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A taste of the world on board

We bring authentic dining experiences on board our ships, both by collaborating with native leading chefs – our Local Food Heroes – and offering places to dine on board that give you a taste of some of the world’s most dynamic destinations. So, while you’re travelling the world, why not get a taste of it on board, too?

9 min 23 Oct 2022

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  1. Spain
  2. USA
  3. Italy
  4. Japan
  5. India

 

1. Spain

Spanish food is inextricable from its history, geography and culture. Be it the Phoenicians or the Romans or the Moors, each of the many cultures that set foot on Spanish soil have left their culinary mark. Historically, different regions have eaten what’s readily available to them, be it olives from sprawling countryside groves or shellfish from the waters of the Med. And the Spanish love of gathering and socialising is reflected in tapas culture, a way of eating that brings people together.

For acclaimed Spanish chef and Local Food Hero José Pizarro, his passion for fresh, simple, seasonal ingredients showcases the best of Spanish cuisine. Originally from Cáceres, Spain, José grew up on a farm being inspired by the scents emanating from his mother and grandmother’s kitchens. His glittering career has seen him work in some of the finest Spanish restaurants in Madrid and London, including Eyre Brothers and Brindisa. He is a regular on cookery programmes, the food festival scene and has written five cook books.

 

José is bringing his talents to Arvia and Iona with his bespoke tapas menus for The Glass House as well as creating street-food-style dishes for Taste 360. On selected cruises, you can join José for cookery demos and to learn about his influences and inspirations in exclusive Q&As.

 

Find out more about José Pizarro

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2. USA

The United States is known for its hospitality and comfort-food classics, and you’ll find a generous helping of both at 6th Street Diner on Arvia. Tuck into tasty treats like fried chicken and waffles with bourbon mascarpone, soda glass milkshakes and more, all from the comfort of retro seating and with a jukebox playing classic tunes.

3. Italy

Italy boasts an almost unfair amount of culinary exports, but few are as sweetly satisfying as gelato. That's why we've teamed up with Snowflake Luxury Gelato to serve up scoopfuls of holiday happiness on Arvia and Iona.

Blending the best of both British and Italian culture, you can choose from a range of artisanal flavours, all lovingly handcrafted from quality ingredients. And there's far more on offer than stylishly served cones: you'll find gelato cakes, sundaes, customisable sticks and cookies and even a three-tiered gelato afternoon tea.

4. Japan

Sushi is a delicate art and one revered in its homeland of Japan. At Green & Co feat. Mizuhana on board Arvia, we use fresh, top-quality fish to create beautiful plates of sushi. So, whether you’re a novice or a connoisseur, you can enjoy the fresh and delicate flavours of dishes like Highland salmon nigiri and yellowfin tuna and spring onion maki, prepared fresh at the sushi bar.

5. India

The delicate spices, harmonious flavours and evocative aromas of India are on the menu at Sindhu on all of our ships. In the evenings, à la carte dishes are crafted by expert chefs in an exquisite fusion of contemporary and classic Indian cuisines. And don’t miss out on sea days when more informal lighter bites are available with the traditional tiffin lunch.