Dulis Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 We are sailing on the Oasis for New Year's Eve and considering Chef's Table for NYE dinner. It looks like dinner at any specialty restaurant is going to be about $100/person, and since we have the UDP and will presumably have tried the other restaurants already, it seems like a good choice. I don't think we're interested in the MDR. The cruise planner states that CT Dinner on 12/31 starts at 8pm. We're imagining it will be done well before midnight. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 46 minutes ago, Dulis said: We are sailing on the Oasis for New Year's Eve and considering Chef's Table for NYE dinner. It looks like dinner at any specialty restaurant is going to be about $100/person, and since we have the UDP and will presumably have tried the other restaurants already, it seems like a good choice. I don't think we're interested in the MDR. The cruise planner states that CT Dinner on 12/31 starts at 8pm. We're imagining it will be done well before midnight. Any thoughts? I have cruised many times over the holidays. Yes, there are certain restaurants that are going to have an upcharge for holiday meals but just keep in mind that not all of the specialty restaurants will have the upcharge. There will always be some specialty restaurant that will be “business as usual” even on holiday evenings. Is Chefs Table a good idea for NYE dinner ? I’m sure it would be a great treat and if you want to splurge for the extra charge on top of the extra charge you have already paid for the UDP, then by all means, go for it. Just be aware that it is not necessary to do that. We have most often chosen Izumi for holiday meals b/c I have never known Izumi to have a holiday meal upcharge….and of course, we love Izumi, so it is usually an option. If you choose to stick with the “included” options for your holiday meals, I recommend that you make those reservations ASAP as soon as you get onboard. Those time slots will fill up quickly with those who choose not to pay for the “holiday special” meal. Dulis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dulis Posted October 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 16 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: I have cruised many times over the holidays. Yes, there are certain restaurants that are going to have an upcharge for holiday meals but just keep in mind that not all of the specialty restaurants will have the upcharge. There will always be some specialty restaurant that will be “business as usual” even on holiday evenings. Is Chefs Table a good idea for NYE dinner ? I’m sure it would be a great treat and if you want to splurge for the extra charge on top of the extra charge you have already paid for the UDP, then by all means, go for it. Just be aware that it is not necessary to do that. We have most often chosen Izumi for holiday meals b/c I have never known Izumi to have a holiday meal upcharge….and of course, we love Izumi, so it is usually an option. If you choose to stick with the “included” options for your holiday meals, I recommend that you make those reservations ASAP as soon as you get onboard. Those time slots will fill up quickly with those who choose not to pay for the “holiday special” meal. I didn't realize that about Izumi - thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, Dulis said: I didn't realize that about Izumi - thank you! You are very welcome. Best of luck Dulis and cruisellama 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 Here is the Chef's table menu from our 21 - 28 Nov 21 Oasis cruise. JSB_Z51 and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dulis Posted December 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2021 Fantastic! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted December 13, 2021 Report Share Posted December 13, 2021 On 12/5/2021 at 11:42 AM, cruisellama said: Here is the Chef's table menu from our 21 - 28 Nov 21 Oasis cruise. I forgot to add, we had the funniest discussion of the evening about the Branzino, and how often it get offered throughout the ship in several restaurants. We concluded they procured too much and needed to move it. WAAAYTOOO and Dulis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryCS62 Posted December 13, 2021 Report Share Posted December 13, 2021 On 12/5/2021 at 12:42 PM, cruisellama said: Here is the Chef's table menu from our 21 - 28 Nov 21 Oasis cruise. And that is why, much as DH & I might love to do Chef's Table, (this upcoming cruise is a joint 60th bday celebration for us- 6 months after his, 6 months before mine) we probably won't because there's too much seafood for my husband -- he'll only eat shrimp & calamari, not any other fish or shellfish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattG Posted December 13, 2021 Report Share Posted December 13, 2021 On 12/5/2021 at 12:42 PM, cruisellama said: Here is the Chef's table menu from our 21 - 28 Nov 21 Oasis cruise. Just got off Anthem and we did CT, and had the identical menu - it's fleet-wide and rotates every year, I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted December 13, 2021 Report Share Posted December 13, 2021 2 hours ago, MattG said: Just got off Anthem and we did CT, and had the identical menu - it's fleet-wide and rotates every year, I think? It's definitely fleet-wide but it doesn't rotate on a yearly basis. This same menu has been going for some time. MattG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozswoman Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 Be prepared to drink! My mother and I did CT on Oasis in Sept and wow, the wine kept flowing and it's all DRY. My mother enjoyed my share of the wine as well as hers. LOL WAAAYTOOO and Dulis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 17 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: It's definitely fleet-wide but it doesn't rotate on a yearly basis. This same menu has been going for some time. We noticed that too. It evolved into another specialty dining experience with a standardized menu. When we started attending on Celebrity, they didn't even advertise, you had to ask the maitre'd and there would be one, maybe 2 offerings during a cruise. Now they're offered about every night with 2 sittings (depending upon demand). (Gotta get rid of the Branzino). I'm curious if there are even menu rotations any more (other than those driven by region). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 51 minutes ago, cruisellama said: (Gotta get rid of the Branzino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianAlt Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 We have Chef's Table booked for Christmas Day. Price was normal. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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