I second this. I parboil for about 15-20 minutes, until you can easily stab them with a fork. I drain them and toss them in a bowl with some oil and salt. Then onto a hot sheet pan into a hot oven, flipping every 5-10 minutes until golden brown on all sides.

I used to work in a hotel with a restaurant that shared the kitchen with the catering side. It was a Holiday Inn with a Bennigans. After service was finished, all the food was free game and everyone took a whole box of food home with them.

As far as keeping yourself from eating, that’s just self discipline. They said don’t so don’t. Eat before you get there so you’re not hungry.