in the same yard. Accommodate everyone.3 vegan10 vegetarian→✈️Going-Away DinnerOne last meal before they move.4 vegan9 vegetarian→
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No reason needed. Just dinner with friends.
Cozy & Casual
Fondue, charcuterie, pizza night, soup swap, breakfast-for-dinner, game night — low-effort, high-comfort.
💘Valentine's Day DinnerA swoony little dinner party for couples or friends.3 vegan8 vegetarian→🤗Friendsgiving5 veganall vegetarian→🍲Winter Soup SwapEveryone brings a big pot. Leave with a week of lunches.4 vegan9 vegetarian→🍕Pizza Night3 vegan9 vegetarian→🌮Taco NightSet up a taco bar. Step back. Let chaos reign.8 vegan9 vegetarian→🍜Ramen & Dumpling NightEveryone brings a topping or a dumpling filling.5 vegan8 vegetarian→🍗Southern Comfort SundayBiscuits. Butter. Sweet tea. Naps after.2 vegan9 vegetarian→🧀Fondue NightCommunal pot. Long dinner. Real cheese coma.8 vegan10 vegetarian→🍷Charcuterie & Wine NightNo cooking. All boards. All wine.8 vegan11 vegetarian→🥞Breakfast for DinnerPancakes after dark. Eggs any way. Bacon obviously.4 vegan10 vegetarian→🎲Game Night SnacksOne-handed food. Minimal commitment. Maximum chaos.3 vegan8 vegetarian→
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