how to eat whilst kilted

[Theyoungkiltman]

I would like to know how you protect your kilt from stains whilst eating. The best solution I came up with is to put 2 layers of napkins on the apron of the kilt. Or to take off the kilt although eating at the dinner table while not wearing a bottom is awkward.

[Dale Seago]

I've always found a combination of napkins and leaning forward and ensuring the food remains over my plate while making its way to my mouth to be sufficient. Though I'll admit to a couple of near catastrophes with barbecued ribs and chicken.

[Steve Ashton]

I do it exactly the same way as I do at any other time or in any other manner of dress.

I never had a problem when wearing trousers, why would wearing a kilt be any different?

[Theyoungkiltman]

My problem is that whenever I need to go somewhere important I always spill my drink or get a drip of grease from various foods on me. I am exaggerating somewhat as it is more like every other time, but you get the point.

[ratspike]

My problem is that whenever I need to go somewhere important I always spill my drink or get a drip of grease from various foods on me. I am exaggerating somewhat as it is more like every other time, but you get the point.

I'm right there with you. There's some universal law that says the fancier my duds are, the more likely I am to spill something on them. What did I do the first time I wore my new Graham kilt? Got ice cream on it. smh.

I don't do napkins in my lap, so I'm just extra conscious of leaning forward a bit and eating carefully.

[Farmer Jones]

Perhaps it is time to reintroduce the usage of bibs and napkins. Last time I was in London, we went to Simpson's in the Strand, a roast beef carvery. They supplied us with one yard square white linen napkins to cover our finery while we ate. These were large enough that when tucked into the collar, you are protected to the knee.

[Wil]

If you are using a linen serviette you should be fine, you might want to fold it over (double it) and lay across the lap. Which would be about over your bobbles and bits. But the key is to remember your manners; no slouching, no elbows or arms on the table, no fingers and if enjoying soup "As little ships go out to sea / I dip my spoon AWAY from me". This all helps in keeping the food in its intended place (your mouth) not your kilt.
Now if you are out with the guys at the pub grab 3 or 4 paper serviette's and put them in your lap. But do not take off your kilt to eat, no one wants to see all of that.... Enjoy

[Hawk]

I do it exactly the same way as I do at any other time or in any other manner of dress.

I never had a problem when wearing trousers, why would wearing a kilt be any different?

Steve, I believe what Dale might be alluding to was the amount of drink one might partake in before attempting to eat BBQ ribs, chicken and/or any other messy food.....one has to take precautions with ones valuable attire.....LOL

Hawk

[Norbo]

its a strange question . I don't do anything different then I would in me breeks . food stains on my cloths is not something I worry about.

[bwat]

food stains on my cloths is not something I worry about.

The OP has just received a gorgeous new hand sewn kilt.: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...x-pleat-85681/ One day I'll have my first bespoke kilt and I'll no doubt have similar anxiety levels.