What to Bring to Friendsgiving (Food Ideas and Essentials)
Are you wondering what to bring to Friendsgiving? You’ve just been invited to a Friendsgiving party, and now you’re thinking, “Okay… what do I even bring?” Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered!
I’m sharing some of the best ideas for what to bring to Friendsgiving. From desserts to super easy dishes, that don’t even require cooking; these ideas will totally impress your friends and make your Friendsgiving extra special.
What to Bring to Friendsgiving
Potluck Foods
If your Friendsgiving party is set up potluck style and everyone’s asked to bring a dish to share; figuring out what to bring can feel a little nerve wracking. That’s why I tend to stick with simple, crowd pleasing recipes that I already know people enjoy. If you’ve made something in the past that got great reviews, like your mac and cheese; this is the time to bring it back out for Friendsgiving.
Other great go-to dishes include mashed potatoes, salads, or dips. They’re easy to make, don’t require a ton of fuss, and can be prepared in large batches to feed the whole crew.
And if you’ve found a new recipe that you’re wanting to try, consider doing a small test run before the party. That way, you can make sure you actually like how it tastes and feel confident serving it to everyone at the party.
What to Bring to Friendsgiving Without Cooking
Easy Foods That Don’t Require Cooking
If you’re not in the mood to cook or you’re short on time, don’t worry! There are still plenty of great foods that you can bring to Friendsgiving. From prepackaged salads to an easy cheese and crackers charcuterie board, or even a fruit tray. These no-cook options are quick to put together and perfect for a stress free contribution.
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What to Bring to Friendsgiving Last Minute
Order Takeout from a Restaurant
If you’re still not sure what to bring to Friendsgiving, consider ordering takeout from a restaurant and bringing that as your dish. It’s a super easy and convenient option that still lets you contribute something delicious. For example, you could grab a large order of fried rice from your favorite Chinese restaurant or pick up a platter of wings from a local spot.
Bring Desserts
Desserts are often the highlight of any party, and bringing a sweet treat is sure to earn you some major points at your Friendsgiving. You can stop by your local grocery store or bakery and pick up a pie, cake, cookies, or pastries. Or, if you’d like, you can make something homemade yourself.
Don’t Forget Drinks
Drinks are such an important part of any gathering. From water to soda, juice, wine, or any other beverage, drinks are a great option to bring to Friendsgiving. Even bringing a bag of ice is super helpful.
Essential Items: Napkins, Plates, and Utensils
Beyond the food, one of the most practical (and often overlooked) things to bring to Friendsgiving is the essentials: napkins, plates, and utensils. It’s easy to forget about these when everyone’s focused on the food, but they’re just as important.
If your host mentions that disposable plates or utensils are needed, offering to bring those can be a huge help. You can also bring serving spoons or tongs so that everyone can easily serve themselves at the table.
Bring Some To-Go Plates
If your Friendsgiving is anything like mine, the night will probably end with plenty of leftovers and guests wanting to take a little something home. So, last on the list of what to bring to Friendsgiving is to-go plates.
Not only does this make it super easy for everyone to take home leftovers. But it also helps reduce food waste so that all that delicious food doesn’t end up being thrown away.
