Taking vegetarian food to parties?

Question

My nephew's birthday party is coming up and my sister will be serving hot dogs. I have recently chosen to go veg again (went veg for about 6 months three years ago). Would it be rude for me to take veggie hot dogs to the party or should I just skip the hot dogs and just eat the other stuff (chips, etc) that will probably be available?

Answer 1

I would bring a dish you like that is vegetarian but not hot dogs that to me, would look a bit rude and condescending. Just enjoy the other things that are veg appropriate:)

EDIT I don't think your sister would mind at all if you bring the veggie dogs. I just don't think it is necessary and looks a bit over the top. Have a dog before you go.

Answer 2

I would definitely bring veggie dogs.  This is a casual affair and it's your sister.  I wouldn't bring a veg version of someone's fancy dinner to a formal dinner party (though I would call ahead and offer to bring a dish to share) but I bring food to more casual parties all the time.

Answer 3

i see nothing wrong with taking that to the party...cant always only get chips etc when you go out...its not fair...personally im getting tired of doing such....im a big fan of bringing my own food or you could always just eat before going

Answer 4

I think it would be perfectly alright.as long as you explain  the problem to your hostess.

Answer 5

It's a relative, so it should be fine to bring a package of vegan "hot dogs".  There might be other vegetarians that who would appreciate them too.   Ask your sister if she'd like you to bring a side dish or salad too (so you have something else to eat - but don't tell her that's why:)

Answer 6

No, I did that once at a family gathering, I took some veg@n chicken patties and there was no problem!

Answer 7

Try bringing hummus and pita chips to the party everyone usually likes that.  But don't bring your own hot dogs.  If you have to do that just eat before attending the party.  Have fun!

Answer 8

I say take them...especially if you like them...why not?  My friend and I took smart dogs to a church picnic 2 weekends ago.  We just wrapped them in foil and had the cook throw them on the grill with the rest of the food.  Then we enjoyed them with everyone else.

It wouldn't be rude.  It would be absolutely acceptable and I see no reason why you shouldn't eat well too.  

You could even make a vegetarian pasta salad for everyone to share.  That way you know you will at least have pasta salad and veggie dogs!

BEWARE of potato chips!!!  ALWAYS check the ingredients.  I was snacking on some potato chips at my Mom's and I didn't read the ingredients first.  They contained lard!  Ewww!!!  Middlesworth chips have lard.  I am warning you so that you don't make the same mistake.  

Answer 9

The dog club I belong to has frequent potluck meetings. We have a vegetarian member, and she always brings a veggie dish. Everything is put out on the serving table and people take what they want. (I do note that she usually takes a good bit of her dish home with her, but that's just fine.)

Answer 10

I don't see why bringing your own veggie hot dogs would be a problem, especially since this is your sister's house.

Answer 11

Yes that's a good idea, WHAT YOUR SISTER WILL BE SERVING DOGS ??? that's the end of the world, we are not in china. Vegetarian food is healthy and good for animals.  Do not eat dogs. Please don't do that. Eat no dogs =(

Answer 12

I say take the veg to the party. What's the harm in enjoying the food of your choice. Your sister will understand and probably be relieved that you brought your own. That way she doesn't have to provide a separate dish. You should call her and give her a heads up, so she doesn't go out of her way.

Answer 13

take veggie hot dogs...perhaps take extra as the kids will like them, it's thoughtful to bring your own food if there is nothing suitable available.

Answer 14

I don't see why you wouldn't bring your own hot dogs.  Better yet, your sister should provide them for you.  My family always prepares me vegan food when they host.  If you were diabetic or kept Kosher, you would expect to be accomodated, but we vegetarians are supposed to be ashamed and unobtrusive since we make the meat eaters "uncomfortable."

EDIT: I can't believe the people who suggest you eat something before you go.  A vegetarian shouldn't have to do that.  I'm a guest and I deserve to have food available to me!  If you are having a party and you don't know for a fact that everyone at the party is a flesh eater, then you should provide a vegan option.

Answer 15

It' okay to bring vegetarian food as long as you are the only one going to eat them or you tell people what they really are and let them decide.

If you can skip the hot dogs and bring something else, try that instead but make sure you don't upstage the host/hostess.