A group of people are gathered around a large black cauldron outdoors

A group of people are gathered around a large black cauldron outdoors. Someone is scooping rice pilaf out of the cauldron with a large slotted spoon and serving it onto white paper plates. One person holds a dog in their arms. A woman stands nearby. The scene suggests a casual, informal outdoor gathering where a meal is being served. The environment looks like a backyard or a park-like setting.