Is there a Chef's Table on the MS Rotterdam?

[Cheagle9000]

Hi. I'm sailing on the MS Rotterdam with my family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids - ages 9 and 6). I would like to know if there's a "Chef's Table" on HAL cruises. It's a 7 day caribbean cruise in December, if that makes any difference. Thanks!

[FlaMariner]

I don't know what a chef's table is but on all our HAL cruises the chef stops by our table to inquire about the food......

[0106]

To me, a chef’s table is either in the restaurant kitchen or has a view into the kitchen.  It allows guests to view food being prepared and interact with the chef.  The closest situation on the Rotterdam would be in the Club Orange dinning room.  It really isn’t a chef’s table but you could see some food being prepared.    You must purchase CO before the cruise.

[kazu]

HAL used to have a Chef’s Table and from the sounds of things from someone on a current cruise, they could be coming back 🤞 

However, they are normally saved for longer cruises.  Not sure what the rules are now, but in the old days it was a minimum of 10-14 days for a Cellar Master dinner or Chef’s Table.

[81Zoomie]

On 4/29/2023 at 2:23 PM, kazu said:

HAL used to have a Chef’s Table and from the sounds of things from someone on a current cruise, they could be coming back 🤞 

However, they are normally saved for longer cruises.  Not sure what the rules are now, but in the old days it was a minimum of 10-14 days for a Cellar Master dinner or Chef’s Table.

Do you have any details as to when?

[kazu]

11 minutes ago, 81Zoomie said:

Do you have any details as to when?

 

When they offered, it was a sea day - not usually a Gala night although we all dressed for the occasion.  We had to ask at guest services for it.  It wasn’t publicized as it was limited to 12 - 18 people depending on the ship.

I haven’t seen it since 2018 but recent posts from people enjoying it suggest it may be possible.  If it is, I will certainly be booking onboard.