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Best free online invitation for a dinner party
A dinner has a fixed number of seats and a menu to plan, so you need firm replies and dietary needs before you shop.
What this event needs
- A firm yes or no (no “maybe”)
- Dietary needs and allergies
- A reply deadline before you shop
- A reminder with the address
The picks
Ask guests a dietary question as part of the reply, and remind everyone by text.
Cost: Creating an invite is free. Check partiful.com/sell-tickets for ticketing fees and the help centre for any paid extras.
Set a reply deadline and remind people who haven't answered.
Cost: Free designs available. Premium designs are paid; Evite Pro is US$249.99 a year for unlimited Premium invitations and cards.
For a larger dinner (a club or work dinner), a form with menu choices puts every answer in one sheet.
Cost: Free with a Google account.
Skip: Facebook Events: “Interested” is not an answer you can cook for.
Example wording
We'd love to have you for dinner on Friday 4 December at 7.30 pm at our place, 8 Elm Road. Please reply by 27 November and tell us about any allergies or foods you avoid.
More examples and a checklist: How to word an invitation. Getting replies: RSVP tips.