Moderators neil Posted July 11, 2021 Moderators Share Posted July 11, 2021 My trolling in the Euro thread reminded me of something I've long thought about...whats the rules at a carvery? Now to me the carvery sits in a murky zone of confusion about whether its "all you can eat" (get ta fuck with that 'all you care to eat' nonsense) or some hybrid model (meat one time, veg all you can eat) or a strict one time run through the queue. Now as an Englishman who also comes from a family who are strictly against asking questions, I dare not ask someone working there for clarification of the rules. Instead we'd sit there watching others having interactions like "he's gone up for more ain't he?", "yeah but only for veg and gravy" etc. It's fraught with anxiety due to the shame of being knocked back when going up for more meat. Even the Toby website itself is confusing, says on the main page "Enjoy an all-you-can-eat carvery", but then on the menu itself says "Feel free to go back for more vegetables.". This would align with the hybrid option, meat once, veg multi, but that seems like a stretch to call it "all you can eat". How comes trades descriptions haven't got involved? Contact your local MP. Brexit means clear carvery rules. Now yeah, Toby and others offer the big boys/fat fuck/king size option, but sometimes that is a piss take depending on who is handing out the meat. If you're lucky a cheeky wink might get you an extra bit of lamb, but you can get absolutely robbed with these so-called "upgrades". How do you navigate this perilous scenario? Any other carvery thoughts/top tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted July 11, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted July 11, 2021 (edited) Not a big meat eater but I love all the veg on a carvery swimming in gravy. The only thing I hate about the concept is waste. Fucking troggs filling XL plates to sickening levels only to leave half of it happens on every table, everytime we've ever been. So my only rule would be weighing in the waste and charging the greedy bastards by the gram. Edited July 11, 2021 by tiger_rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Justice Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 (edited) Go up once and fill your plate. Go up twice and pretend it's your first time so you get more meat. A selection of hats and glasses assist with the scam. And put your peas in the Yorkshire pudding so they don't take up vital plate space. I also bring my own 12" plate. Edited July 11, 2021 by Steve Justice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathrey Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Are carverys running the same way with Covid restrictions? I don't know if this is any indication but at Toby Carvery when you go for the veggie option, the main comes from the kitchen and is waiting for you when you go up to the counter so you only get one (in theory, this is the same as the meat) but you can go up for as much veg and potatoes as you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members gmoney Posted July 11, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted July 11, 2021 Since getting into World Buffets, the Carvery has lost it's lustre I'm afraid. Getting a plate of roast stuff, followed by a bit of curry and some Thai food is where its at. The Toby Carvery in particular, the last time I went, seemed particularly down heel and shite. But to answer what you're supposed to do, I believe you can only go up once but you can try and fit as much as you can on your plate (tip: use the yorkshire pudding as a bowl). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 We had quite the heated debate in the Unpopular Opinions thread once about carverys. I hate them and think they’re shite, everything overcooked and bland, but for the price you can’t moan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members TheBurningRed Posted July 11, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted July 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, deathrey said: Are carverys running the same way with Covid restrictions? I went to a Toby last week. After picking out the meat and veg that you want, you have to wait until a waiter comes to the counter, they pick your plate up, you then walk them back to where your sitting and they put your plate down for you. You’re not allowed to touch your plate until it’s on your table. This was on a Sunday evening, with it being packed and only two waiters doing so. Meaning it made it double busy when queuing for your food. gmoney is correct. World buffets are the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Danger Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Who outed themselves as a wrong’un complaining about people getting multiple meats? I’d rather pay a bit more for a good roast dinner than a bit less for a huge one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Your Fight Site Posted July 11, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted July 11, 2021 I always thought a carvery was a one-trip affair. Which is why I always go for the fat bastard “king” or XL plate or whatever’s on offer. And also why I’m no longer 9 stone like I was in my teens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Justice Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 17 minutes ago, Keith Houchen said: everything overcooked and bland Just like mum used to make. Off topic, but this has stirred a memory. My nan used to make roast potatoes without boiling them first. They were rock hard. Although she did also make boiled potatoes too, but no salt or seasoning. Tasteless and bland as fuck. Dopey cunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Your Fight Site Posted July 11, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted July 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Steve Justice said: Just like mum used to make. Off topic, but this has stirred a memory. My nan used to make roast potatoes without boiling them first. They were rock hard. Although she did also make boiled potatoes too, but no salt or seasoning. Tasteless and bland as fuck. Dopey cunt. Does this resentment stem from her not teaching you how to go toilet properly…? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Justice Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, Your Fight Site said: Does this resentment stem from her not teaching you how to go toilet properly…? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Hannibal Scorch Posted July 11, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted July 11, 2021 38 minutes ago, Steve Justice said: Who uses a toilet cistern as a desk? anyway, this thread is showing sone awful takes. Firstly, Carverys are by and large, shit. If you’re one of those people who think Toby make the best Sunday roasts, I suggest getting some types from Onyx2 on making decent roast potatoes. World Buffets are equally shit because the quality of all the food is so poor. Sure, you can have whatever you like, but it all tastes like shit knock offs of real food. and then the biggest issue with these places, as mentioned above. Waste. So much waste or greed. I once went to a World Buffet and watched as one of the co-workers I was there with just empted the duck container on to their plate. Got some pancakes and then sat down. Ate about half the plate. Just absolutely wasteful and really fucks me off. But yeah, they are cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members gmoney Posted July 11, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted July 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Hannibal Scorch said: World Buffets are equally shit because the quality of all the food is so poor. Sure, you can have whatever you like, but it all tastes like shit knock offs of real food. That depends on the quality of the world buffet. JRC Global Buffets are generally good, the one in Croydon in particular is great, has an excellent selection and is generally of a high standard, particularly the Chinese and Thai food. The also have a fair selection of meats cooked to order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators neil Posted July 11, 2021 Author Moderators Share Posted July 11, 2021 Carveries have their place, some people can't cook for shit and sometimes you just want a roast without having to spend all the time. They are really the fast food world of roasts. You should definitely be ashamed if you can't finish what you took though - no excuses for that kind of shithousery. Seems like most people align to the "one time meat, multi veg" approach, which like I alluded to above is very annoying. Everything should be available for multiple trips IMO. @johnnyboy thats a cracking story. Was that back when it was still called the Swallow Hotel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.