Children at Chef's Table?

[myfuzzy]

I would love to eat with my young nephew at Chefs Table...he's 27.

 

 

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I would love to eat with my two sons as well, one is 40 and the other 43

[myfuzzy]

You piqued my curiosity. Can you point me to that thread, please? :)

 

The thread is "obscene tee shirt in dining room" and took off into where children are welcomed or not. I just checked, it has been deleted, darn.

Edited June 14, 2016 by myfuzzy

[PhoenixCruiser]

You piqued my curiosity. Can you point me to that thread, please? :)

 

It was about kids in the Suite Lounge - apples vs. oranges.

 

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[MommaBear55]

Then don't engage in conversation. I often don't engage with people I find to be rude, self rictuses or feel themselves better then others. Or even simply with people I don't have anything in common with.

 

And there are several places you can go without kids no? Isn't there some solarium (again, this is our 1st RCC cruise) or bar kids can't go to? Isn't the casino adults only? Or a pool deck?

 

If RCC said no kids (like DCL Palo) I wouldn't bring her. But they don't, so I will. And I am not sure why if they feel it is ok you feel it isn't? Why is brining a child all of a sudden "not sophisticated" I guarantee there will be people sitting next to you FAR less sophisticated then my child.

 

It just bothers me when people make comments like this. If you don't want to be around kids, go to an adults only resort, but don't make comments that people shouldn't bring kids to venues that say they can attend. I would like cruises to not allow rude, pushy, tacky and uneducated people but I don't post comments that cruises should enforce that.

 

Since this is your first Royal Caribbean cruise, how do you know that there will be adults less sophisticated than your child on that cruise? And if you think there will be "rude, pushy, tacky and uneducated people", why are you bothering with the hoi polloi? You may find your social pretension is better matched on another cruise line.

[Merion_Mom]

The thread is "obscene tee shirt in dining room" and took off into where children are welcomed or not. I just checked, it has been deleted, darn.

 

Ah. No wonder a search didn't unearth it!

[txcowboy10]

:d

since this is your first royal caribbean cruise, how do you know that there will be adults less sophisticated than your child on that cruise? And if you think there will be "rude, pushy, tacky and uneducated people", why are you bothering with the hoi polloi? You may find your social pretension is better matched on another cruise line.

 

:d:d:d

[LMaxwell]

I rather eat with my young nieces and nephews who are well behaved than adults who can be obnoxious when drinking.

 

When we did CT everyone was nice but one lady got SMASHED and became very drunken sailor obscene. I didn't particularly mind this, it was entertaining, but it did clearly make others uncomfortable, not least her husband. It was quite the show!

[PhoenixCruiser]

Ah. No wonder a search didn't unearth it!

 

It was a *very* interesting thread ;)

 

The OP of that thread was in the Suite Lounge with his kids and was complaining about a passenger who walked into the Suite Lounge with a New York F****** New York T-shirt. The guy quickly left however the OP said that he "supposedly" was headed to the MDR.

 

Then the whole kids don't belong in the lounge was started by a few - Myfuzzy was one of them.

 

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Edited June 14, 2016 by PhoenixCruiser

[trajan]

Having said that, I have seen young people who were more polite, ate with better table manners and knew how to act at a special dinner than many adults.

 

True. I've done Chefs Table a few times and would gladly swap a kid for a couple of the adult creeps we've been stuck with.

 

And imho it's funny reading people's rants about special snowflakes when they themselves are proclaiming their entitlement to determine who should or should not be allowed to partake in the experience.

 

Overall I agree it's not an experience for kids but if one came along I think I could make do.

[myfuzzy]

It was a *very* interesting thread ;)

 

 

 

Then the whole kids don't belong in the lounge was started by a few - Myfuzzy was one of them.

 

 

Yup! and my OPINION still stands!

[johnjen]

We took our four year old grand-daughter last year on the Oasis. She was very well behaved and only drank a little wine.

 

Wait. Your 4 year old grand-daughter drank wine? Why aren't you in jail?

[Merion_Mom]

True. I've done Chefs Table a few times and would gladly swap a kid for a couple of the adult creeps we've been stuck with.

 

And imho it's funny reading people's rants about special snowflakes when they themselves are proclaiming their entitlement to determine who should or should not be allowed to partake in the experience.

 

Overall I agree it's not an experience for kids but if one came along I think I could make do.

 

SO EXTREMELY not the same topic.

 

Royal Caribbean DESIGNED chef's table for adults.

 

They only admit children BECAUSE THEY WANT YOUR MONEY.

[trajan]

SO EXTREMELY not the same topic.

 

Royal Caribbean DESIGNED chef's table for adults.

 

They only admit children BECAUSE THEY WANT YOUR MONEY.

