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Bubbles & Bites – Champagne & Fried Chicken

Bubbles & Bites offers a distinctive culinary experience combining champagne tasting with the comfort of fried chicken for a fee.

Bubbles & Bites - Champagne & Fried Chicken on Virgin Voyages cruise ships
Bubbles & Bites - Champagne & Fried Chicken on Virgin Voyages cruise ships © Photo by Virgin Voyages

Bubbles & Bites: “A Champagne and Fried Chicken Affair” offers a distinctive culinary experience combining champagne tasting with the comfort of fried chicken.

An Origin Rooted in the Food And Drink Festival

Originally introduced as part of the Virgin Voyages Food And Drink Festival, Bites and Bubbles quickly gained popularity. With its unconventional yet intriguing pairing of champagne and fried chicken it is now a full time offering.

Champagne Tasting

Hosted by the onboard food and beverage team, Bubbles & Bites provides an intimate tasting experience in the Razzle Dazzle on Deck 6, accommodating up to 25 attendees. In addition to the tasting, guests receive a brief history lesson on the featured champagnes.

Champagnes on Offer:

A stripe floor and seating at razzle dazzle
Razzle Dazzle, the vegetarian-forward (and omnivore-friendly) restaurant interior.© Photo by Virgin Voyages®

Pricing & How to Book

For $45, sailors enjoy three glasses of champagne paired with a basket of fried chicken, offering a satisfying blend of flavors in a casual setting.

You can book this directly in the app when you step on board, with only a limited number of spaces available be sure to book early as it may only be offered once during your sailing.

Bubbles & Bites Value

Considering the individual prices of the champagnes — $21 for Moët, $29 for Veuve Cliçquot, and $65 for Dom Pérignon — the $45 price for Bites and Bubbles offers a cost-effective opportunity to sample premium beverages.

As is standard with this type of event you unfortunately can not use your Bar Tab. Pricing is subject to change and vary depending on itinerary.

Bubbles & Bites offers Fried Chicken with Champagne
Bubbles & Bites offers Fried Chicken with Champagne© Photo by Shardar Tarikul Islam

Conclusion

In summary, Bites and Bubbles provides a unique and affordable dining experience for Virgin Voyages sailors. With a blend of the elegance of champagne with the comfort of fried chicken in a relaxed and educational atmosphere.

Note: This event may be held in Test Kitchen and called “Champagne Bubbles & Fried Chicken Bites”. Typically, longer sailings on this ship usually have this event.

Bonus: Review From The Doddolds

David and Mark give a great overview of the event and help answer the question; is the event good value for money?

About the author

Co-Founder and Editor. An iOS developer with a passion for cruises and theme parks. Blending technical know how with a love for Virgin Voyages with over 15 sailings around the world.