to think it is too late to tell me she is now vegeterian?

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having 2 couples round for dinner tonight. this was arranged about 3 weeks ago.

just had text message from Mrs W

"hi lists just to let you know I decided to turn vegeterian just before Christmas.. so no meat, fish, gelatine , meat fat etc. Thanks."

AIBU to serve jersey a tin of macaroni cheese while everyone else enjoys starter of smoked salmon followed by roast lamb and all the trimmings?

Bake her mushrooms with cheese, garlic, cream and breadcrumbs.

Vegetarian yes? Double check that she hasn't become vegan just in case

Ha KingJoffreysRestingCuntface could be right. I have a vaugur recollection of a thread on here very similar- last minute notice of recent conversation to vegetarianism , th op went to loads of effort to provide short notice replacements then the vegetarian ate everything she claimed she wouldn't.

Obviously being AIbu she was told repeatedly she was u and that it was her guest's choice and bollocks to the extra work her pretence created.

Just text "oh no wish I'd known sooner as I've bought everything now, not likely to get back out to the shops today as have so much to get done, we're having xyz, so if you can bring along something suitable for yourself to go with it that would be great thanks"

There was a recent thread where a number of veggies came on to say they were veggie but would gladly eat goose fat potatoes

Oh, that's very annoying. She's had a full week of being vegetarian in which she could have texted you, but to leave it to the last minute? Rude.

We live very near a food shop, so in practice I'd probably pop out and grab some sort of veggie ready meal that could be thrown in the microwave while muttering rude things about last minute demands under my breath, but I'd be sorely tempted to text back and ask her to bring her own dinner then, given that you've done all the food shopping already.

If it was me I wouldn't acknowledge the message at all - but I would serve her a veggie alternative.
I would also serve her last so she is left wondering right up to the last minute if you got the message.

Linda McCartney sausages it is then. Plus a bit of boiled veg.

No way would I compromise on my real gravy and duck fat roast potatoes at that level of notice.

Who becomes vegetarian over Christmas?! Tis the season of pigs in blankets!

I'd ask her to bring something. No way would I be running around trying to find a suitable vegetarian alternative on the day, unless there's something simple you can knock up in the meantime.

I was thinking of that thread too Dodo! I couldn't believe some of the replies. I think it was a fairly even split between YABU and YANBU.

I am with the consensus on this thread, and would just like to add that I think she has compounded her rudeness by texting her new soon to be abandoned dietary preferences to you. Why not ring and apologise and offer to bring own food? She can't be unaware that this might inconvenience you. In fact, is her dh a practical joker type...?

I would text back with "this is all I have available, but please feel free to bring your own food if you would prefer"

I'd just text back "unlucky mate."

She can get fucked if she thinks I'm going shopping for her last minute like that!

I'd text back 'ha ha nice one! Nobody would do that and not tell the host til the day of the meal. See you later'.

And i'm a veggie of 32 years.

Give her something vile looking with quorn.

Well, you've got the size of her now, haven't you? I'd get her bread and hommous.

make her an omelette

I've got some Quorn lardons in my freezer. No idea how they got there. They look fucking dire.

Where do you Iive, OP? You're totally welcome to them.

You could sprinkle them over a bowl of steamed sprouts and top with some garnish. That'll show her.

Surely she's winding you up? Would anyone really be so clueless to think it was ok to spring it on you at the last minute? I'd text back something along the lines of "Ha ha! You had me going there for a minute, I started to panic I had nothing to feed you before I realised you must be joking!"

Incredibly rude! I'm another one who would suggest texting back saying you've already bought everything and have a crazy full on day so feel free to bring something that goes with the veg etc.
Cheeky mare

I agree with Kirsty.

"Hi xxx - just to let you know that I won't have time to prepare a vegetarian dish between now and tonight as notice is too short. Please bring something along if you like...I'm happy to pop in the oven. Looking forward to seeing you!"

Cheeky cow! Bet she overate at Christmas and thinks dropping meat will remedy that. Give her salad leaves.

Definitely say you're busy all day/ already bought and prepped. I used to be a vegetariamd and then vegan - would never put someone out like that.

Yes, yes - vile looking quorn. Or better yet, vile tasting tofu

I wouldn't acknowledge the message, and just serve up what you've planned. If she says anything, say that your phone has been off/on charge and you didn't know, then offer her toast.

What a cheek!

If you live near a shop where you can easily pop out and buy some simple substitutions for the salmon and lamb then I'd do it (but definitely along the lines of goats cheese and veggie sausages - nothing that needs major prep). If you don't, then it's perfectly reasonable to text back and ask them to bring something for themselves.

My sister in law went vegetarian somewhat suddenly and then had supper at my in-law's good friend's house, who had prepared some kind of meat-fondue. She refused to eat it even though it had only been a week or so.

Attention-seeking.