BJS12345 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I was invited to a 50th birthday party at a restaurant and asked to RSVP with my choice of dinner entrée out of 6 very noncompliant choices such as chicken or eggplant Parmesan, lasagna, manicotti, gnocchi, or pasta primavera!! Is it rude to request plain chicken and vegatables? I'll be on day 12 of my whole 30 on that day. I haven't eaten anything remotely close to those types of foods in years. I don't eat fried and breaded food or pasta!! I was on paleo for a long time before the Whole 30. I would have no desire to eat any of those entrees! Other options are: I can order the chicken parm and scrape off the topping, just eat a salad that it comes with and leave my entree untouched, or ask for a substitute. Who knows what kind of oils will seep into the chicken, even If I order grilled chicken!!! I have gotten very good at ordering specifically what I want at a restaurant and asking a lot of questions about the ingredients used so going out to eat is not a problem. Or at a party I eat what I can even if it's only salad. But this is a first! The choices are so limited and it will be obvious if I don't touch my food. (I would eat at home before I left) Ughhh!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcbn Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I would speak to the party host, explain you have some dietary requirements & then ask if they would mind you phoning the restaurant to speak to the chef, explaining to him what you want to avoid and ask if he could put together something compliant.They're bound to have the ingredients in their kitchen to put something together for you, and having had the chat with the chef beforehand you'll be able to relax and enjoy the night knowing you'll be (compliantly) well fed.Now all you've got to worry about is what to wear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthintheDesert Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Ask if it is possible to attend without eating. Have a cup of coffee or a glass of sparkling water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkor Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 "gluten free" is trendy enough that I would think the restaurant could use that as a starting point for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJS12345 Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 I think I will ask the party host when I rsvp if it would be possible to just get grilled chicken and a vegetable. YUM! LOL ! If not I'll just eat the salad with oil and vinegar and "pick" at the non-compliant food and make it look like I am eating! I'm sure my husband will be good for at least half of my entrée! @jmbcm...I will wear the usual- black pants and a black top!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkor Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I'm sure my husband will be good for at least half of my entrée! Teamwork!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJS12345 Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 "gluten free" is trendy enough that I would think the restaurant could use that as a starting point for you. I was thinking about saying that too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJS12345 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Ended up asking if I could get a grilled chicken breast and a vegatable. The host said I'm not the only one who said they don't eat breaded food or pasta and who needed a special request! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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