George C Posted February 4, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Please tell me about Le Petit chef, we sail next week, we’re in a royal suite so no cost for us. Really enjoyed luminae and will do that most nights will also do Tuscan. How is the meal and approximately how long does it take, we are on a music cruise and do not want to miss too many acts, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted February 4, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 4, 2020 The Petite Chef dinner is a choreographed meal to an animated cartoon on your table and plate. I've done it and would say it is a One and Done experience. Unless they changed things up there are two fixed menus and a substitution menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarLieb Posted February 4, 2020 #3 Share Posted February 4, 2020 We did it on the Summit in December. It was so drawn out and the food was not very good (Luminae is SO much better!). If memory serves, it took about 2 hours. It was kind of cute, but the novelty wore off really quickly and it was not worth the time invested in any way shape or form. IMHO, it is definitely not worth missing any musical acts on your cruise to go to LPC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted February 4, 2020 #4 Share Posted February 4, 2020 There are 2 different versions. The 1st Le Petit Chef, in our opinion has the better menu. The 2 version is Le Petit Chef & Friends. Set menu 2 seatings a night took roughly 90 minutes. We also had free dining or we wouldn’t have gone to both 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouieT Posted February 4, 2020 #5 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Le Petit Chef is extremely creative unique dining. only requirement - you should be young at heart to appreciate it. It's our famiy's favorite! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phxazzcruisers Posted February 4, 2020 #6 Share Posted February 4, 2020 It is something worth seeing. The food is ok, not as good as a sit down meal in Luminae, but it is very creative and, again, something worth seeing at least once. We were not going to see it, but were invited as a guest of the F&B Manager, and were very glad we did attend. Would we do it again ? Maybe to see the new versions that are coming out, but would not do the same one twice. It takes about 90 -120 minutes for the entire dinner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted February 4, 2020 #7 Share Posted February 4, 2020 We will be on the Infinity next year for our 50th Anniversary and on the night of our Anniversary we are thinking about doing the LPC, is the setting very romantic or would we do better at Tuscan? We are AQ class so we also have Blu for dinner. Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted February 4, 2020 #8 Share Posted February 4, 2020 11 hours ago, MarLieb said: We did it on the Summit in December. It was so drawn out and the food was not very good (Luminae is SO much better!). If memory serves, it took about 2 hours. It was kind of cute, but the novelty wore off really quickly and it was not worth the time invested in any way shape or form. IMHO, it is definitely not worth missing any musical acts on your cruise to go to LPC. Our friends did it on a recent cruise and asked us to join but we declined. Glad we did as they were not impressed. The MDR food is fine for us and we enjoyed our tablemates tremendously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted February 4, 2020 #9 Share Posted February 4, 2020 27 minutes ago, terrydtx said: We will be on the Infinity next year for our 50th Anniversary and on the night of our Anniversary we are thinking about doing the LPC, is the setting very romantic or would we do better at Tuscan? We are AQ class so we also have Blu for dinner. Thanks for any help. Do Tuscan or Blu. Anything but LPC. Our friends suffered through some very poorly mannered kids and the parents did nothing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phxazzcruisers Posted February 4, 2020 #10 Share Posted February 4, 2020 34 minutes ago, terrydtx said: We will be on the Infinity next year for our 50th Anniversary and on the night of our Anniversary we are thinking about doing the LPC, is the setting very romantic or would we do better at Tuscan? We are AQ class so we also have Blu for dinner. Thanks for any help. LPC is fun, as I stated, but not a place for a romantic dinner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted February 4, 2020 #11 Share Posted February 4, 2020 We just did LPC on Eclipse the first week they changed to the new menu and animation. I think we would not likely go back - agree one and done. Food was OK. The weird Japanese desert was not to our liking at all. I enjoyed Qsine so much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnydays456 Posted February 4, 2020 #12 Share Posted February 4, 2020 We did LPC recently and LOVED IT. It's one of the most memorable meals we've ever had. we're still talking about it. The room applauded at then end what more can you ask for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slanik Posted February 4, 2020 #13 Share Posted February 4, 2020 We are sailing on the Summit on Feb 15th. Is Qsine completely gone? Does the LPC play every night in place of Qsine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstoeck Posted February 4, 2020 #14 Share Posted February 4, 2020 We did this last month on the Edge and although it was cute, the food quality was terrible and we felt is was not worth the 55.00 per person upcharge. I would pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted February 4, 2020 #15 Share Posted February 4, 2020 1 minute ago, bstoeck said: We did this last month on the Edge and although it was cute, the food quality was terrible and we felt is was not worth the 55.00 per person upcharge. I would