The Fat Duck (again)
Discussion
Sorry I know this has been done to death.
My son is going to be 9 on the 25th of November and as a treat I would like to book lunch either during the October half term 26th or 27th (we are on the waiting list) or 26th November which is a Saturday.
A couple of questions -
What day will the booking for the 26th Nov be released and what is the best way to book i.e. Phone or net?
If we are lucky enough to get a booking what are the chances of my son meeting Heston?
And finally - If we asked in advance would they make a special desert with dry ice etc as a surprise?
Cheers
My son is going to be 9 on the 25th of November and as a treat I would like to book lunch either during the October half term 26th or 27th (we are on the waiting list) or 26th November which is a Saturday.
A couple of questions -
What day will the booking for the 26th Nov be released and what is the best way to book i.e. Phone or net?
If we are lucky enough to get a booking what are the chances of my son meeting Heston?
And finally - If we asked in advance would they make a special desert with dry ice etc as a surprise?
Cheers
Not taken the kids (15 and 12) to the Fat Duck but have to some otherrestaurants that do that style of cooking and whilst the 'ooh' factor was there with some dished, the sheer number and type of flavours and textures were a bit overwhelming for them. My 12 year old son actually ate very little other than bread, picking at the various dishes.
You'll probably be fine if he's adventurous and happy to eat whatever you put in front of him at home but if not then I reckon it could be a bit much.
Melman Giraffe said:
And finally - If we asked in advance would they make a special desert with dry ice etc as a surprise?
Can't answer about the booking dates, I'm afraid, but I've never seen Heston there. At the Waterside round the corner, the brothers are always there and come to your table for a chat. 
They certainly used to do special desserts - they did a fantastic chocolate cake for my husband a few years ago. Don't know whether they still do though, it's been a while since I asked!
If your son is an "eat anything" foodie, he'll love it. If not, it could be an expensive Heston-spotting trip! Might be worth checking whether they even allow children in the restaurant, to be on the safe side.
I'd say, if you want to celebrate getting through a hard year then do so and I hope you have a great evening - but don't do it for the kid's birthday, it's putting a lot of pressure on him to enjoy/appreciate it and unless you've got a hell of a foodie kid, it's probably not even close to what he'd actually choose and enjoy the most.
Of course, if you're actually bringing up the next Heston etc. and he's fascinated with food science and such then maybe it's an absolutely perfect birthday treat, in which case if you have the money to spunk on one evening of food, go for it!
Of course, if you're actually bringing up the next Heston etc. and he's fascinated with food science and such then maybe it's an absolutely perfect birthday treat, in which case if you have the money to spunk on one evening of food, go for it!
V8mate said:
What are you going to do when he's ten?
Buy him a helicopter?Seriously though, would a 9 year old really like snail porridge? Or know who the bald speccy bloke is even if he did say hello to the boy.
Actually, that silly comment about a helicopter, get him a radio controller helicopter.
You've got a very unusual 9 year old if he'd rather eat salmon with licorice than fly a helicopter.
ETA Fair enough about the "mature pallet" but 9 years old, oyster and passion fruit jelly or helicopter?
Christ, I'm 34 and I know which I would prefer!
Edited by davido140 on Tuesday 20th September 09:34
TonyHetherington said:
Melman Giraffe said:
Is it worth looking at the Waterside Inn as an alternative?
Says on their website they don't allow children under 12.You should probably have a plan B and C, just in case....
Somewhere like The Square in London would be a foodie treat, as would hopping on the Eurostar for lunch in Paris....
My daughter also had a gourmet's palate when she was the same age, absolutely loved snails and anything off piste. My son, despite best endeavours, favours tinned spagetti!
Somewhere like The Square in London would be a foodie treat, as would hopping on the Eurostar for lunch in Paris....
My daughter also had a gourmet's palate when she was the same age, absolutely loved snails and anything off piste. My son, despite best endeavours, favours tinned spagetti!
davido140 said:
V8mate said:
What are you going to do when he's ten?
Buy him a helicopter?Seriously though, would a 9 year old really like snail porridge? Or know who the bald speccy bloke is even if he did say hello to the boy.
Actually, that silly comment about a helicopter, get him a radio controller helicopter.
You've got a very unusual 9 year old if he'd rather eat salmon with licorice than fly a helicopter.
ETA Fair enough about the "mature pallet" but 9 years old, oyster and passion fruit jelly or helicopter?
Christ, I'm 34 and I know which I would prefer!
Edited by davido140 on Tuesday 20th September 09:34
NDA said:
You should probably have a plan B and C, just in case....
Somewhere like The Square in London would be a foodie treat, as would hopping on the Eurostar for lunch in Paris....
My daughter also had a gourmet's palate when she was the same age, absolutely loved snails and anything off piste. My son, despite best endeavours, favours tinned spagetti!
Great advice will look at this. Will sort out plan B and C. ThanksSomewhere like The Square in London would be a foodie treat, as would hopping on the Eurostar for lunch in Paris....
My daughter also had a gourmet's palate when she was the same age, absolutely loved snails and anything off piste. My son, despite best endeavours, favours tinned spagetti!
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