What about the hundreds or, more likely, thousands of people jetting to the latest beanfeast?
From the independent.co.uk
Not really the generous government-funded beanfeast you suggested.
From the economist.com
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An annual dinner party given by an employer for the employees
In Britain, Beanfeast is a vegetarian processed food made from soya. It is sold in dried form, in packets, to be mixed with water and boiled. The cooked product resembles mince.