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Toby Carvery says scales are for training after diner films meat being weighed
A diner filmed a chef weighing a serving of meat at a Toby Carvery in Poole, Dorset.
The diner said online that the restaurant was weighing meat and complained about the portion.
In the video, the chef said scales had been used for about three weeks and were also at other branches.
The chef said a king-size plate came with 216 grams of meat and a regular plate with about 160 grams.
Toby Carvery said the scales are used to train new staff or reassure experienced chefs about their portions.
The chain said its portion sizes had not changed, and that chefs usually carve by experience.
The restaurant also offers unlimited sides and trimmings with its carvery meals.
A diner filmed a Toby Carvery chef weighing meat before serving it, prompting criticism over portion sizes.
The chef said the weighing had been happening for about three weeks and was also in use at other branches.
Toby Carvery said the scales are used for staff training, not to change portion sizes.
The chain said a king-size plate includes 216g of meat and a normal plate about 160g.
- Who
- A diner identified as Tee Gee filmed a Toby Carvery chef. Toby Carvery responded to the criticism.
- What
- A chef weighed meat before serving it. The chain said the scales are used for staff training.
- When
- The chef said weighing had been happening for about three weeks. The article was published on 11 October 2026.
- Where
- The filmed incident took place at a Toby Carvery in Poole, Dorset.
- Why
- Toby Carvery said scales are sometimes used to train new team members or reassure chefs that portions are on target.
Diners who criticised the practice
Toby Carvery
Purpose of weighing
Diners who criticised the practice
The filmed weighing raised concerns that meat portions were being restricted.
Toby Carvery
The scales are used for staff training, not to change portion sizes.
Don't worry, Toby fans, nothing has changed with our portion sizes.
Tiny Yorkshire puddings and they're weighing the meat now. Good job I went king size. They'll be counting the peas next.
About three weeks now
It's 216g for a king–size plate. It's about 160g on a normal plate.
The chef said weighing meat had been happening for about three weeks.
Tee Gee posted a video showing a Toby Carvery chef weighing meat before serving it.
Toby Carvery said the scales were used only for staff training and that portion sizes had not changed.
- Location
- Poole, Dorset
- King-size plate
- 216g of meat
- Normal plate
- About 160g of meat
- Scales
- Toby Carvery said they are sometimes used to train new team members or reassure chefs
- Published
- 11 October 2026
Sources
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