Chefs Table on Emerald Princess

[Sailaway John]

Can anyone advise if the Chefs Table is available or will it be available on the Emerald Princess when it starts its Australian Cruise Season.

[GUT2407]

Can anyone advise if the Chefs Table is available or will it be available on the Emerald Princess when it starts its Australian Cruise Season.

 

I'd be highly surprised if it's not.

 

It is on ships like Golden and Diamond when they visit.

 

Any reason you think it won't be offered?

[Sailaway John]

No, No particular reason. But I would like to try it. Have been on quite a few Princess Cruises and never been to The Chefs Table. Will be cruising on the Emerald in January 2017 and would like to try it then. Can you pre-reserve it before boarding or must you wait till on board?

[GUT2407]

No, No particular reason. But I would like to try it. Have been on quite a few Princess Cruises and never been to The Chefs Table. Will be cruising on the Emerald in January 2017 and would like to try it then. Can you pre-reserve it before boarding or must you wait till on board?

 

Book as soon as you board.

[Papa Yoda]

Book as soon as you board.

 

... and it's only offered on cruises > 6 days long

[Shogun]

Hi

 

Have done a few chefs tables on board Emerald, executive chef giuseppe pollard

 

apart from being an excellent chef is a great showman and does one of the best chefs tables.

 

yours |Shogun

[Valley Girl of VA]

I'm new to Princess but will be doing a South America in 2018. What is the Chef's Table?

[caribill]

I'm new to Princess but will be doing a South America in 2018. What is the Chef's Table?

 

From the Princess web site:

 

The Chef’s Table is designed as a special treat for dining enthusiasts, and offers the rare opportunity to be welcomed into the inner sanctum of the ship's galley to enjoy a full evening of memorable sights, tastes and conversation hosted by the executive chef.

 

 

While many passengers are able to enjoy galley tours during the quiet off-hours, the Chef's Table experience takes interested diners behind the scenes during the height of dinner preparation where they'll also enjoy Champagne and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a special multi-course tasting dinner paired with selected wines in the dining room.

The Chef's Table begins when the Maitre d' personally escorts the passengers to the galley where they can observe the bustle of dinner-hour preparations and meet the executive chef, plus enjoy Champagne with appetizers. The chef previews the details of the menu he created for that evening, and the group is welcomed to their special table in the dining room.

 

 

The multi-course menu is specially created by the chef, and is not offered anywhere else on the ship. The fare might include anything from a focus on regional cuisine to a showcase of indigenous ingredients from a recent port. Each course is accompanied by a detailed explanation of special features, preparation methods, and tasting suggestions. Specially selected wines complement the meal. During the dessert course, the chef rejoins the group at their private table to participate in a discussion about the evening's meal, answer questions, and share culinary secrets perfected during many years of experience at sea and on land.

Additionally, each couple at the Chef's Table will receive a personalized, autographed copy of Princess' best-selling cookbook, Courses, A Culinary Journey, which has sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide and is available on amazon.com. Passengers will also enjoy a complimentary photo taken at the private table with the chef.

 

 

The Chef's Table* experience can be reserved by up to 10 passengers per night offered, at an additional cost. Reservations are made onboard through the ship's DINE telephone line or in person at the dining reservations table set up on the first day of the cruise.

 

 

*Not available on Sun, Dawn and Sea Princess while in Australia.

[Valley Girl of VA]

Thank you for the detailed explanation. Do you know what the approximate cost is? Sounds like a wonderful experience

 

Jane

[Colo Cruiser]

Hi

 

Have done a few chefs tables on board Emerald, executive chef giuseppe pollard

 

apart from being an excellent chef is a great showman and does one of the best chefs tables.

 

yours |Shogun

 

 

Pollara

[XBGuy]

Thank you for the detailed explanation. Do you know what the approximate cost is? Sounds like a wonderful experience

 

Jane

 

$95 pp. However, if you decline the wine, I think the charge is $80 pp.

 

If you are interested, call the DINE line as soon as you arrive at your cabin. Seating for the Chef's Table is very limited. I, personally, have found no consistency from ship to ship on the placement (or the existence) of the "dining reservations table" referenced in the previous post. When you call, you are putting your name on a wait list. Within 24 hours you will be advised as to whether you have made the list and instructions for meeting the Maitre d'. We also had to fill out a form indicating that we had no food allergies. Cruise Critic posters have reported various experiences from different ships with different management regarding the accommodation of food allergies. Oh, and no open-toed shoes are allowed in the galley.

 

Have fun.