My Friendsgiving formula is simple: good friends, good food, and a good plan to make sure we don’t end up with three different kinds of stuffing! That’s why I created this handy-dandy free printable Friendsgiving menu plan – it’s the easiest way to keep your potluck-style feast organized and stress-free!
One of the best things about Friendsgiving is enjoying the results of my friends’ cooking skills. But before you can indulge in all those culinary delights, there’s some organizing to do.
I’m a bit of a planning nerd, so this is my favorite part! 🤓
🍽️ Friendsgiving Menu Plan Template
This menu planner printable will help you easily coordinate your potluck. There’s room to add dishes for all the main categories: Appetizers, Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Drinks, Snacks & Condiments.
In addition, there’s a “Brought By” section for each field so guests can bring in food and drinks too. Hosting a potluck for Friendsgiving really takes the pressure off, trust me!
Keep in mind that your friends might change their minds about what they’re bringing (it happens to the best of us!). So print a few copies of this menu plan and refine it until everyone’s happy!
🥧 5 Tips For Effortless Friendsgiving Menu Planning
I don’t like it when party planning is giving me anxiety and neither of us should experience this. Here are a few tips that will let you plan a delicious festive menu for your Friendsgiving potluck while sipping some wine!
🕒 Create A Timeline
A timeline can help you stay on track and ensure everything is done on time. (I’m a big fan of timelines – they keep me from getting overwhelmed!)
Our free printable Friendsgiving timeline will have you organized in a snap!
✅ Delegate Tasks
Don’t be afraid to ask your friends to help with the planning and preparation. After all, Friendsgiving is all about sharing the load (and the fun!).
Click the link in the previous section to also get a blank Friendsgiving To-Do list template with a special section for assigning tasks. Organizing a party is more than simply cooking delicious food and you don’t have to do it all alone!
👥 Get A Headcount
Knowing how many guests to expect is crucial for planning the right amount of food and drinks. You don’t want to end up with a Friendsgiving famine or a fridge overflowing with enough leftovers to feed a small army!
Our free printable Friendsgiving guest list can help you easily keep track of RSVPs and ensure everyone’s accounted for.
After the final headcount, it’s time for you and everyone who’s cooking to shop for ingredients based on the number of servings.
🍗 Conquer The Turkey
The turkey can be the most intimidating part of the meal. But don’t worry, our free printable turkey cheat sheet has all the information you need to cook a perfect bird, from thawing and brining to roasting times and temperatures.
And don’t forget to plan ahead if you purchased a frozen bird. Check out our turkey thawing guide so you don’t have to use the dreaded microwave method or end up roasting a frozen turkey!
📋 Plan Like A Pro
For the ultimate in Friendsgiving (or Thanksgiving!) organization, check out our free printable Thanksgiving planner. It has everything from a cooking schedule and shopping list to a turkey cooking guide and serving guide.
My last bit of advice: Don’t sweat the small stuff!
Remember that Friendsgiving is about celebrating friendship and gratitude. Don’t worry if everything isn’t perfect.
🖨️ Grab It Now
This free printable Friendsgiving menu plan template is waiting for you to put it to good use! Follow the instructions below and you’re one step closer to a stress-free organized Friendsgiving party!
✔️Fill in your details (name and email) in the box below.
✔️Hit the “Grab It Now” button and you’ll soon receive an email with a download link for the PDF. Save the file to your device.
✔️Open it using the free Adobe Reader (or your favorite PDF reader app).
✔️Leave the Scale set at “100%” or “Actual Size” if printing on U.S. Letter paper.
✔️Hit the “Print” button and enjoy!
🍂 More Free Friendsgiving Printables
With the menu planning out of the way, it’s time to unleash your inner party decorator. These matching free printables will transform your Friendsgiving into a celebration so epic, that your guests will be talking about it until next year’s feast!
🍂Editable Friendsgiving Menu – Those yummy dishes you and your friends have worked so hard to make deserve an elegant menu. This editable template lets you shine a spotlight on your culinary creations and achieve a festive tablescape without breaking a sweat!
🍂Friendsgiving Leftover Labels – Let’s talk turkey! No matter how much you plan your party menu, there will be some leftovers. And with food so delicious, that’s not a bad thing. The only things missing are these punny leftover labels to send your friends home with a smile not just extra calories.
🍂Editable Friendsgiving Place Cards – A delightful addition to your Friendsgiving table thanks to the charming design and editable name field. These will make your guests feel extra special.
🍂Friendsgiving Photo Signs – Capture the best Friendsgiving moments with these fun and festive photo signs! From silly sayings to adorable illustrations, they’ll get everyone laughing and produce tons of Insta-worthy pics!
Hi!
Ginny Collins is a passionate foodie and recipe creator of Savor and Savvy and Kitchenlaughter. Indoors she focuses on easy, quick recipes for busy families and kitchen basics. Outdoors, she focuses on backyard grilling and smoking to bring family and friends together. She is a lifelong learner who is always taking cooking classes on her travels overseas and stateside. Her work has been featured on MSN, Parade, Fox News, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and many local news outlets. She lives in Florida where you will find her outside on the water in her kayak, riding her bike on trails, and planning her next overseas adventure.
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