Ketron's British Isles: Chef''s Table

Once again we are fortunate enough to participate in the Chef’s Table and tonight is the night! Instead of going to our cabin when we boarded the ship, we headed straight to the Crown Grille where the Maitre d’Hotel, Neville Saldanha was to be. We were #27 to speak to him and I wasn’t for sure if we would get it, but he was kind enough to add a 3rd table for us. Our official invitation arrived yesterday from the Chef, Giuseppe Pollara. We met at 6:45 in the International Café for the beginning of our evening. Tim & I and Harry & Diann are joined by others from our message board: Melissa & Al, Kym & Paul, and Skip & Brenda. After getting our Chef’s jackets we are escorted thru the ships kitchen during rush.

Once we finish our tour of the kitchen, we end up in a quiet spot in the back of the kitchen to chat with the Chef & Maitre d’ and enjoy appetizers. Instead of preparing dishes for the 3000+ passengers on the ship, the 10 who attend the Chef’s Table get special made “just for us” food.

We return to s special table in the dining room and are presented with a seemingly endless number of plates. Our wait staff headed up by Carina was the best we have ever had!

After dinner we have group and couples photos with the Executive Chef, Maitre d’, and wait staff, the ladies receive a rose and a Princess cookbook. We are barely able to waddle back to the room and call it a night around 10:25 after our 3 ½ hour dinner.

Chef’s Table Menu

Aboard Crown Princess

Wednesday,

August 25, 2010

Lobster Margarrita with Avocado and Mango

Foie Gras Terrine on Toast, Apple Chutney

Pizzellle with Goat’s Cheese and Ricotta

Buckwheat Blinis with Caviar and Crème Fraiche

Risotto with Lobster Tails & Claws

Lip Smackin’ Bloody Mary Sorbet

Trio of Beef, Veal & Pork Tenderloin on Medieval Spiked Flambe Roaster

Jus, Salsa Verde, Bernaise Sauce & Café ‘de Paris Butter