1493: THE FOODIES’S NEW WORLD
Delight in learning about the evolution of the Mediterranean cuisine when new in
....gredients were introduced after the Portuguese and Spanish returned from exploring “The New World.” Discover the way tomatoes, potatoes, corn, peppers, chocolate, blueberries, and zucchini (to name a few) found their way into the Mediterranean diet and changed their traditional dishes for the better.
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A TASTE OF SPAIN
For centuries, beginning with the migration of the Moors followed by the explore
....rs returning to Spain from the New World, Spain has held court as the epicenter of the culinary universe. Modern Spanish chefs have transformed traditional dishes through molecular gastronomy while maintaining a reverence for traditional tapas and dishes like Valencian paella. Learn to enlighten your home kitchen with some of Spain’s signature dishes, wines and of course — the festive Sangria.
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Albufera Lake and Paella
Join your Chef Instructor from the Culinary Arts Kitchen for a scenic boat tour
....of Lake Albufera’s rice fields, followed by a masterclass on authentic Valencian paella at the beloved Restaurante El Redoli. There, you will learn the secrets of this iconic dish before enjoying it fresh from the wood fire. ¡Buen provecho!
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ANYTIME BRUNCH FAVOURITES
Whether celebrating the weekend with a group of friends, spending Sunday watchin
....g your favourite sports team or gathering the family for the holidays, brunch is always a great meal for casual, comforting and delicious dishes. Brunch is also a meal we want to host effortlessly, so our chefs have assembled their favorite crowd-pleasing recipes that make brunch a breeze to host. Not a meal to be served without spectacular drinks, this culinary class also features favourite mid-day libations.
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ARABESQUE
Based on the travels of Executive Chef Kelly in Morocco and Turkey, this cruise
....ship cooking class explores the trending culinary traditions and recipes of two ancient and revered cuisines. Learn the basics of tagine cookery and gain an appreciation for how the foods of these two great countries have influenced modern world gastronomy. Learn how to make nut milks and preserved lemons – prized in the Arabesque region and around the world. These cuisines are a favourite amongst our chefs, and the recipes are beyond delicious.
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Artisanal Malta Treasures
From baking traditional Maltese bread to sampling local cheeses, wine and a popu
....lar Maltese pastry, this tour celebrates the best of Mediterranean fare. In historic Rabat, savor the aromas of a family-owned bakery before watching a Chef prepare pastizzi at the celebrated Grotto Tavern, home of a cozy cave room.
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BEYOND PATAGONIAN DELICIOUSNESS
The culinary world has its eyes on the cuisine of the Patagonia region. Regarded
.... as the hot new cuisine, chefs have traveled to these remote parts to learn the secrets of Argentine grilling, as well as Chilean roasting and baking. Attend this cook-out class that features delicious and hearty dishes that you will definitely want to make at home to impress your friends. No meal in Patagonia is complete without wine, so a special focus will be made on sampling and pairing the region’s varietals.
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BOUNTY OF THE SEA
Fish is something we often order when dining out, but rarely feel comfortable ma
....king at home. In this class technique-driven class, master the basics of fish cookery: sauté and grill, deep poach, shallow poach, curing, baking, and healthy pan fry. Your Chef Instructor shares personal tips for purchasing fish from your local fish monger and adding more variety to your favourite fish choices.
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Busan Markets Tour
Receive a shopping assignment from your Chef Instructor to gather ingredients fr
....om the Jagalchi Fish Market and Gukje Market. Return on board for a cooking class at the Culinary Arts Kitchen using the bounty from your market finds.
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Chartreuse
A restaurant with a modern French menu and attention to detail you’ll notice in
....its Parisian décor, expertly prepared dishes and wait staff. About the closest thing to a Parisian culinary gem on the high seas.
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Chef Led Cadiz Market & Tapas Lunch
Enjoy the bounty of land and sea on this visit to a lively market, a square brim
....ming with flowers and a renowned traditional Andalusian restaurant. Join your Chef Instructor from the Culinary Arts Kitchen and a local guide for a stroll through Cádiz’s glorious Old Quarter to the bustling Mercado de Abastos, where you’ll browse a cornucopia of seafood, produce, meats and cheeses. Admire the lobsters, which are often sizeable, and exotic creatures such as sea urchins and sea snails. In Plaza de las Flores, an enchanting square in which the city’s flower vendors offer their vibrant wares, you’ll delight in the surrounding elegant buildings and perhaps pause at a local café for a refreshment. Continue to an authentic restaurant acclaimed for its time-honored Andalusian cooking and particularly its tapas, among which you may indulge in marinated anchovies, a fried shrimp omelet, leeks topped with cheese and cured ham on apple compote, all accompanied by a glass of wine or sherry. To walk off your satisfying repast, stroll through several lovely squares to the waterfront and imagine Christopher Columbus returning from the New World to Cádiz with news that would dramatically alter the course of history.
