Chef friend brings takeout pizza to hot tub party, gets judged for not cooking something: 'I was getting roasted in the hot tub'

Crowd-pleasing food can be difficult to get right.

In most cultures and social groups, eating together is a pretty central part of spending time together. Nothing has the ability to unite people like the prospect of a tasty meal. However, organizing food for a large group can also prove to be somewhat of a minefield: the likelihood is that everyone is going to have different preferences and dietary needs, and it may be impossible to satisfy everybody with a single choice of dish.

On top of that, cooking for a lot of people is a time-consuming endeavor. Anyone who has ever had to chop ingredients for a meal that serves more than six people can tell you that. There are times when it is simply not viable to commit to making something elaborate for a family get-together or a group of friends, simply because it is too much responsibility in the given circumstances.

That being said, it is important to make an effort now and again—especially if you have already agreed to make a contribution to a meal. Communicating clearly the expectations and how much time you have to spend on something is a vital part of making food for an event.

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When a couple of her friends decided to host a potluck party to celebrate the purchase of a new, extra-large hot tub, one woman was tasked with bringing one of several entrees for the event. The friendship group often held potlucks, and she had become known for being a good cook and offering tasty homemade meals when they did this kind of thing.
This particular weekend, she was extremely busy, so she only had time to pick up takeout pizza. While nobody seemed to complain to her face, she was told that some people were talking behind her back about her not making an effort for the potluck. She wasn't sure whether she had made a big mistake.
Am I wrong for bringing cheap pizza to the potluck?

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