Fast food, becoming a ripoff ?

[Reynard]

Jeez. give me a tenner and I'll cook you a dinner that'l be delicious and feed at least 6 people, in fact I could probably do it for a fiver.

You and me both!

Give me a tenner and I'll cook a three course meal for four people. And probably still have change.

Probably soup, some kind of pasta dish or curry, and a fruit crumble or sponge pudding to finish with.

 

[Oldhippy]

What time will it be ready and is there a veggie option.

 

[Reynard]

What time will it be ready and is there a veggie option.

I cook a fair bit of veggie food

Sweet potato, parsnip and chick pea tikka masala is a house specialty. Served with pilau rice, mint & garlic raita and naan bread. All home made, of course.

 

[PK99]

For a number of years we have run a Remembrance Day lunch in the local church hall. 3 courses plus cheese and a glass of wine.

Typical menu
Soup
Casserole e.g. boeuf bourgignon
Apple Crumble with custard
Cheese and biscuits
Coffee

£10 per head
60 dining
£200ish surplus to the British Legion.

How????
Free use of church hall and kitchens
Zero staff cost

 

[Reynard]

For a number of years we have run a Remembrance Day lunch in the local church hall. 3 courses plus cheese and a glass of wine.

Typical menu
Soup
Casserole e.g. boeuf bourgignon
Apple Crumble with custard
Cheese and biscuits
Coffee

£10 per head
60 dining
£200ish surplus to the British Legion.

How????
Free use of church hall and kitchens
Zero staff cost

And buying stuff in bulk, I'd imagine...

 

[Pale Rider]

The small canteen at Durham Crown Court made a profit of a couple of hundred quid a week for the retired couple who ran it.

The food was cheap - £1 for a hot drink, £1.50 for a bacon roll - but the Court Service covered all the costs apart from ingredients.

Not that making a profit was the idea.

Once you get to know everyone crown courts are fun and interesting places, which the couple enjoyed being a part of.

 

[rogerzilla]

I am amazed at the number of "essential journeys" being made to McD's. I walked up to the retail park two weeks ago (needed something from Wilko) and there was a queue to get into the queue for the drive-thru.

A co-worker drove 10 miles to get a burger yesterday, and his car blew a hose while he was there, necessitating a tow. Bet that took some explaining.

 

[vickster]

You’re allowed to travel to buy food, whatever your opinion of McDonalds etc