Standing around and eating: Not a fan

[Micca]

Partly inspired by all the Food & Wine fest threads, I wondered if anyone shares an aversion to standing around eating little plates of food???

If I'm hungry, I'd like to sit at a table and eat a moderate amount of food, then move on. The idea that I get 2-3 bites of something and then have to go stand in line for another 20 minutes for 2-3 bites of something else is not my idea of fun.

I had a similar experience at a local "taste of..." festival last month. Besides, I alway end up with something I can't cut with a fork, and you can't stand and use a knife and fork on one of those little plates.

Similarly at parties, I'd prefer not to eat at all. I'll just have a beverage, thanks.

 

[Jennasis]

I can see how it might be not everyone's cup of tea. I LOVE F&W though. It's fantastic.

 

[Carly_Roach]

That's why it's called "A Taste of...." You get enough to just taste the food, not make a meal out of it.

The functions I've always attended that had the whole "standing around and eating" thing always had finger-type foods: served in bite-sized chunks that you can eat with a fork or toothpick.

 

[Caradana]

I'm totally a fan of the "grazing" concept. This is probably because I have been in corporate America long enough that I am used to "lunch while walking."

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

If I'm hungry--I'll eat. Sitting down would be lovely--but they don't always have enough tables at tasting events.

I do prefer meals to not be on the go--don't have as much of an issue with snacks and such.

Probably why I have eating issues.

My last food and wine festival, I bought my dinner, baked ziti a glass of wine and a dessert (which I have since forgotten)--and then went back to where dh was at the ampitheater and enjoyed some show. So i did sit down to eat and bought my items as a "meal".

I can't stand the flimsy paper plates though. (the el cheapo ones that are like a million for a buck). As long as it is a sturdy plate, I'll deal.

 

[schmitty]

Cant stand it either. Id rather have nothing.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Standing and eating appetizers is my favorite thing to do. Like Caradana I am more of a grazer anyway.

 

[Micca]

Cant stand it either. Id rather have nothing.

Well, looks like a table for two for me & Schmitty

 

[Handbag Lady]

If I am at someone's house for a party, I do like to be able to sit and eat. I find that trying to balance my drink, plate, and socialize all at the same time usually causes me to spill something.

But, I love the Food and Wine Festival at both DL and WDW. I love being able to taste many things and drink different wines. I found this South African wine in Epcot that I fell in love with just by getting a small sample.

And I know I got drunk (not driving, trust me) at DL's event this year. They had these two wine walks you could take and it was $10. You got to try one wine from each region, and it was just a small taste. Except on the first one I did, the guy in line in front of me was a total rude wine snob with poor manners and was annoying the pour staff to no end. I was really nice to them (figuring they could use a friendly face after Mr. Snob) and they doubled and tripled my pours. Yee-ha!


So, I guess I'm in-between most people here on the topic.

 

[Sheree Bobbins]

I learned long ago not to attend a social function hungry. Always make sure you've eaten something so if the courses are few and far between, you still can be sociable.

I love standing around snacking. Having been to such a function in many years.

 

[dawson5]

we were at the mall a week ago, stopped at the DQ to get some cones. We sat at a table and enjoyed our ice cream, plenty of tables open & clean around us. Four girls got pizza and stood at the trash can. Yep, had the little plates on it and circled the trash can while they ate.

I can do both I guess. If I know I'll be standing, I sure won't grab a steak and attempt to eat it. I could live off the little veggies and dip.

 

[emma'smom]

I LOVE appetizers and little dips/party food. In my opinion, this is the best way to break the ice at a party---try a few things and then chat around the refreshment table (and if you want to get away from a conversation--you can say "Oh look, they just put out more crab dips--I hear they are divine."(and you are outta there).

 

[MariDisney]

I don't mind it so much for finger foods and the like. I do hate trying to balance too much (a drink and a food that needs to be cut). I wanted to give my experiene with the F&W Festival. We were there on Tues., Weds., and Thurs. 2 weeks ago. At every single stand we had 0 or 1 person in front of us, so we waited at a maximum 1-2 minutes to order. There were also enough tables around that you could stand and put the dish down while eating. I know it would be different during a busy time.

 

[MUFFYCAT]

I really enjoyed the F & W festival this year.
I knew I would still be having a sit down meal some point during the day so it was just fun to try different foods.

I could go for a sausage with pretzel bread right now.

 

[locolala]

I don't mind standing and eating, anything from a burger to a cup of soup. Too many years of horse shows and eating while I can. DH actually prefers to stand while he eats if it's possible. I've also mastered the art of eating soup or a hot dog while sitting on my horse waiting for a class to start.

 

[FSUDisneyGirl]

LOL this is a funny friend, my boyfriend did NOT get the concept this past Saturday! We ended up going to Sunshine Seasons so he could have "real lunch"...and then we walked around and snacked. It cracked me up!

He'll be happy to know he has friends.