TowandaUK Posted April 9 #1 Share Posted April 9 The sample menu appeared on My Cunard this evening. At present the only night available to book is the first night - May 10. Cost $58.50 per person! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare david63 Posted April 9 #2 Share Posted April 9 That's a new one - caviar and chips!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NE John Posted April 9 #3 Share Posted April 9 That’s a spectacular menu for land or sea. That’s the splurge night any voyage! We often don’t get that type of food sourcing info here. Last summer we ate at London’s Quality Chop House and appreciated knowing the sourcing of the seafood and meats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Pushpit Posted April 9 #4 Share Posted April 9 It's more expensive than Verandah ($50 onboard cost, evenings) but the menu seems several notches above their menu. Some interesting sourcing of food here, I'm certainly tempted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzadict Posted April 10 #5 Share Posted April 10 Are all the ships doing evening food in Sir Samuels ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted April 10 #6 Share Posted April 10 9 hours ago, david63 said: That's a new one - caviar and chips!!! Even I wouldn't have put those together unless 'chips' is a label for re-imagined rectangular blinis or the slices of thin toast which is what Cunard usually serve with caviar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio82 Posted April 10 #7 Share Posted April 10 All very odd that us passengers have not been told that booking is now open. I see that Tramonto is $18 - May 10th only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare david63 Posted April 10 #8 Share Posted April 10 1 hour ago, Victoria2 said: Even I wouldn't have put those together unless 'chips' is a label for re-imagined rectangular blinis or the slices of thin toast which is what Cunard usually serve with caviar. Doubt it as it says "triple cooked chips" - never seen triple cooked toast😕 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted April 10 #9 Share Posted April 10 Just now, david63 said: Doubt it as it says "triple cooked chips" - never seen triple cooked toast😕 You never know what can be 're-imagined' 😀 and I have often double 'cooked' toast when needs be but I suspect you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleFish1976 Posted April 10 #10 Share Posted April 10 3 minutes ago, david63 said: Doubt it as it says "triple cooked chips" - never seen triple cooked toast😕 Ah, you've never been a new mother. Same with the triple re-heated cup of tea. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Colin_Cameron Posted April 10 #11 Share Posted April 10 I wonder if it means crisps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare david63 Posted April 10 #12 Share Posted April 10 16 minutes ago, Colin_Cameron said: I wonder if it means crisps? Even if it does that is still a new one - caviar and crisps, no thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Pushpit Posted April 10 #13 Share Posted April 10 2 hours ago, cruzadict said: Are all the ships doing evening food in Sir Samuels ? It's just QM2 that has the other Sir Samuel's, they do light snacks like pastries and sandwiches during the day and nothing in the evening. It's not that big really, and I can't easily see it becoming a full charged-for dining establishment, it's the wrong layout and in the wrong place for the kitchens. But if QA is a rip roaring success then who knows. QE has Café Carinthia which does light food too, QV doesn't have a direct equivalent, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted April 10 #14 Share Posted April 10 (edited) Thanks for the 'Heads-up' @TowandaUK , I have to confess I'm not one for stalking 'My Cunard' on a daily basis: far more important life events to navigate. Still, I was interested to see both the menu, booking availability and pricing, and in particular the dozen huîtres at $25.00. That should certainly give the old 'libido' a timely boost.... ****** Job done..... 😂😂 Edited April 10 by Solent Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted April 10 #15 Share Posted April 10 Well Thanks to @TowandaUK that's Sir Samuel's now booked; I have to confess there was little appeal in the other speciality restaurant menus particularly when on a reasonably short voyage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted April 10 #16 Share Posted April 10 12 hours ago, TowandaUK said: The sample menu appeared on My Cunard this evening. At present the only night available to book is the first night - May 10. Cost $58.50 per person! Interestingly I note the pricing of the 'lunch' in Sir Samuel's comes in at $31.50 *. Recalling that Cunard's recent email (8 March 2024) stated that.... ' However due to the large number of Diamond members travelling, we will be unable to offer you your complimentary lunch benefit. Instead, you will receive US$35 per Diamond member, as on board spending money to spend as you wish' ...then one must assume that Diamond members can still enjoy the experience at no cost providing they are swift enough on the advance booking system. * Again I can only surmise that the £35.00 credit takes into account the added gratuity if there is one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Pushpit Posted April 10 #17 Share Posted April 10 10 minutes ago, Solent Richard said: * Again I can only surmise that the £35.00 credit takes into account the added gratuity if there is one. Because it's just a flat $35 credit to OBC - which can be used for anything - Diamond CWCs can - if they wish - round up the bill amount to include a gratuity - and that will come off the OBC and hence the specific credit provided here. From what I've seen this may just be for the Maiden