I think I might have given the wrong impression when I mentioned that there was some awkwardness or whatever I felt. He’s not disrespectful; he tries to be a good host and all.

Oh, I completely understand what you meant. I feel the same when my in-laws visit. I like them and am obviously kind to them but sometimes I've got to grit my teeth. Like when you spend thousands of pounds creating a new entrance hall for people to take their shoes and coats off... only for one of them to walk straight through the entrance hall and leaving his shoes and coat in a completely different room. Or when you can only cook boring / simple meals because the idea of adding a spice or "non-English" ingredient will be a problem. More so for everybody else who has pandered to his childish attitude to food.

Ah, I'm sure that you know my pain and I certainly understand where you're coming from.