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Toby Carvery weighs meat portions after customer backlash

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 10:23 PM UTC · How we work

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Toby Carvery chain began using scales to weigh meat portions at some restaurants.
A chef at the Poole, Dorset branch said the weighing started about three weeks ago.
Content creator Tee Gee posted video showing a plate placed on scales before meat was carved.
Customers posted angry comments and announced boycotts over the perceived portion limits.
Toby Carvery spokesperson said scales are for staff training and accuracy, and portion sizes remain unchanged.

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Story summary

Toby Carvery chain began using scales to weigh meat portions at some restaurants.
A chef at the Poole, Dorset branch said the weighing started about three weeks ago.
Content creator Tee Gee posted video showing a plate placed on scales before meat was carved.
Customers posted angry comments and announced boycotts over the perceived portion limits.
Toby Carvery spokesperson said scales are for staff training and accuracy, and portion sizes remain unchanged.