Double Michelin-starred chef, Michel Roux will set the tone for a pub on Cunard’s coming Queen Anne, as well as planning an exclusive gala menu for the Queen’s Grill.
Roux will be working alongside Cunard’s culinary development chefs to create a new menu for the Golden Lion pub that will be rolled out fleet-wide.
Cunard also revealed four additional dining experiences that will be available only on Queen Anne – Aji Wa, Aranya, Sir Samuels, and Tramonto – offering guests more choice than ever before.
A brand-new concept for Cunard, Aji Wa will feature creative Japanese cuisine influenced by the seasons of the year, featuring sushi and an a la carte menu for lunch and dinner, with an additional option to experience a special Omikase chef’s choice tasting menu in the evening.
In another new taste direction for Cunard, Aranya takes guests on a journey through the spice-rich flavors of India with menus curated by experts in their field. The restaurant will be a multi-sensory experience, with luxurious interiors which includes stunning floor-to-ceiling windows for magnificent views while dining, Cunard says.
The ship’s high-end steakhouse, Sir Samuels will showcase the best of British and Australian beef and seafood. Alongside a large array of beef options, there will also be a wide range of fish and seafood dishes. All the produce will be sourced responsibly to bring the freshest ingredients to the table.
These three original venues aboard the luxury cruise line’s newest ship will be alternative evening dining options, available as a supplement in addition to the inclusive fare options offered for lunch or dinner in Tramonto and the Golden Lion.
“Tramonto will transport guests to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean, with a menu full of fresh flavors and an opportunity for guests to dine alfresco while watching the sun set on a warm summer evening,” Cunard promises.
The new pub menu, currently in development, will feature a selection of guest favorites, reimagined by chef Michel. It will launch on board Queen Anne coming in May, 2024, before being rolled out to the existing fleet later in the year.
The collaboration has Roux – -recognized as an expert judge on BBC’s MasterChef: The Professionals and appearing on Hell’s Kitchen starring chef Gordon Ramsay – work alongside Cunard’s culinary development chefs.
In an interview with Seatrade Cruise News, Roux confided comfort foods are his favorite dishes: “my mum’s shepard’s pie, for example…things you can relate to. It’s easy to eat and comforting.”
Asked whether comfort food will be the essence of his creations for Queen Anne or more lavish dishes, he said: “Both. Some of it will be comfort food and others will be a little bit more refined and challenging… But not gimmicky. I don’t do gimmicks.”
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