A Toby Carvery customer has left the internet in a state of collective bewilderment after sharing a photo of their decidedly meagre breakfast plate. The image, which has since gone viral, shows a solitary sausage, one rasher of bacon, and a single hash brown sitting forlornly on a large plate.
The customer had opted for the 'Smaller Breakfast' from the popular carvery chain's menu, a choice that clearly comes with a very literal interpretation of the word 'smaller'. The snap was posted on the Facebook group 'Rate My Plate', where it was met with a wave of sympathy and jokes from other users.
A Feast for the Eyes It Was Not
Social media users were quick to comment on the stark presentation. Many questioned the portion size, with one user quipping it looked more like a "breakfast starter" than a main meal. Others expressed sheer disbelief, suggesting the plate appeared "sad" and underwhelming for a establishment famed for its generous all-you-can-eat carvery dinners.
The image perfectly captures the contrast between expectation and reality, especially when ordering from a chain known for heaped plates of roast dinners with unlimited trimmings.
Toby Carvery's Breakfast Offer Explained
For context, Toby Carvery's 'Smaller Breakfast' is listed on its menu as including one sausage, one bacon rasher, one hash brown, an egg, roasted tomato, baked beans, and toast. While the customer's plate was missing several of these advertised components, the core issue highlighted was the sheer loneliness of the single items present.
The viral post serves as a reminder to always check what you're actually ordering, as the description on the menu can sometimes be taken very literally by the kitchen. It has also sparked a wider conversation about portion sizes and value for money in the UK's hospitality sector.
