Potluck

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File:Eat Alberta Potluck (7072671637).jpg
An assorted spread of different dishes at a potluck in Alberta, Canada

Other names for a "potluck" include: potluck dinner, pitch-in, shared lunch, spread, faith supper, carry-in dinner,[1] covered-dish-supper,[2] fuddle, dish party, Jacob's Join,[3] bring a plate,[4] pot-providence and fellowship meal.

Etymology

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The first known use of the term is from the late 16th century, likely from the words pot and luck.[5]

Description

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File:Korean potluck.jpg
Various Korean dishes at a potluck

Potluck dinners are events where attendees bring a dish to a meal.[6] The only traditional rule is that each dish be large enough to be shared among a good portion of the anticipated guests. Guests may bring in any form of food, ranging from the main course to desserts.[7]

See also

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