If you bring food to a potluck and more than half of it is still in your pan, is it alright to bring the extras home?

Really, I've always wondered about the etiquette of leftovers at potlucks.

I always offer the leftovers to anyone who is "packing up" about the same time I am. Unless there was a huge amount of food brought that didn't get eaten, half left might be a sign that your offering wasn't well received. Feel free to take your leftovers after you offer them to anyone who would like.

As a frequent pot luck hostess, please do take your dishes when you go. Take or leave your leftovers at your preference, but there is enough to do without having to wash everybody's dishes and then make sure they get them back.

I've often wondered the same thing but I've never asked. I just bring my leftovers home.

From my experiences goign to potlucks, potlatches, gatherings to a home, the host usually makes sure everyone brings something back to their homes.

Having disposable containers both large and small are good to have.

Take it home as, it's obvious it tasted like shit to everyone else.

And, next time, bring something else.

jade:

If you bring food to a potluck and more than half of it is still in your pan, is it alright to bring the extras home?

Yes. Otherwise, they just have to throw the leftovers away. I assume you aren't leaving well before everyone has finished eating, of course.

Thanks for all the advice. I'm not sure what other people did with their left-over tuna casserole and shepherd's pie. All my spanikopita were eaten and there was no need to worry.

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