So for example. If you're having a roast and are serving it in dishes so people can take what they want. So all the hot food is being out into dishes in the kitchen, ready to take to the dining table.
Am I unreasonable in thinking that someone shouldn't pop into the kitchen/take the food through and help themselves to a bit of chicken or a roast potato before they're on the plate...? (Especially as they weren't involved in the preparation or cooking!)