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Charging Family For Christmas Dinner
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Now, has she got a point? Or is she inhospitable/greedy?
Now, has she got a point? Or is she inhospitable/greedy?
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if she's the one who does it every year, whether by choice or not, I think that's fair enough. Her family could offer to take it over one year, but I understand her concern about her son's allergies might mean neither of them could attend. If her family's okay with this, it needn't bother anyone else.
£30 seems quite a lot, but she's right about the rising cost of wine.
£30 seems quite a lot, but she's right about the rising cost of wine.
If by family she means visiting adults and their kids I think it's perfectly fine. When as grown ups we still all descended on parents it was normal to buy the turkey, or bring the cake or supply the crackers or buy the booze. Actual money makes it more blatant but the principle is the same and fair IMO.
Is she inviting guests or offering to hold it if al chipped in ? It sounds like she is doing the first but then asking for contributions.
When I get an invite, I offer, get refused, so bring bottles of good wine anyway.
Were I in a position to hold the dinner, I'd not expect money. Certainly wouldn't even dream of asking for it.
When my siblings and I get together for Xmas we share the bills in advance, as we are all hosts in a sense, regardless whose place we actually hold Xmas dinner.
When I get an invite, I offer, get refused, so bring bottles of good wine anyway.
Were I in a position to hold the dinner, I'd not expect money. Certainly wouldn't even dream of asking for it.
When my siblings and I get together for Xmas we share the bills in advance, as we are all hosts in a sense, regardless whose place we actually hold Xmas dinner.
Is she really making a huge profit, Eddie?
She is unlikely to be able to procure ingredients at wholesale prices. She doesnt have recourse to a professional kitchen and staff so whilst her overheads are lower, her overall time costs and efficiency are much higher.
Last time I hosted Christmas dinner I think I worked solidly for two days (its not just the prep, its the planning, the procurement, the getting the house in shape for extra people- ie making up the spare beds, getting the extra chairs out).
She is unlikely to be able to procure ingredients at wholesale prices. She doesnt have recourse to a professional kitchen and staff so whilst her overheads are lower, her overall time costs and efficiency are much higher.
Last time I hosted Christmas dinner I think I worked solidly for two days (its not just the prep, its the planning, the procurement, the getting the house in shape for extra people- ie making up the spare beds, getting the extra chairs out).
depends on the meal, Eddie. We spend Xmas at my sister's (her choice, we have alternated occasionally but she likes cooking) and I bet I get through at least £30 worth of food, wine and party hats. And if I have a bad year and it's only £25 worth, why on earth would I begrudge my sister something for her hard work?
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