During our recent cruise we were lucky enough to dine at the Chef’s Table. My husband has always wanted to attend a chef’s table and was really excited when we were able to book our places.
Our dining experience started when we met the rest of the guests and donned white coats for our trip the ship’s galley. After washing our hands (they take hygiene very seriously) we were introduced to the Head chef and given glasses of French Champagne, which went nicely with our canapés.
After a quick galley visit we were escorted to our dining table and enjoyed lots of delicious food and wine.
This is the chef and a shot of our table and fellow diners.
Thirteen Things on Our Chef’s Table Menu
1. Canapés: Ceviche of Chilean Sea Bass and Ginger
2. Foie Gras Terrine on Brioche, Stone Fruit Jam
3. Bistro Mini Quiche Provencale
4. Steamed New Potatoes with Sour Cream and Caviar
5. Entree: Porcini Mushroom Risotto
6. Strawberry and Cracked Pepper Sorbet
7. Main course: “Double Impact” Surf and Turf
8. Lobster Tail, Diver Scallops, Beef Filet Mignon and Lamb Rib Chops
This is my dinner since I don’t eat meat. I had this huge fish steak. Very yummy!
9. Rosemary Juice, Lemon Butter Fondue, Mustard Hollandaise Sauce
10. Market Fresh Vegetables, Roasted Chateau Potato
11. Cheese: Potted Stilton with Port Wine and Walnut Bread
12. Dessert: White Chocolate Mousse with Mix Berries
13. Coffee or Tea with Homemade Amaretti and Biscotti
The dinner was delicious and hubby and I went for a walk afterwards!
Have you ever been to a chef’s table or a degustation dinner?
#’s 3,4,5, 6 and all of your delights I would have enjoyed. yes, I attend a chef’s table aboard our Princess Cruise in 2011. It was very elegant experience. We also got a group pic with the chef.
We had a photo with the chef too. It was a fun experience, and I’m glad we did it. Ours was also with Princess.
Those Scallops look BEAUTIFUL! How do you remember all that!!!! LOL! What a great experience.
They gave us a copy of the menu. Good job too since I wouldn’t have remembered all the dishes.
Looks like they had quite the spread for you all. Looks like you had a lot of fun. I’ve never been to the chef’s table but it looks like fun.
The food was beautiful and they really treated us like kings.
I’m all over that white chocolate mousse!
*hugs*
Paige
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It was as delicious as it sounds.
Gourmet! I’m more interested in eating it than watching it be prepared, but that would be fun too.
We didn’t actually see the preparation but I can vouch for the yumminess of the food.
I want to be there that fish wow so delish
It was the biggest piece of fish I’ve ever seen.
That double impact surf and turf has got me drooling. And what a pretty plate. I mean the food on it.
It was a pretty plate of food – almost too delicious to eat. Almost.
Wow, that’s a lot of food. I would definitely need to save room for dessert. My T13
As I said, I needed a walk afterward :)
Wow! Sounds like you are having a lovely time! Jealous!
Enjoy!
Unfortunately, we’re back home now and back to normal. Doing the cooking and cleaning yourself isn’t nearly as much fun.
I’ve never been on a cruise, so I’ve never eaten at a Chef’s table, but all of that food looks delicious. Can I go with you next time? :)