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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would state your basic menu and everyone can then bring something else they want. Do a potluck so they just don't show up and get fed. Accomplishes two things: those picky people need to cook (or buy) something they like and bring it and they get some of the pain of hosting.

As a person with actual food allergies / intolerances I actually like it when I make a dish to bring because then I know there will be something I can eat.

Don't get fancy and have lists. Just say you will provide one meat or vegan main dish and drinks and dessert or something. Then everyone else can bring a side dish that fits whatever pickiness they have. [/quote]

No potlucks.  If you host you cook and provide everything.  This isn't college.[/quote]

Every big family meal we have is at least semi-potluck.  It's really the best solution.  The host makes the main and maybe hors d'oeuvres and a dessert, the guests supplement with sides, salads, more dessert. Everyone gets something they like, takes some of the burden off the host, win-win. If you can't pull it together to make a side dish or a salad, you can bring wine.[/quote]

Hosting and cooking everything for super picky people is not required. Potlucks or partial potlucks are fine, even as adults, because you want some of these guests to follow their own picky eating rules.

Hosting, providing a main entree or two, and drinks is enough to provide for picky eaters. And of they all bring their favorite picky (or allergy compliant, for those like me who need it) side, win win.

There is no need for adults to provide restaurant level service for other adults unless that is just something they enjoy doing. Since I do have actual food allergies, I prefer to prepare my own food whenever possible. [/quote]

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