Kop boy Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Sometimes, when we are out shopping, my parents treat us to a breakfast. Last Saturday, we visited the cafe at Tescos in Lowestoft. They served me my breakfast on a tiny plastic tray. My Mum pointed out that I was 11 and asked if I could have a plate. the lady refused and said that it was company policy. My dad then said that the Yarmouth Tesco did not have this policy but the lady still wouldn't give me a plate. My breakfast didn't even fit into the main meal section of the tray and it looked all messy and I felt embarrased. Won't be going there again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 It was ridiculous as the food was spread out all over the tray and looked so unappetising. I can understand why he felt embarrased. There were other children in the cafe who seemed uncomfortable using the trays. I have advised him to write a letter of complaint to the manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I don't blame you Kop Boy. Most 11 year old boys can eat twice as much as an adult anyway, so the policy is nonsense. Why don't you write to the manager? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I would be annoyed too KopBoy Plastic trays are for children under about 5 years of age not 11 year olds for goodness sake Dont take it to heart, as suggested write to the management and bring it to their attention so hopefully another 11 year old wont feel like you did today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I haven't heard of the plastic tray thing. Whenever I've eaten in Tesco's my meal comes on a small plate ( I only ever have the kids meal - I can't manage to eat a grown ups sized dinner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Don't blame you for being annoyed KopBoy. I think those plastic plates are ridiculous. I reckon a letter to the manager would be a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I agree Kop Boy, a letter to the manager is in order here. You shouldnt be made to feel uncorfortable in any situation, and you even asked for a proper plate. if you get no joy with the manager, find the name of "God of Tesco" and complain to him, or bypass the little manager, and go straight for the SuperBoss. good luck cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I agree Kop Boy, a letter of complaint is in order. Even my 3 and 5 year olds use proper plates now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I agree thats just silly if you asked for a proper plate you should be given one. Tesco dont want to hear the words "the customer is always right" They changed it to "Tesco is always right" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Just found this. TescoTerry Leahy, Chief Executive terry.leahy@tesco.com from a thread on Money saving expert apparently the emails go to his secretary, but, its worth a try. cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kop boy Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 Just found this. TescoTerry Leahy, Chief Executive terry.leahy@tesco.com from a thread on Money saving expert apparently the emails go to his secretary, but, its worth a try. cathy x Thanks for that. I will e-mail them tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Even more annoying is that whenever we eat in places like these (rarely) they always seem to have a crockery death wish and dont have plastic plates for my children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 HOW PATHETIC ARE THEY BEING???? Write to them, i would! p.s are you a reds fan? 'KOP' boy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 You're quite right to complain, KopBoy. Plastic trays are for toddlers . Let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 That's awful. If you ask for a plate, they should give you a plate, aside from the fact they should have given you one to start with. Growing lads need more food than most adults. My nephews came here to stay for a week when they were 10 and 13. I bought 2 x a normal weeks' worth of food and they got through it ALL in 4 days!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 The world has gone mad Do let us know how you get on Kop boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 You're quite right to complain, KopBoy. Plastic trays are for toddlers . Let us know how you get on. To be fair, i think they should abolish all plastic trays, i wouldnt let seth eat from one. They look unhygenic. I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN THO ANH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kop boy Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 I am a Liverpol fan. My Mum used to live near Anfield when she was my age and went to lots of matches with my Grandad. I have been to a few matches when we have visited family in Liverpool. If Mum ever lets me have a Rhode Island red, I wll name it Torres or Riise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I am a Liverpol fan. Guessed as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...