eli5 How do last meal requests in prisons work? Do they have world class chefs ready to cook anything or do they order it from a restaurant?

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eli5 How do last meal requests in prisons work? Do they have world class chefs ready to cook anything or do they order it from a restaurant?

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It depends on what the prisoner requests. Most requests are fulfilled by the prison kitchen, but for specific items (like a Big Mac, for example), they may go buy it. If the request is not reasonable or requires ingredients/foods that are not available, they may be denied.