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At a potluck each dish need not feed everyone, but should cover more than its arithmetic share because guests take a little of everything. Aiming for about 120% of guests divided by the number of dishes in that course avoids both shortage and a fridge full of leftovers.
Potluck portions
portions = guests / dishes in the course x 1.2 x appetite factor
Because people sample several dishes and the popular ones run out first. A modest overage on each dish keeps the table looking full to the end.
Yes. Uncoordinated potlucks produce five desserts and no mains. A simple sign-up by course solves it.