MIAMI, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania
Cruises, the world's leading culinary and destination-focused
cruise line, today announced the appointment of Chef Alexis Quaretti as Director of Culinary Programs
and Development. Quaretti previously served as a senior executive
chef for Oceania Cruises and now returns to oversee all aspects of
the development, introduction, and implementation of new concepts
to continually elevate the most awarded dining experiences at sea
across the line's seven acclaimed ships and 12 restaurant
brands.
Originally from Fontainebleau, France, Quaretti started his career at some of
the best restaurants in the world including the 1-Michelin-star
Château de Marçay, the 3-Michelin-star L'Arpège, where he not only
discovered but also refined his knowledge and appreciation for
vegetable-based cuisine, and the 2-Michelin-star La Pyramide.
In 2004 Quaretti joined Oceania Cruises and in 2008 was promoted
to executive chef at the young age of 27. In 2010, he joined an
Asian mogul to travel and cook between St. Tropez and Hong Kong before rejoining Oceania Cruises in
2012. Two years later he was promoted to senior executive chef,
overseeing a brigade of 140 chefs onboard. In 2017, Alexis took an
opportunity to spread his culinary wings and expand his career
knowledge and creativity by taking on a leadership role at Viking
River where he lead culinary development and menu implementation
for all restaurants and food & beverage outlets for their ships
across the globe.
"We welcome Chef Alexis, one of the most influential chefs in
hospitality, back to the Oceania Cruises family with open arms,"
said Howard Sherman, President and
CEO of Oceania Cruises. "He brings a unique perspective to the
role, having been an integral part of our growth and prowess over
the last 20 years helping build our reputation for serving the
Finest Cuisine at Sea. Never resting on our laurels and always
challenging ourselves to refine, create and further elevate, we are
excited to have him at the helm steering our culinary future with
his profound expertise and drive for excellence."
With his return, Quaretti plans to guide the line with his
culinary philosophy which has been driven by his love and respect
for a true "Cuisine du Marche," where one respects nature, and with
that, the changing seasons, ensuring the freshest and most
flavorful ingredients are sourced and respectfully prepared.
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises is the world's
leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The line's
seven small, luxurious ships carry a maximum of 1,210 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 450 marquee and
boutique ports across Europe,
Alaska, Asia, Africa,
Australia, New Zealand, New England-Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, Tahiti and the
South Pacific in addition to the epic 180-day Around the World
Voyages. The brand has a second 1,200-guest Allura Class ship on order for delivery in 2025.
With headquarters in Miami,
Oceania Cruises is owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a
diversified cruise operator of leading global cruise brands which
include Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven
Seas Cruises.
About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Norwegian
Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise
company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises
and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. With a combined fleet of 28
ships with nearly 60,000 berths, these brands offer itineraries to
more than 490 destinations worldwide. The Company has nine
additional ships scheduled for delivery through 2027, comprising of
approximately 24,000 berths.
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