sailing, since so many Diamonds are going to be onboard. Maybe also for the next few QA sailings too, but I don't think anything been said about that. Then perhaps the Diamond credit will revert to the old system, and I don't think we've seen the specifics of how that would work on QA given the various options on that ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted April 10 #18 Share Posted April 10 21 minutes ago, Pushpit said: Because it's just a flat $35 credit to OBC - which can be used for anything - Diamond CWCs can - if they wish - round up the bill amount to include a gratuity - and that will come off the OBC and hence the specific credit provided here. From what I've seen this may just be for the Maiden sailing, since so many Diamonds are going to be onboard. Maybe also for the next few QA sailings too, but I don't think anything been said about that. Then perhaps the Diamond credit will revert to the old system, and I don't think we've seen the specifics of how that would work on QA given the various options on that ship. Yes, I recognised that having received the Cunard email. The point I was making was that in the event a service fee is to be added to the Sir Samuel's lunch entry fare then the 'credit' would be enough to cover it. The usual communication problems continue as there is no indication as to whether or not a service charge will apply to the speciality restaurant published charges show in the OP's comment. What I can say is that when making my reservation I was only charged the indicated amount with no mention as to that being inclusive or exclusive of a service charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted April 10 #19 Share Posted April 10 1 hour ago, Solent Richard said: Thanks for the 'Heads-up' @TowandaUK , I have to confess I'm not one for stalking 'My Cunard' on a daily basis: far more important life events to navigate. Still, I was interested to see both the menu, booking availability and pricing, and in particular the dozen huîtres at $25.00. That should certainly give the old 'libido' a timely boost.... ****** Still, I was interested to see both the menu, booking availability and pricing, and in particular the dozen huîtres at $25.00. That should certainly give the old 'libido' a timely boost.... The only downside to that is that I couldn't find one of my favourite tipples on the Sir Samuel's wine list..... 😂😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Pushpit Posted April 10 #20 Share Posted April 10 9 minutes ago, Solent Richard said: The usual communication problems continue as there is no indication as to whether or not a service charge will apply to the speciality restaurant published charges show in the OP's comment. Yes, one short sentence from Cunard could have resolved a question that I think is fairly obvious, as to whether a service charge is included or not. And Cunard usually aren't reticent about providing lots of sentences. But as it happens, Verandah does not have a service charge (there is a tip area on the bill given to Diamonds at the end of the meal) so I don't think there is an implied or overt service charge here. Particularly given the assumption that many of us are happy to pay the "hotel service charge", and that specifically covers dining, at least as worded on cunard.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted April 10 #21 Share Posted April 10 Today received e mail from Cunard about my up and coming cruise on QA in July and the benefits of a Diamond member of CWC. Interestingly it states "A complimentary meal in one of our speciality restaurants" but does not say which ones or any value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio82 Posted April 10 #22 Share Posted April 10 1 hour ago, majortom10 said: Today received e mail from Cunard about my up and coming cruise on QA in July and the benefits of a Diamond member of CWC. Interestingly it states "A complimentary meal in one of our speciality restaurants" but does not say which ones or any value. Sailing QA on May 10th but not received any such email. I have today booked & paid for one lunch Sir Samuel even though we are Diamond - oh dear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted April 11 #23 Share Posted April 11 21 hours ago, Solent Richard said: Still, I was interested to see both the menu, booking availability and pricing, and in particular the dozen huîtres at $25.00. That should certainly give the old 'libido' a timely boost.... The only downside to that is that I couldn't find one of my favourite tipples on the Sir Samuel's wine list..... 😂😂 Cheers @Bell Boy . We definitely share the same humour level. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare elmsliebev Posted April 11 #24 Share Posted April 11 23 hours ago, Solent Richard said: Thanks for the 'Heads-up' @TowandaUK , I have to confess I'm not one for stalking 'My Cunard' on a daily basis: far more important life events to navigate. Still, I was interested to see both the menu, booking availability and pricing, and in particular the dozen huîtres at $25.00. That should certainly give the old 'libido' a timely boost.... ****** Job done..... 😂😂 I was pleased to see oysters too. Many years ago when cycling on the Ile de Re me and a pal managed to wrongly order 3 dozen oysters rather than 1 dozen. The guy selling them was so impressed that we ate them all he gave us an oyster knife each 🤣. We'll definitely be booking Sir Sam's in June. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e&mcruise Posted April 12 #25 Share Posted April 12 On 4/10/2024 at 6:26 PM, david63 said: Even if it does that is still a new one - caviar and crisps, no thank you! Don't knock it till you try it!! It is a great combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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