ripjerry95 Posted February 19, 2013 #1 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I was wondering for those of you that have done the Chef's table do you feel it is worth the price? Is it offered on all RC ships or just some? Thanks, Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscott52 Posted February 19, 2013 #2 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'll let you know in a few days. We're doing it Sat. night on the Oasis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mrell345 Posted February 19, 2013 #3 Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) I was wondering for those of you that have done the Chef's table do you feel it is worth the price? Is it offered on all RC ships or just some? Thanks, Kim YES, Definitily, We did the Chefs table on the Radiance last May and it was superb. I posted a review of our cruise on Radiance with a section on the Chefs Table here http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1642023 Chef's Table: All I can say is Wow! The food was superb with a wine paring for every course (5). The chef came out before every course and explained the dish, how it was made, the ingredients and the inspiration, then the sommelier would come out and explain the wine pairing. We were only 6 that night though the chef's table normally does not sit with less than 10 and can handle up to 14. Our cruise only had 3 nights where the chef's table was held. The chef's table costs $95.00 per person and at the end of the meal you get two aprons and a Royal Caribbean cook book per couple. They send a nice invitation to your stateroom the night before inviting you to the dinner, it explains where to go to meet up prior to your meal. The Maitre-D comes out and sits you down outside the chef's table dining area and you are served with a glass of champagne prior to going in and sitting down for the meal.:D:D Edited February 19, 2013 by mrell345 Update post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypo Posted February 19, 2013 #4 Share Posted February 19, 2013 We did it a year ago on Oasis. It was excellent. However,it dragged on for three hours. So, if you do this, don't plan on anything else that evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Viewer Posted February 19, 2013 #5 Share Posted February 19, 2013 we did it on the Allure in December, it was a very enjoyable evening. The food was great .. and the other diners were great fun. I would like to do it again on another ship as the chef has freedom to choose the menu/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted February 20, 2013 #6 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Definitely a memorable experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscott52 Posted February 27, 2013 #7 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I'll let you know in a few days. We're doing it Sat. night on the Oasis. For my wife and I Chef's Table was worth it. It was one of the better meals I've had anywhere. The wine pairings complemented the food and the sommelier's comments about the wine and why it was paired with each course were interesting. The chef went into great detail about how each course was prepared, sometimes too much detail for me. I'm kind of an amateur chef though and my wife really enjoyed the chef's descriptions of each course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermcs Posted February 27, 2013 #8 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Agree with the others. We have done the Chef's Table on 3 cruises and it is usually one of our best meals of the trip. The food and wine are great but have really enjoyed meeting the other people at the table. It is a small group so can have very enjoyable conversation. Highly recommend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoosh21 Posted February 27, 2013 #9 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I was wondering for those of you that have done the Chef's table do you feel it is worth the price? Is it offered on all RC ships or just some? Thanks, Kim I think it is worth trying. You get quite a bit of wine and great service. Plus, you get the cookbook to go with dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenWonkas Posted February 27, 2013 #10 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Does anyone know what options are available for those who would like to try Chef's Table, but not the wine pairings? This is something DH and I would love, however we don't drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Very Frequent Flyer Posted February 27, 2013 #11 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Most definitely worth it. I only paid $50 instead of $95 on my recent cruise on Radiance!!! Loved every minute of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shipshape sam Posted March 2, 2013 #12 Share Posted March 2, 2013 For us....Yes! Plan to do Chef's Table again on our next Allure of the Seas cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted March 2, 2013 #13 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I think it is worth trying. You get quite a bit of wine and great service. Plus, you get the cookbook to go with dinner and an Apron:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stazc Posted March 2, 2013 #14 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Yes it's worth it! We did it on Allure. Amazing meal, great wine, fantastic company. Don't place too much value on the aprons though. They're not exactly top quality... More like a single use type fabric. (Like the reusable grocery bags are made from). Cookbook is great though! We would do it again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted March 2, 2013 #15 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Yes it's worth it! We did it on Allure. Amazing meal, great wine, fantastic company. Don't place too much value on the aprons though. They're not exactly top quality... Yes, hence the:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dllyon Posted March 3, 2013 #16 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Do you get to pick the night you would like to do the Chef table? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted March 3, 2013 #17 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Yes. It is limited to 12-14 so your first choice might already be full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambiverol Posted March 3, 2013 #18 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I've done it twice. It's good. Menu was identical both times (allure). We were fortunate to have met really fun table mates. Tips: -It takes forever, and you will be stuffed. It's likely you will not want to do much after -Save room for the beef-excellent -They will alter the menu and whip up good stuff if you ask (ie don't eat red meat, don't like fish, etc). They seem happy to do it, unless you go crazy I suppose. -You can ask for more wine. Or, if you liked a previous one better, more of that please! Bottomless glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted March 3, 2013 #19 Share Posted March 3, 2013 -They will alter the menu and whip up good stuff if you ask (ie don't eat red meat, don't like fish, etc). They seem happy to do it, unless you go crazy I suppose. this is good to know..I am allergic to most kinds of shellfish, and I was worried about having too many courses with it, that would have gone uneaten. is this something you need to mention ahead of time, or can the Chef work on the fly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serial Tequila Posted March 3, 2013 #20 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Does anyone know if there is a chef's table on Independence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seatravelers Posted March 3, 2013 #21 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Chef's Table is worth it to us and we have enjoyed it everytime! Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 3, 2013 #22 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Does anyone know if there is a chef's table on Independence? Not that I recall from this past December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye 6 Posted March 7, 2013 #23 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Most definitely worth it. I only paid $50 instead of $95 on my recent cruise on Radiance!!! Loved every minute of it. How did you get it for $50? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippin10 Posted March 7, 2013 #24 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Here is the menu plus photos of the Chefs Table on Radiance December 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippin10 Posted March 7, 2013 #25 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Some more photos: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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