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CHEF LED FORAGING TOUR & GREEK COOKING CLASS
Join your chef from Culinary Arts Kitchen for a walking and foraging tour throug
....h the charming town of Argostoli then enjoy a delightful local repast before learning to create traditional foods with your market and bakery finds. Walk with your chef and fellow epicureans through the local market and bakery to gather your assigned ingredients for traditional dishes like Dakos or Riganada ; the food of shepherds, made with grated tomatoes on barley rusks, topped with feta cheese and extra virgin olive oil. Search for the freshest and most seasonal ingredients, such as vegetables and barley rusks. Purchase traditional confections to enjoy during your class, like decadent baklava or the creamy milk custard in phyllo dough known as galaktoboureko. You’ll buy Greek extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, local cheeses and, of course, wine. Stop at a local taverna for a Greek beer and meze, all which you’ll recreate later in class. Eager to make authentic Cephalonia-inspired dishes in Culinary Arts Kitchen, you’ll soon cook a Greek feast with your classmates and chef, as you share your insights into the Mediterranean diet and appreciate your enriching experience.
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Chef Led Gastronomy Tour & Tapas Lunch
It’s no coincidence that Barcelona is hailed as a culinary mecca. Its cacophonou
....s, colorful markets are laden with every delicacy imaginable, as you will discover first at La Boqueria. Incredibly, farmers first brought their goods to this market in 1217, and the concept is still the same—display only the freshest, seasonal produce, meats, and sales will flourish. Your Culinary Center chef will enthusiastically describe how the market’s ingredients are used in traditional Catalan cuisine, an insider’s perspective that will be re-enforced as you next browse Santa Caterina Market. Although similar in concept, this newer market is considered an architectural treasure, as it features a massive, multi-colored roof shaped like cresting waves. Duly enlightened with the staggering array of foods available in the region, you will then head to a restaurant for a delightful meal of tapas. Chances are it will seem even tastier now that you know so much about the ingredients. After lunch, you’ll stop by the chef’s favorite pastry shop, pick up a treat and return to Culinary Arts Kitchen for a tasting of cava and a wrap up of the day’s memorable experience.
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Chef Led Market Tour & Latvian Cooking Class
This Chef-Led Tour immerses you in a true Latvian ‘farm to table’ experience – f
....rom market shopping to prep, plating and savoring. Your Chef Instructor from Culinary Arts Kitchen and a local culinary guide will shepherd you on a tour through Riga’s extraordinary Central Market, its five pavilions a brilliant re-use of historic German Zeppelin hangars. Over 3,000 trade stands occupy an area equal to five roofed football fields, and you and your partner will have about an hour to shop for your assigned ingredients for today’s lesson, and then explore this culinary mecca on your own. Your shopping bags and imaginations full, the group will set off on a panoramic orientation drive around Riga – traveling boulevards lined with breathtaking buildings, handsome parks and the city’s unrivaled bounty of impeccably-preserved German Art Nouveau structures. Returning to the ship, you will head straight into your cooking session in Culinary Arts Kitchen The day’s menu will vary by season, but typically features Latvian classics. After prepping these gastronomic delights, you’ll savor them for lunch – accompanied by delicious locally-inspired beverages.
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Chef Led Market tour & Onboard Tapas Class
Shop like a local at Bilbao’s Mercado de la Ribera, enjoy tapas in the city’s Ol
....d Quarter and join a regional cooking class on this culinary adventure. Your group of no more than 18 guests will receive an overview of local cuisine and a shopping assignment from your Chef Instructor before departing for fabulous Bilbao. Seek out quality ingredients at the magnificent Mercado de la Ribera, a 1929 landmark featuring latticed windows that flood the market’s vibrant stalls with natural light. After completing your purchases with funds provided, you’ll stroll through Bilbao’s picturesque Old Quarter, stopping at the chef’s favorite gourmet shops to pick up extra virgin olive oil and Basque delicacies. In the neoclassical Plaza Nueva, savor a tasting of pintxos, Basque-style tapas, accompanied by a local white wine known as txakoli. On your return trip, you’ll pass by the Guggenheim Museum, an architectural masterpiece clad in swooping titanium plates and curving glass panes that is the pure, unmistakable signature of the starchitect Frank Gehry. Conclude your gastronomic journey aboard your ship in the Culinary Arts Kitchen for a cooking class utilizing your ingredients and toast a glass of wine over pinxtos with your newfound foodie friends.
