Regal Chef's Table

[rimau]

We will be on the Regal for 26 days later this year and are interested in the Chef's Table. We have done it a number of times on other ships but we have a couple of questions about the Regal's version.

1. How often is it offered?

2. What is the reservation procedure?

 

Thanks for any responses.

[Colo Cruiser]

We did the Chefs Table Luminaire on the Regal during our Med cruise.

It depends on the length of the cruise and how much interest there is as to how many they will have.

Our 12 day cruise had 2. There is no way to tell until the MD access's the situation and interest.

 

We went to the DR for lunch on embarkation day and requested to a Head Waiter there to attend.

You can call the DINE line from your cabin as soon as you board but there has been talk that the phone is either terminally busy or nobody answers on embarkation day. I prefer to speak with someone in person. MD/Asst MD/Head Waiter. They can be found in the DR or the buffet.

 

It is $115 pp and a wonderful experience. We have done the CT on several other ships but the Regal and Royal have their own dedicated table and space in the DR with a beautiful curtain of light that surrounds the table during dinner. :)

[prioritytech]

We also did it last November. Highly recommended it. I believe on 7 day cruises it is only offered once.

 

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[kimlovesfl]

Could someone please explain what the Chef's Table is? We are on the Regal for a week beginning Nov 8, and have a rather large ship board credit we may want to use towards this. DH is a trained chef so we are kind of foodies (without being snobby about it). Also, can they accommodate food allergies? DH can't eat seafood.

[Lynniepoo]

Could someone please explain what the Chef's Table is? We are on the Regal for a week beginning Nov 8, and have a rather large ship board credit we may want to use towards this. DH is a trained chef so we are kind of foodies (without being snobby about it). Also, can they accommodate food allergies? DH can't eat seafood.

 

Its a chance to have a special meal pped by the chef. They let you come back into the kitchen and see how some of the preparations are made, then you have hors d'oeuvers on a table set up in the kitchen (with a glass of champagne). Then they bring you out to a table and serve course after course after course of delicious food. If I remember correctly they have a pasta course, palate cleansing course, main course, cheese course and dessert. They serve a different type of wine with each meal. DH and I usually eat very light that day because there is more food than anyone can eat in one sitting. At the end you get a picture with the chef and maitre'd, and a cookbook of Princess recipes. It's a fun time and if you haven't tried it, I definitely recommend it.

[kimlovesfl]

Thank you, but since the hubby doesn't drink, and certainly knows how food is prepared, not sure this would be worth the money for us.

[Colo Cruiser]

Could someone please explain what the Chef's Table is? We are on the Regal for a week beginning Nov 8, and have a rather large ship board credit we may want to use towards this. DH is a trained chef so we are kind of foodies (without being snobby about it). Also, can they accommodate food allergies? DH can't eat seafood.

 

 

 

 

The Chef’s Table is designed as a special treat for dining enthusiasts, and offers the rare opportunity to be welcomed into the inner sanctum of the ship's galley to enjoy a full evening of memorable sights, tastes and conversation hosted by the executive chef.

 

While many passengers are able to enjoy galley tours during the quiet off-hours, the Chef's Table experience takes interested diners behind the scenes during the height of dinner preparation where they'll also enjoy Champagne and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a special multi-course tasting dinner paired with selected wines in the dining room.

 

The Chef's Table begins when the Maitre d' personally escorts the passengers to the galley where they can observe the bustle of dinner-hour preparations and meet the executive chef, plus enjoy Champagne with appetizers. The chef previews the details of the menu he created for that evening, and the group is welcomed to their special table in the dining room.

 

The multi-course menu is specially created by the chef, and is not offered anywhere else on the ship. The fare might include anything from a focus on regional cuisine to a showcase of indigenous ingredients from a recent port. Each course is accompanied by a detailed explanation of special features, preparation methods, and tasting suggestions. Specially selected wines complement the meal. During the dessert course, the chef rejoins the group at their private table to participate in a discussion about the evening's meal, answer questions, and share culinary secrets perfected during many years of experience at sea and on land.

 

Additionally, each couple at the Chef's Table will receive a personalized, autographed copy of Princess' best-selling cookbook, Courses, A Culinary Journey, which has sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide and is available on amazon.com. Passengers will also enjoy a complimentary photo taken at the private table with the chef.

 

The Chef's Table* experience can be reserved by up to 10 passengers per night, at an additional cost. Reservations are made onboard through the ship's DINE telephone line or in person at the dining reservations table set up on the first day of the cruise.

 

*Not available on Sun, Dawn and Sea Princess while in Australia.

[Sam.Seattle]

Great info here! Anyone have any pictures? Checking Google next...