Solo trip to V&A, or, other options?

[BeeTheHunter]

Hello, folks!

Not sure if this is more suited to the solo-traveller area, or here. I'll start with here.
I would consider myself a bit of a 'foodie' and would love to go to V&A. DH and I are booked for a trip in September 2015 for some belated celebrations (our anniversary, and, earning my PhD). We looked through some reviews and the latest V&A menu - he's not too thrilled with most of the offerings (and it would be silly to pay that much and have him pick through things), so I'm left with a couple of options.

1) See if V&A will do modifications and simplify some things for him? Anyone else requested modifications?
2) Go on my own. I have no problem with this. Anyone else gone solo?
3) See if there are any other solo lady travellers (or, they're in the same boat I am) around at that time that may want to go? I get this is more of a romantic venue, so this one may not be an option.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

 

[MAYNARDS99]

1. Yes, but I don't know the limitations. My other half does not eat seafood, so it does not show up on his menu.
2. I've never done V&A by myself, however, I've done solo visits to fine dining restaurants and always have enjoyed myself. It gives you the opportunity to engage with the staff. Ask for a kitchen tour!
3. If you are outgoing sure! Have you considered the chef's table - I think it is communal?

 

[sabcook]

The Chef's Table is not communal - they only sit one party there per night - up to 10 guests. My DH and I did it last December for our anniversary and it was just the two of us.

I would not hesitate to ask them to modify the menu for your DH although I am a VERY picky eater and I now trust them with anything. The first time we ate there I had them make all sorts of notes on our reservation to accommodate my food issues (pickiness). After that, I decided to go for it and I have never been disappointed, even while eating things I would never touch outside of those V&A doors. It is actually a very empowering thing for a picky eater - to eat food so well prepared that you realize it isn't an aversion to the food, but the way it is typically cooked.

Anyway, I hope that you go and have a great time. We are headed back to the Queen Victoria room this November for our 16th anniv.

 

[Micca]

Maybe you could start a thread inviting other solo diners to join you? A kind of high-end Dis meet?

BTW: I noticed in your sig that your trip in 2015 indicates you're staying at Wilderness Lodge, but the photo below it shows Fort Wilderness. Which one will you be visiting?

 

[BeeTheHunter]

Thank you, everyone!

Maynard & sabcook: I'm sure they could do some accommodation, but that's our question to: how much? And, it probably would be to the point that it would be almost unrecognizable as V&A food. Also, he feels a bit weird about asking some of the best chefs out there to modify their food so much/would it be worth the price we'd pay?

Which is to say, it is likely that I'll either go by myself, or, as Micca suggested - I'll put a thread up in the solo area to see if there are any other takers.

Also, Micca - changed my sig so not to cause any more confusion I couldn't find a picture of WL, so I thought 'close enough!'. I know, very different resorts (and yes...that's Hedwig with the old AK logo )

 

[Mrsjvb]

Hello, folks!

Not sure if this is more suited to the solo-traveller area, or here. I'll start with here.
I would consider myself a bit of a 'foodie' and would love to go to V&A. DH and I are booked for a trip in September 2015 for some belated celebrations (our anniversary, and, earning my PhD). We looked through some reviews and the latest V&A menu - he's not too thrilled with most of the offerings (and it would be silly to pay that much and have him pick through things), so I'm left with a couple of options.

1) See if V&A will do modifications and simplify some things for him? Anyone else requested modifications?
2) Go on my own. I have no problem with this. Anyone else gone solo?
3) See if there are any other solo lady travellers (or, they're in the same boat I am) around at that time that may want to go? I get this is more of a romantic venue, so this one may not be an option.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

1: he can make his preferences known when they call to discuss that sort of stuff. for instance I am allergic to shellfish and my menu eliminated those options altogether but others were substituted

2 it would be a complete waste of a wonderful experience going alone

3: again, I would not want to eat with a perfect stranger


the menus change at least twice a year. the menu I looked at before I was there last was totally different to what we were served. he needs ot trust the chef to knwo the best way to present the food.

 

[benji2012]

Hello, folks!

Not sure if this is more suited to the solo-traveller area, or here. I'll start with here.
I would consider myself a bit of a 'foodie' and would love to go to V&A. DH and I are booked for a trip in September 2015 for some belated celebrations (our anniversary, and, earning my PhD). We looked through some reviews and the latest V&A menu - he's not too thrilled with most of the offerings (and it would be silly to pay that much and have him pick through things), so I'm left with a couple of options.

1) See if V&A will do modifications and simplify some things for him? Anyone else requested modifications?
2) Go on my own. I have no problem with this. Anyone else gone solo?
3) See if there are any other solo lady travellers (or, they're in the same boat I am) around at that time that may want to go? I get this is more of a romantic venue, so this one may not be an option.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

1: he can make his preferences known when they call to discuss that sort of stuff. for instance I am allergic to shellfish and my menu eliminated those options altogether but others were substituted

2 it would be a complete waste of a wonderful experience going alone

3: again, I would not want to eat with a perfect stranger


the menus change at least twice a year. the menu I looked at before I was there last was totally different to what we were served. he needs ot trust the chef to knwo the best way to present the food.

I am a foodie, my boyfriend is not. While I would prefer to have an amazing dinner with my favorite person, or any good friends, i would not hesitate going alone if the timing/financial situation allowed it. i disagree with the previous poster who says it would be a complete waste of a wonderful experience going alone. I think it would be a complete waste of a wonderful experience if you didn't go at all.

 

[MAYNARDS99]

Sabcook - thanks for the info on the Chef's Table. I must have been thinking of the ones onboard Princess and Norwegian Cruise Lines.

 

[Uncleromulus]

They can only do so much with what they have on hand and if they reduce it all to fried chicken and fries, that's a LOT of $$$$ to spend.

I seem to recall several threads where folks have asked this similar question about going alone. Personally I think it would be fine and I know the servers will treat you right!