A potluck planner that keeps the whole meal organized
Choose a date together, then make it obvious who is bringing the pasta salad, plates, dessert, or extra ice.
GetTogether is a free self-serve tool for coordinating friend groups. Hosts manage the list; guests claim items from the event page.
One link for the decisions that matter
- Set the date — Add a few options and let the group vote until the potluck has a time everyone can make.
- Create the bring list — Hosts add the food, drinks, and supplies the group needs, with quantities when helpful.
- Let guests claim items — Guests see unclaimed items and tap “I’ll bring it.” The event page keeps the list and RSVPs together.
A potluck plan everyone can see
A group chat scatters decisions across messages. A spreadsheet takes work to maintain. GetTogether keeps the date, guest list, and bring list on one shareable event page.
| Planning need | GetTogether | Group chat | Spreadsheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vote on the date | Yes | Messages | Manual |
| See who is attending | RSVP list | Scroll the thread | Manual |
| Create a bring list | Host adds items | Messages | Type it in |
| Claim an item | Guest taps to claim | Reply in thread | Edit the sheet |
| Keep final details in one link | Yes | Pinned message | Share sheet + details |
From “maybe” to a real plan
- Create the potluck — Name the event, add date options, and include the location or any notes guests need.
- Add what is needed — Build the bring list with items like mains, sides, drinks, serving pieces, or ice.
- Share and claim — Guests RSVP and claim an open item from the same link, so the host can see the plan come together.
About this planner
- How do I plan a potluck online? Create a free GetTogether event, add date options and the location, then build a bring list for food, drinks, and supplies. Share one link so guests can RSVP and claim an item.
- Can guests claim what they are bringing? Yes. The host adds items to the event's bring list, and guests tap “I'll bring it” next to an open item. Claimed items show who is bringing them.
- Can I use a potluck planner to choose the date too? Yes. Add several date and time options and let guests vote before the host confirms the best option. The date poll and bring list live on the same shareable event page.
- Do guests need an account to join a potluck? No. Guests can open the shared link, RSVP, and claim an item from their browser without downloading an app or creating an account.
- Can the host add quantities or supplies to the bring list? Yes. Hosts can add items such as salad, drinks, plates, or ice and include a quantity when one is helpful. Guests can also suggest an item for the host to approve.
Give every dish a name, every guest a link, and the host fewer things to chase.
Keep exploring
- Explore the group planner — Coordinate dates, places, plans, and RSVPs for any friend group.
- See the RSVP website — Collect responses and keep event details easy to find.