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First class passengers dined in opulent surroundings, complete with frescoed ceilings and gilded details. Their dining room, centrally located to reduce the ship's motion felt by diners, could seat nearly 470 guests. The meals could include anything from fresh fruits to various roasts and elaborate dessert offerings. Indeed, as many as 11 courses were served for dinner, culminating in dishes such as Victoria pudding—a dessert so prestigious it shared a connection with the Titanic's last supper.