P&O Cruises Australia’s executive chef Ravindra Jadhav was inducted into the international gastronomical society, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, at an exclusive lunch held onboard superliner Pacific Dawn yesterday.
Ann Sherry, CEO of Carnival Australia which operates P&O Cruises Australia, and the cruise line’s Vice President of Hotel Operations, Sture Myrmell, were also honored during the proceedings by Stephen Marks – Bailli Délégué of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs.
Ms Sherry said she was thrilled to showcase P&O Cruises Australia new culinary experience in front of such a prestigious audience of food professionals.
“Our association with La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is a great reflection of the direction we are heading with our food and wine offering,” Ms Sherry said.
“The induction of our executive chef into the Chaîne is an important step in the transformation of the food and wine product onboard P&O Cruises Australia ships, which include innovative new restaurants, modern menus, a new onboard wine list, and sailings featuring wine lectures and food expos”.
Mr Jadhav said the honour of being recognised by such a highly esteemed organisation is a career highlight.
“I am so proud to be part of the gastronomic society. As a chef, it is one of the highest honours and I am thankful for the support of my family and P&O Cruises Australia,” he said.
An impressive menu produced by Mr Jadhav and P&O Cruises Australia’s Food and Beverage Manager, and Chaîne member, Lars Kristiansen was served to the 120 guests in the Palm Court Dining Room.
Many of the dishes and wines served at the event will soon be introduced across the fleet for passengers to enjoy. These dishes feature premium ingredients including Coral Trout, Wagyu Beef and King Crab.
La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is an international gastronomic society founded in Paris in 1950. It is devoted to promoting fine dining and preserving the camaraderie and pleasures of the table. Today, the Chaîne numbers more than 25,000 members in some 100 countries around the world and in Australia hosts regular fine dining events in the best local restaurants and hotels.
Sydney-based superliner Pacific Dawn was designed by famous Italian architect Renzo Piano and features a choice of nine bars and lounges, and five dining areas.