Chef Alexis
Quaretti was godfathered into the program by Oceania
Cruises' Vice President of Culinary Eric
Barale, making Oceania Cruises the only major cruise line to
have two Master Chefs of France
MIAMI, May 30, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary-
and destination-focused cruise line, is proud to announce that Chef
Alexis Quaretti, Senior Culinary
Director, has been inducted into the prestigious echelons of the
Maîtres Cuisiniers de France.
Quaretti joins Oceania Cruises' Vice President of Culinary
Eric Barale, who served as
Quaretti's godfather into the program. As such, Oceania Cruises is
the only major cruise line to boast two Master Chefs of
France.
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.
"It's truly remarkable to have two Master Chefs of France leading our culinary team," said
Frank A. Del Rio, President of
Oceania Cruises. "Chef Eric and Chef Alexis are both long-standing
members of the culinary team, Eric being one of the first members
of Oceania Cruises' culinary family and Alexis joining us shortly
after in 2004. The palpable kinship and passion throughout the
culinary team prove that Oceania Cruises not only serves The Finest
Cuisine at Sea® but also has the finest culinary team at
sea."
"Being inducted into the Master Chefs of France is truly one of the biggest honors of
my career, and I sincerely look forward to being part of this
prestigious organization," said Alexis Quaretti, Senior Culinary
Director at Oceania Cruises. "I have always been proud to represent
French culinary ideals and am lucky to be able to bring the best of
the best to Oceania Cruises. I would like to thank my friend and
colleague Chef Eric Barale for being
my godfather throughout the process and providing me with constant
guidance and advice throughout my career."
Driven by the desire to make Oceania Cruises a destination for
pleasure-seekers in search of one-of-a-kind experiences, Quaretti
has created a menu of universal world flavors with his own French
expertise and unique fondness for diverse products. His
ever-changing menus celebrate the freshest ingredients and are
inspired by his home country of France as well as his world travels. As the
line's recipe development manager, Quaretti has designed, made and
tested every dish served on an Oceania Cruises' ship. He and his
talented team create approximately 300 new recipes each year to
constantly revitalize and reinvigorate the onboard menus.
For additional information on Oceania Cruises' small-ship luxury
product, exquisitely crafted cuisine and expertly curated travel
experiences, visit OceaniaCruises.com, call 855-OCEANIA or speak
with a professional travel advisor.
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 1,238 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. The brand has a second 1,200-guest newbuild, Allura,
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 the leading global cruise
company that operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and
Regent Seven Seas Cruises. With a combined fleet of 30 ships and
more than 60,000 berths, NCLH offers itineraries to nearly 500
destinations worldwide. NCLH has seven additional ships scheduled
for delivery across its three brands, adding over 19,000 berths to
its fleet. To learn more, visit www.nclhltd.com
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