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'Being Gordon Ramsay' featuring dead pig!

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paloma7 · 27/02/2026 17:10

Ffs! I'm just watching this Netflix show about Gordon Ramsay and his opening of a new restaurant with amazing views in the city. I'm not interested in him particularly, but thought I might go to this 'Lucky Cat' just for the views over London, if and whenever it opens.

BUT - then there is a scene where he is consulting with his head chef about the menu and there is a whole dead baby suckling pig on a plate. They are talking about making this a restaurant feature, requiring two chefs who carve it at your table.

AIBU to think this is obscene? Yes, I'm vegetarian, but I think even most meat eaters would balk at this?

If I were in his restaurant and that was going at the the next table, I would leave. Wtf is wrong with humans?

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Hedgesandbutterflies · 27/02/2026 17:35

It's really normal meat elsewhere. Hog roast are equal "spectacle", so is rotisserie chicken🤷

Tableforjoan · 27/02/2026 17:34

So it’s ok to eat meat as long as we don’t see the entire dead body. Lol

Frankly I’d rather people knew exactly how it was.

love a hog roast as well.

JassyRadlett · 27/02/2026 17:34

paloma7 · 27/02/2026 17:32

I'm not particularly 'fine' with the meat industry, no, but I can't do much about it. I can only control what I eat myself and make a small difference that way.

I am not going to tell people they can't eat meat in restaurants, that is not the point. My point is, don't make a spectacle of the poor baby pig so that GR can whack his prices up and get on TikTok or whatever. That is what I find obscene.

Presentation of food in general is a huge part of the work of restaurants and it's how they market themselves.

What level of high-end presentation of meat would you find acceptable?

FreshInks · 27/02/2026 17:32

You said you’re not going to tell people they can’t eat meat but at the same time calling it depraved.

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paloma7 · 27/02/2026 17:32

I'm not particularly 'fine' with the meat industry, no, but I can't do much about it. I can only control what I eat myself and make a small difference that way.

I am not going to tell people they can't eat meat in restaurants, that is not the point. My point is, don't make a spectacle of the poor baby pig so that GR can whack his prices up and get on TikTok or whatever. That is what I find obscene.

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GenuineWorkOfFart · 27/02/2026 17:30

I've been veggie for over 40 years and it wouldn't bother me tbh.

If you are happy to eat dead animals then you have no business being upset at the sight of a dead animal being eaten! And if it bothers you that much, stop eating them [shrug]

Duckiewasthefirstniceguy · 27/02/2026 17:30

paloma7 · 27/02/2026 17:27

I do think a lot of people who eat pork, probably do so because they like it but don't particularly want to dwell on where it comes from or how it was killed.

Buying bacon in Tesco or wherever is something millions do. But sitting eating pork with the pig's head in the table would not go down well with a lot of meat-eaters. It's just vile in any reckoning. Imagine paying for that.

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I do think a lot of people who eat pork, probably do so because they like it but don't particularly want to dwell on where it comes from or how it was killed.

Thought as much. And you’re not seeing how this is hypocritical and a bit stupid? No?

Inextremis · 27/02/2026 17:29

I popped in to see a friend once, and she was in the middle of boiling a whole pig's head to make brawn. I thought it was a good thing that she was using every part of the animal that had been slaughtered. Also, the brawn was lovely.

Chilena2022 · 27/02/2026 17:29

This is a typical dish from a Spanish city called Segovia. It is known as cochinillo.

Duckiewasthefirstniceguy · 27/02/2026 17:28

paloma7 · 27/02/2026 17:23

I am vegetarian but I'm not going to tell other people what they can or can't eat.

What I find obscene is the making a spectacle of the whole dead animal. Like it's supposed to be a 'wow' factor. What can possibly be 'wow' about a baby pig, slaughtered at birth. To me, it's totally unnecessary and actually depraved.

Why is it ‘depraved’? The pig is dead either way. It’s neither more nor less dead than the pigs used to make bacon sandwiches, but those are presumably far enough removed from the animal to escape your depravity brush? You’re fine with people eating meat as long as it doesn’t look like the animal?

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paloma7 · 27/02/2026 17:27

I do think a lot of people who eat pork, probably do so because they like it but don't particularly want to dwell on where it comes from or how it was killed.

Buying bacon in Tesco or wherever is something millions do. But sitting eating pork with the pig's head in the table would not go down well with a lot of meat-eaters. It's just vile in any reckoning. Imagine paying for that.

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LeavesOnTrees · 27/02/2026 17:26

Duckiewasthefirstniceguy · 27/02/2026 17:24

Wait till you hear about lamb.

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And the poor lobsters? I think they get the worst deal.

Duckiewasthefirstniceguy · 27/02/2026 17:24

paloma7 · 27/02/2026 17:17

Are these baby pigs slaughtered the minute they are born? How is this considered appetising in any shape or form? What is wrong with people?

Wait till you hear about lamb.

LeavesOnTrees · 27/02/2026 17:23

I once went to a wedding with 9 pigs on a hog roast. No veggie option (unless you just ate baguette).
It was in France though.

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paloma7 · 27/02/2026 17:23

I am vegetarian but I'm not going to tell other people what they can or can't eat.

What I find obscene is the making a spectacle of the whole dead animal. Like it's supposed to be a 'wow' factor. What can possibly be 'wow' about a baby pig, slaughtered at birth. To me, it's totally unnecessary and actually depraved.

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Babsandherwabs · 27/02/2026 17:23

paloma7 · 27/02/2026 17:15

It is not normal in restaurants to have a whole dead baby pig wheeled out, is it? We are not living in the court of Henry 8th ffs.

Have you never been to an event with a pig roast?? Definitely not my favourite thing to look at or eat but not exactly something from the dark ages!

Last time I went to an event with a pig roast was a wedding less than a year ago - and the bride is a vegetarian! So yours is not a universal opinion at all.

LolaLeee · 27/02/2026 17:22

This is why I am mainly eating a plant based diet. I love animals too much.

Ted27 · 27/02/2026 17:21

Suckling pig is not that unusual a dish, very common at organised bbqs, outdoor catered parties and celebrations.

People who order it will know what to expect.
I can see as a veggie why it might upset you but personally I think if you eat meat you know it comes from a dead animal

WearyAuldWumman · 27/02/2026 17:21

I've never eaten suckling pig myself, but my dad certainly enjoyed it.

beefthief · 27/02/2026 17:20

Sounds delicious

Duckiewasthefirstniceguy · 27/02/2026 17:19

YABU. People eat meat. Meat comes from dead animals. Most of us are aware of this.

Tableforjoan · 27/02/2026 17:19

paloma7 · 27/02/2026 17:17

Are these baby pigs slaughtered the minute they are born? How is this considered appetising in any shape or form? What is wrong with people?

Well it would be a be harder to lug an entire adult pig on the table tbh far too much meat for one table of four.

Peoplemakemedespair · 27/02/2026 17:19

What’s your opinion on being served a whole fish/crab/other seafood? Or a whole chicken or duck? Have you never seen a whole turkey for Xmas?

Tableforjoan · 27/02/2026 17:18

I mean your paying over £100 a head for a fancy experience that you don’t get in other places.

So I’d expect the unexpected.

Also why with the what if. If your that offended by pigs being eaten you wouldn’t eat anywhere that pork was served full stop.

Everlil · 27/02/2026 17:18

Most cooking shows have dead animals in them surely?