Chef's Table Dress Code Query

[Kellyansapansa]

My husband and I are heading off on an 11 night PNG cruise on Coral Princess later this month, our first cruise since 2019. We are so excited, especially since this is the sixth cruise we have booked in the last three years, but the first one not to be cancelled!

 

We are planning to put our names down for the Chef's Table for the first time, and wondered if anyone could please confirm the dress code for this event?

 

We don't usually pack formal wear but will if it's required for this. 

 

Thank you. 😊

[Colorado Coasty]

18 minutes ago, Kellyansapansa said:

My husband and I are heading off on an 11 night PNG cruise on Coral Princess later this month, our first cruise since 2019. We are so excited, especially since this is the sixth cruise we have booked in the last three years, but the first one not to be cancelled!

 

We are planning to put our names down for the Chef's Table for the first time, and wondered if anyone could please confirm the dress code for this event?

 

We don't usually pack formal wear but will if it's required for this. 

 

Thank you. 😊

Business casual, no open toe shoes.

[Rick&Jeannie]

Does not need to be "full formal" but you should dress as nicely as you can.  You may feel a bit "out of place" if you don't.  Everybody else is going to dress up a bit.  Not tuxes or gowns...but personally I wear a coat and tie.

[Kellyansapansa]

30 minutes ago, Colorado Coasty said:

Business casual, no open toe shoes.

That's fabulous, thanks so much for your help!

[Kellyansapansa]

2 minutes ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

Does not need to be "full formal" but you should dress as nicely as you can.  You may feel a bit "out of place" if you don't.  Everybody else is going to dress up a bit.  Not tuxes or gowns...but personally I wear a coat and tie.

Fantastic, thank you for the clarification. 😊

[Colorado Coasty]

21 minutes ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

Does not need to be "full formal" but you should dress as nicely as you can.  You may feel a bit "out of place" if you don't.  Everybody else is going to dress up a bit.  Not tuxes or gowns...but personally I wear a coat and tie.

The times I wore a jacket, I was the only one.

[Kellyansapansa]

33 minutes ago, Colorado Coasty said:

The times I wore a jacket, I was the only one.

Good to know, thanks again. 😊

[nini]

Dress very nice... Not casual but not formal.

[Kellyansapansa]

On 1/15/2023 at 4:36 PM, nini said:

Dress very nice... Not casual but not formal.

Fantastic, thank you. 😊

[555]

On 1/15/2023 at 1:06 AM, nini said:

Dress very nice... Not casual but not formal.

That leaves a lot open for interpretation these days.

[Rick&Jeannie]

58 minutes ago, 555 said:

That leaves a lot open for interpretation these days.

Yes...but most people with a bit of common sense should understand that it's an occasion that calls for "a little bit nicer".

[LouCoop]

On 1/14/2023 at 10:23 PM, Colorado Coasty said:

Business casual, no open toe shoes.

No open toe shoes? Is that only for men or for women also?

[Colorado Coasty]

44 minutes ago, LouCoop said:

No open toe shoes? Is that only for men or for women also?

For everyone but primarily for women.

[jwattle]

3 hours ago, LouCoop said:

No open toe shoes? Is that only for men or for women also?

That is because of the galley tour.

[Cruise till you drop]

On 1/14/2023 at 10:23 PM, Colorado Coasty said:

Business casual, no open toe shoes.

Why no open toed shoes?  I thought they weren’t going into the galley anymore after Covid

[jwattle]

30 minutes ago, Cruise till you drop said:

Why no open toed shoes?  I thought they weren’t going into the galley anymore after Covid

That is from before, and for planned resumption

[Maarek]

I'd say dress up a little.  Collared shirt, slacks, and dress shoes for men at a minimum.  I add a vest and tie.  For the ladies, nice dress or pant suit.  Stay clear of the jeans, t-shirts, tennis shoes.  However, if you cruise carnival now, that would be acceptable, but princess is still a little more dressy.

[PrincessLuver]

On the Crown recently the Chef's Table participants wore long white coats (like a Dr. or lab coat) provided by Princess?

[Mademypoint]

They take you into the kitchen so no open toed shoes.
White coats might be when you go into the kitchen.

[Papa Yoda]

 Doubt this has changed: due to covid there is no Galley tour part of Chef's Table so dress nice and no need for close toed shoes.

[Kellyansapansa]

Thanks so much everyone, you've all been very helpful! Now we just have to cross our fingers that we get selected to attend. 🙏

[nini]

Sadly, September 2022 on the Grand had no galley tour for our Chef's Table. We also did not get any Chef's coats.

[jwattle]

1 hour ago, nini said:

Sadly, September 2022 on the Grand had no galley tour for our Chef's Table. We also did not get any Chef's coats.

I think that they only loan out the chef's coats for the galley tour and then take them back. 🙂

[Bobbiegentry]

Black jeans and a Hawaiian shirt. Always. 

 

There were many others dressed similarly comfortable. A few jackets as well. 
 

Bottom line……be comfortable. Whatever you determine that to be. Whatever you decide, I assure you, you will not be out of place.

[Cruise till you drop]

We just did Chefs Table tonight on Sky Princess.  
1) We did go into the galley for a quick tour.

2) We had to wear a mask 

3) 3 of the 6 women were wearing open toed shoes and no one said anything about it

4) All the courses were served in a private location in the middle of the Soliel dining room but it was far from quiet as it was surrounded by some decorative strings but you could hear everyone on the other side of the fake wall

5) I really wasn’t super impressed with the main course but most courses were pretty good

6) Service overall was phenomenal