rubber chicken

Etymology
The name derives from the fact that the quality of the food often served at such events is secondary to the purpose of the events and seldom good.

Noun

 * 1)  A hollow, bright yellow toy or prop depicting a plucked chicken that emits a squeak when squeezed.
 * 2)  The mediocre food served at social events, especially political fundraisers.
 * 1)  The mediocre food served at social events, especially political fundraisers.
 * 1)  The mediocre food served at social events, especially political fundraisers.
 * 1)  The mediocre food served at social events, especially political fundraisers.