QE Verandah Cover Charge Question

We are travelling on QE later in the year and I have just gone ahead and booked our party into the Verandah restaurant. We have previously dined at the Verandah on QV but I think that has a slightly different set-up with the menu (and the cost was only $24 if I remember correctly).

The cost of booking QE Verandah was $35 and I have pre-paid. Is the $35 used as a credit towards the items on the A la carte menu (i.e. most starters are $7, mains $18 and desserts $6) or are the a la carte costs ON TOP of the $35? If they are on top then it seems like the prices have gone through the roof since our last trip. Just want to understand how it works so I can inform the group before we go. I see a degustation menu on the Cunard website as well that puts the cost at $35 so am confused.

Thanks.

Hi tough Guy, we ate in Verandah 2 years ago and I think it was the same price, its $35 per head for the set menu and it was AMAZING, in fact you have just reminded me to book again, hope you like it!

Just had the free World Club lunch last month on the QM2 and found the Verandah 100% better than the year before. The beef was excellent and the armangac prune tart greatly improved.

I haven't eaten in the Verandah but when I booked Todd English on QM2, the price I paid in advance was deducted from the total amount.

The Verrandah also offered a "Chefs Table" wine pairing menu, hosted by the Executive Chef. Pure theatre and dining pleasure. Think the price was about $120.00, and worth every cent.

Enquire with your MD on first evening.