What is the "chef's Table"

[cruisealot54]

Forgive me but I do not know what this is. I tried to do a search and it wasn't up and running. From the threads that I read it sounds like it is something wonderful and everyone wants to do it. But what exactly is it?

[mii]

Forgive me but I do not know what this is. I tried to do a search and it wasn't up and running. From the threads that I read it sounds like it is something wonderful and everyone wants to do it. But what exactly is it?

 

There is a thread already started on page 1 of the chefs Table. it explains very thoroughly.

 

Marilyn

[Pixelator]

cruisealot - here is a link to the thread about chef's table. DD Emiy (17) and I did it this past week on the Caribbean Princess and it was just terrific!

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=833376

 

I'll be posting photos in a week or so once i 1) do laundry 2) recover from cold and 3) run the photos through Lightroom and post them on my website!

 

Bob Laubach

Manassas, VA

 

[Colo Cruiser]

News Article

 

3/27/2007

 

 

Intimate Chef's Table to Debut on Emerald Princess

Culinary Enthusiasts Can Savor a Private Gastronomic Gathering with Executive Chef

 

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (March 27, 2007) - When Emerald Princess sets sail for the first time this spring, she'll offer "foodies" a unique treat: a rare opportunity to be welcomed into the inner sanctum of the ship's galley by the executive chef for pre-dinner cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a specially prepared multi-course tasting dinner in the dining room.

While many passengers are able to enjoy a tour of the ship's galley during the quiet off-hours, the new Chef's Table offering will give a select group of gourmets the opportunity to visit the galley at its most busy time - during dinner - and treated to a full evening of memorable sights, tastes and conversation. After the Maitre d' personally escorts the passengers to the galley and introduces them to the executive chef, the group will enjoy French champagne with appetizers. The chef will preview the details of the menu he created for them that evening, and the group will be welcomed to their special table in the dining room.

The multi-course menu will be specially created at the chef's choice, and will not be 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 will be accompanied by a detailed explanation of special features, preparation methods, and tasting suggestions. Red and white wine, selected by the Maitre d' to complement the meal, is included in the evening.

During the dessert course, the chef will rejoin the group at their private table to participate in a lively discussion about the evening's meal, answer any questions the guests may have, and share culinary secrets that have been perfected through the chef's many years of experience at sea and on land. On average, Princess' chefs have been honing their culinary arts skills both shipside and shoreside for at least 25 years, and all chefs are also members of the prestigious international Cha?ne des R?tisseurs gastronomic society.

"Our chefs are continuously asked by passengers how they manage to create such an impressive culinary experience for thousands of passengers each voyage," said Rai Caluori, Princess' executive vice president of fleet operations. "This will give a select group of guests an incredible close-up view of how our dishes are created and served, as well as introduce them to our talented executive chefs. They're sure to come away with a memorable experience, and perhaps some cooking secrets as well!"

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 now available on amazon.com. Guests 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 on select nights during the sailing, at a cost of $75 per person. After its debut on Emerald Princess, Chef's Table will be gradually introduced on all Princess ships fleet wide. The 113,000-ton Emerald Princess, a sister ship to the line's Crown Princess, will make its debut April 11 and offer an inaugural summer season of cruising in the Greek Isles and Mediterranean. The ship will feature the many design innovations introduced aboard Crown Princess last year including a dramatic piazza-style atrium with casual dining venues and an adults-only retreat called The Sanctuary.

[cruisealot54]

Thank you for the info, is sounds wonderful. I had hated to ask since I had seen several threads about Chef's table and did not want to repeat the same thing, but my dense nature was connecting with what it was. Thank you for your help and patience.