Cunard cruises will be sailing in culinary style next year after the inking of an exclusive partnership with two Michelin-starred chef, Michel Roux this week.
Michel Roux will be working alongside Cunard Cruises’ culinary development chefs to create an exclusive menu for new ship Queen Anne’s Queens Grill restaurant, as well as a new menu for Queen Anne’s pub, the Golden Lion.
The Legendary Chef
The legendary Chef Michel Roux is the two Michelin-starrer chef Patron at Le Gavroche, a haute French establishment opens in 1967 by Albert and Michel Roux Sr., and was, at the time it was the only French restaurant of its kind in London. During a career spanning over 40 years, he has opens multiple restaurants including Roux at Parliament Square and also works as a consultant for The Langham.
Michel apprentice for maître pâtissier Henri Hellegouarch in Paris, and eventually joins the staff at Alain Chapel’s signature restaurant Mionay, who he cites as his biggest influence. Chef Michel has also works at Boucherie Lamartineane and Charcuterie Mothu in Paris and the Gavers Restaurant in London.
The new menu, currently in development, will feature a selection of refined pub favorites, reimagined by chef Michel. It will launch on board Queen Anne in May 2024, before being rolled out to the existing fleet later in the year.
Cunard Cruises: New Dining Venues
Cunard has also revealed four additional dining experiences that will be available on Queen Anne – Aji Wa, Aranya, Sir Samuels, and Tramonto – which will offer guests plenty of added taste selections.
Three of these original venues aboard the luxury cruise line’s newest ship will be alternative evening dining options, available as a supplement, complementing the inclusive fare options offered for lunch or dinner in Tramonto and the Golden Lion pub.
A brand-new concept for Cunard, Aji Wa will feature creative Japanese cuisine influenced by the seasons of the year, featuring sushi and an a la carte menu for lunch and dinner, with an additional option to participate in a special Omikase “chef’s choice” tasting menu in the evening.
In another new taste direction for Cunard cruisers, Aranya takes guests on a journey through the rich spice flavours of India with menus curated by experts in their field. It’s a multi-sensory experience, from the vibrancy of the flavours to the luxurious interiors which includes stunning floor-to-ceiling windows to ensure magnificent views while dining.
The high-end steakhouse, Sir Samuels, will showcase the very best of British and Australian beef and seafood, complemented by an exceptional wine program. Beside a vast array of beef options, there will also be a wide range of fish and seafood dishes. All the produce has sources responsibly.
Conslusion
Tramonto will transport guests to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean, with a menu full of fresh flavors and an opportunity for guests to dine al-fresco while watching the sun set on a warm summer evening.
Guests will also have exclusive use of dining appropriate to their stateroom type, from the grand two-tiered Britannia restaurant, the largest Britannia Club restaurant in the fleet, to the dapper designs of Princess Grill and Queens Grill dining.
“For me, there is no better recipe than blending high quality ingredients with elegant execution to create unforgettable experiences for diners,” added Roux. “I am incredibly excited to showcase our elevated, reimagined pub classics to Cunard guests.”
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