MIAMI, March 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the
world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has
announced the appointment of its two Master Chefs of France, Chef Alexis
Quaretti and Chef Eric
Barale, as its two executive culinary directors.
They succeed Jacques Pépin, legendary chef and founding father
of Oceania Cruises' culinary philosophy, The Finest Cuisine at
Sea®.
Pépin will remain a crucial part of Oceania Cruises in his
new role as executive culinary adviser. He and the line will
also continue working together through the important philanthropic
work undertaken by The Jacques Pépin Foundation. Oceania Cruises
has been a key partner and supporter of the foundation since its
inception.
"It's truly remarkable to have two Master Chefs of France leading our culinary team," said
Frank A. Del Rio, President of
Oceania Cruises. "Chefs Alex and Eric are the next generation of
our culinary innovation and will continue the evolution of our
foodie story, carrying forward Jacques' incredible
legacy."
Jacques Pépin commented, "I am so proud to be passing the baton
to these two phenomenally talented chefs who have worked alongside
me for the past twenty years. It's a true pleasure to see how the
line's culinary innovation flourishes year after year and I look
forward to championing Chefs Alex and Eric further by being here
for any advice or guidance needed. I look forward to dedicating
more of my time to my charitable undertakings through The Jacques
Pépin Foundation."
Oceania Cruises is the only cruise line to boast two Master
Chefs of France, as both Chef Alex
and Chef Eric have been inducted into the prestigious echelons of
the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France.
Both chefs are long-standing members of the culinary team, Eric
being one of the first members of Oceania Cruises' culinary family
and Alex joining shortly after in 2004. Their complementary skill
sets, experience and shared vision create a perfect partnership to
protect and further develop the line's culinary story.
"With Allura launching in 2025, we will have eight ships
in the fleet and more than 40 restaurants constantly circulating
the globe, and having these two talented executive culinary
directors at the helm means we can maintain our laser focus on
serving The Finest Cuisine at Sea," added Del Rio.
Chefs Alex and Eric will be joining a stellar line-up of
world-renowned chefs attending the upcoming Jacques Pépin
Foundation Gala taking place in New York
City on April 4.
For additional information on Oceania Cruises' small-ship luxury
product, exquisitely crafted cuisine and expertly curated travel
experiences, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call 855OCEANIA or speak
with your preferred professional travel advisor.
Additional information:
Chef Alexis Quaretti was inducted
into Maîtres Cuisiniers de France
in May 2023. He joined Oceania
Cruises' Chef Eric Barale, who
served as Quaretti's godfather into the program. Chef Eric was
inducted into the prestigious program in 2010.
The association of Master Chefs of France was established in 1951. Its goal is to
support and promote French culinary arts around the world. This
mission is embodied by the chef members, as they are ambassadors of
French cuisine and culture and are responsible for relaying this
heritage to their apprentices.
About The Jacques Pépin Foundation:
The Jacques Pépin Foundation supports community kitchens
that offer free life skills and culinary training to adults with
high barriers to employment, including previous incarceration,
homelessness, substance abuse issues, low skill and education
attainment and lack of work history.
About Oceania Cruises:
Oceania Cruises is the world's leading culinary- and
destination-focused cruise line. The line's eight small, luxurious
ships carry a maximum of 1,250 guests and feature The Finest
Cuisine at Sea® and destination-rich itineraries that
span the globe. Expertly curated travel experiences aboard the
designer-inspired, small ships call on more than 600 marquee and
boutique ports in more than 100 countries on seven continents on
voyages that range from seven to more than 200 days. Oceania
Cruises is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line
Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH). To learn more,
visit www.nclhltd.com.
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