He decided he still wanted to stop by and bring food, so he ran into our apartment, dropped off a platter of chicken, and ran out, saying the food was from Chicken Run. Mmm-mmm, cornbread, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, cheesy grits…you just cannot go wrong with food from the South.īring a dish that reminds you of your favorite film (A friend of ours – a potluck regular – was planning to come the evening we did this theme, but he ended up having to work. There’s something out there we’ve all been wanting to try making but haven’t done yet! It’ll be a unique way to branch out and try new recipes without all the pressure…after all, if everyone’s trying something new, what’s the harm in a failed recipe or two?!īring a favorite childhood food! (Yes, chicken tenders, Fruit-by-the-Foot, and push pops were all acceptable cuisine the evening we did this theme). I mean, all the best potluck dishes are yellow, right? 😆) It’ll be fun to experience a unique potluck with different dishes…without people have to branch too much out of their comfort zone! (When we did this theme, almost everyone brought something yellow – cornbread, mac & cheese, king ranch chicken, cheesy potato casserole…needless to say, the meal was DIVINE. Have everyone bring one of their very favorite recipes. Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas for your next office potluck, dinner party themes, family gatherings, or just a regular monthly potluck that perhaps you host with a book club or church small group, I think you’ll get some great inspiration from this list!Īfter you look through these themes, be sure to grab your FREE PERFECT POTLUCK BLUEPRINT! It includes 5 of my most popular potluck themes PLUS menus to go along with them! And, some super helpful menu planning tips to help you get started!Īttempt making a dish from one of your favorite restaurants (homemade Pizookies from BJ’s are the best!) If you’re here looking just for fun and creative potluck themes that aren’t necessarily season-specific, you’re in the right spot.

Note to you: if you’re here looking specifically for potluck themes related to seasons or holidays, I’ve been building up a collection of those! Check out these posts for seasonal inspiration: If you’re looking for creative potluck theme ideas, you’re in the right spot! You’ll get some great inspiration to host a super fun potluck with the theme ideas below! Be sure to grab my FREE Perfect Potluck Planning Blueprint to help you plan your next potluck!

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