Gala buffet on the Crystal Symphony

A gala buffet is a regular event on various legs of the world cruise aboard the Crystal Symphony, and is a vast showcase of the skills of each executive chef and his minions. The reception foyer was transformed into a banqueting hall and immaculate displays lay upon groaning tables. The sea was dead calm at this stage of the voyage, and it might have become interesting if the ship had been rolling!
The chefs lined up for introduction to the guests and a brief resume of their length of service and qualifications let us know that our culinary needs were certainly in good hands. Having toured the galley a number of times, I would say that it requires dedication and stamina to produce the quality and quantity of food that 850 guests might fancy at any time of day or night, and in all weathers. There is no place for egos and teamwork is the order of the day.
The photos must speak for themselves. Choice was difficult and simple was the best. I stayed away from the prawns and crayfish, having had a bit of an overdose of those! And being a Crystal Cruise, as soon as I had completed my selection, the plate was removed from my hand and carried into the dining room where I was seated in comfort. The level of service on this ship must be very hard to beat anywhere in the world!