Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: Visiting the Olympics this summer? You might get a tad peckish.

  1. #1

    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Greater London
    Posts
    385

    Default Visiting the Olympics this summer? You might get a tad peckish.

    I have not interest whatsoever in the Olympics, but the story about what food/drink you can and cannot take in with you got me wondering.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15110730

    The cynic in me tells me that it is just a heavy handed stunt to force spectators to purchase from the onsite vendors at inflated prices.

    I'm also curious as to how vegans and anyone else with specific dietary requirements, would fare amongst all the hot dog and burger outlets.

    I emailed LOCOG (London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games ) with this very question last week. No reply thus far.
    From Sutton, Surrey, (or Greater London when they want to fleece me for the Olympics)

  2. #2

    Default Re: Visiting the Olympics this summer? You might get a tad peckish.

    It's ok guys - it says we can take baby food.
    I'm stocking up on 17 jars of butternut squash puree.
    www.paperbagblog.wordpress.com

  3. #3
    LouiseAbel's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Location
    York
    Posts
    243

    Default Re: Visiting the Olympics this summer? You might get a tad peckish.

    I'm curious how athletes would fare among all the hotdog and burger outlets.

  4. #4
    Abe Froman Risker's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Winchester, England
    Posts
    3,265

    Default Re: Visiting the Olympics this summer? You might get a tad peckish.

    This says they will cater for 'all dietary and cultural requirements'. (Page 16)
    "I don't want to live on this planet any more" - Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth

  5. #5
    friendly fri
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Location
    uk
    Posts
    159

    Default Re: Visiting the Olympics this summer? You might get a tad peckish.

    Oh, ok..i`ll believe it as n when i see it.
    :D :)

  6. #6
    redshoes's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Location
    London
    Posts
    25

    Default Re: Visiting the Olympics this summer? You might get a tad peckish.

    Well, this is encouraging but who knows if Fry's mince will actually be used for vegan dishes at the Olympics or be smothered in catering pack, pre-grated cheese, or some such...? http://veggievision.wordpress.com/20...-olympic-menu/

  7. #7
    Boodler pusskins's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingd
    Posts
    706

    Default Re: Visiting the Olympics this summer? You might get a tad peckish.

    When my partner and I went to the Olympic site in April to watch a couple of Murderball games, they were in the process of building a huge McDonalds We had to take a photo and post it on FB. Absolutely unbelievable.
    "You're right, Jackie. The Fonz could beat up Bruce Lee."

  8. #8
    Barry's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Dublin, Ireland
    Posts
    650

    Default Re: Visiting the Olympics this summer? You might get a tad peckish.

    Out of curiosity - how was the murderball? (sorry for being off-topic)
    Todays empires, tomorrows ashes...

  9. #9
    Boodler pusskins's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingd
    Posts
    706

    Default Re: Visiting the Olympics this summer? You might get a tad peckish.

    Murderball was fantastic Australian team - wow! Amazing. Got really in to it, and was shouting and cheering!
    "You're right, Jackie. The Fonz could beat up Bruce Lee."

Similar Threads

  1. Bunny Olympics
    By Firestorm in forum Animals
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: Apr 29th, 2011, 07:57 PM
  2. London got the Olympics
    By Shisha Fiend in forum UK
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: Jul 9th, 2005, 08:56 AM
  3. Visiting a herbalist
    By Gorilla in forum VEGAN HEALTH
    Replies: 23
    Last Post: Sep 29th, 2004, 05:23 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •