Oceania
Cruises, renowned for its culinary and destination-focused approach to
cruising, has announced a new high-profile collaboration with Giada De
Laurentiis, the celebrated Italian-American chef, author, and Emmy
award-winning food personality, as its Brand and Culinary Ambassador.
Joining De
Laurentiis in this fresh culinary venture is Jacques Pépin, a founding member
of Oceania Cruises' culinary team and the original Executive Culinary Director,
who will co-chair the line's new Culinary Advisory Board.
The primary focus
of the Culinary Advisory Board will be to guide and reinforce Oceania Cruises'
commitment to offering The Finest Cuisine at Sea. Part of De Laurentiis’ new
role will entail extending invitations to renowned chefs and artisans from
around the globe to collaborate on Oceania’s culinary program as it embarks
upon the journey of reshaping its gastronomic profile.
"Having
set sail with Oceania Cruises as Godmother of Vista, I immediately
connected with the line's extraordinary commitment to food and the entire
dining experience," said Giada De Laurentiis. "The people were
so warm and welcoming; the entire onboard experience was incredibly inviting,
and everyone truly starts to feel like family. Oceania Cruises' mission aligns
perfectly with my own. Travel and food are the ultimate ways of bringing people
together – to savor unique flavors, experience different destinations and
create shared memories. I couldn't be more excited to expand my relationship
with Oceania Cruises."
Working alongside
De Laurentiis and Pépin are Oceania Cruises' pair of Executive Culinary
Directors, Chef Alexis Quaretti and Chef Eric Barale, both Master Chefs of
France, who will contribute significantly to setting the overall scope of the Culinary
Advisory Board's responsibilities, objectives and initiatives.
"Food
has forever been a universal language, transcending boundaries and bringing
people, literally, to the table," said Frank A. Del Rio, President of
Oceania Cruises. "With a legacy deeply rooted in family and a passion for
gastronomy, it seems only fitting that Oceania Cruises furthers its
relationship with Giada. I am thrilled that she and our culinary patriarch,
Jacques, will helm our Culinary Advisory Board to further evolve and innovate,
redefining the boundaries of the onboard dining experience."
For travelers
seeking exceptional culinary experiences coupled with luxurious small-ship
cruising, Oceania Cruises offers an array of expertly curated travel
experiences featuring exquisitely crafted cuisine. For more information, visit
OceaniaCruises.com or consult with your preferred professional travel advisor.
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