Food is on the table and one of your guests has only bread on their plate. When asked, they politely say they don't eat meat and are allergic to anything with dairy. Most of your food has butter/milk and meat, except the carrots and celery sticks on the side(which come with a dairy type dip).
How would you feel as a host/ess and what would you say to them?
2007-10-05 07:33:13 · 8 answers · asked by Trouble 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
If you think you have something they could eat, offer it. Otherwise, say you are sorry, you weren't aware of their dietary needs. Don't be hard on yourself. They probably ate before they came and decided to eat what they could of your food. They politely declined so they aren't upset you don't have much for them, they don't want you to feel bad and maybe they didn't want you to go thru a hassle finding something special they could eat. Enjoy their company and conversation!
2007-10-05 07:42:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I love hosting dinner parties and I'm also allergic to several foods, including dairy. Because of that I make sure and ask in advance if any of my guests are vegetarian or have any food allergies that I need to be aware of before cooking a large meal. You should not feel insulted that your guest chose to adhere to their health and food preferences as I'm sure it wasn't a reflection of their friendship with you. It was nice of you to have them over for dinner in the first place.
I would just apologize and admit that next time you'll remember to ask guests in advance if they have any food preferences before having people over. If you don't know in advance, make sure to have dairy-free and vegetarian options. By the way, more and more people are becoming lactose intolerant so it's pretty common. Peanuts are also another common (and deadly) allergy. Just things to keep in mind for next time.
2007-10-05 07:44:24 · answer #2 · answered by SiliconValleyGirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, I'd feel mortified that I didn't know they were a vegetarian or I could have planned accordingly. Second, I'd politely offer them anything I had that was vegetarian and dairy-free. Then I'd say something like "I'm sorry, I didn't know. Thank you for telling me. Next time I'll be sure to remember." Not much more you can do.
2007-10-05 07:39:53 · answer #3 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would offer the bread, carrots, and celery....then try to find something for this person to eat so that they dont feel disrespected and leave hungry....but also dont feel down or discouraged or sorry because that person should have told you the specifics of their diet
2007-10-05 07:43:55 · answer #4 · answered by dantea_2007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would feel some disappointment, it is a shame that you prepared wonderful food to find out that someone can't partake. If you had only known!
I would then ask them if there's anything that you can quickly whip up for them? Or, would you like some peanut butter and jelly?
And... try to smile for God's Sake!
2007-10-05 07:54:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's extremely rude of your quest to expect you to know her dietary needs.
When invited, you should have been told so you could accommodate ( if you really wanted to )
I would have just said, " Oh, I'm sorry you forgot to tell me about your allergies and preferences. I'd be happy to bake you a potato in the microwave"
She or he would not be on another guest list in my home.
2007-10-05 08:34:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be awkward, but if they had special dietary needs they should've made sure the host/ess knew this before they accepted the dinner invitation.
2007-10-05 07:38:05 · answer #7 · answered by . 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would offer something else (Fruits or Salad) and would take it naturally, not everybody likes what I like...
2007-10-05 07:43:31 · answer #8 · answered by NEMESIS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