Comment by warkdarrior

> > Either ask people to bring a bit of food

> See my last point, they're too busy/tired. 1/2 the people bring chips and salsa they picked up last minute on the way there.

And that is fine, at least the first time. People learn and will not bring chips and salsa afterwards. Plus, the goal of the shared dinner is to have people over, not to enjoy fancy meals.