Rare TracieABD Posted July 28, 2009 #26 Share Posted July 28, 2009 whats the chef's table?? do you hafta pay?? how much?? and if after interview you dont like chef will they get you another one? A special dinner Yes, $75 per person Probably not:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 28, 2009 #27 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Yes special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliceS Posted July 28, 2009 #28 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Someone met with us before chef's table every time that I've been there and we always asked about the shoes. My open type shoes were acceptable, he didn't approve of the thong-type sandals though. They really don't want anyone to slip in the kitchen. I remember getting some really dirty looks at my shoes when we met up with other couples right before the coats and dinner. I was quick to inform that we did ASK. The only full shoes that I bring on a cruise are sneakers and they are not appropriate for such a dinner. I'd rather not go than wear them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&Emom Posted July 28, 2009 #29 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I wasn't interviewed, just called and told the date & time. Later a letter was sent to my cabin asking about health and allergies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynda90 Posted July 28, 2009 #30 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I was on the chef's table for the Ruby inaugural and we did not have any pre-interiew. When I made the reservation on the phone, I was asked if I had any food allergies. We were also told we could wear open toe shoes which most of the women wore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j!m Posted July 28, 2009 #31 Share Posted July 28, 2009 thanks for info isit worth $75? why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANYPORT Posted July 28, 2009 #32 Share Posted July 28, 2009 thanks for info isit worth $75? why? Just returned from Ruby Princess yesterday..... Chef's table was one of the highlights of the Cruise Fantastic food with the fine wine & champagne to go with each course........... basically an unforgetable experience. Ours was truly amazing :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynda90 Posted July 28, 2009 #33 Share Posted July 28, 2009 thanks for info isit worth $75? why? The only people who seem to say it's not worth it are those who haven't tried it. It's worth every penny! It's an experience, not a meal. You must try it to be able to fully understand what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruzin4us Posted July 28, 2009 #34 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Nut allergy question........I'm not deathly allergic to walnuts, but they make my mouth kind of raw (like eating too many strawberries). I always tend to avoid them, and it keeps me away from eating too many chocolate chip cookies ;). Do you think this is a problem and I should mention it, or just keep my mouth shut? I really want to attend and I don't want them to make me a dessert which I would probably decline yet I don't want to be excluded either... Please understand this is NOT a life or death allergy. Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted July 28, 2009 #35 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Nothing with walnuts was served at our dinner, that I can remember. Dessert was a delicious chocolate mousse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j!m Posted July 28, 2009 #36 Share Posted July 28, 2009 gonna b on a ship fora month soon guess we givit a go and arrange chef table who do we call? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted July 28, 2009 #37 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Nut allergy question........I'm not deathly allergic to walnuts, but they make my mouth kind of raw (like eating too many strawberries). Do you think this is a problem and I should mention it, or just keep my mouth shut? I really want to attend and I don't want them to make me a dessert which I would probably decline yet I don't want to be excluded either... It is not a problem if you mention it. They can then be sure you will not get any food with walnuts in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmacruiser Posted July 28, 2009 #38 Share Posted July 28, 2009 We have been lucky enough to have done the Chef's Table twice. The first time was in the Caribbean, where the interview consisted of asking about food allergies and recent illness. The closed toe shoe requirement was waived for us, since most women don't bring closed toe shoes to the Caribbean. We also were not required to wear the white coats in the galley. Two weeks ago, we were on the Island cruising Alaska. The interview was basically the same, but we WERE required to wear closed toe shoes. Luckily, I had a pair of black canvas shoes that fit the bill. Before going into the galley, white coats were put on each of us....mine didn't fit and I was uncomfortable for that portion. They need to ask what size you wear in the interview. All in all, the experience is so wonderful, it is worth all of the inconveniences. Our experience was similiar, we were told open toed shoes were okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 28, 2009 #39 Share Posted July 28, 2009 gonna b on a ship fora month soon guess we givit a go and arrange chef table who do we call? huh? Ghost Busters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted July 28, 2009 #40 Share Posted July 28, 2009 ... or just keep my mouth shut?:) Not really a good way to get your money's worth at a chef's table!!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsqrl Posted July 29, 2009 #41 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Not really a good way to get your money's worth at a chef's table!!!!:D Heh, heh. Good one. I think at our meal, the only "nutty" thing was the walnut bread that the camembert was served on. But I'd definitely mention your issues; they could probably easily substitute. Some people go in saying they won't eat red meat or won't eat seafood, so saying you have a mild reaction to walnuts hardly seems unreasonable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimau Posted July 29, 2009 #42 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I'd mention the walnuts. Each meal is unique and it would not be a problem for them to not serve something with walnuts. When we got to the desert, we advised the waiter not to serve my DH as he is diabetic. They brought him something else in very short order. It is the most expensive meal I have ever had and I thought it was worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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