Non-nigerian food served at nigerian weddings

Ndidiamaka · 11-20-2008, 06:47 PM

My friend and I talked last night about this nigerian wedding she attended where an american meal was served. She liked the meal (it was round steak and shrimp, with 2 side vegetables, salad, and bread) but most of the other wedding guests scoffed at it in disgust.

Thalia Al Ghul · 11-20-2008, 06:58 PM

When that happens, it because the reception area doesn't allow outside caterers. So if you do decide to host your reception at their hall, they cater the food. As far as i know,some halls do this because of the way some outside caterers misuse the place.

bored · 11-20-2008, 07:04 PM

where are you? While you were out cheating on me last night, I cooked for you. There is fried rice with gizzard and shrimp in the fridge, and chicken (clear containers with blue covers).

**shakara** · 11-20-2008, 07:07 PM

What TAG said. Sometimes, the celebrants also do it to be "different"... either way sha... i bet u those that scoffed at it still stuffed their faces and were still looking for "to Go" containers!

**harcourtgrl** · 11-20-2008, 07:10 PM

yUP, AND I LIKED IT.

THEY THREW A BIG PARTY THE NIGHT BEFORE WITH ALL THE NAIJA FOOD, IT WAS SO MUCH FUN SEF. FOR A CHANGE.

Ndidiamaka · 11-20-2008, 07:14 PM

But don't you guys ever get tired of the same old menu choices??? I mean there can only be one kind of jollof rice; the bad kind and the good kind.

Ndidiamaka · 11-20-2008, 07:15 PM

Bored...my wife. Thanks for the food! So sorry I cam e in so late....the train from Brooklyn took forever. I felt so bad

Homiluv · 11-20-2008, 07:16 PM

Most nigerians would rather eat naija food at weddings [me included] even tho' we eat it everyday. My problem with non-naija food is when the hotel tries to make our rice/food and just mess it up. In the scenario u posted i wouldn't have minded cos they weren't trying to recreate our food.
weirdly enuff food is one of the few things pple remember about a wedding/event...

**askimoli** · 11-20-2008, 07:17 PM

yeah my sis had the same problem, but she negotiated with them that if she buys oyibo food for 150 people, then she can bring her own food, so we ended up having both.

**askimoli** · 11-20-2008, 07:20 PM

Tired of naija food like j rice, moin moin and f. rice? nope, cause with weddings and special functions, ppl go all out and get the best caterers to make the food, so u know it's on point because in as much as i enjoy oyibo food, it has nothing on well made naija food.

Ndidiamaka · 11-20-2008, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homiluv

Most nigerians would rather eat naija food at weddings [me included] even tho' we eat it everyday. My problem with non-naija food is when the hotel tries to make our rice/food and just mess it up. In the scenario u posted i wouldn't have minded cos they weren't trying to recreate our food.
weirdly enuff food is one of the few things pple remember about a wedding/event...

I totally disagree. My parents and friends always recall if the food was good and if there was liquor. Was the music good? Was the place nicely decorated?

That's it. I could care less if the bride was pretty or what her aso ebi looked like.

A bad meal will haunt the memory of the most lovely wedding.

**harcourtgrl** · 11-20-2008, 07:23 PM

MEHNNN, I HAD THE BEST MEATPIE EVER IN BOSTON, THE OYIBO PPL SERVED IT DURING THE COCKTAIL HOUR. IT WAS THE SHIZNITT MEHN

Ndidiamaka · 11-20-2008, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by askimoli

Tired of naija food like j rice, moin moin and f. rice? nope, cause with weddings and special functions, ppl go all out and get the best caterers to make the food, so u know it's on point because in as much as i enjoy oyibo food, it has nothing on well made naija food.

I disagree. but I was raised here. I'm not all that gaga about rice. Moin moin should never be served at weddings...that thing bloats you up.

Plus there are alot of other nigerian foods that I've never ever seen here that I wish i could have.

Homiluv · 11-20-2008, 07:27 PM

what are you disagreeing with?

what other kind of naija dish will you like to see at a wedding?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ndidiamaka

I totally disagree. My parents and friends always recall if the food was good and if there was liquor. Was the music good? Was the place nicely decorated?

That's it. I could care less if the bride was pretty or what her aso ebi looked like.

A bad meal will haunt the memory of the most lovely wedding.

**askimoli** · 11-20-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homiluv

what are you disagreeing with?

what other kind of naija dish will you like to see at a wedding?

ewa agoin (sp)

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Ndidiamaka Intellectual Chief Medical Director of NR Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 19,635 Points: 302,510.00 Bank: 8,401,128.59 Total Points: 8,703,638.59 Donate Rep Power: 9521584	But don't you guys ever get tired of the same old menu choices??? I mean there can only be one kind of jollof rice; the bad kind and the good kind. __________________ my personal opinion should not be taken as medical advice - you must only rely on your Doctors orders - this post is for entertainment purposes only

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Ndidiamaka Intellectual Chief Medical Director of NR Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 19,635 Points: 302,510.00 Bank: 8,401,128.59 Total Points: 8,703,638.59 Donate Rep Power: 9521584	Bored...my wife. Thanks for the food! So sorry I cam e in so late....the train from Brooklyn took forever. I felt so bad __________________ my personal opinion should not be taken as medical advice - you must only rely on your Doctors orders - this post is for entertainment purposes only

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askimoli NGBC Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 21,207 Points: 264,010.49 Bank: 7.64 Total Points: 264,018.14 Donate Rep Power: 21474890	yeah my sis had the same problem, but she negotiated with them that if she buys oyibo food for 150 people, then she can bring her own food, so we ended up having both. __________________ Thalia...iyawo mi tele tele

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askimoli NGBC Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 21,207 Points: 264,010.49 Bank: 7.64 Total Points: 264,018.14 Donate Rep Power: 21474890	Tired of naija food like j rice, moin moin and f. rice? nope, cause with weddings and special functions, ppl go all out and get the best caterers to make the food, so u know it's on point because in as much as i enjoy oyibo food, it has nothing on well made naija food. __________________ Thalia...iyawo mi tele tele

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