Now is the time to start planning for your  “

Last dinner on the Titanic”  Theme Dinner.

  The Titanic sank on April 14th, so now is the time to start planning your theme dinner for the anniversary of the Great Ocean Liner.

As a Veteran of many theme dinners, this was really one of my favorites.  We had speakers sharing the history of the ship, Artist’s displaying art depicting the Titantic.  One year we even had some China from the ship on display!  Even more fun was having guests dress up in period attire.

Special Considerations when Planning your Menu

• Food from the period was seasonally and local.  Think Spring!  Spinach, Peas, Asparagus…etc.
• Some foods were very Expensive!  Think Gelatins, Sorbet, and Ice Cream.  All had to made by hand, a very time consuming and expensive process.
• The Edwardian age was a very lavish period for the Royalty and Upper class of Europe.  They ate, drank, and dressed very well.
• Food of the era was very well presented and very colorful.
• Dining of the time was ” Entertainment” in it’s self and was served lavishly and in many multiple courses.

I strongly suggest getting the book ” Last Dinner on the Titanic”  by Rick Archibold and Walter Lord.  It is a great resource for any cooking, Titanic Fan!

Last Dinner On the Titanic: Menus and Recipes from the Great Liner

Some pictures from previous Dinners

Titanic: The Last Great Images