Easter is quickly approaching and it’s time for bunnies everywhere to hide those eggs and prepare for another year of fun. Easter’s a great time for friends and family to get together, enjoy the season, and eat some yummy fare! However, if you’re anything like me, the thought of slaving away in the kitchen for hours on end to prepare a meal that’s devoured in a few minutes doesn’t exactly sound appealing. Let’s not forget the dishes and clean up to follow!
Because I am far from a “domestic diva”, I typically have our get togethers catered (insert happy dance here)! I place an order, pick up the food, and clean-up is a breeze when you combine catering with paper plates. Sounds divine, doesn’t it?
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For big events I usually ask my mom to help me because she’s a way better cook than I am:)
I cook most of the time.
I try to prepare most of the food myself.
usually plan pot luck menus….chilli or taco supreme….veggie soup and casseroles…
I cook everything myself.
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Usually I cook
well we do some of each cook, cater and pot luck
I usually make everything myself, however, I’m still relatively new at cooking so it’s still fun for me!
i cook!
I always cook.
I prepare things ahead of time throughout the week
I usually cook .
I usually cook and sometimes the guest bring a dessert or appetizer
I prepare the main dishes & we pot luck the sides.
We do potluck & each person brings a few things
thanks
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We potluck for big occasions 🙂
I usually cook the majority but allow others to bring items
depends for holidays we cook if we invite, for bbq’s seems like everyone likes to do the potluck thing, which i love
We used to do potluck style get togethers with the family once a month, but now we just have something brought in like pizza or subs.
Potluck. Everyone has there own specialty, so I let them bring their special item.
Potluck. Everyone has there own specialty, so I take advantage of it 🙂
cook and potluck
i cook
Im always the one to cook
I usually cook the main dishes and guests bring deserts and snacks
Cater
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I cater mostly.
Most of the time cook or order out.
either pot luck or cater I don’t cook…lol
Most of the time everybody brings a side dish and I cook the meat.
I usually do all the cooking.
I’m the one usually doing the cooking
I typically cook lots of stuff.
Sometimes we do potluck sometimes we cater! thanks!
potluck
For big events I order out
I usually have a potluck where everyone brings an item & we do the work to prepare & host
My hubby and I cook, but we don’t turn down anyone who wants to bring something to the party.
We normally get pizza! or have a potluck.
I order pizzas!
Catered or takeout.
Catered or takeout.
We cook for our events or order food in.
If its big, we get take out
We do a mix of cooking our own and catered. Also, some of our family usually brings items too.
Thanks so much.
We typically pot luck
I do some cooking, but I also like to get things at our supermarket deli, like sandwich trays.
I always cook for my parties. I make much ahead of time and freeze.
I try and buy prepared food because cooking is such a hassle
Cater or pot luck. My cooking skills are very lacking.
I cook or cater big dishes and have people bring something — like dessert.
I generally cook.
We typically cook for big events , but we prepare well in advance so everyone can enjoy the event together.
We have a huge family.
When we all get together we always have pot luck.
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For a small group, I cook. Larger, ususally potluck.
I love cooking so I throw events just so that I have a reason to cook!
We usually do most of the food at home but keep it simple, and cater the things that are too difficult to prepare in bulk
I cook for big events.
I do all the cookingt for the big events. I enjoy cooking for all our family and
friends.
We always cater if there is going to be a crowd.
I always cater and use new restaurants and services.
Mostly my wife, but we shop and cook it all from scratch ourselves.
I do both, cooking and I cater sometimes
It really depends on the occasion, but most of the time pot luck,
I always do all the cooking for all big events.. with hubby’s help.
I usually cook dinner at home for most events
I cook…the only way to go. 🙂 Thank you.
Since we don’t have enough room at our place to accommodate family, we usually go to someone else’s place, and everyone brings a dish to pass.
Usually I cook
I cook or have catered. I love both!
I prepare the food myself.
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Generally I cook for family events.
I usually cook and then will use a caterer or restaurant for some of the bigger entrees
Potlucks are so helpful ! Otherwise I have no problem doing it myself =)
I love to cook and also invite others over to share a community meal.
Order pizza
Potluck
cook most of the time but will ometimes cater
We usually do potluck so the work is spread out a little.
I love to pick a theme and make cute food to represent the theme. We just had a huge movie night where we watched the Princess Bride, I made peanut Buttercup cookies, anybody want a peanut chex mix and 6 fingered sandwiches. It’s always fun.
Pot Luck.
Cook and go to the nearest deli!
I COOK ABOUT 80% OF THE TIME AND CATER THE REST.
Tell me how you prepare for your big events! Do you typically cook? Do you cater? Do you potluck?
i run naked through the supermarket when my team win the Stuper Bowl,lucky for me they havent won in a quarter century
I cater! No way am I gonna stress myself out and screw up a meal!
I usually cook dinner at home!
I usually cook. Thanks.
My daughter’s bday party is next weekend and I am taking the easy way out – either a meat & cheese tray (like the one above!) or pizza. and I ordered the cake today. getting most of the decorations at the dollar store. I think it will turn out great!
i cook and do potluck
i love subway
We do Potluck!
