Feasts in the SCA generally take the route of either a fully researched, prepared and served meal or a potluck feast of some variety.
For the fully served meal or the Potluck you need to bring your feast gear: plate, bowl, cutlery and mug/goblet, and perhaps table linens/candles, etc to make your table setting nice.
For a potluck feast, however, everyone is expected to bring a contribution to the meal, and these are usually, but not always, served up buffet style.
There will usually be a list or sign-up sheet so you have an idea what to bring.
But what to bring? SCA feasts differ from modern meals – we are trying to create a medieval ambience and the food should reflect that. To help with that we have gathered some great sites with info and tips for you.
And speaking of medieval ambience – while it is perfectly okay to transport your foods in Tupperware and such, it really makes it so much nicer when it is served in a more Period style. Consider bringing a nice pottery or wood serving bowl, a metal tray or some other vessel for serving- even a basket to nestle that Tupperware into makes a great visual and helps set the scene, and don’t forget serving utensils – our rented halls often do not provide them.
It is also very important to include a card listing all of the ingredients or the original ingredients label for purchased items. Many of our friends have dietary restrictions or life-threatening allergies that make this step the difference between eating with us or being left out.
Check out these fun articles on upping your SCA potluck game:
What to bring to an SCA Potluck
Potluck tips from the Shire of Hartwood
SCA Newcomers Portal Food and Drink
Period Potluck Contributions for Slackers by Mistress Clare Elena de Montfort
