Like cooking for people, eat with them or after?

[Richeh]

Weird thread i'm sure.

I like cooking, especially for other people - for myself I go simple. But if putting time/effort into something it is always for other people. BBQ, Roasts etc

I find when I am putting in effort I like to cook for others and then take what is leftover or what I have saved and eat after but have had some comments of 'come and eat with us!' but I personally prefer eating after 'in peace' as it were.

What are your thoughts, eating with the guests you are cooking for or eating after?

 

[Richeh]

Just to add to this as surprising amount of replies and assumptions. I would agree with the posters above who stated that after cooking for hours, you are just not that hungry.

I have sat down and ate with guests! But I just find after a long BBQ and making sure the food is ready for everyone I would just rather eat in peace by myself. It seems opinions are conflicted but hey I am being honest regarding this. At a point after cooking for 5-8 hours I would just rather eat in peace but everyone is different!

 

[Richeh]

In my defence. All people I have invited are aware I prefer cooking (It's always long cooks not burgers etc) and other people enjoying it. I am sure I am somewhat socially inept but I do make the effort to chat with people but would rather hear 'the food was lovely!' than 'Come here and sit with us' when I am still cooking and trying to perfect ribs/brisket etc