 

You convinced me because you used caps. If you hadn't used caps I would not have been nearly so impressed so well done. ;)

Edited June 14, 2016 by trajan

[pattle66]

This thread has been an interesting read.

 

Royal Caribbean have stated that children are allowed at Chef's Table. If you don't like the policy vote with your dollars and don't book it. They will soon change the policy if they can no longer fill the table.

 

I would not take my kids to Chef's Table, not because I think it should be adults only but because I don't think they would enjoy it and that would mean my husband and I would not have an enjoyable evening. My kids would much prefer to be at AO.

 

We are loyal to Royal. We were loyal to Royal before we had kids and continue to be loyal because it is a family oriented Cruise Line. They are very good at providing a great vacation to parents and children.

 

Our children eat with us at the MDR on MyTime dining. The waiters have always been very kind and entertaining and the kids love eating there.

We take our kids to see the shows at the theatre. We sit at the back in case it isn't appropriate and need to leave.

We take our children into the Diamond Lounge sometimes for breakfast and sometimes during happy hour. We love that Royal provides this perk to their loyal customers. The kids have always been welcome by the concierge and the bar staff. The bar staff always bring a glass of water and a lemonade before being asked.

 

I do find it frustrating that some people complain about kids in the lounges, at specialties restaurants, at their table in the MDR.... If children bother you that much then I would think a family cruise line is not for you. Why do you keep coming back to Royal?

[trajan]

This thread has been an interesting read.

 

Royal Caribbean have stated that children are allowed at Chef's Table. If you don't like the policy vote with your dollars and don't book it. They will soon change the policy if they can no longer fill the table.

 

I would not take my kids to Chef's Table, not because I think it should be adults only but because I don't think they would enjoy it and that would mean my husband and I would not have an enjoyable evening. My kids would much prefer to be at AO.

 

We are loyal to Royal. We were loyal to Royal before we had kids and continue to be loyal because it is a family oriented Cruise Line. They are very good at providing a great vacation to parents and children.

 

Our children eat with us at the MDR on MyTime dining. The waiters have always been very kind and entertaining and the kids love eating there.

We take our kids to see the shows at the theatre. We sit at the back in case it isn't appropriate and need to leave.

We take our children into the Diamond Lounge sometimes for breakfast and sometimes during happy hour. We love that Royal provides this perk to their loyal customers. The kids have always been welcome by the concierge and the bar staff. The bar staff always bring a glass of water and a lemonade before being asked.

 

I do find it frustrating that some people complain about kids in the lounges, at specialties restaurants, at their table in the MDR.... If children bother you that much then I would think a family cruise line is not for you. Why do you keep coming back to Royal?

 

SO EXTREMELY not the same topic.

 

Oops, my snowflake was showing there. Sorry. :D

 

Reasonable post. Good question but I think in this case it's more about drawing a line and what some people expect. On RC they expect to see kids at the pool, mdr, etc but not at Chef's Table.

Edited June 14, 2016 by trajan

[Merion_Mom]

Reasonable post. Good question but I think in this case it's more about drawing a line and what some people expect. On RC they expect to see kids at the pool, mdr, etc but not at Chef's Table.

 

Now you're talking!

 

Of course there are children on the ship. In most places, they are expected and welcome.

 

Can't there be SOME PLACE that there are no children? (do you still like my caps? ;) )

[Merion_Mom]

You convinced me because you used caps. If you hadn't used caps I would not have been nearly so impressed so well done. ;)

 

Boy, and people think that *I* am snarky! :eek: :p :cool:

 

I only tolerate you because you have such a great screen name. :D

[Reader0108598]

So as I type this I am getting ready for the barrage of negative comments back.

 

We are going on our 1st RCC in Aug and we booked this. We are bringing our 8 year old (whom our Genie has already asked what menu items and milk/juice flight she might like for her dinner) My daughter is 8 and has better table manners then some adults.

 

If she is not sitting between my husband and I, she will turn to introduce herself to the stranger next to her with a hand shake, will ask questions like "where are you traveling from?" "are you enjoying your vacation?" I have often hear her talking about football and her predictions for the upcoming super bowl, or about her favorite baseball player Honas Wagner from 1920. Or talking about the charity she owns and helps manage.

She does this all while having her napkin on her lap, waiting for others to get their food before eating, and knowing what fork to use for salad.

