nam1 Posted April 17, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Is it possible to take food out of the buffet back to cabin? We will have a balcony and would like to occasionally fix a plate and take back to our cabin to eat on our balcony instead of trying to find a table during the busy times. Doesn't seem like it would be much different than room service but with a lot better selection of food . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted April 17, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Folks take plates of food out to the pool deck, and I've also seen folks both on the stairs and in the elevator taking food presumably to their staterooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barwick Cruiser Posted April 17, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 17, 2014 We've brought food from the buffet to our cabin several times each cruise. We like to head there after a day in port,usually mid-afternoonish, fix ourselves some nice salads with some cheeses on the side and enjoy on our deck while we relax! Much better selection and fresher seeming than room service. We throw a napkin overtop the food and have never had a problem taking to our room. Remember to grab utensils! Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2cruise Posted April 17, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Absolutely yes......enjoy:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingsince94 Posted April 17, 2014 #5 Share Posted April 17, 2014 (edited) Its done all the time. Especially at breakfast. We always seem to pass someone in the hallways who is taking food back to the cabin. Its better than room service as you can get exactly what you want and not have to worry about them getting it wrong or forgetting something. Of course if you forget something its another roundtrip for you:D Edited April 17, 2014 by cruisingsince94 wording Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted April 17, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Not a problem at all to get food from the buffet and take it back to your cabin! :D LuLu ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginaRAWR Posted April 18, 2014 #7 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Done it before on more than one cruise line, never been a problem :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzinlisa Posted April 18, 2014 #8 Share Posted April 18, 2014 We took sushi back to our room several evenings for a pre-dinner balcony snack Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosoxI Posted April 18, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 18, 2014 How would I feed the Queen if I can't take breakfast to her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted April 18, 2014 #10 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Just remember what you learned in school, don't eat the green stuff. 🌴 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varoo Posted April 18, 2014 #11 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Is it possible to take food out of the buffet back to cabin? We will have a balcony and would like to occasionally fix a plate and take back to our cabin to eat on our balcony instead of trying to find a table during the busy times. Doesn't seem like it would be much different than room service but with a lot better selection of food . It used to be very easy to do, but has become a hassle since they removed the trays from the buffet. Sometimes you can still find an occasional tray up there, but mostly it means saving a tray from room service to use for carrying back your food, beverages, flatware and napkins, plus bread or dessert. Unless your cabin is close to the elevators, any hot food will no longer be hot by the time you get it back there as you don't have a cover for it when you get it from the buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted April 18, 2014 #12 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Definitely okay to take food back to your cabin from the buffet, we do it frequently. But as noted above, without trays, it's a little difficult. I generally put the silverware in my pockets, and put an inverted plate over the food (not a good idea to carry uncovered food in the elevators and passageways)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynbar Posted April 18, 2014 #13 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Lots of people do this, I pass them in the halls and on the stairs all the time. But on a related note, please don't just put your used plates out in the hall. It makes it really hard for folks with walkers, canes, scooters, etc to navigate the hallways, and it's unappetizing to your neighbors walking by. And if anyone thinks that no one would do that, I can promise you they do, we've seen it on nearly every cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGoJules Posted April 18, 2014 #14 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Lots of people do this, I pass them in the halls and on the stairs all the time. But on a related note, please don't just put your used plates out in the hall. It makes it really hard for folks with walkers, canes, scooters, etc to navigate the hallways, and it's unappetizing to your neighbors walking by. And if anyone thinks that no one would do that, I can promise you they do, we've seen it on nearly every cruise. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Bell Posted April 18, 2014 #15 Share Posted April 18, 2014 It's not encouraged, but some people do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpgcycler Posted April 18, 2014 #16 Share Posted April 18, 2014 It's not encouraged, but some people do. Are we to infer from this that it's discouraged? By whom and in what manner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted April 18, 2014 #17 Share Posted April 18, 2014 We always bring food back to our cabin. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermonter16 Posted April 18, 2014 #18 Share Posted April 18, 2014 We bring food back to our cabin on occasion as well. We just keep the plates on the desk in the room that we know the steward will pick up when he/she comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Bell Posted April 18, 2014 #19 Share Posted April 18, 2014 For many years there were signs asking that food not be removed from the buffet. I honestly don't know if they are still there but there are plenty of good reasons for that request, especially if we're talking about a whole meal. On my last cruise a few weeks ago I saw someone spill a whole plate of food on someone else in the elevator. There were also dirty plates left in the elevator and the hall. Not anything I've seen on Celebrity before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwhe Posted April 18, 2014 #20 Share Posted April 18, 2014 It's not encouraged, but some people do. Judging by the numbers of officers/staff grabbing food and taking it away when I used to nip up around 10 and 11pm there's not much discouraging going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwhe Posted April 18, 2014 #21 Share Posted April 18, 2014 For many years there were signs asking that food not be removed from the buffet. I honestly don't know if they are still there but there are plenty of good reasons for that request, especially if we're talking about a whole meal. On my last cruise a few weeks ago I saw someone spill a whole plate of food on someone else in the elevator. There were also dirty plates left in the elevator and the hall. Not anything I've seen on Celebrity before. If you say so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwcruisers Posted April 18, 2014 #22 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Lots of people do this, I pass them in the halls and on the stairs all the time. But on a related note, please don't just put your used plates out in the hall. It makes it really hard for folks with walkers, canes, scooters, etc to navigate the hallways, and it's unappetizing to your neighbors walking by. And if anyone thinks that no one would do that, I can promise you they do, we've seen it on nearly every cruise. Let me contribute to the chorus of "likes" for your post. On our last cruise, some jerk put their dirty room service tray right outside our cabin door! We were at the end of the hall, with no other room doors close to ours, so it was left there deliberately. I told our room steward that it was not ours. He took it away, and confirmed what I had always understood: on X, you just leave your dishes in the room, and they will be picked up, next time the room is serviced. So, thanks for reminding folks! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergeant655 Posted April 18, 2014 #23 Share Posted April 18, 2014 You can take food out unless you are in San Pedro. It is against the law to take food on a outside deck there. They actually watch the exit. They won't even allow you to take food to their cabin. The burger station on the pool deck would have to close as well . Shoreside restaurants are still allowed to serve food outside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylroslyn Posted April 18, 2014 #24 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Also, if you have no room in your cabin and are struggling around the tray call room service and they will comedown and pick it up. There is absolutely no need to put the DISHES on the floor, it is disgusting. Anyone with any sort of upbringing would know not to put something you EAT OFF OF ON THE FLOOR!!!!!!! It is disgusting, it encourages bugs, and other pests!!!! Do you put your dishes on the floor at home????? Do people live in Frat houses?????? And like someone already pointed out, there are people with canes, scooters and wheel chairs!!! Also, some older people who are not steady on their feet in high waves!!!!! And finally, in an emergency crew members are trained to fight fires. I have seen the drills where they are running equipment and hoses down the halls, I really don't want to sink because the fire crew fell and got injured on your dirty dishes.......keep the halls clear for emergencies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted April 18, 2014 #25 Share Posted April 18, 2014 You can take food out unless you are in San Pedro. It is against the law to take food on a outside deck there. They actually watch the exit. They won't even allow you to take food to their cabin. The burger station on the pool deck would have to close as well . Shoreside restaurants are still allowed to serve food outside Since when? I've eaten numerous times outside in San Pedro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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