(Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- September 4, 2012)
Renowned chefs and food writers are set to share some of the world's finest gastronomic traditions on seven upcoming
Culinary Arts voyages aboard ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises.
These
unique culinary theme cruises showcase the skills of culinary experts
and award-winning chefs of top dining
establishments from around the world, including the internationally
acclaimed chefs of Relais & Châteaux, the distinguished
international association of charming properties and gourmet
restaurants.
The Flavors of Europe
A special
Culinary Arts voyage titled "The Flavors of Europe," will take place aboard
Silver Explorer's Expedition Voyage 7309, sailing April 29 to May
13, 2013, from Lisbon to Portsmouth, offering an array of culinary
demonstrations and activities on board and ashore.
On
this unique culinary sea adventure, guests will have the opportunity to
visit a farm near Bordeaux dedicated
to the cultivation of heirloom fruits and vegetables; learn how to
prepare Basque pintxos (bite-sized delicacies); partake in a gastronomic
celebration at Château Kirwan in the Bordeaux countryside; experience
an authentic afternoon tea at a manor house in
Guernsey; and join Silversea's culinary team for a provisioning
excursion to a seafood market in Santander, Spain.
The voyage will be
hosted by
Chef Rudi Scholdis, Silversea's culinary director; Chef David Bilsland, culinary trainer for the "Relais & Châteaux L'Ecole des Chefs" cooking school aboard Silversea; and
Conrad Combrink, Silversea's director of expeditions.
On all
Culinary Arts enrichment voyages, celebrity chefs will display
their exceptional talents during dynamic and informative cooking
demonstrations where guests can taste and learn firsthand the secrets of
enticing signature dishes. These voyages also feature
escorted provisioning trips to international markets (when the
itinerary permits), food and wine pairings, creative regional dishes,
and a five-course grand gourmet dinner.
Throughout these special
sailings, the featured guest chef and Silversea’s executive
chef are on hand to share their culinary expertise and answer any
questions.
Following is a list of chefs tapped to host
Culinary Arts voyages in the coming months:
Ying Compestine: Born in China, she
is an authority on Asian culture and cuisine, an award-winning author and former food editor for Martha Stewart's
Whole Living magazine, and the author of four cookbooks, including Ying's Best One-Dish Meals
and Cooking with Green Tea. She will host a culinary presentation on
Silver Shadow's transpacific Voyage 3227, September 6 - 23, 2012, Vancouver to Tokyo.
Eyvind Hellstrøm: This Norwegian
superstar chef, who earned two Michelin stars for Oslo's legendary Bagatelle restaurant, will share his talents aboard
Silver Wind's Arabia and Indian Ocean Voyage 2237, December 5 - 22, 2012, Dubai to Mauritius.
Robert Wemischner:
Based in Los Angeles,
this pastry chef and culinary educator has always been intrigued by the
flavor potential of ingredients, from turmeric to tea and from cumin to
coffee. Author of four books including his latest,
The Dessert Architect, he will share his expertise aboard Silver Spirit's Voyage 5303, January 17 - February 1, 2013, Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles.
Dale Gartland:
A native of Shropshire,
England, Gartland is group executive chef for Relais & Châteaux
member properties The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs, The Farm at Cape Kidnappers
and Matakauri Lodge in Queenstown, New Zealand. The award-winning chef
will share his modern European cuisine with guests
on Silver Shadow's Voyage 3302, January 18 - February 1, 2013, Auckland to Sydney.
Aaron Patterson:
This top chef won
his first Michelin star at 23 and has been head chef since 1991 at
Hambleton Hall, a Relais & Châteaux member property in Rutland,
England. Known for using the finest seasonal ingredients to create
sumptuous modern British cuisine, he will host a cooking
program on Silver Shadow's Singapore-to-Hong Kong Voyage 3305, February 25 to March 6, 2013.
Shane Delia:
One
of Melbourne, Australia's most innovative chefs, he has authored a
cookbook and regularly appears on TV. His restaurants include the
much-awarded Maha Bar & Grill and recently launched
St. Katherine's. He will be highlighting cuisine with an Asian twist
for guests on
Silver Shadow's Voyage 3311, April 22 - May 6, 2013, Hong Kong to Tokyo.
About Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises, which is chaired by Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio,
is
recognized as an innovator in the luxury cruise line industry, offering
guests large-ship amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite vessels:
Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper and
Silver Spirit – all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance.
With the inclusion of the expedition ship
Silver Explorer, Silversea Cruises' itineraries encompass all seven continents and feature worldwide
luxury cruises to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, both polar regions and over 450 fascinating destinations in between.
In the U.S., Silversea has been voted "World's Best" by the readers of
Condé Nast Traveler (nine times) and Travel + Leisure (seven times), and awarded "Best Cruise Line for Luxury Small Ships" by
Luxury Travel Advisor (2011). International awards include
"World's Leading Small Ships Cruise Line" from World Travel Awards
(2010); "Five Star Diamond Award" from the American Academy of
Hospitality Sciences (2011); "Number One" small-ship line in
the Readers' Choice survey conducted by Britain's Condé Nast Traveller
magazine (2010); "Best Luxury Cruise Line" Excellence Award by Spain's
Cruise News Media Group (2009); "Best Luxury Cruise Line" by Australia's
Luxury Travel & Style Magazine (2011); and "Best Small Luxury Cruise Line" according to China's
Travel & Leisure magazine (2011).
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For more information on Silversea Cruises, please contact a travel agent.
For a complimentary brochure, please call toll-free (877) 215-9986 or visit
www.silversea.com.
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