Special Passenger Meals
Mostly on cruises, Caronia's private dining rooms could be booked in advance for special meals. Arrangements would be made with the Restaurant Manager and the Head Chef.
These facilities were used on two occasions during this cruise by Mr. & Mrs. Frank Sawyer. Their guests for the first dinner, held on 14 October 1961 were Mr. & Mrs. John Cahill, and Mr. F. Rohatyn. For the second, held on 12 November 1961, they entertained the “Albert Kellys”
For both meals they had almost identical menus and wines, probably their favourite dishes available from the vast range available on board. The only difference twixt the two menus was the absence of Quiche Lorraine on the November menu.
At Sea
Saturday, October 14, 1961
MENU
Caviare au Blinis
Vins:
Vodka
Tortue Claire aux Xérès
Châteaubriand sur Planque, Bouquetière
Beaujolais 1957
Asperges, Sauce Mousseline
Haricots Verts
Pommes Soufflé
Salade Waldorf
Champagne:
Krug 1952
Bombe Caprice, Jubilée
Quiche Lorraine
Liqueurs
Dessert et Café
Of course, menus would be specially printed for these meals, For these two occasions, programme card stock was used, as seen below…
The two menus came from the private collection of the late John Bainbridge, a Supervisory Chef aboard the RMS Caronia and other Cunard ships for many years.
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