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Chef Led Nice Market & Chateau Eza Lunch
Browse local delicacies in Nice’s open-air markets and indulge in a meal at a bo
....utique hotel with spectacular vistas. Accompanied by your Chef Instructor from Culinary Arts Kitchen, you’ll stroll beside the pastel-hued architecture of Nice’s Cours Saleya, the air suffused with intoxicating scents of fresh produce, fragrant spices and colorful flowers. Enjoy time to shop and explore, with your Chef Instructor nearby to point out favorite vendors for olive oil, confections, herbes de Provence and souvenirs. You’ll rejoin your Chef Instructor for a tasting of freshly made socca, a chickpea crêpe hot from the wood fired oven and teeming with freshly cracked pepper. Journey to nearby Èze, a stunning medieval village perched on a craggy peak, for a brief guided walk to Château Eza, a luxurious boutique hotel with an equally impressive restaurant. While overlooking the fabulous French Riviera, relish a carefully curated menu developed in collaboration with the Executive Chef with each course presented with an eye toward the ingredients and cooking techniques. Lunch will be paired with Provençal rosé, a summertime favorite with locals and the perfect libation with which to toast your extraordinary day.
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CHEF LED SPICE FARM & ONBOARD COOKING CLASS
Harvest ingredients from a spice farm and botanical gardens in the country and t
....hen return to the cruise ship for a hands-on cooking class. Following an enlightening introduction to the day’s events in Culinary Arts Kitchen, you will head toward the Belize Spice Farm and Botanical Gardens in the foothills of the Maya Mountains. While touring the fertile grounds in a farm vehicle, you will discover how the spices grown here are essential to traditional Belizean dishes and then harvest some of the key ingredients. All the while, the delightful scents of fresh spices such as cardamom, clove, nutmeg and vanilla will be wafting through the air. Back on board in Culinary Arts Kitchen, you will participate in a cooking class using the ingredients from the spice farm. The highlight will be learning how to store, prepare and utilize spices for maximum flavor in our stunning hands-on cooking school.
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CHEF LED TUSCAN CULINARY IMMERSION & VILLA LUNCH
Add a notch to your culinary bucket list on this adventure to Livorno’s stellar
....central market and a former Medici villa for a Tuscan cooking demonstration and divine wine-paired lunch. After an orientation with your Chef Instructor in Culinary Arts Kitchen transfer to Livorno’s fabulous Mercato Centrale, which reveals a uniquely Parisian influence in its stunningly high ceilings and leaded glass windows. Wander among 230 stalls and marvel at the artisanal cheeses and meats, fresh fish, seasonal produce and breads on display as you breathe in the smell of freshly ground coffee.You’ll drive to stately Villa Dianella, situated in the heart of the beautiful Chianti DOCG wine-growing region. Learn this quintessentially Tuscan villa was once the country home of the Medici family during hunting season and that its 222 acres are rich with ancient olive trees and the vines of five regional varietals. Enjoy a cooking demonstration by a famed Tuscan Chef and sit for a magnificent Tuscan lunch, each course paired with wines from the estate. After lunch, stroll in the gardens or take a tour of the cellars.
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Cider and Chowder: Authentic Nova Scotia
Grab a spoon and hit the trail — Nova Scotia’s ‘chowder trail’, to be precise. T
....he first stop is an artisanal cidery for a flight of four tasty offerings of your choice. Next, a popular eatery in the trendy Dartmouth neighborhood for a signature chowder and local favorite “crobster” roll.
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Coastal Flavors of County Down
Join your Chef Instructor from the Culinary Arts Kitchen and celebrity chef Paul
.... Cunningham for a foraging adventure along Dundrum Bay, where you will discover local seaweeds and herbs before savoring fresh seafood and chowder paired with a perfect pint — all set against the backdrop of Northern Ireland’s majestic Mourne Mountains.
