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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You hosted, this is what it means to host. Otherwise you tell people you are hosting a potluck. Next time, be more clear.

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I just hosted a huge party yesterday. Over 30 people. A lot of my guests asked me if they could bring something but how can you ask anyone to make one dish for 30 people? No one signs up for that.

It took me several days of prep - shopping, cooking, cleaning the house, washing and setting up serveware, silverware, plates, glasses, bar area etc, and it was exhausting, as hosting usually is.

While Op was celebrating a  family holiday and even if she could have made it into a potluck, and everyone contributes a side, the host ends up doing an enormous amount of work.  You have to do the cleaning, plan where will people sit, how you will warm food, where you will serve, what you will serve in, where you will hang their clothes etc. You provide the snacks, the drinks, the coffee, the condiments, the main dish etc.  In the end, even if they were coming for just drinks or tea, there would be a lot more work for the person who is hosting.

OP, next time, do a buffet style hosting. That way all the water, condiments, napkins, spoons, plates, etc...are right at the buffet table.  Do not have a sit down meal if you are having more than 6 people.  Use disposable aluminum chafing dishes and so that cleanup and heating is also easy. [/quote]

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