pass. $20 of the charge goes to the company that provides the animation or so I was told. Doubt they will renew the contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted February 4, 2020 #16 Share Posted February 4, 2020 21 minutes ago, drakes2 said: $20 of the charge goes to the company that provides the animation or so I was told. Doubt they will renew the contract. From the comments so far it sounds like the LPC is not worth the cost or wasting a dinner on. I hope it is gone by our cruise in August next year. Maybe X can find a better venue for the dinning area at least on M class ships which already have a very limited specialty restaurant selection compared to Edge and S class ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiegirl1264 Posted February 4, 2020 #17 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Le Petit Chef was a highlight of our trip!! Truly don't think some people get how amazing the technolgy is and that these dining expereinces play around the world for 150/pp. We saw it 2X, Looking forward to next time on Apex! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONT-CA Posted February 5, 2020 #18 Share Posted February 5, 2020 The problem here and for anyone reading these postings is that it will spoil the best of the evening. We booked it having no idea what it was all about. We were truly mesmerized and delighted by the presentation, worthy of the applause after the related and satisfactory meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phxazzcruisers Posted February 5, 2020 #19 Share Posted February 5, 2020 On 2/4/2020 at 11:10 AM, drakes2 said: $20 of the charge goes to the company that provides the animation or so I was told. Doubt they will renew the contract. We had dinner with the F & B Manager and was told they have already purchased 4 more LPC dinner presentations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted February 5, 2020 #20 Share Posted February 5, 2020 On 2/4/2020 at 7:16 AM, terrydtx said: We will be on the Infinity next year for our 50th Anniversary and on the night of our Anniversary we are thinking about doing the LPC, is the setting very romantic or would we do better at Tuscan? We are AQ class so we also have Blu for dinner. Thanks for any help. Animated cartoon, set menus, .everyone eats together in sync while cartoon plays. Seems not very romantic.....esp if attracts familes or groups Reserve Tuscan, see maitre d in advance and ask them to go all out! Dress your finest and get a nice Anniv Portrait Congrats On a Very Special Milestone! 🥂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted February 5, 2020 #21 Share Posted February 5, 2020 6 minutes ago, hcat said: Animated cartoon, set menus, .everyone eats together in sync while cartoon plays. Seems not very romantic.....esp if attracts familes or groups Reserve Tuscan, see maitre d in advance and ask them to go all out! Dress your finest and get a nice Anniv Portrait Congrats On a Very Special Milestone! 🥂 Thank you the Tuscan is where will be on the night of August 28th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunonfire Posted February 5, 2020 #22 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I watched 2 different videos for LPC. While watching the video it was amazing to see how many other guests were also recording. I would have thought since it was such a unique and new experience that Celebrity would ask guests to not to record. They always told you that in the theater - remember “no flash photography”. I enjoyed watching the videos but I would not spend $55 for the meal based upon the food reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted February 5, 2020 Author #23 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I am in a royal suite so there is no charge, I figure that a good time to try it . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted February 5, 2020 #24 Share Posted February 5, 2020 23 minutes ago, sunonfire said: I watched 2 different videos for LPC. While watching the video it was amazing to see how many other guests were also recording. I would have thought since it was such a unique and new experience that Celebrity would ask guests to not to record. They always told you that in the theater - remember “no flash photography”. I enjoyed watching the videos but I would not spend $55 for the meal based upon the food reviews. We were offered it for $40 one night but in all honesty we really enjoyed dinner with our tablemates that we declined. This was a 12 night cruise so we got to know others quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarLieb Posted February 6, 2020 #25 Share Posted February 6, 2020 On 2/4/2020 at 12:57 PM, katiegirl1264 said: Le Petit Chef was a highlight of our trip!! Truly don't think some people get how amazing the technolgy is and that these dining expereinces play around the world for 150/pp. We saw it 2X, Looking forward to next time on Apex! Yes, we understand how amazing the technology is. What wasn't amazing was the LPC staff holding the meal for those guests who decided not to heed the request that we all arrive at least 15 minutes early to be seated, thereby stalling the start of the meal by 20 minutes and making the evening even longer for everyone else. We thought the pacing was horribly slow, food mediocre and, not to post any spoilers, but the ending of each and every vignette was a bit macabre and got really old quickly. If you don't mind waiting forever and eating mediocre food to admire the technology, then it's probably the right venue for you. If you are more interested in a finer meal that is paced properly, this is not the place to go. We see this technology a lot at another vacation destination where we go often and, the other destination does it much, much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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