candigirl Posted November 12, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I am taking a friend on a birthday cruise in January. There is not a steak house on the Inspiration so I was thinking this might be a good option. I have never done the Chef's table before and don't even know if it is something I can book in advance. Any tips and advice would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted November 12, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 12, 2014 You can book it in advance by emailing the maître d. Somewhere here is the email address. If not go to Guest Services or the MDR (1-2 or so) to sign up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleInci Posted November 12, 2014 #3 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Seating is extremely limited - so if it is something you want to do sign up as soon as you board the ship. As SadieN mentioned, you can try email, but that is not "officially supported" - you may get lucky! That all said - we've done it twice and it really is a special treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo59rt Posted November 12, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 12, 2014 The two times we have booked the Chef's Table we email before the cruise. I emailed about a month ago for our cruise in April. We received the confirmation email a few days after requesting spots. We email the request and include names, booking number, sailing date, and room number. You would need to email ISmaitred@carnival.com to contact the maitre'd on the inspiration since you said there is no steakhouse (otherwise you would be emailing the steakhouse). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise-Crazy Posted November 12, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 12, 2014 The Chef's Table is well worth it :D I have booked by email a few times and always heard back in a couple if days. It would be a good idea to print out a copy of the confirmation email and bring it along just incase something gets lost by the time of your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candigirl Posted November 13, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Thank you for the tip to email. I thought you booked as soon as you boarded. It includes all food and wine....it that correct? And runs approx. $75? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXGlowgirl Posted November 13, 2014 #7 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I'm trying to book this for my husband's birthday. I emailed the John Heald site, but should I try emailing the maitre'd as well? What would the email be for the Triumph? Thanks much :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovermonkey Posted November 13, 2014 #8 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I'm trying to book this for my husband's birthday. I emailed the John Heald site, but should I try emailing the maitre'd as well? What would the email be for the Triumph? Thanks much :) I was on the Triumph for the Chef's table. I don't remember the email but I will try to look for it. I actually got signed up along time before hand. Some of the Chefs working there sounded like they thought I was a secret employee since I was signed up so early. LOL Remember at the end they give the ladies a cook book with all of Carnival recipes in it, and the guys get the bill. Go figure....:cool: Here are some photos. This of course was from Triumph. They have it in the Library. At one point they were a little mixed up on time. So keep checking with the front to make sure the time for the chefs table is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luluwa Posted November 14, 2014 #9 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Lovermonkey what night was the chef table on Triumph? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaboo Posted November 14, 2014 #10 Share Posted November 14, 2014 The Chef's Table is amazing. Make sure you don't eat too much during the day because you won't be able to get through every course otherwise. Dress nicely, but wear comfy clothes. Also, wear shoes that have a good sized heel on them or else you might not get to see all parts of the kitchen during the pre-dinner tour. Spiked heels are NOT recommended. They will ask you about food allergies and preferences (e.g. vegetarian) in advance. The shorter 3-5 day cruises only have one (or maybe two, if there is enough demand) Chef's Tables. If there isn't a presentation setup for the Steakhouse in the Atrium when you board the ship, head straight to the Steakhouse to find out when the Chef's Table is scheduled and book it. I have been on 3-day cruises where they didn't bother with the presentation table in the Atrium at all, and only found out afterward that there was a Chef's Table on the cruise. I wouldn't rely on emailing. They don't have an obligation to respond to requests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo59rt Posted November 14, 2014 #11 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Here are the ship codes then you just attach it to the correct address Maitre d' vs. Steakhouse. Maitre d' - xxmaitred@carnival.com Steakhouse - xxsteakhouse@carnival.com (for ships with a steakhouse) BR Breeze CQ Conquest DE Destiny DR Dream EC Ecstacy EL Elation FA Fantasy FD Freedom FS Fascination GL Glory IM Imagination IS Inspiration LE Legend LI Liberty MC Magic MI Miracle PA Paradise SE Sensation SL Splendor SP Spirit TI Triumph VA Valor VI Victory IMO i would always at least try to email the steakhouse for reservations of chef's Table. We always email before hand and get the confirmation email. There are such limited spots (two dinners of 12 guests per 7 day sailing) that they could sell out before you embark. The chef's table is getting popular on the carnival board and i know that we have many people from our roll call booked/or looking to book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipty2 Posted November 14, 2014 #12 Share Posted November 14, 2014 A word about allergies. We just did Chef's table on the Splendor where we were contacted prior to the dinner by phone to ask about allergies. I have a pecan/walnut allergy which I clearly stated and was seemingly noted however that did not stop the chef from serving a praline dessert to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired_to_Cruise Posted November 14, 2014 #13 Share Posted November 14, 2014 It's a rectangle table that people sit at to eat food! