Can I bring my own condiments to a restaurant?

Your own condiments These communal items are a breeding ground for germs, and lots of restaurants don’t even have them on tables anymore. This doesn’t mean you should bring your own. Just ask your server for one, and they’ll bring one out from somewhere that has less traffic flow, like the back.

What is a reason for using condiments?

A condiment is a sauce, or preparation that is added to food, typically after cooking, to impart a specific flavor, to enhance the flavor, or to complement the dish.

Is it rude to ask a chef for his recipe?

It’s not inappropriate to ask for a recipe, but the questioner must first understand that many of today’s chefs do not follow written recipes; they create dishes (especially daily specials) by relying on instinct and taste.

Can you bring your own salad dressing to a restaurant?

yes, but it varies by restaurant/recipe, so you have to ask. some restaurants will whip you up your own salad dressing as well – so an even better reason to ask.

How are condiments used by chefs and by customers?

How are condiments used by chefs and by customers? They are most often used on cooked or prepared flavorings like mustard’s or relishes served w/ food.

Why do people prefer to add sauce to their meal?

It’s always good to be a little saucy, especially when it comes to food! Sauces play an important role in maximising flavours, adding juiciness and improving the mouth feel of a dish. Some sauces can also give your dish a lovely shine and color thus making the food look more lustrous and appetizing.

Is it OK to ask a restaurant for a recipe?

Asking your waiter for the recipe isn’t considered bad etiquette at all — in fact, the article says it’s refreshing for chefs to hear. Professional chef Denise took to a Food52 forum to further explain that most chefs actually wish they could provide customers with more accurate measurements.

Do chefs use recipes?

Perhaps you think professional chefs don’t really even use recipes. But the truth is that chefs and cooks use recipes all the time, especially when making something new. They just don’t use them the way most home cooks do, by starting at the top and simply following instructions until the dish is finished.

How do you decline someone’s food?

“… I don’t eat [fill in an ingredient].” “… Everything else you made was delicious too.”…First, the complement:

1. “This must be the [fill in the blank] that everyone always raves about, but…”
2. “It looks like you worked very hard on this, but…”
3. “I’ve heard this dish is absolutely delicious, but…”

Is it rude to refuse food?

Yes it is considered rude, very in fact. I was brought up believing you eat what is put in front of you, especially if you are a guest and they made an effort to provide you with food. Unless you have a food allergy to what is being served, then yes it is rude.