Simple Dinner Party Planner in Google Sheets – Free Template

If you’re planning a dinner party, things can quickly turn into scattered notes and forgotten details. That’s why I’ve created a simple Dinner Party Planner in Google Sheets that keeps everything in one place — from inspiration and guest lists through to menu planning, shopping, and budget.

It’s designed to be visual and easy to follow, updating automatically as you tick things off. Instead of juggling multiple lists, you get a clear dashboard view showing your progress, what’s left to do, and how close you are to being ready.

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Features

It includes:

• Progress Dashboard & Charts – Instantly see how far through you are with clear visual summaries
• Inspiration & Ideas Section – Capture your theme, menu ideas, and finishing touches
• Guest List & RSVP Tracker – Track invited guests, confirmations, and dietary requirements
• Menu Planning & Progress – Organise your dishes and see what’s ready or still to prepare
• Shopping Checklist by Category – Keep track of what’s been purchased and what’s left to buy
• Countdown & Time Planning – Know how many days are left and stay on track
• Task List by Timing – Plan what needs to be done and when (on the day, day before, etc.)
• Budget Tracker – Monitor estimated and actual costs in one place
• Contribution & Gift Tracker – Keep track of shared dishes, pot luck items, or gifts

This planner works well for all types of gatherings, including:

• Dinner parties with family or friends
• Shared celebrations and potluck events
• Special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries
• Holiday meals and seasonal get-togethers
• Any event where you want to stay organised

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Get Your Free Dinner Party Planner

👉 Download: Free Party Dinner Planner

After clicking “Make a copy,” the template will be saved to your Google Drive. You can edit and personalise it however you like.

Prefer to work offline? After saving, go to: File → Download → Microsoft Excel (.xlsx)

🎁 Grab a template, make it your own, and get organised—simple tools can make a big difference! – ♡ Janet