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P&O Cruises Food & Drink

P&O Cruises Food & Drink
Dining
There are all kinds of different dining options available on board the P&O Cruises fleet. Formal dining rooms. Restaurants created by celebrity chefs and restaurateurs. Grill restaurants. Food courts. Oriental and Pan-pacific restaurants. Tapas bars and pizzerias. Of course the choices vary from ship to ship so check the relevant ship pages for detailed information on their dining options.

There are also different dining styles on each ship, allowing you to opt for the one that suits you: Club Dining, Freedom Dining and Select Dining.

Marco Pierre White
By the age of 33, Marco Pierre White had been awarded three Michelin stars, becoming the youngest Briton bestowed with this accolade. Just last year Marco was the Head Chef in ITV's 'Hell's Kitchen' and has been dubbed the ‘godfather of modern cooking’. The White Room on board Ventura, Cafe Jardin on board Oceana and Cafe Bordeaux on board Aurora, are destined to be a truly special dining experience. Simple, yet beautiful dishes will be the order of the day – classic Italian fare at its very best.

Gary Rhodes
Gary Rhodes’ legendary dedication to his craft and relentless pursuit of perfection has placed him firmly at the forefront of today’s culinary world. Chef, restaurateur, celebrity and author; his distinguished career and unique mastery of the ‘Great British Classics’ truly sets him apart. A history of stunning restaurants has won him a constellation of Michelin stars. Through Arcadian Rhodes (Arcadia) and Oriana Rhodes (Oriana), Gary brings his inimitable brand of modern British cuisine to the P&O Cruises table, giving diners the same high quality dining experience enjoyed by visitors to his Rhodes Twenty Four restaurant in London.

Club Dining
With Club Dining you'll enjoy the special ambience and sociable atmosphere of the main dining room, as well as silver-service and a five-course menu (six-course on Gala Nights). This style of dining is a wonderful way to share your holiday experiences and meet new friends.

By choosing Club Dining you’re opting for the cruising tradition of set sitting times. The same table will be reserved for you and your table companions every night for first or second sitting, at 6.30pm or 8.30pm. You simply need to request your sitting preference when you book and you'll be informed of your table number, sitting and restaurant with a card in your stateroom when P&O Cruises welcome you on board.

  • Ventura - Saffron and Bay Tree Restaurants
  • Oceana - Adriatic Restaurant
  • Aurora - Alexandria and Medina Restaurants
  • Arcadia - Meridian Restaurant
  • Oriana - Peninsular and Oriental Restaurants
  • Artemis - The Coral Dining Room

Freedom Dining
Enabling you to dine at any time you wish, with whom you like, Freedom Dining allows you the flexibility to turn up at selected restaurants anytime you choose, and every effort will be made to accommodate you. Freedom Dining is included in your fare and available on Oceana and Ventura. If the flexibility of Freedom Dining appeals, then please opt for it when making your booking.

  • Ventura - Cinnamon Restaurant
  • Oceana - Ligurian Restaurant

Select Dining
Select Dining is wonderfully flexible, allowing you a change of scene and the opportunity to dine with different people. This is a great way to add variety to your holiday, if you wish to dine earlier or later than usual, celebrate a special occasion or enjoy an intimate meal for two. Please note that a Select Dining cover charge applies.

  • Ventura - East, Ramblas and The White Room (Marco Pierre White’s restaurant)
  • Oceana - The Horizon Grill and The Plaza Bistro
  • Aurora - Café Bordeaux and The Pennant Grill
  • Arcadia - Arcadian Rhodes (Gary Rhodes’ restaurant) and The Orchid
  • Oriana - Oriana Rhodes (Gary Rhodes’ restaurant) and the Terrace Grill
  • Artemis - The Grill at the Conservatory

Balcony dining
This is the ultimate in intimate dining at sea. You can dine al fresco as the sun sets on the horizon, or beneath a starry sky, on your own private balcony. Select dishes from an exclusive menu designed by Marco Pierre White and enjoy personal waiter service. This is truly indulgent dining at its very best. This service will be available on all ships with the exception of Artemis.

Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is a respected international gastronomic society founded in Paris in 1950. The society brings together professional (such as chefs and restaurant owners) and non-professional members from around the world. An invitation to become a member of this organisation is a prestigious honour indeed. Every Executive Chef across the fleet has been inducted into the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs to ensure that each ship in the fleet has a member of the society on board.


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