Caviar

The tiny blob of caviar that used to be on the menu in s.....ge once a week seemed to have disappeared on our last crossing.

Is this still available in abundance to the exalted classes above stairs?

Can it be ordered daily from room service?

David.

The tiny blob of caviar that used to be on the menu in s.....ge once a week seemed to have disappeared on our last crossing.

 

Is this still available in abundance to the exalted classes above stairs?

 

Can it be ordered daily from room service?

 

David.

Is it the same blob throughout the cruise, or are the menus wiped clean occasionally?

The tiny blob of caviar that used to be on the menu in s.....ge once a week seemed to have disappeared on our last crossing.

Caviar??? Is that what it was? !!!!!

I got some in the s.....ge canteen (aka the Mauretania) but I sent it back. The waiter asked me what was wrong with it. I said "nothing as far as I can tell, I just hate jam that tastes of fish".

He looked at me kind of funny.

Jimmy

David,

The price of Caspian Sea caviar has skyrocketed due to the decline in sturgeon and high demand. The only 'class' onboard ( at least on QM2 ) where Servruga ( the good stuff, not that frightful American Sturgeon ) is freely available is now Queens Grill. It is no longer freely available in Princess Grill although you can purchase an ounce at dinner for $35.00 - a real bargain these days - ( plus a 15% svce chge ) however, the waiters are, for some reason, hesitant to do so as they have to request it from the QG Maitre d'.

Last Christmas on QE2, the "fishy jam" was in very short supply. It was still available but only by special request to the Maitre d'. When approval was given, portion sizes were infinitesimal - compared to previous practice. Ah well, c'est la vie - or in this case, the lack of vie amongst the sturgeon population!

Gavin

Last Christmas on QE2, the "fishy jam" was in very short supply. It was still available but only by special request to the Maitre d'. When approval was given, portion sizes were infinitesimal - compared to previous practice. Ah well, c'est la vie - or in this case, the lack of vie amongst the sturgeon population!

 

Gavin

Gavin, may I enquire as to what grade ( class ) of dining were you in?

Bob.

I know I sound like a spoilsport, but from the sturgeon's point of view (and that of caviar eaters in the future, if any), the less caviar is available the better.

I know I sound like a spoilsport, but from the sturgeon's point of view (and that of caviar eaters in the future, if any), the less caviar is available the better.

Your view is respected Exlondoner.

Ahh, caviar, I remember that. Back in the 70s I worked as a French Roulette croupier in a Mayfair casino for six years. Tipping of gaming staff (with money) in Great Britain is against the law but Champagne cocktails and Beluga caviar were my "tips" every night:p ! I have to confess to have gotten fed up with the stuff after a while!

On the crossing I did last year on the QM2 I was kind of expecting caviar on maybe one occasion but, alas, it was not forthcoming.:(

Would they do a cod roe sarnie instead if you asked?

Caviar was still available in Queens' Grill (QE2) last January.

As for Cabin Service? I'm hoping that Q2 status might mean something next month........

Matthew

Would they do a cod roe sarnie instead if you asked?

Well, they managed to find black pudding for me at breakfast every day except the last one. On the basis of that relatively slim evidence, I can now claim to have eaten the QE2 out of black pudding. Mind you I didn't notice a lot of competition.

Jimmy

Well, they managed to find black pudding for me at breakfast every day except the last one. On the basis of that relatively slim evidence, I can now claim to have eaten the QE2 out of black pudding. Mind you I didn't notice a lot of competition.

 

Jimmy

I've had it (black pudding) upstairs with cabin breakfast on many occasions.

Matthew

Would someone be kind enough to list the different types of caviar there are and the differences among them? I can never seem to keep them straight. Thanks!

Would someone be kind enough to list the different types of caviar there are and the differences among them? I can never seem to keep them straight. Thanks!

Read on Rkacruiser:

http://www.gourmetfoodstore.com/caviar/caviar-types.asp

Caviar is available in the evenings upon request in the Queens Grill on the QM2. One of our traveling companions had it every night with his canapes. I think I remember them saying they load 45 lbs of it on every voyage (or at least they used to). We teased Alan and told him that he probably had 40 of the 45 lbs. ;)

Oh yeah and he had it in his shirred eggs in the mornings as well LOL

Oh yeah and he had it (caviar) in his shirred eggs in the mornings as well LOL

The shirred eggs with caviar for breakfast was fantastic. Makes you really feel like you're on an ocean liner.

The shirred eggs .

Shirred? is this another British/American word.

David.

Caviar is available in the evenings upon request in the Queens Grill on the QM2. One of our traveling companions had it every night with his canapes. I think I remember them saying they load 45 lbs of it on every voyage (or at least they used to). We teased Alan and told him that he probably had 40 of the 45 lbs. ;)

 

Oh yeah and he had it in his shirred eggs in the mornings as well LOL

caviar is also available via roomservice for individuals or parties in your suite if you are a Q GRILL pax

Shirred? is this another British/American word.

The British equivalent is baked or using the French term of "oeufs en cocotte":)

Gavin, may I enquire as to what grade ( class ) of dining were you in?

 

Bob.

Bob,

That would be in the Queen's Grill.

Gavin

Last Christmas on QE2, the "fishy jam" was in very short supply.

They had plenty when I was in QG recently. (or should I say I had plenty)