[Swlug] Christmas dinner thoughts.

[Paul Stenning]

Hi all,

Firstly, I agree that wherever we choose needs to be reasonably close to 
Cardiff Central and the bus station to allow as many people as possible 
to attend.  I live near the city centre so that would also be convenient 
walking distance for me.

I am not vegetarian or vegan, and am not that keen on Indian food, so 
VFS would not appeal to me (that's why I didn't go last year). However 
as we have used it the last nine years it must be a strong contender and 
a safe bet.

Personally a carvery would be good but most have very limited vegetarian 
and vegan options (or indeed any options if you don't want a roast), and 
I don't think there are any near Cardiff Central.

I have no idea what Coopers Carvery is like, but my other experience of 
Marston's food offerings have not been great. It probably depends a lot 
on the individual establishment. It wouldn't be suitable for the 
location criteria anyway.

The suggested price range up to £35-ish is reasonable.  We should aim 
higher than Wetherspoons for our Christmas meal!

I think partners or other guests (one per member) should be welcomed but 
not expected as some of us are single.

I know my reply rejects the option we have used for many years and one 
other, and doesn't add anything, but it's my thoughts.  I won't be that 
bothered if I don't attend.

Best regards,
Paul


On 29/10/2024 15:16, Matt Moore via Swlug wrote:
>
>
> On 29/10/2024 14:43, Alan Gray via Swlug wrote:
>>
>> These are three to think about :- (all are in Cardiff)
>>
>> *1) Vegetarian Food Studio on Penarth Road* (as last year) - 
>> https://vegetarianfoodstudio.uk
>>
>>  Was £25 per head
>>
> Hey,
>
> Funnily enough I was thinking about this yesterday.
>
> We've been going to VFS for 9 years in total.  I'd much rather go to 
> VFS over pretty much anywhere else.
>
> In the past people have bought non-linuxy partners, so that's 
> obviously fine.
>
> Personally, I'm pretty fixed to it having to be something in or near 
> Central station, just so I don't have too far to walk to get my train 
> home.
>
> The date is fine for me.  VFS would be my personal choice.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Matt
>
>

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