Suggestion: Sims eat and drink at the nearest designated areas
When I make food (8 servings) at home, sim just leaves the dish on the countertop and other sims grab serving and eat around the countertop when I want them to eat in the dining area or living room. ...
@d230308 They will sit down at the table if they have a plate in their hand and you tell them to sit in a chair as far as sitting together, just use the add to group thing and they stay by each other, and you can give the group orders.