FOOD & Wine Best New Chef alumni Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Katie Button, Calvin Eng, Aisha Ibrahim, George Mendes, and Lawrence Smith (pictured above) will serve as the godparents for Oceania Cruises’ Oceania Allura. The chefs were selected after the cruise line earlier this year announced Allura’s godparents would be drawn from...
FOOD & Wine Best New Chef alumni Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Katie Button, Calvin Eng, Aisha Ibrahim, George Mendes, and Lawrence Smith (pictured above) will serve as the godparents for Oceania Cruises’ Oceania Allura.
The chefs were selected after the cruise line earlier this year announced Allura’s godparents would be drawn from the ranks of the prestigious awards’ past recipients (CW 24 Jun).
Allura debuted in Jul in the Med (CW 11 Jul), and will be christened by the collection of chefs in Nov in Miami.
“At Oceania Cruises, our ships are a celebration of rich culture, exceptional cuisine, and global discovery, and Oceania Allura is no exception,” the cruise line’s Chief Luxury Officer Jason Montague said.
“Paying homage to the Food & Wine Best New Chefs program and having its alumni represent as her godparents reflects our belief that food lies at the heart of global exploration.
“These visionary chefs embody the spirit of culinary excellence, and we are honoured to have them join the Oceania Cruises family,” Montague added.
The partnership underscores Oceania’s commitment to the influence of chefs on luxury travel, as well as its tagline, ‘The Finest Cuisine at Sea’.
Allura (pictured inset) has 12 distinct culinary venues, including four specialty dining venues which are always complimentary: Jacques, pan-Asian Red Ginger, Italian Toscana, and Polo Grill, the line’s sophisticated steakhouse.
New to the brand is the Creperie, serving French crepes, Belgian and bubble waffles, and Italian ice cream sundaes.
Allura maintains a ratio of one chef for every eight guests, with half of the ship’s crew dedicated to culinary operations. MS
