LB – do you know what I’m talking about (the Sephardi equivalent of chulent)?
To answer your question, personally I would be more concerned about halacha. As far as I understand, according to halacha, you should be fine as long as you have something hot. You can be yotzei with a cup of tea or coffee.
I’m not sure if it’s an absolute halacha that you HAVE to have something hot altogether. I have heard different things, and never looked into it.
But it is certainly a strong inyan if it’s not an absolute halacha. (and it may even be halacha).