Many people believed that a luxurious feast should be more ceremonial, with the dishes served in order.
But in reality, that was meaningless at gatherings with so many people. There was no way to ensure everyone finished the food in front of them at roughly the same time.
It might not be a problem at a small table with two or three people, but at a large table, everything was obviously served at once.
The food piled across the table gave off an enticing aroma, yet the ladies and gentlemen seated around it had no appetite whatsoever.
They stared at Lin Qi with uneasy, agitated looks. Every time they wanted to say something, they stopped themselves.
"We can begin. Let our chef introduce these dishes to everyone. There are some I'm not very familiar with."
Having the chef introduce the food and cooking methods was also part of Upper Class dining culture.
Most wealthy people had some degree of control issues. They wanted to know exactly where their money had gone, what ingredients had been used, and what complicated cooking methods had been employed.
If the chefs had also carefully designed some cooking techniques of their own, or if more culinary ideas had been allowed to ferment and collide, that would be even better! Several chefs entered the dining room and introduced the main course to everyone: steak.
It was a very traditional steak—at least, that was how it looked. In truth, it was not truly traditional in the strictest sense.
"We used the tenderloin from the finest breed of beef cattle as the ingredient for today's steaks. As you chew, you'll experience additional layers of texture."
"Combined with our cooking techniques from the Gefra Imperial Family and our mysterious sauce, it will bring you an unprecedented culinary experience!"
Lin