NauticalMiss Posted April 7, 2015 #1 Share Posted April 7, 2015 We are keen to book a Tasting Menu evening in the Glass House. How does one go about this? And for those who have experienced this, what are your thoughts? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chigley Posted April 7, 2015 #2 Share Posted April 7, 2015 You need to book it straightaway as soon as you are on board. It was sold out by day 3 on our last cruise. We have done it twice. Excellent value for money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annieuk Posted April 7, 2015 #3 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Yes you should book as soon as you board - you can book in The Glasshouse. It's well worth the money - each course is accompanied by a selected wine and the Somnelier comes to explain why each wine has been chosen. The Glasshouse Manager talks about each course as it's served. It is a very pleasant evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanexile81 Posted April 7, 2015 #4 Share Posted April 7, 2015 We were lucky enough to do this when Olly Smith was on board Azura and had a great evening. He described the wines and the maitre d' the food. Both came round and chatted We went down to the Glass House as soon as we got on the ship and they took our names. It's really worth doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluvva Posted April 8, 2015 #5 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I would agree with the previous comments. It's well worth booking, a great fun evening but you do need to register ASAP after boarding as there are very limited places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NauticalMiss Posted April 8, 2015 Author #6 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Thanks everyone. It will be the first thing I do once I'm on board; I don't want to miss out this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpio41 Posted April 9, 2015 #7 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Can you explain how this works, please. It it an evening, on more than one night, costs, etc? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted April 9, 2015 #8 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Can you explain how this works, please. It it an evening, on more than one night, costs, etc? Thank you. OK, they do this 23/ times a cruise, 14 nights. Everyone sits down at the same time at about 7.30. There is a set meal with some choice but you pre order. Every course is explained to you and you get a different glass of wine with each course. The wine is also described. There are a max of about 20 people all together on tables of 4. The cost is £30.00 per head for which you do get 4 glasses of wine. The food is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted April 9, 2015 #9 Share Posted April 9, 2015 OK, they do this 23/ times a cruise, 14 nights. Everyone sits down at the same time at about 7.30. There is a set meal with some choice but you pre order. Every course is explained to you and you get a different glass of wine with each course. The wine is also described. There are a max of about 20 people all together on tables of 4. The cost is £30.00 per head for which you do get 4 glasses of wine. The food is excellent. That's 2/3 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpio41 Posted April 9, 2015 #10 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Thank you for explaining. I fancy this as my birthday treat and as Olly Smith is on board for my cruise it couldn't be a better time. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bee-ess Posted April 9, 2015 #11 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Thank you for explaining. I fancy this as my birthday treat and as Olly Smith is on board for my cruise it couldn't be a better time. :) I'm not sure which ship you are on but we have done this on Azura - we prebooked by email to the F&B Manager on Azura, maybe you could try this to your ship to guarantee a booking for your birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpio41 Posted April 9, 2015 #12 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I'm not sure which ship you are on but we have done this on Azura - we prebooked by email to the F&B Manager on Azura, maybe you could try this to your ship to guarantee a booking for your birthday Britannia in 22 days. :D I'll check it out. Do you get an idea of the menu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bee-ess Posted April 9, 2015 #13 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Britannia in 22 days. :D I'll check it out. Do you get an idea of the menu? This is the one that we had on Azura March 2014 Starter Tartare of cured Scandinavian salmon with poached quail egg and seeded sourdough rye bread Wine Peller, Niagara Ice Cuvée NV, Canada Main Rosette of herb-crusted West Country Casterbridge grain-fed beef fillet with Périgourdine sauce, woodland mushrooms and parsnip rösti* Wine: Perez Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Maipo Valley, Chile Cheese Selection of regional French, Italian and British cheeses to sample with charcoal wafers and seedless grapes Wine, choose from: Bourgogne Blanc Les Sétilles, Olivier Leflaive 2007 Burgundy, France Raats Cabernet Franc 2006, South Africa Dessert Assiette of golden pineapple with olive pistachio cake and home-made elderflower ice cream Wine De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2006, Australia To finish Hand-rolled strawberry bonbons with freshly brewed coffee or tea There is also a Veggie menu but I don't have that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted April 9, 2015 #14 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Thank you for explaining. I fancy this as my birthday treat and as Olly Smith is on board for my cruise it couldn't be a better time. :) We've got Olly onboard for our June cruise on Azura - we have booked a special excursion where he comes with us to a vineyard and we have lunch in a Spanish Parador with him too - should be good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted April 9, 2015 #15 Share Posted April 9, 2015 This is the one that we had on Azura March 2014 Starter Tartare of cured Scandinavian salmon with poached quail egg and seeded sourdough rye bread Wine Peller, Niagara Ice Cuvée NV, Canada Main Rosette of herb-crusted West Country Casterbridge grain-fed beef fillet with Périgourdine sauce, woodland mushrooms and parsnip rösti* Wine: Perez Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Maipo Valley, Chile Cheese Selection of regional French, Italian and British cheeses to sample with charcoal wafers and seedless grapes Wine, choose from: Bourgogne Blanc Les Sétilles, Olivier Leflaive 2007 Burgundy, France Raats Cabernet Franc 2006, South Africa Dessert Assiette of golden pineapple with olive pistachio cake and home-made elderflower ice cream Wine De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2006, Australia To finish Hand-rolled strawberry bonbons with freshly brewed coffee or tea There is also a Veggie menu but I don't have that Not good to post this most unfair..........I have not had my tea yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofun Posted April 9, 2015 #16 Share Posted April 9, 2015 It's good and as we're vegetarians it impressed us that there is a vegetarian menu paired with wines for that menu. The only caveat might be table companions, in that, if a couple, you'll be paired with another couple and it might be pot luck as to whether you click. Luckily we did, finding a bit of that "small world" with the couple we dined with. This was on Ventura, Caribbean Jan 2014 and booking onboard was no problem. Perhaps it's become more popular now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrinkingsue Posted April 12, 2015 #17 Share Posted April 12, 2015 If Olly onboard and hosting your meal it will be £45pp well worth the extra £15pp he is a lovely down to earth man that made the meal that extra bit special. The food and drink was great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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