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Potluck shopping list

This starter basket is for one household bringing a salad or side dish to a potluck. Replace the ingredient placeholders with your recipe and set amounts for the portions agreed with the host. The starting quantity 1 is a reminder to edit, not one serving or a food calculation; each guest does not need this whole list.

Your checklist ↓

Confirm your dish, portions, fridge space and serving equipment with the host outside the list. Discuss allergies and ingredients privately with the people concerned. A shared copy is a snapshot: it does not update everyone else's list or reserve a dish, so confirm changes directly.

Your checklist

Saving, sharing and item plans

No account needed. Changes stay in this browser on this device and can disappear if browser data is cleared. Languages share progress; your own text stays as written. Shared copies do not sync.

Choose one plan per row. The checkbox is separate. If you own some and need more, split the item into two rows. Optional items start as Skip.

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Ingredients for your one dish

Main ingredient for your salad or side

Quantity: 1 · Need to buy

Replace with your recipe's ingredient and amount for the agreed portions.

Vegetables or fruit for the recipe

Quantity: 1 · Need to buy

Enter the types and amounts your dish uses; wash fresh produce before preparation.

Sauce or dressing base

Quantity: 1 · Already own

Check what is at home; enter your recipe's choice and skip if it uses no sauce.

Lemon or vinegar from the recipe

Quantity: 1 · Already own

Use the recipe amount from your kitchen; skip if your dish does not need it.

Herbs and seasoning from the recipe

Quantity: 1 · Already own

Check the cupboard and add only the missing ingredients your recipe uses.

Packing and transport

Food container with a secure lid

Quantity: 1 · Already own

Use a clean container that fits your dish; check the lid before travelling.

Reusable bag for the packed dish

Quantity: 1 · Already own

Use a bag you have that holds the container upright; skip if the cool bag does this.

Cool bag or cool box

Quantity: 1 · Skip

For a chilled contribution, use one you own or borrow it; confirm fridge space on arrival.

Frozen ice packs for the cool bag

Quantity: 1 · Skip

Add with the chilled-food plan; reuse or borrow packs and freeze them before leaving.

Serving your contribution

Serving spoon or tongs for your dish

Quantity: 1 · Already own

Bring a clean utensil suited to the dish, unless the host has confirmed one is supplied.

Separate serving bowl or tray

Quantity: 1 · Skip

Only if the transport container cannot serve the dish; reuse, borrow or confirm host supplies.

Paper note with dish name and ingredients

Quantity: 1 · Already own

Keep it with the dish and retain relevant packaging; discuss individual food needs privately.

Pen for the ingredient note

Quantity: 1 · Already own

Use one from home to finish the note after checking the ingredients actually used.

Original packaging for ingredient checks

Quantity: 1 · Already own

Keep relevant ingredient labels available with your recipe note; no extra purchase is needed.

Extras only if agreed

Drink agreed with the host

Quantity: 1 · Skip

Only add if this is your contribution too; confirm the type and amount before buying.

Bread or accompaniment agreed with the host

Quantity: 1 · Skip

Skip if already covered; set the amount only after agreeing who brings it.

Leftovers and packing up

Spare clean container for leftovers

Quantity: 1 · Already own

Use one from home if taking food back; arrange chilled storage for leftovers that need it.

Clean reusable cloth for packing up

Quantity: 1 · Already own

Use a cloth you have for spills around your container; follow the host's cleanup arrangements.

Before you shop

Agree one contribution before shopping

Confirm the dish and number of portions with the host, including whether bread or drinks are already covered. Then replace the ingredient slots with your recipe and remove anything it does not use. Discuss food requirements privately before choosing ingredients.

Check the kitchen before buying

Use pantry ingredients, a container and a serving utensil you already have, or borrow missing equipment. If you decide to buy a container for repeated use, choose its capacity and exact model before checking the price with Muchita Shopping.

Plan how the dish stays cold

For food that needs refrigeration, arrange fridge space on arrival and use a cool bag with frozen ice packs for the trip. Keep the bag closed and out of direct sun, and keep chilled food out of the fridge for the shortest practical time. Follow the storage instructions for your ingredients and dish.

Confirm changes after sharing

Share the latest copy after agreeing your contribution, then tell the host directly if the dish or quantity changes. The copy does not synchronize edits or show that another guest has claimed an item. Keep an ingredient note with the dish and arrange containers for any leftovers.

Questions about this list

Does every guest need to buy everything on this list?

No. This is one household's starter basket for one salad or side dish. Edit it for your contribution, use what you have and leave extras skipped unless the host has asked you to bring them. Food amounts come from your recipe and agreed portions.

How can we avoid bringing the same dish?

Agree dishes and portions directly with the host or group before shopping. Check who is bringing drinks, bread and table supplies. Sharing this list sends a snapshot; it does not assign guests, reserve dishes or update everyone's copies when someone makes a change.

What should I bring for transporting and serving my dish?

Use a clean, secure food container and a suitable serving utensil, plus a note of the ingredients. For food that needs refrigeration, use a cool bag with frozen ice packs and confirm chilled storage at the destination. Borrow equipment where useful and check whether your container can also serve as the dish.

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