Special Meal Requests

[SEAEDP]

Just wondering...if I wanted to request Vegan meals, is that possible once I'm on the ship?

[sail7seas]

You should make the request in advance by contacting Ships Services and then speak with either the Dining Room Manager, one of his assistants or supervisors. HAL is well able to accommodate Vegan requests.

 

800-541-1576

 

[Krazy Kruizers]

From HAL's site:

Special dietary needs, such as vegetarian, diabetic or gluten-free meals, are easily accommodated with advance requests. Kosher meals and a Health Conscious Dining option are also available. To arrange special meals, please contact the Ship Services Department at 1-800-541-1576 at least 90 days prior to departure.

[Mytime2014]

Just wondering...if I wanted to request Vegan meals, is that possible once I'm on the ship?

I've been reading some of the posted menus and each one had vegetarian choices - that sound really good even for a non-vegetarian. I guess there is a difference in Vegan and vegetarian even tho I don't know what it is

 

Look on halfacts and if you look for a westerdam review from March by the Priesmans you will see some samples. The review is awesome and I wish I could remember where it is on this board. You're going on the Westerdam aren't you? Please post your experiences - I'll be following you in July. Have fun!!!

[Krazy Kruizers]

VEGETARIAN MENU (Thanks to Lisa 63)

 

Select one option from each section to be served the following evening.

 

Appetizers

Lemon and Spinach Ricotta Dip

Vegetarian Mezza Plate (vegan) - Baba Ghanousch, hummus, tabbouleh

Vegetable Terrine - broccoli, carrot, zucchini, tarragon sour cream

Strawberry and Bucatini Bruschetta

Vegetarian Sushi Roll (vegan) - avocado, cucumber, red pimento

Portabello Mushroom and Chipotle Quesadilla

Vietnamese Vegetable Spring Roll (vegan)

Curried Vegetable Empanadas

 

Soups

Asian Noodle Soup (vegan)

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (vegan)

Pasta Fagioli (vegan)

 

Salads

Tossed Fresh Garden Greens (vegan)

Spicy Lentil and Garbanzo Salad (vegan)

Entrees

Baked Cheese Polenta with Mushrooms Artichoke Hearts

Asparagus, Carrot and Zucchini Tart

Baked Vegetable Lasagna

Vegetable and Bean Chili - with sour cream

Pad Thai Noodles (vegan)

Vegetable Jambalaya (vegan)

Spinach Palak Curry

Sweet and Sour Vegetable Tempura (vegan)

Grilled Vegetable and Tofo Kabob (vegan)

[SEAEDP]

VEGETARIAN MENU (Thanks to Lisa 63)

 

Select one option from each section to be served the following evening.

 

Appetizers

Lemon and Spinach Ricotta Dip

Vegetarian Mezza Plate (vegan) - Baba Ghanousch, hummus, tabbouleh

Vegetable Terrine - broccoli, carrot, zucchini, tarragon sour cream

Strawberry and Bucatini Bruschetta

Vegetarian Sushi Roll (vegan) - avocado, cucumber, red pimento

Portabello Mushroom and Chipotle Quesadilla

Vietnamese Vegetable Spring Roll (vegan)

Curried Vegetable Empanadas

 

Soups

Asian Noodle Soup (vegan)

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (vegan)

Pasta Fagioli (vegan)

 

Salads

Tossed Fresh Garden Greens (vegan)

Spicy Lentil and Garbanzo Salad (vegan)

 

Entrees

Baked Cheese Polenta with Mushrooms Artichoke Hearts

Asparagus, Carrot and Zucchini Tart

Baked Vegetable Lasagna

Vegetable and Bean Chili - with sour cream

Pad Thai Noodles (vegan)

Vegetable Jambalaya (vegan)

Spinach Palak Curry

Sweet and Sour Vegetable Tempura (vegan)

Grilled Vegetable and Tofo Kabob (vegan)

 

THANKS!! Looks awesome! Is this for the MDR?

[Typhoon1]

Check with one of the DRMs after boarding to make sure the message has been delivered to the dining room.

[sail7seas]

THANKS!! Looks awesome! Is this for the MDR?

 

 

Yes. That is for MDR. :)

 

[TiogaCruiser]

I've been reading some of the posted menus and each one had vegetarian choices - that sound really good even for a non-vegetarian. I guess there is a difference in Vegan and vegetarian even tho I don't know what it is

Some vegetarians consume dairy and/or eggs (ovo-lacto) or fish.

 

Vegans eat no animal products. "If it had a face or a mother or came from something with a face or a mother" it is not consumed.

[Fishfindergirl]

VEGETARIAN MENU (Thanks to Lisa 63)

 

Select one option from each section to be served the following evening.

 

Appetizers

Lemon and Spinach Ricotta Dip

Vegetarian Mezza Plate (vegan) - Baba Ghanousch, hummus, tabbouleh

Vegetable Terrine - broccoli, carrot, zucchini, tarragon sour cream

Strawberry and Bucatini Bruschetta

Vegetarian Sushi Roll (vegan) - avocado, cucumber, red pimento

Portabello Mushroom and Chipotle Quesadilla

Vietnamese Vegetable Spring Roll (vegan)

Curried Vegetable Empanadas

 

Soups

Asian Noodle Soup (vegan)

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (vegan)

Pasta Fagioli (vegan)

 

Salads

Tossed Fresh Garden Greens (vegan)

Spicy Lentil and Garbanzo Salad (vegan)

Entrees

Baked Cheese Polenta with Mushrooms Artichoke Hearts

Asparagus, Carrot and Zucchini Tart

Baked Vegetable Lasagna

Vegetable and Bean Chili - with sour cream

Pad Thai Noodles (vegan)

Vegetable Jambalaya (vegan)

Spinach Palak Curry

Sweet and Sour Vegetable Tempura (vegan)

Grilled Vegetable and Tofo Kabob (vegan)

 

Do they have one for Gluten free ?

[Oceanwench]

When I have ordered from the vegetarian/vegan menu, I had to give my order the night before.

My experience was that the menu items sounded way better than they tasted!

I am not a vegetarian, but I don't eat red meat or shellfish. I usually order the "gourmet vegetarian" meals on the nightly menus in the MDR.

[cruz chic]

I did a vegetarian meal one night on my Westy cruise. I thought it was quite good but it would have been nicer if it wasn't lukewarm. That said, all the food was lukewarm.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Do they have one for Gluten free ?

 

I am not certain -- but you can call Ship Services and ask them -- 1-800-541-1576.

[ksqueak]

Do they have one for Gluten free ?

 

 

Yes, they can do gluten free. You would place your order the evening prior. I traveled a few months ago with someone who was gluten free.

 

Another idea, I do no sugar but don't alert ahead of time and my waiters have all done a great job if I want something that has sugar in it. I get a "you don't want that" which I appreciate.

[Krazy Kruizers]

I just remembered

On our recent Nieuw Amsterdam cruise -- there was a sign at lunch in the Lido buffet (I do not remember seeing this sign when we were on the ship last November)

[Fishfindergirl]

Thanks to all that answered this is my first cruise as being Gluten free I did tell my TA to let Them know. Again thanks