Oceania Cruises will unveil an unique Gérard Bertrand Meals and Wine Pairing lunch, a brand new signature expertise designed to raise its meals and wine choices.
The expertise debuted aboard the Oceania Allura throughout her inaugural voyage on July 18 and can launch on the Oceania Vista in September, in addition to on the Oceania Marina and Oceania Riviera by 2026.
The corporate stated in a press launch that the six-course lunch is paired with Gérard Bertrand wines. The menu options taste profiles, regional varieties and pairings that carry meals and wine collectively.
The pairing expertise, guided by Oceania’s professional cooks and sommeliers, presents an intimate, academic lunch within the line’s signature French restaurant, Jacques. It’s out there for as much as 40 visitors at $175 per individual (plus gratuities) on choose days throughout every voyage.
“At Oceania Cruises, we’re all the time on the lookout for distinctive methods to encourage curiosity and create deeper connections via our onboard choices,” stated Jason Montague, chief luxurious officer at Oceania Cruises.
“Our visitors aren’t merely seeking to get pleasure from distinctive meals and wine. They need to discover, study and personalize their luxurious cruise trip in significant methods. The brand new Gérard Bertrand expertise is an ideal instance of how we proceed to develop our numerous assortment of discovery-led choices, permitting visitors to attach with place, folks and tradition from a recent perspective,” added Montague.
Chef Alexis Quaretti, govt culinary director at Oceania Cruises, stated: “Collaborating with Gérard Bertrand to craft this one-of-a-kind pairing menu has been an thrilling alternative to carry collectively culinary artistry and world-class French wines in a approach that’s each inspiring and approachable.”
“It’s a lovely addition to our wide selection of pairing experiences and a real reflection of our dedication to serving The Most interesting Delicacies at Sea. From hands-on cooking lessons at The Culinary Middle to sommelier-led lunches, immersive beverage tastings and demonstrations, we’re continuously evolving our culinary journeys to shock, delight and encourage our luxurious visitors,” added Quaretti.
