Help! Menu Quandry

[Eve]

I have to confirm a menu choice for a do asap and am in a bit of a quandry as to the main course.

There is a lamb choice which looks lovely (not so keen on risotto which is in the other two) but, when I was talking to someone about the menu they said that lamb is usually served pink.

I'm really not a fan of raw meat and don't think I could eat it if it wasn't cooked (I'd actually prefer it to be a bit burnt than that - I'm a well done steak girl) and would feel rude leaving it as it's been paid for.

I don't want to apear fussy by asking the host (and she has enough on her plate) and there is no menu guide on the hotel website so last resort is to try ringing the hotel but seems a bit OTT and I really don't want to make any fuss.

Is it likely to be on the raw/rare side?

[vodkancoke]

If it is a hotel they would usually ask you how you like it cooked. It should be pink but not raw in the middle but if you prefer it more done than that (and I'm sure there will be plenty others) then the hotel should be happy to oblige x

[nextqueen]

it will be pink but juicy on the inside, i dont think it will be bloody as a steak can be. it depends what cut of lamb it is, you could always as for it well done when you get there before they serve it but do ensure it arrives at the same time as the other mains so i would emphasise that, in a nice way though!

[sherrardk]

I would have thought it would be on the pink side - couldn't eat it myself. Ask the host to ask for it to be cooked how you like it (explain don't want to be a pain but you couldn't eat it otherwise). Failing that have one of the other things and push the risotto around a bit!

[237SJ]

I don`t think it will be a problem. When you have steak it can be anything from blue to cremated. Lamb is a different matter. It should be just a little bit on the pink side which will make it really succulent and tasty. It should be fairly well cooked on the outside.

[Eve]

Pink it is then. I'd always be polite, just not sure I'd get the opportunity to ask as it's a wedding reception so I assume they will just bring out the dishes and distribute. Maybe I can just grab someone at the venue and see if they can leave one in a bit longer :) If it's not raw I might be ok though. It will be more cooked on the outside won't it? I could leave the middle.

[ummmm]

I wouldn't worry Jenna....if it's a wedding reception it's bound to be over cooked...

[237SJ]

It shouldn`t be raw. Raw shouldn`t be done with lamb. Beef yes, lamb no.

[Eve]

True Ummm :) It threw me a bit as don't tend to eat lamb out (unless it's a kebab or in a curry!), if it was steak I'd just specify well done. I've had a closer look and it's a roast saddle stuffed with spinach and herbs. I imagine a little portion with it being a hotel wedding.

I'm meant to be on a low sodium diet and risotto out is usually packed full of salt (or tastes like it) and I'm not keen on the gloopiness so trying to avoid if possible.

I might just go with it, just wouldn't want to appear rude by not eating something paid for or try and engineer myself next to a handy man who would welcome an extra portion if all else fails :)

[ummmm]

That's the trick Pixi....put gravy over pink/red meat until you can get your head round eating it...

Jenna...from what you said it'll probably be cooked through.

[bushbaby_de]

When they serve the starters can you not ask one of the staff to make sure yours is cooked a bit more?

[Eve]

See I might be the same with the gravy thing, it I couldn't see it - wouldn't work for rare but should for pink.

That's a good idea about the starters. I'm hoping, now I've seen it's stuffed, it will be more cooked :)