Dad Packs a Filet Mignon and Caviar Lunchbox for Daughter in Viral Video

• A father shared a school lunch preparation video that quickly gained massive attention online
• Social media users praised the effort while also debating expectations around school lunches
• The clip sparked humour, admiration, and mixed opinions in the comments section

A father has left social media users stunned after sharing a video showing how he packed his daughter’s school lunch, with the clip quickly racking up more than 11.5 million views online.

The now-viral video that was shared by the gentleman himself under the social media handle Tyler Yantt showcased the man carefully preparing what many viewers described as a restaurant-quality meal rather than a typical lunchbox.

Instead of sandwiches or snacks, the lunch featured a medium-rare filet mignon served with vegan sour cream, a small portion of caviar, and chives, accompanied by smashed potatoes and sautéed asparagus. For dessert, the lunchbox included cherry plums and dark chocolate.

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Captioning the post on Instagram on 13 January 2026, the proud dad wrote:

"Today’s lunch was medium rare filet mignon topped with vegan sour cream, a little caviar and chives with smashed potatoes and sautéed asparagus. Then a couple of cherry plums and dark chocolate for dessert."

The content creator Tyler Yantt's video quickly gained traction, drawing millions of views, likes, and comments from users around the world. Many were amused and impressed by the effort and creativity that went into the meal, with some joking that the lunch looked better than what they ate for dinner. Others praised the father for going above and beyond to make his daughter feel special.

However, the clip also sparked debate online, with some users questioning whether such an extravagant lunch was necessary for a school day. A few commenters joked about how other children at school might react, while others raised light-hearted concerns about expectations being set too high for future lunches.

Despite the mixed reactions, the overwhelming response was one of admiration and humour. Many viewers noted that the video highlighted a thoughtful parenting moment and showcased how small gestures can turn into viral sensations on social media.

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Netizens weigh in on the bougie school lunch

The online community took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the fancy school lunch prepared by the dad for his daughter, saying:

John James said:

"The poor kid is screaming out for a KFC."

Stephaniemelania added:

"Do you want another daughter? 🤣😭."

Thehungrycoderr shared:

"This is the kind of lunch I wanted! But instead, I got Maggi noodles, which were cold and hard as a rock.😂"

Itsmackenzieg wrote:

"No boy will ever be able to impress her, and I’m here for it 👏."

Prettycutezee replied:

"Would you be interested in adopting me as your daughter? 👀😂"

I amremy commented:

"Are you sponsored by caviar?"

Watch the video below:

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Source: Briefly News