Most of the clubs (actually ALL) I've ridden with do have a "coffee stop" in the middle of the routes so the various groups (slow, medium and fast) can meet up and socialize. Most often the stop is just for coffee, many a lite snack and a restroom break. The big meal comes after the ride.

I have always wondered how people can eat such a big meal and then ride. Even on century rides I generally skip the big meal at lunch and still graze on small snacks. Now after a ride, I eat like a horse!