We were invited to lunch on Sunday. It was organised a week prior. We have 3 kids, so does the host, and another couple was invited. Ie. 12 people (6 were kids).
We are in a Paella phase at the moment. We offered to bring a paella, just to provide a dish.
We travelled around town the day before and purchased a large paella pan especially for the lunch. (Just for a fun idea)
It was fantastic. It looked so great. The seafood, the chorizo, the saffron, etc. It took 2 hours to cook.
When we arrived at the Hostess's home. On the table was home made breadsticks (4 of them) 3 home made dips. And 1 small homemade pizza.
I thought it was a lovely starter.
When invited to start lunch. I noticed there was no chairs or organization for the 6 kids that were there. In fact the hostess said that she didn't have room to seat the kids so they could stand. Oh Ok.
The paella was only for approx. 6 people. The small pizza had been eaten as a starter. There was officially no food for anyone who didn't particularly want paella.
Ie the hostess did not provide any food to eat. Not even a salad.
The other couple brought the beers.
Btw, she posted on Instagram - while we were eating- and the foodporn photo looked great. She received lots of. 'Likes'
But the meal wasn't yours Love!
In fact, my (and her) kids did not have any food in their bellies from 12pm (the invited time) till 5pm. (The most opportunistic time to leave)
I am beside myself. Lunch is Lunch.
This couple is notorious for the 'we-thought-we'd-visit-you-5minutes-before-dinner' people! This gets them fed, their 3 kids fed, and their house clean, on a Sunday night already for work/school Monday morning.
I am over this!
Any thoughts? Happy to hear!