Wow The Crowd With These Potluck-Perfect Food Deals You Can Order Now

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There’s nothing better than a potluck party to bring a sense of togetherness to any occasion, especially holidays like Christmas which are spent with your loved ones. With everyone pitching in hearty meals that are good for sharing, each dish on the party table is prepared thoughtfully and with lots of love. 

But if you don’t know how or don’t have time to cook homemade food for sharing, you can still contribute to the potluck party by ordering any of these goodies from crowd-favorite restos. From the main course to sweet refreshments, these potluck menu ideas will make crowds say “wow” without burning a hole in your wallet.


A plate of classic faves

Our recommendation: Racks

Not sure which cuisines or tastes will satisfy your fellow potluck attendees’ tastebuds? Go with a plate of classic party food prepared especially for the Christmas season by Racks! The homegrown casual dining restaurant is best known for its house specialty flame-grilled ribs, whose juiciness and fall-off-the-bone goodness will never fail to please a crowd.


This specialty main dish comes with rice and side dishes like salad or corn and carrots in Racks’ Holiday Blue Plates offer, which you can enjoy on a buy one, get one deal for the entire month of December. From an original price of P1,190, this potluck-worthy treat will only cost you P595!


Japanese food picks

Our recommendation: Tenya 

Calling all fans of Japanese cuisine! Japanese tendon restaurant chain Tenya helps you bring one of the country’s most popular delicacies to the potluck party table with the Superstar Tendon meal. Your loved ones can enjoy this meal’s hefty servings of King Prawn Tempura, sweet potato kakiage, and camote tops tempura with Japanese rice or as standalone finger food or entrees. 


Aside from Japanese rice, the Superstar Tendon meal also comes with tender and flavorful ribeye steak that complements its rich selection of crispy tempura and kakiage treats. Enjoy a buy one, get one deal on Tenya’s Superstar Tendon for only P375 (from an original cost of P750) from December 1 to 31. 


A very cheesy mix

Our recommendation: Tenya Express

Queso de bola is one of the main stars of traditional Christmas menus, so bringing cheese-related dishes to a potluck party definitely fits the holiday mood. But instead of cheese sandwiches or charcuterie cheese platters, why not opt for cheese-topped versions of your loved ones’ favorite dishes for an upgraded festive treat? Tenya Express’ All-Star Express Cheesy Don combines mouthwatering shrimp, chicken, and pork tempura in one large rice bowl. These dishes are served over Japanese rice and topped with melted cheese, giving the whole meal a nice texture and flavor for you and your fellow potluck party-goers to indulge in. 


From an original price of P750, the All-Star Express Cheesy Don is available on a buy one, get one deal for only P375 until December 31 at Tenya Express.


For the sides and drinks

Our recommendation: Wendy's

While everyone else’s focus is on the main course, you can pitch in delicious side dishes and drinks instead to keep the potluck party menu well-rounded. Wendy’s Macaroni Salad is a healthy treat that combines macaroni, cucumber, tomato, carrots, jello, and grated cheese in a bed of lettuce served with thousand island dressing—and it pairs well with almost every meal. It is also available in big servings, so you don’t have to worry about running out of sumptuous salad to feed your guests.


If you’re looking for a sweet refreshment to match this side dish and other dishes on your potluck party table, we highly recommend the fruity and tasty Wendy’s Peach Iced Tea. This drink combines freshly brewed black tea and peach nectar, and it is currently available in a one-liter bottle—which is perfect if you’re dining with a group. Until December 31, you can buy two Big Macaroni Salad big plates and get two Peach Litro Iced Tea for only P214 at Wendy’s. That’s a total of P210 savings from its original price of P424!


Make room for pastries

Our recommendation: Caden Handcrafted Donuts

If you’re planning a potluck party with kids, it might be a good idea to prepare sweet treats like pastries for them to enjoy as well. An assorted Box of 6 premium donuts from Caden Handcrafted Donuts lets them sink their teeth into soft and freshly-baked donuts with unique and delectable flavors like Hazelnut Dream, Cream Cheese, Mais con Crema, and Ube Cheese Polvoron.


Enjoy a buy one, get one deal on Caden Handcrafted Donuts’ assorted box of 6, which are available for only P280 (from an original price of P360) until December 10.


Mouthwatering cinnamon rolls

Our recommendation: Cinnabon's Minibons

Want to bring potluck food that’s easy to pick up, eat, and even take home once the party’s over? Finger foods and bite-sized snacks that can be enjoyed or are available in single servings are the menu options you should go for. Give each of your potluck party guests a Mini Chocobon from Cinnabon's combo box of four, which deserves a spot on the holiday table for its delicious mix of soft, warm buns with luscious glaze. These moist and decadent cinnamon rolls are also always freshly baked, which allows your fellow potluck party attendees to enjoy this hearty pastry in its peak goodness. 


Hurry, because you can get a combo box of four Mini Chocobons until December 31! From an original price of P265, this great pastry treat for holiday parties will be available for P212 only. 


Delicious party drinks

Our recommendation: Mizusawa

With a deliciously creamy drink like the White Candy Pudding Milk Tea, your fellow potluck party guests will be in for a tasty and refreshing treat after enjoying all the holiday food on the table. This drink with chewy and sweet pearls is offered by Mizusawa, a Taiwanese milk tea chain, along with its Milk Tea of the World selections. Aside from being delicious with just the right amount of sweetness, the White Candy Pudding Milk Tea is also a feast for the eyes thanks to its aesthetically pleasing (and Instagram-worthy) presentation.


Enjoy a buy one, get one promo on the White Candy Pudding Milk Tea until December 31 at Mizusawa. From an original price of P250, you can get two of these sweet drinks for only P125. Check out Mizusawa’s other Best Sellers as well, because they’re also available on a buy one, get one deal!

Stand out at your next potluck party with crowd-pleasing food treats you can score on a buy one, get one promo at your favorite SM malls via the SM Malls Online app. Upon checkout, use the voucher codes 2orMOREFEAST to enjoy an additional P300 off on a minimum purchase worth P1,200 and 2orMOREGIFTS to get a P125 discount on any minimum purchase worth P500.

For more exciting deals and discounts, visit SM Deals or download the SM Malls Online app!