joiedevivre Posted September 25, 2014 #1 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I read somewhere on these post that you can watch the culinary classes(not demos) on board for free, to take notes etc. Is this still a go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypercafe Posted September 25, 2014 #2 Share Posted September 25, 2014 On the two trips we were on there were no onlookers in the room, only people who signed up for the class. There really is not room for onlookers however I have read here that people have observed. Might depend on the chef. Sent from my XT1032 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaisyUK Posted September 25, 2014 #3 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Our experience was the same - no onlookers, although we were invited to ask partners/friends to come along at the end to sample what we had cooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie60 Posted September 25, 2014 #4 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Perhaps you have heard about the cooking demonstrations sometimes held in the lounge on the R ships (that don't have culinary classes per se). On a recent trip on Regatta with lots of sea days, a guest chef held a number of fun demonstrations and we were all observers. Recipes were handed out for whatever he prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DOJO466 Posted September 25, 2014 #5 Share Posted September 25, 2014 In the beginning onlookers were allowed to sit in, however there were instances of them talking and disrupting the class so Chef Kelley decided not to allow it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypercafe Posted September 25, 2014 #6 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Perhaps you have heard about the cooking demonstrations sometimes held in the lounge on the R ships (that don't have culinary classes per se). On a recent trip on Regatta with lots of sea days, a guest chef held a number of fun demonstrations and we were all observers. Recipes were handed out for whatever he prepared. They also had them on the large ships. Sent from my XT1032 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 25, 2014 #7 Share Posted September 25, 2014 If I am paying for a class it is unfair that others are allowed in the class without paying Even spouses JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnip eater Posted September 25, 2014 #8 Share Posted September 25, 2014 If I am paying for a class it is unfair that others are allowed in the class without paying Even spouses JMO True...why bother paying if you can get in for free JMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted September 25, 2014 #9 Share Posted September 25, 2014 True...why bother paying if you can get in for free JMHO. Well, unless you've lived your life so far with only the slightest idea of what a kitchen is or a chef does, then you're not going to actually learn anything in the Culinary Classes. They're meant to be more fun than truly instructional, and to that end it was first thought that the spouses of participants might enjoy watching (and tasting) along the way. For good or for bad, the very limited area for spectators, in combination with some unfortunate and untoward behavior in the classroom killed the idea of allowing third parties to monitor the classes, very early on. Another example of why we can't have nice things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnip eater Posted September 26, 2014 #10 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Well, unless you've lived your life so far with only the slightest idea of what a kitchen is or a chef does, then you're not going to actually learn anything in the Culinary Classes. They're meant to be more fun than truly instructional, and to that end it was first thought that the spouses of participants might enjoy watching (and tasting) along the way. For good or for bad, the very limited area for spectators, in combination with some unfortunate and untoward behavior in the classroom killed the idea of allowing third parties to monitor the classes, very early on. Another example of why we can't have nice things. I have attended culinary classes on 'O' ..... With my spouse. They, of course, were paid for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoHoHo Posted September 26, 2014 #11 Share Posted September 26, 2014 As JimandStan post it is much about being entertained, though I certainly learned of some less common spice combinations plus very importantly, the benefit of hands-on, for example the correct feel of the pasta dough to make it Goldilocks right. But I agree about not having onlookers in the room. Entertainment is a large part of it and certainly fun for the onlookers too but I don't want an audience, fellow participants yes but I don't volunteer to be a participant in the cooking demo either. A few folks viewing from the windows is one thing but folks sitting in chairs on the side is not what I want. I took a few classes with DW so as to share that with her. I can understand a SO on the sidelines but then the "I brought a friend instead' and ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 26, 2014 #12 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Maybe they will allow onlookers in La Reserve as well Or 1 spouse can pay for the experience & the other can observe from the sidelines & eat what the other does not ...the possibilities are endless :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnip eater Posted September 26, 2014 #13 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Maybe they will allow onlookers in La Reserve as well Or 1 spouse can pay for the experience & the other can observe from the sidelines & eat what the other does not ...the possibilities are endless :rolleyes: Good idea :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaisyUK Posted September 26, 2014 #14 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Maybe they will allow onlookers in La Reserve as well Or 1 spouse can pay for the experience & the other can observe from the sidelines & eat what the other does not ...the possibilities are endless :rolleyes: Nearly choked on my coffee reading this. So funny :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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