Toby Carvery Chef's Meat-Weighing Sparks Diner Outrage

A video circulating online has ignited a debate among diners after a Toby Carvery chef was filmed meticulously weighing a slice of meat before serving it. The footage, posted on Facebook by user Tee Gee, shows the chef placing a plate on a scale before carving the portion.

"Tiny Yorkshire puddings and they're weighing the meat now," Tee Gee captioned the video. "Good job I went king size. They'll be counting the peas next."

In the clip, Tee Gee asks the chef how long the practice has been in place, to which the chef replies, "About three weeks now," and confirms it is being implemented at other branches. When asked about the weight, the chef stated that a king-size plate portion is 216g, while a normal plate is approximately 160g.

The incident quickly drew criticism online, with some viewers joking about potential future rationing. The restaurant chain, known for its carvery meals that include unlimited sides and trimmings, has since issued a statement to address the concerns.

A Toby Carvery spokesperson clarified that the scales are not an indication of a change in portion size policy. "Don't worry, Toby fans, nothing has changed with our portion sizes," the statement read. "Our chefs are highly trained and generally carve portions using their experience. Sometimes, we use scales to help train new team members or to reassure existing chefs that their portion servings are on point."