[the_third_wave]

Here's a question to all those who order food - whether online or in person - from restaurants or caterers: what is gained by doing so compared to cooking your own food? For us it is an extreme rare occasion when we get something from a restaurant - usually pizza or Thai - since we (mostly "I") cook our own food. This takes some time, anything from 45 minutes to 1.30 hours and we also need to get the required materials to be able to cook but the results are worth it. What is the main reason for ordering out? Is it time? Lack of materials to cook your own? Lack of facilities? Lack of experience? Lack of inspiration to make something new every day? Is it just the thing to do without thinking about the alternatives?