The Last Supper
Aboard The Titanic
The Titanic was known for a lot of things, the Leonardo DiCaprio movie, over the top luxury for first class passengers, less luxurious accommodations for the mere mortals, and of course, sinking.
The Titanic was boasted as “unsinkable” and the top in luxury travel for the Edwardian period. From crystal chandeliers, to smoking rooms, lavish state rooms, a swimming pool, and a gymnasium, the Titanic spared no expense for it’s first class passengers. And no exception was the opulent dining experience which could last for hours. No for real, like dinner for the first class could last for up to five hours.
Characterized by French and Russian influence, the Edwardian Era saw adaptation of traditionally French and Russian dishes in order to establish class and show both elegance as well as refinement. The new money Americans embraced anything exotic and upscale and Brits were inclined to do the same.
Today we are going to look at the last dinner served aboard the Titanic to first class passengers prior to sinking. This is the dinner that was served to first class passengers beginning around 7–7:30pm the night the Titanic hit the iceberg.
Pre-Dinner Cocktails
Not included in the dinner menu was a cocktail hour which was added at the insistence of…