 

We have done dinners like this in Seattle where we live (only about 3x the price) and she even asks questions that has everyone thanking her for asking (like the chefs background, his or her favorite thing to cook and eat etc) In fact, last weekend we were at a charity event for $500 a plate. She was there, working the crowd and got her photo taken by/with some pretty well known people. She is a kid who has managed to "make friends" with some of the worlds greatest actors and athletes all because she is great with people, respectful, funny and knows how to behave in what we call "fancy engagements"

 

Now, let me say this: If my child was EVER to act up in a restaurant, we would leave. Actually, it would not even get to that point. We all know our kids. We know the onset of what in a few more moments will be a louder then appropriate voice or even temper tantrum. I would have my kid out of any public establish LONG before it got to that point. this includes any store or restaurant. I go on vacation to RELAX, and not hear screaming kids. I know others are the same. However, I go to spend time with my child, not away from her. So this means she comes with us. This also means she has been exposed to A LOT, and knows how to behave. She knows when to tell a great butt joke, and when to talk about other things.

 

And no, my child is not an angel. Yes she gets in trouble. However, not knowing how to behave in public is not something we have ever had to worry about. Ever.

So yes, she will be coming with us.

 

Sounds like a very well a lovely child :)

 

 

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Edited June 14, 2016 by Reader0108598

[xxHadleyxx]

When we did the Chef's Table on Splendour a few years ago it was advertised as ages 12 and up only.

 

Knowing that was how it was marketed to people as they booked, we would have been neither surprised nor upset had a teen been at the table. Heck we considered bringing our own teens, or at least one who likes most of the menu, but decided it was not worth the cost if she could not have the wine (now that she is over 18, if she sails the med with us again we will probably send her and DH to enjoy it--it was kind of a waste of money for me; I am a picky eater and hardly drink alcohol).

 

In our case, a couple left before dessert and came back with two adorable and well behaved preschoolers who were then given dessert with us. I was OK with it but a little surprised it was allowed and even encouraged by the staff (the kids were doted on and given their own desserts) given that the event was marketed as 12 and up only--and would not blame someone for complaining.

 

it sounds like age restrictions vary by ship and possibly even sailing. I would say to check what is stated in the pamphlets or on the website when you book and if the actual experience does meet what is stated, you have every right to complain.

[Thetrail]

Again this could be the difference in who we associate with. In and under no circumstances do I take my child somewhere that I feel conversation could get inappropriate for her. This is a fine dining experience, I would assume everyone would be well behaved. Again, this is our 1st cruise on RCC, so if people use the wine tasting as a chance to get "toasted" then I might have wrong expectations. At no point would I think a chef dinner would the conversation turn inappropriate or have any effect at all on others. But again, we have not sailed RCC so not sure the type of cruisers on the ship and perhaps, free flowing wine brings out the best of them at the end of the evening tops will be off and the pole will come out.

 

I am leaving this topic before I offend anyone. I have very different ideas of "class" then others perhaps because again, several people I have run into I would never want to sit next to at any table. ANd guess what, they weren't kids

 

BUT to answer the OPs question. Yes, kids can attend. Our genie confirmed this. They will even make a special menu for your child (although mine does not need it) So use your discretion if you want to bring your child but yes, they are allowed.

Wine flowing, adult dinner, off color jokes, adult conversations....Wake up!.......:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[troykahack]

SO EXTREMELY not the same topic.

 

Royal Caribbean DESIGNED chef's table for adults.

 

They only admit children BECAUSE THEY WANT YOUR MONEY.

 

It is always about money as it should be. They can't provide you a cruise for FREE. Why do some think they are entitled to something for nothing.

Edited June 14, 2016 by troykahack

[LMaxwell]

Why do some think they are entitled to something for nothing.

 

Like asking people to vacate seats. :D

[ajmj]

Does the conversation at the chef's table ever become adult in nature? The other guests at the table may want frank, enjoyable and adult conversation that wouldn't be appropriate for the most well-behaved child. Others may feel uncomfortable chatting in front of unknown children. I have 2 teens and one of them is mature enough to understand adult conversation, but I wouldn't do that to other guests.

[John&LaLa]

We took our four year old grand-daughter last year on the Oasis. She was very well behaved and only drank a little wine.

 

OH, did I fail to mention we booked the entire CT that night?

 

Actually, she only stayed about 30 minutes, got bored and wanted to go to the kids club. No, they didn't charge us for her either.

 

They do offer discounts on board. We booked during embarkation as we were having a few cocktails in the SL. I think the concierge offered us $75 pp.

 

I have no problem with that method, book the entire venue, take whoever you want. Saw that on Brilliance. BTW, we also got a discount on Legend, $70 as I recall. They were offering it during our dinner at Chops

[John&LaLa]

My extremely well-behaved, well-traveled 13 and 12 year-old children could attend CT for free since we are star class, and why not take advantage of the experience? But they will not attend because I know they would much rather spend their time elsewhere on the ship than sitting for a long meal. Whenever we attend dinner, I tell our waitstaff we would like to eat rather quickly because the children want to go play table tennis or whatever. Heck, they can get free movies and popcorn! They would much rather do that. And I don't want to impose my children on others.

 

CT is included with the Star Class restaurant choices:eek: I thought it would have been excluded:confused: