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, and his planned restaurants on Oceana and 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 we’ll inform you of your table number, sitting and restaurant with a card in your stateroom when we 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 Ventura and, from June 2008, balcony dining will be available on all other 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.