[Avodah] Reciting Hamotzi at a Simcha

[Prof. Levine]

At 06:32 PM 3/3/2021, Micha Berger wrote:

> >> Q. Next to the washing station at a simcha hall there are cut up
> >> pieces of pita. At my table there is a whole roll....
>
> >> A. ... Regarding our original question, although in normal
> >> circumstances, it is preferable not to delay reciting Hamotzi,
> >> nonetheless, the importance of reciting Hamotzi on a whole loaf (which
> >> adds honor to the bracha) is an overriding consideration and takes
> >> precedence. (See Mishnah Berurah 167:4 and 27).
>
>Being a balebus, the balebatishe answer seems more obvious to me: Go to
>the table you are seated at, take a roll with you to the washing station,
>wash and make hamotzi on a whole roll.
>
>That said, I have noticed many kosher caterers use mini rolls at the
>washing station. I had assumed, to avoid this question.
Isn't it preferable to eat while sitting?  It certainly used to 
be.  and, if this is so,  then isn't preferable to make Hamotzi while 
sitting?  If so,  then it would be preferable to wash and then go 
back to one's table and make Hamotzi, even if one does make the 
bracha on a whole roll.

YL