Can the Host Provide the Pig/Meats?
I prefer to provide all meats. This is the lowest risk, reduced headache, safest option for all. But depending on circumstances, I may allow it. My primary concern is food safety. The pig/meat needs to be kept cold. Can you guarantee that? I know I can! But if your idea of keeping the pig cold is to lie it down in your bathtub that you haven’t scrubbed in 5 years, with 10lbs of half-melted ice draped over it’s shoulders, better I take care of this. Or if you’re idea of safe transport is in your greasy trunk in August, with an “Oh Yeah” stop at the A&P on your hour-long ride home..better left up to me. However, I’ve run into situations where a pig was donated to the party by a catering firm. The pig was professionally and safely handled (stored in a cold box with dry ice). It is likely that I will insist that you sign a waiver releasing me from any liabilities associated with foodborne illness, since I do not have complete control of the product. But as long as my health and safety conc
