Chef Patron of one of the UK’s finest Michelin-starred French cuisine restaurants, Le Gavroche, Michel Roux Jr will indulge guests in a feast of the senses with a series of hosted dinners as part of Cunard’s first Festival of Food and Wine voyage on Queen Mary 2 in 2020.
The legendary chef will host dinners at The Verandah restaurant as well as a three-course signature gala menu in the Britannia Grill. The seven-night Transatlantic Crossing (7 – 14 June 2020) will also feature Le Gavroche executive chef, Rachel Humphrey, along with cooking demonstrations and a Q&A during the crossing. Steven Spurrier, celebrated wine critic and visionary behind the Judgement of Paris, will also take part in a talk, Q&A and wine tastings.
Award-winning wine writer and columnist, Will Lyons, and Food Editor, Lisa Markwell, will also be offering their valuable insight and knowledge on the food and wine industry.
Roux Jr, said, “I am thrilled to be joining Cunard on the first ever ‘Festival of Food & Wine’ voyage on their flagship Queen Mary 2, alongside a host of experts in their fields. For the first time ever, I will be taking Le Gavroche to sea – offering spectacular menus for guests to enjoy across the week. This will be a very special voyage, and I can’t wait to get on board.”
IMAGE: Cunard’s Queen Mary 2/CREDIT:James Morgan