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Coffee Connection
Grab a barista-made coffee, check the headlines of international newspapers or c
....hoose from a variety of handmade pastries in our cozy café which is open throughout the day.
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Compass Rose
The wondrous colors outside Seven Seas Explorer® are no match for the vivid coba
....lt-blue glass installation on the ceiling of our elegant Compass Rose, a perfect setting for breakfast and dinner.
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Cuisine
Regent Seven Seas Cruises® takes pride in creating dining experiences that are s
....imply superb. From succulent lobster to the perfect burger and shake, you’ll find an array of refined flavors and refreshments from which to choose.
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Culinary Journey through Ile D’Orleans
Soak up the beauty of the island countryside and top off your day with a sweet t
....reat at La Maison de thé. This charming tea house is your destination for sampling aromatic herbal teas and fresh pastries. Then, it’s on to Le Relais des Pins for artisanal maple products and more.
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Culinary Journey through Kobe
During your overnight call, enjoy an unforgettable evening in Kobe with your Che
....f Instructor. Learn about traditional Japanese knife-making techniques and savor premium Kobe beef prepared by a teppanyaki master chef at a restaurant overlooking Osaka Castle.
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Epicurean Explorer Tours
Our Epicurean Explorer Tours allow guests a unique opportunity to experience the
.... culinary culture of the world’s most delicious destinations. Revel in the chance to shop at local markets in the company of a local expert and your Chef Instructor from the Culinary Arts Kitchen. Tour the kitchens of renown chefs and dine at award-winning restaurants. View a list of Epicurean Explorer Tours
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EPICURIAN SAFARI
Embark on a culinary safari around the diverse countries of Africa. Enjoy master
....ing dishes from Morocco, such as tagine and b’stilla. Then head south and learn the secrets of mouth-watering grilled meats from South Africa and Namibia. Like all great safaris, this adventure begins with a delicious and artisan-created gin and tonic.
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FIESTA ON THE HIGH SEAS
If you love Mexican food, but are reluctant to cook it at home, then this class
....is for you! Taking inspiration from Spanish tapas, this class provides a robust menu for a tasty Mexican snacking party, including a lesson on how to make the perfect Mexican cocktails.
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Foraging & Onboard Scottish Cooking Class
Get to the roots of traditional Scottish Cullen Skink while shopping for ingredi
....ents with your Chef Instructor. Sample award-winning haggis at a butcher shop and select organic vegetables at Black Isle Brewery, before returning to the Culinary Arts Kitchen for a hands-on cooking class paired with Scottish whiskey.
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FRESH HEALTHY COMFORT KITCHEN
This class was designed in collaboration with Canyon Ranch® with a focus on heal
....thy eating. Discover the secrets and methods for preparing foods that are flavourful, comforting, plentiful…and good for you. From ingredients to cooking methods, learn the many ways you can maintain a healthy kitchen — while serving fabulous food — at home.
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Japanese Fish Essentials Tour
Shop for ingredients at the bustling Kashi-no-Ichi fish market with your Chef In
....structor from the Culinary Arts Kitchen and a local master chef. Enjoy a hands-on sushi-making class where you will learn to make a variety of sushi dishes and then enjoy your creations for lunch.
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LA TECHNIQUE FRANCAISE
As the cuisine against which all others are compared, this class is designed aro
....und the pillars of classic French culinary technique. Learn the difference between French bistro and haute cuisine as you explore the various regional cuisines of France. Steeped in the fundamentals this class focuses on classic techniques designed to elevate your kitchen skills at home. Sample two French wines and learn the art of pairing French food and wine.
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MASTER OF FIRE, HEAT & GRILL
Mastering the skill of cooking with high heat — whether on a grill or in a sauté
.... pan — is at the core of this popular cruise ship cooking class. From achieving the perfect sear marks on a rib eye to bringing forth the flavour-enhancing char of a grilled flatbread, your Chef Instructor teaches techniques for perfect high heat cooking every time. Also learn how to use a digital thermometer, achieving internal cooking temperatures and the pillars of perfect protein cookery.
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MEDITERRANEAN MELODY
The Mediterranean is revered for its cuisine and this culinary class allows you
....to take a virtual trip around region, celebrating signature dishes of Greece, Israel, France, Spain, Italy, Turkey, and Morocco. Each class is a reflection of your Chef Instructor’s personal favourites from their years of tasting and travelling across the Mediterranean. Expand your food and wine repertoire as part of this enrichment programme.
