The Beef Wellington Dinner Dilemma: AITA For Not Inviting A Friend Who Only Eats Well Done Beef?

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Beef Wellington
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A man is facing criticism for his refusal to cook well done beef for a dinner party. The man, who is known for his hobby cooking, was asked by a friend to make a Beef Wellington for a get together. The friend offered to pay for the ingredients and the man agreed to make it with the caveat that it might not be perfect. However, when one of the guests cancelled, the man was faced with a dilemma when two other guests suggested bringing a friend who only eats well done beef. Despite the insistence of the other guests, the man refused to compromise the quality of the dish and is now being accused of being unaccommodating. What do you think of this situation? Is the man an a**hole for refusing to cook well done beef?

🥩👀 A unique well-done steak AITA conundrum

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Beef Wellington video sparks interest for friend's well-done beef preference 🥩

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Beef Wellington: expensive, technical and drool-worthy viral dish

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Cooking novice discusses expensive Beef Wellington recipe with friend.

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Cooking up some drama: Friend's beef with Beef Wellington 🥩

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Last minute cancellation throws a wrench in Beef Wellington plans 🥩

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Exclusionary dinner drama: when dietary restrictions cause social conflict 😕

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Excluding a friend from beef wellington dinner: culinary conflict resolved?

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Cook's dilemma: AITA for not serving well-done beef? 🤔

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Cook can't make a perfect Beef Wellington. Should he feel guilty?

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Join the debate: Is OP an a**hole or not?

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🍴 A dilemma over a fancy dinner for friends. 🤔

A home cook's dilemma over a fancy dinner for friends. It all started when Brandon, a friend, proposed to pay for the expensive ingredients of a viral dish, 'Beef Wellington,' and asked if the 35-year-old home cook could make it. The home cook agreed to make the dish for eight people, including Brandon and six guests. However, a few days before the dinner, one guest canceled. Two other guests proposed to bring along their mutual friend, Ava, who doesn't eat beef with any pink. The home cook refused the suggestion since the whole dish is cooked the same, and it's not possible to make a single portion well done. The home cook's reasoning was that it's not worth making a fancy dish that he himself wouldn't eat, just to accommodate the one guest, and it's not fair to cater to someone else other than Brandon, who's paying for the meal. However, the two guests are accusing the home cook of being unaccommodating and excluding Ava, and calling him an a**hole. What do you think? The comments section is waiting for your reaction.

NTA: Cooking a specialty dish shouldn't be ruined for one person.

Zanetti616 | Zanetti616

Supportive comment and relatable reply about the difficulty of the dish 🍴

madelyn_g | madelyn_g

Uninviting them seems harsh, but setting boundaries is necessary. 🍴

iwanttoquitposting | iwanttoquitposting

NTA for not inviting friend who wants Beef Wellington well done 🙅‍♂️

dancing_chinese_kid | dancing_chinese_kid

NTA. No one should expect to be catered to at someone else's dinner party 🍽️

TinyRascalSaurus | TinyRascalSaurus

Well-done beef Wellington? Chef Ramsey would be disappointed 😔

row-oak | row-oak

NTA: The person paying gets to have their tastes accommodated 😋

BeeYehWoo | BeeYehWoo

Give them the recipe and let Ava enjoy the dinner! 🍴

deemossy | deemossy

NTA for not inviting a friend with specific food preferences 👍

Alienne8r | Alienne8r

NTA. Cooking a Beef Wellington well done is a culinary sin. 😂

Issyswe | Issyswe

It's not personal, it's just not for them. 🤷‍♀️

PepperPhoenix | PepperPhoenix

Beef Wellington dinner dilemma solved! NTA, stick to the menu 🍴

SweatyFig3000 | SweatyFig3000

Tips and tricks for making the perfect beef wellington 🍴👨‍🍳

Whitestaunton | Whitestaunton

Uninvite entitled friends or cater to picky guest? NTA

vodka_philosophy | vodka_philosophy

You're NTA for not inviting your picky-eater friend 🍖🙅‍♀️

Different-Bug6250 | Different-Bug6250

Did anyone even ask Ava? Let's not judge her preferences 🤔

hola36890 | hola36890

Don't want to invite a well-done beef eater? NTA! 🐄👍

mybadreputation1970 | mybadreputation1970

Friend demands well-done Beef Wellington at dinner party, gets uninvited. 😂

Transquisitor | Transquisitor

Accommodate Ava's preference with a frying pan 🍳🥩

Letsgobrandon202 | Letsgobrandon202

Cook your beef, your way 🥩. It's your dinner party.

CitrineGhost | CitrineGhost

Beef lover offers to fill empty seat at dinner party 🍽️🥩

KingKayle1994 | KingKayle1994

Avoiding beef drama: NTA for not inviting picky friend 🍽️

310SK | 310SK

Cooking advice for serving beef wellington to picky eaters 🍴

hot_foot_forrest | hot_foot_forrest

Respectful NTA for not inviting a friend with eating restrictions.

pnutbuttercups56 | pnutbuttercups56

NTA! Majority rules, and compromising would ruin the meal flow 🍴

bookworm1421 | bookworm1421

Setting boundaries for dinner plans - NTA for sticking with them.

ao2s | ao2s

Satisfy the dish, not the guest. NTA 😋

shadow-foxe | shadow-foxe

Being a picky eater doesn't make you selfish. NTA 👌

toothball | toothball

Cooking a roast for a picky eater: NTA, suggest BYO-dish 🤷‍♂️

commenter23450 | commenter23450

Cooking a dish for a dinner party? NTA for not accommodating.

EngineeringDry7999 | EngineeringDry7999

Compromise with well-done end slice 🔪🥩🔥

ClassicalConundrum | ClassicalConundrum

No well done beef at a Beef Wellington dinner? NTA 🙅‍♀️

BecausePancakess | BecausePancakess

Standing up for your preferences is NTA. 🍖

Forever_Damaged | Forever_Damaged

Cook your beef twice for Ava? 🔥🐄

Malibu921 | Malibu921

Cooking for picky eaters on someone else's dime? NTA.

MrNergles | MrNergles

Offering a well done end piece? 🤔 Risky business. NTA.

IceboundEmu | IceboundEmu

Well done beef at dinner party causing drama 🍖🚫

Runway_Stalls | Runway_Stalls

Handling picky eaters: NTA, but consider compromising with Ava. 🍴

Oldgamerlady | Oldgamerlady

Cooking a full dinner is enough work - NTA for refusing.

fieleamcknight | fieleamcknight

NTA. Cooking an entire roast well done for an uninvited guest? 🤔

The-Moocat | The-Moocat

Satisfy your picky friends with a well-done microwaved beef 🍖

badgerwombat | badgerwombat

Food preferences shouldn't ruin a dinner party. NTA.

forgetfuljones79 | forgetfuljones79

No side dishes? 🤔 NTA but consider Ava's well-done preference.

Zappagrrl02 | Zappagrrl02

Polite NTA response to friend's well-done beef preference 🍖

stopbuffering | stopbuffering

Cooking critics, amirite? 😂 NTA for sticking to your guns.

mademoiselletal | mademoiselletal

Respectful dining choices: NTA for not accommodating picky eaters 🍴

endlesslies | endlesslies

Well done steak lovers excluded from beef wellington feast 🥩👎

xhouliganx | xhouliganx

Kate and David's intentions are questionable 👀

Dan-D-Lyon | Dan-D-Lyon

Cook the dish the way you like it 🍖👨‍🍳 and let guests know. NTA

PrestigiousGrape1518 | PrestigiousGrape1518