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp12687 Posted November 14, 2014 #14 Share Posted November 14, 2014 what's the menu like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottydog123 Posted November 14, 2014 #15 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) We did the Chef's Tables on The Valor a couple of years ago, well worth the 75.00, they treat you like royalty and I can guarantee your water glass or wine glass will never be empty. We even had a magician come to the table to entertain us during an eating break. I liken the experience to the television show Iron Chef...the Chef describes the course after is brought to you...as another poster said, don't eat too much during the day because I can guarantee you will be very full at the end of the experience. RECEPTION Mango Sphere, Rosemary Biscuit *Salmon Tartar Cornets, Sesame Seeds *Beef Carpaccio on Air Pillow, Chocolate Bacon, Apple Ribbons Double Cooked Lamb, Tapioca MENU Beet Blanket, Spiced Grape Tea Asparagus, Cauliflower, Honey Carrot Tian, Mache, Lemon Streusel Crab Stack Corn Custard, Polenta Cracker, Tangerine, Passion Caviar *Duck Textures Creamy Quinoa, Parmesan Churros, Olive Snow, Port Wine Jus Bisque Our Way Two Tomatoes, Three Basil, Crisped Brioche, Garlic Chip Sea Bass Chorizo Crust, Fried Pop Corn Pudding, Lemon Macaroon, Lobster Foam Wagyu Bone Marrow Soufflé, Scallion & Garlic Panisse, Gremolata Crisp Pastry Chef Sea Salt Praline Chocolate, Raspberry Mojito, Key Lime Cake, Apricot Vanilla Gel, Citrus Cream Edited November 14, 2014 by scottydog123 Bad proofreading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovermonkey Posted November 14, 2014 #16 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Lovermonkey what night was the chef table on Triumph? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app It was on the 3rd or 4th night. It was right after an excursion. But we still made it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovermonkey Posted November 14, 2014 #17 Share Posted November 14, 2014 A word about allergies. We just did Chef's table on the Splendor where we were contacted prior to the dinner by phone to ask about allergies. I have a pecan/walnut allergy which I clearly stated and was seemingly noted however that did not stop the chef from serving a praline dessert to us. Its funny you said Splendor. Our main chef was from the Splendor too but was filling in for the Triumph. When they had the power outage, he was the chef who had to deal with it. We of course messed with him during dinner about that. Saying all people got were cheese sandwiches. He said it wasn't that bad. This all the guys from the Triumph that did the chefs table. The main chef is the 2nd from the right, who isn't wearing a hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortSideCruzan Posted November 15, 2014 #18 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I am taking a friend on a birthday cruise in January. There is not a steak house on the Inspiration so I was thinking this might be a good option. I have never done the Chef's table before and don't even know if it is something I can book in advance. Any tips and advice would be appreciated. Hi Candigirl :) I just wanted to drop you this link: https://www.goccl.com/~/media/Files/Irman/bookccl/shipboard_knowledge/ChefsTable.htm Have a wonderful voyage! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwjax Posted November 16, 2014 #19 Share Posted November 16, 2014 We just rec'd an email confirmation for the Chef's Table on our upcoming cruise(s). Along with it, the Maitre'd mentioned a Chef's Table Menu change beginning tonight?? The last we heard the menu was Cornish Hen, Salmon and Short ribs....all available on the MDR menu at times??:rolleyes: If anyone takes in the Chef's Table in the next few days, please relay the menu info, if you get a chance. Much appreciated:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwjax Posted November 17, 2014 #20 Share Posted November 17, 2014 We just rec'd an email confirmation for the Chef's Table on our upcoming cruise(s). Along with it, the Maitre'd mentioned a Chef's Table Menu change beginning tonight?? The last we heard the menu was Cornish Hen, Salmon and Short ribs....all available on the MDR menu at times??:rolleyes: If anyone takes in the Chef's Table in the next few days, please relay the menu info, if you get a chance. Much appreciated:) Well, I am not sure if this menu is fleet wide, but here is the one the Maitre'd sent yesterday for our upcoming cruise. It says Glory on it, but we are sailing on the Fascination, so maybe it is fleet wide???:) Copy of Chef Table menu 2014.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXGlowgirl Posted November 17, 2014 #21 Share Posted November 17, 2014 So happy I got the email this morning! Thanks for all the advice to book :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigercat Posted November 17, 2014 #22 Share Posted November 17, 2014 They stopped giving out the cookbooks a couple of years ago. They also have the new menu that started in Sept and Oct of this year. tigercat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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