Hello! Just looking to see if anyone has a specific experience or suggestion...
I'm planning a visit to V&A's for our wedding anniversary. This will (sadly) be the fourth year I've made reservations, and yet we still have not been (had to cancel for various reasons - things change when you have to book 180 days out!) I am, however, determined that we will go this year.
I've been reading carefully the different options, and just wondered if anyone had done the Chef's Table [recently-ish, with the changes that have occurred]. The reviews I've read so far, which are scant, have mentioned the Chef's Table is a little more relaxed in environment than the Dining Room. My husband is definitely not a "fancy schmancy" type, and I feel like the opportunity to interact would make him more comfortable.
Some more specific questions:
1. Do you still get the souvenir menu? Or is that only in the dining rooms?
2. Is it still appropriate to be "dolled up"? I want this to be a very special night, so I was planning on going the whole nine yards - dress, makeup, hair. But will that be utterly ridiculous at a chef's table that is in the kitchen?
Thank you in advance for any insight!
I'm planning a visit to V&A's for our wedding anniversary. This will (sadly) be the fourth year I've made reservations, and yet we still have not been (had to cancel for various reasons - things change when you have to book 180 days out!) I am, however, determined that we will go this year.
I've been reading carefully the different options, and just wondered if anyone had done the Chef's Table [recently-ish, with the changes that have occurred]. The reviews I've read so far, which are scant, have mentioned the Chef's Table is a little more relaxed in environment than the Dining Room. My husband is definitely not a "fancy schmancy" type, and I feel like the opportunity to interact would make him more comfortable.
Some more specific questions:
1. Do you still get the souvenir menu? Or is that only in the dining rooms?
2. Is it still appropriate to be "dolled up"? I want this to be a very special night, so I was planning on going the whole nine yards - dress, makeup, hair. But will that be utterly ridiculous at a chef's table that is in the kitchen?
Thank you in advance for any insight!