We were lucky enough to experience the V&A chef table on Saturday August 31. We cannot say enough about this dinner. If anyone has ever wondered if it was worth the money and dressing up at Disney then all we have to say is YES YES YES a thousand times YES. This was one of the most delicious meals we have ever had. We were also lucky enough to have the table to ourselves but were told that it will soon be able to accomodate up to 14 people. I know some of you had questions as to the size of the allowable party.
We went with the wine pairings and with the exception of the initial appetizer, seafood and main courses we each were given different offerings and different wines with each course. So we got to sample many wonderful things. The chef didin't even blink when I had an ethical problem with veal. He just whisked it away and came back with a serving of mushrooms. I was skeptical. How can mushrooms be a course in and of themselves? Well let me tell you they could have been the entire meal they were that good.
The only other thing that I have heard is from you big tough guys out there who are afraid the food will be too foofy. Many of you don't think you will enjoy it or get enough to eat. Well yes it was foofy but believe me you don't care it is so tasty. And with nine courses you get more than enough to eat. I caution you to not touch your bread at all becuase you will need all the room you have for the food you will get.
Another note is that if you go with the wine pairings the ladies will most likely need to visit the little girls room at least once during the meal. This is the funniest part of the evening. One of your main waiters will escort you out of the kitchen and through the restaurant. If feels a little strange to be escorted and the first time you wonder if the poor man is waiting outside for you. Well rest easy. He is not. However, as soon as you emerge one of the Hosts will jump out from behind the stand and say Mrs. Mattoon (insert name) let me escort you back. And he does. Very strange.
Finally, a few times during your meal patrons of the main dining room will be walked through the kitchen to view the chef's table area. At this point you are pretty much on display but since the entire meal is not exactly private you will not mind. Watching the cooking and having each course discussed by the chef was facinating. Truly a wonderful evening.
We went with the wine pairings and with the exception of the initial appetizer, seafood and main courses we each were given different offerings and different wines with each course. So we got to sample many wonderful things. The chef didin't even blink when I had an ethical problem with veal. He just whisked it away and came back with a serving of mushrooms. I was skeptical. How can mushrooms be a course in and of themselves? Well let me tell you they could have been the entire meal they were that good.
The only other thing that I have heard is from you big tough guys out there who are afraid the food will be too foofy. Many of you don't think you will enjoy it or get enough to eat. Well yes it was foofy but believe me you don't care it is so tasty. And with nine courses you get more than enough to eat. I caution you to not touch your bread at all becuase you will need all the room you have for the food you will get.
Another note is that if you go with the wine pairings the ladies will most likely need to visit the little girls room at least once during the meal. This is the funniest part of the evening. One of your main waiters will escort you out of the kitchen and through the restaurant. If feels a little strange to be escorted and the first time you wonder if the poor man is waiting outside for you. Well rest easy. He is not. However, as soon as you emerge one of the Hosts will jump out from behind the stand and say Mrs. Mattoon (insert name) let me escort you back. And he does. Very strange.
Finally, a few times during your meal patrons of the main dining room will be walked through the kitchen to view the chef's table area. At this point you are pretty much on display but since the entire meal is not exactly private you will not mind. Watching the cooking and having each course discussed by the chef was facinating. Truly a wonderful evening.
