Turkish 'gün' hosting checklist — treats, tea and table in one list
A Turkish gün (rotating home gathering) is a get-together where friends or neighbors take turns hosting one another, and in the altın günü ('gold day') version a shared gold savings pot is often passed around too. When it's your turn, the treats, the tea service and the table setting all pile up at once; this list gathers them, and with a room code everyone sees who brings what. No sign-up needed.
In short
A Turkish gün (rotating home gathering) such as an altın günü needs börek, poğaça, cake, a seasonal salad, a fruit plate, a dessert, tea, Turkish coffee, cold drinks, nuts, serving plates, tea glasses and napkins. Make the börek and poğaça a day ahead and reheat them before guests arrive. Brew the tea shortly before they come and keep a spare teapot ready for the second round.
19 items go straight into your new room; delete what you don't need, add what's missing. No account needed.
What's on the list
General
- Dessertsyrupy or milk-based
- Sugar cubes and lemon
- Serving plates and trays
- Small plateswith forks and spoons
- Tea glasses and coffee cups
- Teapot and a spare
- Napkins
- Table and coffee-table covers
- Hosting rotawho hosts on which day
Bakery
- Börek (savory pastry)
- Poğaça (savory buns)
- Cake
Fruit & vegetables
- Seasonal salad
- Fruit plate
Drinks
- Tea2-3 glasses per person
- Turkish coffee1 cup per person
- Cold drinks
Sweets & snacks
- Nuts and snacks
Personal care
- Wet wipes
Tips
Make the börek and poğaça a day ahead and refrigerate them; reheat in the oven before the guests arrive so they come out fresh.
Brew the tea shortly before guests arrive and keep a spare pot ready, so the second round is never delayed.
Ask how everyone takes their Turkish coffee at the start and line up the cups by sweetness: plain, medium and sweet.
Settle the hosting order and who brings what in the group up front, so the same treat doesn't turn up three times.
How it works
1. Open your room
Tap the button and the items land in a fresh room. No account, no email, nothing to install.
2. Share the code
Send the room code or the link to the group; everyone's on the same list in seconds.
3. Finish it together
Who's buying what shows up instantly; bought items get ticked, so nobody buys the same thing twice.
Frequently asked questions
What is an altın günü?
It is a traditional gathering in which a group of women meet at one member's home in turn, often monthly, and a shared gold contribution is often handed to the person whose turn it is. The format varies from group to group; some use money instead of gold, or simply meet to chat.
What is served at an altın günü?
Most often börek, poğaça, cake and dessert, with a seasonal salad, a fruit plate, tea and Turkish coffee. In many groups the host prepares most of the food, while in others the treats are shared.
What should the host plan ahead for an altın günü?
The treats, the tea and coffee service and the seating, all based on the number of guests; preparing the pastries a day ahead takes the rush out of it. Agreeing in the group who brings what also prevents the same treat from appearing twice.
Can I change the list?
Of course. The ready-made list is just a starting point: delete, add, move items between categories.
Do I need an account?
No. A room code is all it takes — no email, password or signup.
How long is the list kept?
As long as you use it. A list is only deleted after a month without any activity; even opening the room resets the clock.
Can I install it on my phone?
Yes. With the room open, tap "Save Room" to add it to your home screen and open it with one tap.