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NORTHERN LIGHTS
Our chefs have collected their favourite recipes from Finland, Iceland and Norwa
....y to create this class that matches culinary delights to the extraordinary sight of the Northern Lights. In recent years, the culinary world has followed these trending cuisines as many of the world’s most revered chefs fuse traditional recipes with innovative ingredients and cooking methods. A highlight of the class is our signature sparkling cocktail celebrating the auroras.
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NORTHERN LIGHTS
Our chefs have collected their favourite recipes from Finland, Iceland and Norwa
....y to create this class that matches culinary delights to the extraordinary sight of the Northern Lights. In recent years, the culinary world has followed these trending cuisines as many of the world’s most revered chefs fuse traditional recipes with innovative ingredients and cooking methods. A highlight of the class is our signature sparkling cocktail celebrating the auroras.
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PASTA PASTA PASTA
This class is a celebration of the mouthwatering mainstay dish of Italian cuisin
....e — pasta. Pasta is traditionally served for lunch or at dinner as the second course, or secondi, in most Italian homes. Learn the fundamentals of making this dish in a traditional way, from dry and fresh pasta to pasta cookery and favourite sauces, and impress your friends and family with this new skill when you return home.
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PERFECTLY SAUCED & TOSSED
Most chefs will confess that the secret to finishing most dishes is the sauce —
....sometimes taking years to achieve. A perfectly executed sauce is as elemental to French cuisine as a great dressing is to a composed salad. This class focuses on the nuisances of sauces and emulsions, all while mastering some delicious dishes. If you have ever wanted to learn the secrets of the classic French pan sauce or understanding the magic of vinegars and extra virgin olive oil, then this is the class for you.
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Plant-to-Plate Luncheon
Experience an extraordinary excursion to Amsterdam’s Restaurant De Kas, set in a
.... meticulously restored, century-old greenhouse. Taste the freshest ingredients possible while viewing the on-site gardens where they were grown, followed by a leafy and enlightening stroll with your Chef Instructor.
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Prime 7
From perfectly aged New York strip, porterhouse and succulent filet mignon to sm
....oked salmon with a phenomenal tamarind-whiskey sauce, Prime 7 elevates classic American fare to lofty heights.
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SIMPLE & ELEGANT DINNER PARTY
Our Chef Instructors are frequently asked about their personal favourite dishes
....that they enjoy making at home. In response, they assembled some of those simple yet elegant recipes to transform the Culinary Arts Kitchen into an elegant dinner party. Take what you learn to your home kitchen and impress your friends when you return by hosting your own dinner party, complete with exquisite wine pairings.
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Tataki Culinary Tradition
Visit the vibrant Hirome Market accompanied by your Chef Instructor and sample l
....ocal delicacies that are traditionally served in the Kochi Prefecture. Try your hand at searing bonito at the restaurant Tosa Tataki Dojo and then enjoy the result, a dish known as katsuo no tataki.
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THE CONTENTED VIKING
Culinary historians have seen a renewed interested in the Viking diet in recent
....years with the emergence in popularity of lower carbohydrate diets, such as the Paleo Diet. The diet of modern Nordic countries continues to feature clean, sustainable and seasonal food. In this class learn about recipes that are famously celebrated at the top restaurants across Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Indulging in the Swedish Glogg is reason enough to join the class!
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THE PERFECT PAIR
As luxury travellers, we indulge in fine wines paired with delicious food, which
.... is the main focus of this class. Whether you are interested in learning how to properly select the right wine for your preferred dish or are searching for the right meal to pair with your absolute favourite wine, this class will expand your horizons. Your curriculum includes cooking several recipes and then pairing them with wines to explore how different varietals complement the dishes.
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YAYA'S GREEK FEAST
Greeks are famous for their home-cooked, savory and generously portioned meals w
....ith family gathered — singing, dancing and eating! Greek recipes are passed down from Yaya (grandmother) by showing rather than writing down recipes. So, we recreated those hands-on recipes from our favorite yayas from Santorini, Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, and Athens for this popular cooking class. Learn to make healthy, comforting Greek-inspired dishes, imbibe in our favorite Cretan Rose cocktail and plan your next party around the recipes you master.
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