Crazymasons Posted February 13, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 13, 2014 What was your experience? Pictures? Are you glad you did it? Would you do it again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostdart1 Posted February 13, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Lots of threads on this.... here is a particularly thorough one... http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1538638&highlight=chefs+table Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmansmom Posted February 13, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 13, 2014 We did Chef's table on the Pride 2 years ago. I will start by saying DH was very upset with me in the beginning for book a meal that cost $75/ person. He wound up being very pleased. We are foodie type of people and really enjoy that type of food but I will say I am not very cultured as there as not that many places in our area. Chef’s table started out by having us meet at the bar area in the main lobby. We met the chef and then went down for a tour of the galley. Having worked in a few kitchens when I was younger I was very impressed with the magnitude of the galley on the ship. I have only ever seen anything like this one other time, and that was an aircraft carrier. So you can just imagine. This kitchen was the most organized thing I’ve ever seen too. It was the middle of the early seating dinner so everyone was hurrying around but everyone was I saw was also smiling. It was amazing to see. The chef brought us to a table where there were small plates out and champagne glasses. Was each stood at a plate and were served champagne. I don’t normally drink wine or champagne (don’t typically care for the taste) but this was good. I drank 3 glasses before leaving the kitchen. While standing with the chef he explained about how many dinners they serve and how much food each week. Also he brought us some small appetizers to tickle our taste buds. Unfortunately I have no pictures of tis as we weren’t allowed to take pictures in the galley but they did let us take pictures at the chef’s table. The small bites were presented two at a time. First was the Parmesan core & olive and the chorizo &dates, piquillo sofrito. The olive was good but I typically don’t eat any olives. The chorizo was awesome. It had a sweet and savory flavor going. Next were focaccia, mascarpone cream & prosciutto crudo and langoustine & sundried tomato jam fritters. I wasn’t a huge fan of the fritters but only because I don’t really like langoustine. The focaccia was very nice though. After those the chef showed us how to make the WMC. I tried this at home and it was great. My husband says we can't cruise again without doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr3939 Posted February 14, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Loved it on the Dream two weeks ago. One of the best onboard experiences ever. I would do it again in a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntm Posted February 14, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 14, 2014 We have done it twice and would certainly do it again!! Awesome experience!! Awesome food!! It's pricy, but worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BcIcemen Posted February 14, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 14, 2014 We did it on the Victory and it was awesome. Would do it again in a second Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerin Posted February 14, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) It was wonderful. I'm including info and photos in my review titled Miraculous Miracle. Should be done by Sunday Edited February 14, 2014 by Lerin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Circus Posted February 14, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 14, 2014 We did the Chef's Table on Legend back in 2010. It was really great. This blog has some pictures and a review. http://glennandangie.blogspot.com/2010/12/121210-carnival-legend-cruise-by-angie.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregon3373 Posted February 14, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 14, 2014 We did this two years ago on Valor. We will be going on the Magic in July and will be first in line to sign up again. It was a great experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsMot Posted February 14, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 14, 2014 What was your experience? Pictures? Are you glad you did it? Would you do it again? Although the menu has since changed, you should read the review the very talented italianfemmy posted of her chef's tabel experience on the Dream. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1538638 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheapieD Posted February 15, 2014 #11 Share Posted February 15, 2014 We did the CT on the Glory in November. For the price it is well worth the it. Was it the best CT's, no, not even the best dining experience at sea but for the price I wouldn't hesitate to book it again. Some of the issues: In the galley it was very hard to hear the chef even standing one person away (busy hustling kitchen). Some of the actual dishes were overcooked, missing some basic components. ie salmon with no acid. However seeing how the kitchen is limited in what it can do by equipment (for instance no open flames- so no grilling, hot searing etc) it was impressive. Imagine trying to cook a 4 star meal using a salamander and a flat top. The chef also took great pride in his work and was very proud of the job he does and it showed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhsolara Posted February 15, 2014 #12 Share Posted February 15, 2014 This is from the January 12 Splendor sailing Chef's Table: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhsolara Posted February 15, 2014 #13 Share Posted February 15, 2014 This is from the January 12 Splendor sailing Chef's Table: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhsolara Posted February 15, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 15, 2014 It was good, but we enjoyed the Chef's Table much more on the Pride a few years ago. It was just an overall better experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi John Posted February 16, 2014 #15 Share Posted February 16, 2014 It was good, but we enjoyed the Chef's Table much more on the Pride a few years ago. It was just an overall better experience. Have to agree, the initial menu, (we tried on Elation in 2011), was much better then the present one, which we had in 2012. Will say the free flowing of the wine made the dinner even better both times.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerin Posted February 16, 2014 #16 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Got the Chef's table portion of my review finished. Had computer problems so the review of it is split all over the first 2 pages. Sorry. There are a lot of photos. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1989614 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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