# 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. ## What's on the list ### General - Dessert — syrupy or milk-based - Sugar cubes and lemon - Serving plates and trays - Small plates — with forks and spoons - Tea glasses and coffee cups - Teapot and a spare - Napkins - Table and coffee-table covers - Hosting rota — who hosts on which day ### Bakery - Börek (savory pastry) - Poğaça (savory buns) - Cake ### Fruit & vegetables - Seasonal salad - Fruit plate ### Drinks - Tea — 2-3 glasses per person - Turkish coffee — 1 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. ## 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. --- [Start a room with this list](https://ortakliste.app/en/list/turkish-gun-hosting-checklist) — 19 items go straight into your new room; delete what you don't need, add what's missing. No account needed.