Reply To: Hechsher Question

BB, my husband’s cousin did exactly the same thing that you described. She ordered a completely separate meal for us from soup to nuts, separate dishes, sealed and the mashgiach came with the delivery. We were seated in such a way as to have a separate area without looking too obvious (a small table a couple of inches apart from the bigger table that the family was at, so it almost looked attached)our food was brought in discreetly, and everything was from a reliable caterer whom we had recommended, one of three or four that we named, so they had a choice. They really wanted us to be there and not to be uncomfortable while everyone else was eating and drinking. It was very touching. I have one or two relatives on my side who came from frum homes but are frei, who did not have the same respect for us that my husband’s family, who are ALL frei, did.