Oceania Cruises names group of chefs as Oceania Allura godparents

Oceania Cruises has named a group of Food & Wine Best New Chefs alumni as godparents of its newest ship, Oceania Allura.

This is the first time such a group has been given the title of godparent, with the number and names of chefs in the collective to be revealed at a later date.

The announcement was made at the Food & Wine Classic culinary festival in Aspen on June 21.

The Food & Wine Best New Chefs programme has honoured more than 400 rising stars since 1988.

Allura will set sail on its inaugural voyage in July and its naming ceremony with the godparents will take place on November 13 in Miami, Florida.

The 1,200-passenger ship will offer more than 270 new recipes, a Culinary Centre, Chef’s Studio, signature French restaurant Jacques and pan-Asian venue Red Ginger.

Oceania Cruises chief luxury officer Jason Montague said: “The soul of Oceania Cruises has always been deeply rooted in extraordinary cuisine.

“By naming Food & Wine Best New Chefs alumni as the godparents of Oceania Allura, we’re paying homage to the future of food and the creative forces driving it forward.

“It’s a celebration of passion, talent, and the global language of gastronomy.”

Food & Wine editor-in-chief Hunter Lewis said: “Food & Wine Best New Chefs have helped shape the future of dining through their creativity, innovation, and bold ideas for more than three decades.

“Oceania Cruises shares that same spirit of discovery, creativity, and excellence, making this a meaningful opportunity to honour the lasting impact these chefs have had on the culinary world.

“We’re thrilled to team up with Oceania Cruises in this unprecedented tribute to the visionaries behind today’s most exciting cuisine.”