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Definitely cater.
I do potluck.
I only cook about 50% of the time. I love eating out!
i like to cook everything
We prefer potluck – a lot easier and more fun!
Thank you.
I usually cook everything.
My mom and I share the cooking duties.
BOTH COOK AND POTLUCK
We usually potluck but we do get a few things out like hot wings. thank you!
I prepare it myself
I prepare it myself or do potluck
I love to do all the cooking for big events
I do all the preparations myself.
I usually let someone else prepare it. Not much of a cook!
Cater
I ususally cook and may buy something prepared
Potlucking is the way to go for big get-togethers!
I will prepare most of it by myself and take in some of the meal
everyone used to pitch in with the work
It depends on how many people are coming and what the event is for. But I have catered (although sometimes I wish I had)!
It’s easier to order food. We have a big family! Sandwiches are a big hit
prepare food myself
I have the best husband and HES the one that cooks out for our big events! 😀
I don’t do big gatherings! But I would probably cater it so I have time to enjoy my guests.
Thanks for the giveaway!
we do a little of both, somethings need to be catered and others homemade is the best
Most of the times we cook, but if the get together is really huge we’re more likely to potluck.
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I cook most of the time. Occasionally, I”ll do a potluck
We either order pizza or if it’s a big get together, we cook. Cooking though is a family affair that is more like a potluck though! LOL
I usually cook and get myself way too stressed out!
i cook or potluck
Depends on the gathering – usually I cook most of the meal and ask for sides/desserts
I potluck for big events because i am not the best cook!
I like doing a pot luck unless it’s something I’m exclusively hosting (like my son’s birthday party) and then I like to cook and sometimes have a few things catered like the main course or the dessert.
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I cook! I used to work in catering and actually find it easier to cook for big crowds than just a few!
My husband and I do all the cooking.
I used to prepare all the food myself but I’ve gotten a little smarter over the past few years and either had it catered or did a pot luck.
i am a strong believer in folks bringing a side
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I love to cook, so I usually always doing the cooking and potluck it for dessertts
I spend days cooking.
i usually cook or hubby bbq’s
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cook and potluck
I usually do the cooking and ask some of my friends and family to help me as well.
I typically cook, doing as much in advance as possible.
pot luck
I usually potluck. I have everybody bring something. Thanks.
Everyone brings something to the party so no one has to do it all
I usually cater, it takes so much stress off!
Thanks for the chance.
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Plan ahead and share the chores
I usually cook.
I buy a meat platter and make deviled eggs.
I usually do most of the cooking and ask everyone to bring a dish.
For big events, my mom and I usually cook most of the meal and then family members bring wine and dessert
We usually cater for a big event.
I get invited 🙂 everyone knows i don’t cook
WE USUALLY ORDER FOOD OR HAVE EVERYBODY BRING SOMETHING..I AM NOT THE GREATEST COOK LOL 🙂
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everyone usually bring something to the party or to the gathering
I USUALLY COOK THE MAJORITY OF MEALS AND SOMETIMES EVERYONE ELSE WILL BRING A DESSERT.
I’ll cook myself so I can control the quality and ingredients
usually cook
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We usually make almost everything and then ask a couple people to bring certain dishes that they’re really good at making.
I usually cook
i would use this for a birthday gift
We love having big old bbq’s.
Everyone brings something I make dessert
I usualy cook but catering would sure be nice!
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We cook.
Usually each family member will help make a dish. We have a very big family. I have 16 other brothers and sister-in-laws plus children. So we each make our favortie dishes.
I usually cook for big events, but we have catered a few times in the past
I typically do most of the cooking with others bringing odds & ends.
I do all the cooking myself. I always set up a big buffet with many different varities of food, and I prep it first through several days and then put it all together the day before.
We usually cook
For Big events, we usually arrange a catered meal.
always cook and sometimes potluck
we usually grill
I usually cater or have a potluck
I potluck.
I usually try to cook then end up running to the store when I fail!
I usually cook.
potluck!
We used to do almost all of the cooking, but now I’m all about the potluck!
we usually cook the meat and everyone else brings side dishes
I usually cook but ask if guests have a favorite dish they would like to bring to do so. The more I think about it the more I think I do all 3, cater, cook & potluck! If I have little time I just potluck or cater, No sense in stressing out, parties/events are supposed to be fun not a lot of work 🙂
I cook & I thank the Lord for my slow cooker!
mostly I potluck
i do it and i plan way ahead
try to prepare most of the food myself.
I always cook. I enjoy doing it.
I love Potlucking! it is so much fun and much easier
Prepare the food myself or a potluck
We usually do almost potluck style…..normally 1 person cooks the main meal and the rest of the family each brings a dish of some sort . But, we always sit down and all eat together.
Catering would be so much easier.
I usually cook, but if someone offers to bring something, I never refuse.
Usually I cook
My family always has potlucks. I usually bring a bean pot and dessert.
I cook
depends on the event
We typically have BBQ kind of events
Others usually do the cooking and I do the baking.
We potluck!
