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What is the MN consensus on this?

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Beccarollover · 15/09/2004 11:45

Im about to book my wedding for next year It will be in September.

For the meal I want Mince and Dumplings followed by Sticky Toffee Pudding (no starter as its so stodgy) as I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this meal - it is also turning out to be a handy way to cut some costs.

What do you think? Will it be quirky and cool or resemble a school dinner?

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KateandtheGirls · 16/09/2004 17:22

Becca, CD asked "And what is mince? I mean how is it cooked?"

Could you elaborate, because I was wondering too?

lydialemon · 16/09/2004 17:25

I think in the US you call it 'hamburger steak' or soemthing like that? Or 'ground chuck'?????

Sorry, all my americanisms come from reading romance novels

lou33 · 16/09/2004 17:25

Minced/ground beef usually. Used in things such as cottage pie, lasagne.....

lou33 · 16/09/2004 17:26

I guess in this case it would be veggies and the like in it, sounds lovely for a cold evening.

KateandtheGirls · 16/09/2004 17:45

Sorry, I wasn't clear. I know what minced beef is. (Ground beef in the States.) What I was wondering was exactly what "mince and dumplings" consists of. Would it be tomatoey, like Bolognese, or more like Shepherd's pie without the mashed potatoes?

libb · 16/09/2004 17:51

We hired a room above the pub across the road from the registry office (our theory that the older peeps wouldn't have to walk far - but they didn't come in the end). I think we paid something like £3.50-4.00 per head (60 odd) for a buffet style meal with either lasagne, chilli or something veggie (I forget what now) served with all the chips and salad you could eat. My mum insisted on sandwiches for later but everyone was stuffed to the gills so they sadly went to waste - I did try to tell her). Sounds very pubby but everyone loved the fact they could pick and choose what they wanted (or at least I think they did! ) - plus they were in a pub with a roaring fire so it had a cozy feel, we married in November. Father in law also put a healthy tab behind the bar which no doubt helped warm their cockles so to speak.

Anyway, I ramble - I would definitely do something along these lines again, your idea sounds delish to me! Although I love any kind of food so I make an easy guest to please - really love the giant games idea especially! makes a change from all that dancing, I could happily never see a pished bridesmaid careering into a authentic Georgian fireplace again . . .

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Beccarollover · 16/09/2004 18:02

Kateandthegirls - its like shepherds pie without the mash but runnier in consistency - consistency of a stew with dumplings in - mmmm crispy on the outside served with mashed or roast potatoes and lots of veg

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suedonim · 16/09/2004 18:20

We went to a wedding where they served haggis and neeps! Sounds awful but the haggis, neeps and spuds were layered like a lasagne and were as light and fluffy as a cloud. I can't recall what we had after that but sticky toffee pud is my favourite, yum!

smellymelly · 17/09/2004 14:33

Beccarollover - sounds yummy to me - you should have what you want!

aloha · 17/09/2004 14:37

I don't think I could eat mince and dumplings...sorry. Would rather go hungry. I would never tell that to a bride who invited me though! Sticky toffee pudding, yes, dumplings, no.

Bunglie · 17/09/2004 14:38

Hmmm...I could go for the Sticky Toffee Pud. But the mince and dumplings nice for Grandad if he forgot his teeth, but do you really want them all slurping their plates afterwards.....

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Beccarollover · 17/09/2004 17:26

If they all slurped their plates I would be thrilled

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TurnAgainCat · 17/09/2004 17:52

Recently went to friend's wedding 200 miles from where they lived (together) and all the guests had travelled for hours, and it was black tie only, and all they gave us was paper plates! All the guests dressed up in their best expensive clothes were balancing plates on their laps on napkins, and food going everywhere, and not even being able to eat enough because paper plates so small and fragile. Whatever you give them, please get proper plates and serve enough food!

KateandtheGirls · 17/09/2004 17:53

TurnAgainCat, that is so unclassy.

TurnAgainCat · 17/09/2004 17:57

The weirdest thing was that they had paid for a big firework display, casino, scalectric track to play with, and free bar all night, but did this with the food.

KateandtheGirls · 17/09/2004 18:02

Becca, you seem set on doing the mince and dumplings and I'm sure everyone (well most people) will enjoy it. But please do it in a classy way, not like TAC's friends!

mears · 17/09/2004 18:26

Becca - it won't be like having a school dinner will it

A friend of mine recently went to a very fancy ball and the guests were all served fish and chips from the chipshop down the road - complete with paper carton box. They thought it was a great night.

aloha · 17/09/2004 18:49

I had fish and chips at - or rather afer - my wedding - for those of us staying overnight. It was lovely, but the local fish shop had to be persuaded that fish and chips for 35 wasn't a wind-up.

Tinker · 17/09/2004 18:57

Must make dumplings this weekend after reading this thread - LOVE them! Like the sound of the Lancashire HotPot meal as well

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