Vegetarian at an Office Picnic: What to Do?

[bmichaelh]

My department at work is having an picnic pretty soon.

This is my first year working for this company.

Some in the department tell me that in the past, that they usually have burgers or barbecue chicken.

Also, some in the department tell me that it would look bad if I did not make an appearance.

I am a vegetarian in a culture that really does not cater to vegetarians.

I cannot forgo vegetarian for this instance, because I also have Crohns disease and certain foods make me physically sick such as red meat, pork, fried foods, barbecue chicken, etc.

That is one of many reasons that I am a vegetarian.

Any advise on what I should do?