10 Steps To An Awesome Potluck

You might call it a recipe for success (pun fully intended).

1. Offer to host it. That way, you get all the leftovers.

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You're right, Fergie. It will be.

2. Invite friends who love food as much as you do.

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This is no time for "I'm only eating organic/vegan/paleo/carbs/no carbs right now."

3. Try and figure out what everyone else's dish is...

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Because if they're making something sweet, you should make something savoury. But they probably think the same thing, so they'll make something savoury. So you should make something sweet. But what if they think that you think that they think that...?

4. ... but be excessively secret about yours (shifty eyes optional).

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Part of the fun of a potluck is not knowing what everyone is going to bring (and then ending up with only desserts.)

5. Get creative with what you're making.

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And what you're calling it.

6. Don't make too much.

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When 12 people make 12 full-sized portions of 12 dishes, you end up with a lot food.

7. Get excited in the lead up...

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Remember, this is an event which brings together your two best friends: food, and your actual best friends.

8. ... but stay calm on the day.

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You WILL want to eat a lot of that delicious (insert lunch food), but you need to chill because if you can't try everything at the potluck you will never forgive yourself. Never.

9. Don't worry if it doesn't look good.

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Points are awarded for taste, not appearance.

10. And if all else fails, go with a classic.

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As long as it's out of the packet and on to a plate, you can technically call it "homemade".