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Much missed during the pandemic, a hotel breakfast buffet is usually the highlight of a stay away from home.<\/p>\n
But vegetarians might want to watch out according to a warning from an anonymous hotel buffet worker.<\/p>\n
The travel expert team at eshores spoke to hotel workers to find out their behind the scenes secrets and best travel tips.<\/p>\n
One worker said tourists should never settle into their hotel room without looking inside the kettle.<\/p>\n
But why do vegetarians need to be careful at the breakfast buffet?<\/p>\n
READ MORE <\/strong> Europe\u2019s most visited city by tourists – full list<\/strong><\/p>\n The worker claimed: \u201cIf you stay clear of meat products, consider giving the buffet breakfast a miss especially at more budget hotels. Cross contamination can be rife during the breakfast rush.<\/p>\n \u201cYou may think you\u2019re safe with options such as tomatoes and eggs, but behind the scenes tells a different story.<\/p>\n \u201cStaff working in the kitchen say they\u2019ve seen veggie items such as tomatoes cooked on trays covered in bacon grease!<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n \u201cThe tongs at breakfast buffets can sometimes get mixed up too, perhaps best to stick with the continental!\u201d<\/p>\n Vegetarian products shouldn\u2019t be cooked on the same trays as meat products but the worker said tourists can\u2019t trust some budget hotels.<\/p>\n At some breakfast buffets guests may use the same tongs for different items, raising the risk of cross contamination.<\/p>\n Buffets can be the source of trouble on holiday and a cruise buffet guest was recently slammed for trying to take away food.<\/p>\n A cruise expert has warned guests not to use the same plate twice if they don\u2019t want to risk breaking buffet etiquette.<\/p>\n Thinking of avoiding hotels? Check out\u00a0Express.co.uk\u00a0\u2019s comparison of Airbnbs and hotels.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/TRAVEL-Hotel-breakfast-buffet-4982951.jpg?r=1695898273163\")
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\u2018I\u2019m a hotel worker and you should always check the kettle\u2019[INSIDER] <\/strong><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/TRAVEL-Breakfast-buffet-4982954.jpg?r=1695898273215\")
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