The kosher food problem does exist, and a large part of it is due to the closing of a major kosher meat processing plant that was raided for employing illegal immigrants. In any case, there are varying degrees of kosher, depending on how serious the diner is about it. At the most extreme, they wouldn't dream of eating anything outside their own homes (or the homes of trusted friends) under any circumstances. One notch below that, you'd need to provide the meal in sealed, disposable containers, with disposable cutlery, embellished with a seal from a reputable authority; they may loosen up a bit if they're told that the event is at a hotel whose kitchen is under the supervision of the local rabbinical council or a similarly certified caterer. Note that "kosher" does not necessarily imply "good"... in fact, the opposite is often true, and the diners know it, so if after the fact you hear complaints about the quality feel free to dismiss them.
As for that list... well, I don't doubt that many of the restrictions listed are genuine (and I know you have personal experience with at least one of them), but I'm pretty sure that at least a few of them are just screwing with you. You can't be expected to satisfy everyone, nor should you try.
"No onion"? "No cilantro"? Those are preferences, not restrictions. Some people have a genetic trait that makes cilantro taste unpleasant, but it's not going to hurt them.
Vegan, I can understand and respect, but "organic, non-genetically altered, produce, grains, fish, fowl and meats"? "Raw, living organic vegan"? "Uncooked vegetarian/kosher"? Oh, please. Bring your own food.
"Low carb", "low fat", "low sugar"... let 'em eat less. Or not at all.
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Date: 2009-02-07 11:02 pm (UTC)As for that list... well, I don't doubt that many of the restrictions listed are genuine (and I know you have personal experience with at least one of them), but I'm pretty sure that at least a few of them are just screwing with you. You can't be expected to satisfy everyone, nor should you try.
"No onion"? "No cilantro"? Those are preferences, not restrictions. Some people have a genetic trait that makes cilantro taste unpleasant, but it's not going to hurt them.
Vegan, I can understand and respect, but "organic, non-genetically altered, produce, grains, fish, fowl and meats"? "Raw, living organic vegan"? "Uncooked vegetarian/kosher"? Oh, please. Bring your own food.
"Low carb", "low fat", "low sugar"... let 'em eat less. Or not at all.