That is not a very impressive spread.
It is not the size table that would hold a “huge feast”.
Nor does that look like a dinner table as much as a folding utility table.
Different generations, I guess.
Why knock her surroundings and dinner presentations? If she received commitments from friends that they will attend but then they don’t then that’s sad. However there may be other factors involved or one would hate to think this is some sort of interest grabbing ruse. Unanswered questions.
When she advertised the Tofu Turkey, the seats became empty.