The Titanic Dinner is priced at $15,000, recreating the luxury and splendor of a century ago

By Li Xinyi, compiled and reported

 

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's only voyage, Hong Kong's Hullett House has recreated the ten-course meal served in the ship's luxurious first-class dining saloon on April 14, 1912, and launched the "Titanic Dinner," available until the end of May. The Heidsieck Monopole Gout Americain Champagne 1907, which was served on the cruise ship back then, will also be offered on the first night.

 

Hullett House's Michelin-starred chef Philippe Orrico will use the original ingredients from the menu to reinterpret the classic dishes of a century ago with innovative techniques. The Titanic Dinner will be held at the St George Restaurant in Hullett House, a Hong Kong colonial heritage site built in 1881. From the decor, staff uniforms, to table settings, the grandeur of the Titanic era will be brought back to life. The dinner will also feature bone china dinnerware designed by William Brownfield & Sons for the Titanic.

In 1998, 80 years after the shipwreck, salvage divers recovered a collection of unique and perfectly preserved antique champagnes from the wreckage. Later, Hullett House brought these rare treasures, each valued at $11,000, to Hong Kong. The first-night dinner is priced at HK$15,000 (approximately NT$57,690) per person, and is limited to invited guests only, who will have the chance to taste this precious champagne.

 

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the maiden and final voyage of the luxury liner Titanic. Owned by the White Star Line and sailing from England to New York, the superliner was unmatched in size and luxury at the time. The first-class cabins were adorned with exquisite wood paneling and handcrafted furniture, and passengers could enjoy facilities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, and Turkish bath. The cost of a ticket for the Titanic's maiden voyage, when converted to modern currency, could amount to as much as $99,000 (nearly NT$3 million).

 

The unique dishes enjoyed by passengers on board included premium French oysters, beef stew soup, and boiled salmon with egg yolk and lemon sauce. Main courses featured French-style chicken with sautéed onions and vegetables, traditional British lamb with mint sauce, and roast squab with watercress. Desserts included Waldorf pudding with top-quality French ice cream.

From April to May, groups of eight or more can arrange a private Titanic Dinner in the JP Hennessy Suite at Hullett House, enjoying the ten-course first-class dinner paired with selected wines, priced at HK$3,800 (approximately NT$14,600) per person. For those wishing to sample Titanic delicacies at a more affordable price, four dishes from the second-class menu are available at The Parlour at Hullett House from April 14 to May 12. For details, visit www.hulletthouse.com.

 

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