I usually prepare it myself. 🙂
I usually make a main course and dessert and others bring side dishes
I usually cook. If the weather is nice I cook outside on the grill.
I cook if I have guests here. If I go to someone’s house I bring something (Sometimes cooked by me, sometimes a platter or baked goods from a store)
If it’s a more formal event, I usually cook. But if it’s just a family gathering or something, we usually have a potluck.
I usually do most of the cooking and ask family members to bring a dish!
I usually get the platters from local restaurants, but I like to make my own little hors d’oeuvres.
I cook-love making large meals-but I would love a break too!
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I always do the cooking myself… Saves money over catering! That and I make LOTS of lists to keep everything organized!
We do potluck.
We usually prepare the mail course and potluck the side dishes.
I usually cook and do some catering with the desserts.
It depends…sometimes all of the above. For something small I would cook & do some potluck.
I usually only do one big event a year and make it an ice cream social so there’s little cooking involved!
I don’t have big events, so … I don’t know. it all depends. I play it by ear
It depends on the situation. For parties, I do a combination of foods that I prepare and foods picked up from the deli. For small get-togethers, we do potluck. I’ve never actually catered anything.
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I always get catering for big events….wayy too much work for me lol
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Potluck or collecting money for the catered event.
I cook (or sometimes simply ‘set out’).
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Potluck for big events is the easiest way.
We do a lot of potluck in our family!
When the family gets together, we do potluck.
my boyfriend cooks!
I cook! And do a bit of potluck
I always cook. I enjoy cooking.
I either cook or do a potluck with others bringing some of the food.
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I cook everything myself!
I usually cook
If I’m in luck, everyone offers to bring something and the work is easy! Thanks for the chance to win!
I cook!
I try to prepare most of the entree myself and ask guest to bring sides or dessert
I usually cook everything myself and maybe grab a couple of party trays.
Hooray for pot-lucks!
I usually cook.
We usually cook
Everyone usually brings something
We generally cook but get some help with pre-prepared foods like frozen Italian beef and meatballs
I usually do all the cooking. If someone wants to bring something that is fine but I would rather not wait on everyone to get here with all the different things. I like cooking and being in control in the kitchen .
i usually cook!
Potluck, get a taste of everything (no salads of any type rule in effect)
To be entirely honest, I order pizza…
We usually barbecue 🙂
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I usually try to cook everything myself.
I cook. I have 2 teenage daughters that enjoying cooking, too so it’s not too bad. I usually enjoy it.
I usally am the one doing the cooking!
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I usually cook, but having a party catered would be great for a change!
some delivery some potluck
I always cook!
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I usually cook, but this would be a great idea!
I am usually cooking for big events BUT make use of premade foods.
I break out the BBQ grill
I like to have DH do the proteins in the smoker and then prepare the sides myself!
I cook the main dish and sides and have everyone bring desserts! Thanks!
Potluck! It’s so much fun to see what other people bring!
I cook everything myself
Pizza Hut works for me.
I do all the cooking myself.
I’m all about pot luck
I like to do the cooking
we do potluck
We typically do a little catering and a little cooking together.
It depends on my work schedule. I may have to purchase a ready made meal but I much prefer to cook special dinners.
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Since most of my big events are family affairs, we do kind of pot luck with everyone bringing or cooking something.
I cock most of the time
Depends on the event–family get-togethers are mainly me cooking with a couple of dishes being brought by others, while major events are catered.
We usually get it half catered and half we make on our own. it’s cheaper.
We do a bit of all of it, depends on how many people will be attending! =)
either there is a potluck or I do the cooking
I usually do all the cooking but throw a potluck in every once in a while
I prefer to cater.
We do most of the cooking but invite other guests to bring snacks or deserts.
We typically cook. My husband usually cooks brisket and I make the rest.
We usually do potluck dinners.
cook a head of time
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its whats for dinner
I love Subway.
I tend to cook for big events or potlock.
most of the time order some trays of food from local restaurant
For big event, I cook ahead of time.
Thanks!
We don’t have many big dinners or parties since my husband passed, I would cook usually, unless my husband was grilling.
we bbq and its usually too much food and we don’t need to cook for a week
I do not cook!
We like to go out to eat.
I get take out!
I usually do a potluck
We do a combination. Cook some and buy other items elsewhere.
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I am definitely a potluck kinda gal! Luck for me, all my friends know it.
We usually do a big potluck!
i always cook a lot of food
Potluck!
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I always cook for big events, sometimes for days, just so everything will be ready on time
We usually do potlucks.
I usually cook, I enjoy cooking for a crowd.
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pot luck all the way
I usually cook when we have big get togethers but I have also ordered Subway platters, especially in the summertime when it gets so hot and muggy.
I usually cook when there’s a large crowd.
For big ones, potluck! I love tasting all the yummies people bring!
I usually cook myself.
make the side dishes and cater the meat.
We usually do potluck.
I usually cook! And I’m exhausted before the event even starts!
I like to have pot lucks when we have big parties. It’s less stressful and more fun.
Subway is always good. My whole family enjoys eating there.