Weddings/Catered Events

One of the more challenging areas of being a vegetarian comes with large catered events. Whether it is a Formal Dinner, Prom, Weddings, or Family Get-Togethers, it seems that us Vegetarians are always getting the short end of the stick.

While Mr. Filet Mignon, over there is getting his $50.00 worth of food per pound, we are stuck with 5 mushroom raviolis, and a small side salad. Great!

At one event, while everyone received there food in a prompt and delicious fashion, I had to wait for an extra 20 minutes while they boiled a cup of pasta with marinara sauce. The pasta came out Cold and Not Completely Cooked!

But, hey, this post isn't about complaining- it's about preparing. Go in with a plan!

When I have an event like one of these coming up, I make sure to talk to whoever is planning it. I make sure they know that I am vegetarian and ask if they could please ask the chefs at the venue to be prepared for that fact. Tell them that just because you are vegetarian doesn't mean you Don't Eat. In fact, you love food and can't wait to try their delicious vegetarian meals! ( :) )

Now, if you don't have a fancy little card at your seat that says your name and "Vegetarian" when you get there, and they are serving snacks, pull a server aside and give them a little reminder. This will save you the trouble of being the last one being served at your table and everyone looking at you like... "Well? We're trying to be polite, but our food is getting cold! Can we eat???" (A-W-K-W-A-R-D)

This way, you're food should come out with everyone elses, nice and hot! Enjoy!