About DishDibs
DishDibs is the easy way to plan a potluck. The host makes an event and shares one link. Everyone opens it, says who’s coming, and calls dibs on what they’ll bring. No more three people bringing potato salad.
There are no accounts, no passwords and nothing to download. It works in the web browser on any phone, tablet or computer.
Questions people ask
Do I need to make an account?
No. There are no accounts or profiles on DishDibs. You just type your name when you RSVP or call dibs on a dish.
How does it know which dishes are mine?
Your phone or computer remembers you. The first time you sign up for something, the browser you’re using (like Safari or Chrome) quietly saves a little note that says “this is me.” That’s how DishDibs knows which dishes and RSVPs are yours, and puts a YOU tag next to your name.
If you made the event, the browser also remembers that you’re the host, so you see the host buttons.
Why doesn’t it remember me on my other phone or computer?
That note lives only in the browser where you used DishDibs. A different phone, a different computer, or even a different browser on the same phone (for example Chrome instead of Safari) doesn’t have it. The same thing happens in private browsing, or after you clear your browsing history.
Don’t worry, nothing is lost. Everything you signed up for is still on the list for everyone to see.
- If you’re the host: open your host link on the new device and it will remember you there too. If you typed your email when you made the event, the host link is in that email.
- If you’re a guest: go back to the phone or browser you used before to make changes, or ask the host. The host can change or remove anyone’s dish.
What do the colored dots mean?
Each dish gets a dot that shows what kind of thing it is:
- Red is food
- Blue is drinks
- Green is supplies, like plates, cups and napkins
How do I call dibs on a dish?
Open the link the host sent you. Under Up for grabs you’ll see what the host still needs. Tap I’ll bring it next to a dish, type your name and tap Call dibs!
Bringing something that isn’t on the list? Tap + Add something at the top of the list. If someone already has a dish and you want to bring some too, tap + I’m bringing this too.
How do I change or take back my dish?
Find your dish on the list and tap the ⋯ button next to it. Choose Change my dibs to change how many you’re bringing or add a note. To take it back, tap I’m not bringing this anymore.
How do I RSVP for my whole family?
Tap RSVP, then tap + Add person for each person coming. For each one, pick Yes, Maybe or No, and mark children as Kid so the host knows how many little ones to plan for.
What does “Contains” mean on a dish?
When people sign up, they can mark what’s in their dish, like dairy, nuts or gluten. Those show under the dish name. If you have an allergy, tap Allergies? Flag dishes that contain… above the list and pick what to avoid. Dishes with those ingredients will be marked in red. This setting is saved only on your device.
Who can see my event?
Only people who have the link. Events aren’t listed anywhere on DishDibs, and we ask search engines not to show them. The host can delete the event at any time.
Get in touch
Questions, ideas, or something not working right? We’d love to hear from you.