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coulditbeme2323 · 2026-05-12T11:43:11+00:00

Friends inviting us around for BBQ. I don't eat supermarket meat, do I just bring our own stuff?

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coulditbeme2323 · 12/05/2026 14:45

bltwithoutthet · 12/05/2026 14:44

Trust me, it is.

Youre a food snob, which is fine, but a bit cheeky when you think of the fact that you’re going to someone else’s house!

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It really isn't, but I am not going to go around in circles with you.

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bltwithoutthet · 12/05/2026 14:44

coulditbeme2323 · 12/05/2026 14:41

Trust me it isn't.

12.95 for 5 chicken breasts is a recent deal, and only available with the skin on breasts.

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Trust me, it is.

Youre a food snob, which is fine, but a bit cheeky when you think of the fact that you’re going to someone else’s house!

IAmKerplunk · 12/05/2026 14:42

Lifeisforliving12 · 12/05/2026 14:38

I like meat, I just prefer my meat to be as ethically sourced as possible. Sometimes you just have to get off your moral high ground and realise that not everyone shares these values or can afford to be picky where it comes from. Tbh if someone invites you to dinner etc and you start being fussy (unless it’s dietary) that’s just being a dick.

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I can’t afford to be picky but if I invited people round for a bbq and 1 guest said they have a quirk about meat it really wouldn’t bother me and I would hate for them to feel awkward. I would just want them to relax, eat what they wanted (even if they had brought it themselves) and have a good time.

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coulditbeme2323 · 12/05/2026 14:42

cardibach · 12/05/2026 14:42

What do you both think is ‘in’ the chicken given our food safety and prep laws?
Cheap sausages and burgers, yes, fillers etc and crappy leftover bits of actual meat - but chicken?

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In my experience lots of water and they smell different.

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cardibach · 12/05/2026 14:42

coulditbeme2323 · 12/05/2026 14:33

Agreed - chicken is the worst.

And my farm shop does 5 bits for £12.95 so not even anymore expensive than the supermarket!

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What do you both think is ‘in’ the chicken given our food safety and prep laws?
Cheap sausages and burgers, yes, fillers etc and crappy leftover bits of actual meat - but chicken?

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coulditbeme2323 · 12/05/2026 14:41

bltwithoutthet · 12/05/2026 14:40

Well that’s because you want it to be. Realistically it’ll all be the same stuff, or maybe even worse quality - the farm shop will need to charge more.

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Trust me it isn't.

12.95 for 5 chicken breasts is a recent deal, and only available with the skin on breasts.

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bltwithoutthet · 12/05/2026 14:40

coulditbeme2323 · 12/05/2026 14:40

To me it is.

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Well that’s because you want it to be. Realistically it’ll all be the same stuff, or maybe even worse quality - the farm shop will need to charge more.

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coulditbeme2323 · 12/05/2026 14:40

bltwithoutthet · 12/05/2026 14:38

So it’s not going to be any better quality 😂

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To me it is.

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Lifeisforliving12 · 12/05/2026 14:38

IAmKerplunk · 12/05/2026 14:27

I don’t understand this - I would never want my guests to eat something they didn’t like out of politeness.

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I like meat, I just prefer my meat to be as ethically sourced as possible. Sometimes you just have to get off your moral high ground and realise that not everyone shares these values or can afford to be picky where it comes from. Tbh if someone invites you to dinner etc and you start being fussy (unless it’s dietary) that’s just being a dick.

bltwithoutthet · 12/05/2026 14:38

coulditbeme2323 · 12/05/2026 14:33

Agreed - chicken is the worst.

And my farm shop does 5 bits for £12.95 so not even anymore expensive than the supermarket!

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So it’s not going to be any better quality 😂

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coulditbeme2323 · 12/05/2026 14:33

wishingonastar101 · 12/05/2026 14:32

I won't eat cheap sausages or cheap chicken... you just don't know what's in it. But I would eat a bit of steak or a chop... less chance of it being grim.

Agreed - chicken is the worst.

And my farm shop does 5 bits for £12.95 so not even anymore expensive than the supermarket!

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wishingonastar101 · 12/05/2026 14:32

I won't eat cheap sausages or cheap chicken... you just don't know what's in it. But I would eat a bit of steak or a chop... less chance of it being grim.

PurpleThistle7 · 12/05/2026 14:30

We just hosted 25 people for a BBQ - loads of people brought stuff but I have no idea what order anything was cooked in or what happened to it after, it all just merged together. So I'd just say you're vegetarian and bring some halloumi kabobs or salads or something like that.

Faceonthewrongfoot · 12/05/2026 14:29

Meh - I'd just turn up and say you'd brought you're own as you're funny about what meat you eat, and hope they don't think you're rude. Or I'd suck it up and just eat what you're offered (I prefer meat from the butcher's, and rarely buy meat from the supermarket now, but I wouldn't refuse to eat it if that's what was on offer at a bbq)

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coulditbeme2323 · 12/05/2026 14:29

TheDorisCollective · 12/05/2026 14:27

You could wear a sign round your neck that says "I don't want to eat your shitty food" to make sure you are totally clear with your intentions

Odd.

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wishingonastar101 · 12/05/2026 14:28

The Ginger Pig does some lovely marinate kebab things - they are great to take to a BBQ.

bltwithoutthet · 12/05/2026 14:27

If someone turned up to a BBQ at my house with their own meat they’d be laughed out the door. How rude can you get?!

IAmKerplunk · 12/05/2026 14:27

Lifeisforliving12 · 12/05/2026 14:26

I too am fussy about where my meat comes from, and will buy from the butcher in the village where all meat is local and of higher welfare and for that reason I’ll always choose veggie option when eating out. Having said that if I’m invited to friends for food I’ll eat what is served.

I don’t understand this - I would never want my guests to eat something they didn’t like out of politeness.

TheDorisCollective · 12/05/2026 14:27

You could wear a sign round your neck that says "I don't want to eat your shitty food" to make sure you are totally clear with your intentions

UniquePinkSwan · 12/05/2026 14:26

I’m like you OP. I eat a very heavy meat diet and I refuse to eat supermarket meat. The quality is horrendous. I’d rather pay more for quality

Lifeisforliving12 · 12/05/2026 14:26

I too am fussy about where my meat comes from, and will buy from the butcher in the village where all meat is local and of higher welfare and for that reason I’ll always choose veggie option when eating out. Having said that if I’m invited to friends for food I’ll eat what is served.

MyDuvetDay · 12/05/2026 14:25

For what it’s worth, we have lots of bbqs and I’m never offended or weirded out if someone brings something of their own to throw in the grill - especially someone with a special dietary need/quirk. I’m fine with them bringing whatever food they want to eat and will happily cook it for them. It’s not a biggie surely?

Chewbecca · 12/05/2026 14:23

If they said don't bring food, then don't.
Just eat veggie for the day.

MyDuvetDay · 12/05/2026 14:23

OP if you don’t eat supermarket meat do you normally buy meat directly from a local farm/butcher? What is it about meat sold in the supermarket that you don’t like? No judgement I am genuinely curious.

IAmKerplunk · 12/05/2026 14:22

I seem to be in the minority as it wouldn’t bother me at all if someone I didn’t know well explained that they have a quirk with meat and had brought some lamb for others to share. I wouldn’t think you were rude - I’d rather that than you pretending to be veggie (I’d think of you like Pam 😂) or even worse forcing yourself to eat something you didn’t want to eat. Surely no good host/decent person would want you to do that?