Foodie Fridays: Titanic's 'Last Supper'

With the 100th Anniversary of the ill-fated glamorous ocean liner, R.M.S. Titanic on April 15, 2012, and the re-release of James Cameron's mega-hit movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet - in 3D - we thought we'd share what became the 'last supper' for the aristocratic passengers of Titanic.

According to an article by Gary Fisher, "There were only two menus recovered from the Titanic for the night of the 14th. One of these - the first-class menu - is reproduced below. While the manner in which the courses were prepared is not actually known in detail, author Rick Archibald's book gives an excellent account of the probable preparation based on similar practice on other White Star Line vessels, White Star's German competition and recipes of renowned chefs of the day. [Archibald, Rick (1997) The Last Dinner on the Titanic. Madison Press Books, Toronto. 144 pages]. Those interested in re-creating the last dinner and willing to spend ample time in preparation should consult Archibald for full details."


Enjoy!

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The First-Class Menu As served in the first-class dining saloon of the R.M.S. Titanic on April 14, 1912

First Course
Hors D'Oeuvres Oysters
Second Course
Consommé Olga Cream of Barley
Third Course
Poached Salmon with Mousseline Sauce, Cucumbers
Fourth Course
Filet Mignons Lili Saute of Chicken, Lyonnaise Vegetable Marrow Farci
Fifth Course
Lamb, Mint Sauce Roast Duckling, Apple Sauce Sirloin of Beef, Chateau Potatoes Green Pea Creamed Carrots Boiled Rice Parmentier & Boiled New Potatoes
Sixth Course
Punch Romaine
Seventh Course
Roast Squab & Cress
Eighth Course
Cold Asparagus Vinaigrette
Ninth Course
Pate de Foie Gras Celery
Tenth Course
Waldorf Pudding Peaches in Chartreuse Jelly Chocolate & Vanilla Eclairs French Ice Cream

The repast was served with a different wine for each course. Following the tenth course fresh fruits and cheeses were available followed by coffee and cigars accompanied by port and, if desired, distilled spirits. If you have to have a last dinner, you could do a lot worse!

© 1998 Gary Fisher