Kjartan Skjelde
Norwegian chef and restaurateur Kjartan is a purveyor of local, seasonal produce.
José Pizarro
Get to know José Pizarro
Originally from Cáceres, Spain, José grew up on
a farm being inspired by the scents emanating
from his mother and grandmother’s kitchens.
His glittering career has seen him work in some
of the finest Spanish restaurants in Madrid and
London, including Eyre Brothers and Brindisa.
As well as owning four successful restaurants
in London and a gastropub in Surrey, José has
recently opened up Iris Zahara in Andalusia –
where he offers exclusive culinary experiences.
He is a regular on cookery programmes, the
food festival scene and has written five cook
books. His passion for fresh, simple, seasonal
ingredients showcases the best of Spanish
cuisine. José is bringing his talents to Arvia and
Iona with his bespoke tapas menus for The Glass
House as well as creating street-food-style dishes
for Taste 360.
“The ethos behind my menus is to use top
quality, local produce so that the flavours of
the region come to life with every mouthful.
Working in collaboration with P&O Cruises,
I’m excited to bring this dining experience on
board. From the spicy scent of saffron rising
from a bubbling pot of paella in Taste 360,
to the rich extra virgin olive oil and smoky
pimentón at the base of each dish in The Glass
House – guests will truly be able to taste the
region during Iona’s holidays to Spain, Portugal
and the Canary Islands and Arvia’s holidays to
the Med." – José Pizarro
On-board activities with José Pizarro
Dine the José Pizarro way
Acclaimed Spanish chef, José Pizarro is bringing his
talents on board with a range of bespoke tapas
menus and street-food-style dishes. With a focus on
authentic local flavours that showcase the very best
of this region, you’ll be tasting your way around your
destinations during your holiday.
Book signing with José Pizarro
José Pizarro’s charm, enthusiasm and love for Spanish
food has led to him becoming a familiar face on
many TV cookery shows. Now you can meet and
chat with José at his book signing session.
Q&A with José Pizarro
Join Spanish chef José Pizarro for an exclusive Q&A
session. With four successful restaurants in London
and a gastropub in Surrey, our Local Food Hero has
come a long way from his childhood in Cáceres.
Want to learn what inspired him to become the
famed chef he is today? Or hear his top tips for the
tastiest tapas? Now you can put your questions to
the internationally acclaimed chef.
Things are cooking with José Pizarro
Want to join acclaimed Spanish chef, José Pizarro for
live cooking demos? José’s on board and ready to
cook up a feast. You won’t want to miss it...
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Cruises from Southampton with José Pizarro
Enjoy authentic flavours from José Pizarro in the Glass House
“Tapas is the most important part of Spanish culture: sharing small plates and stories over a glass of wine – perfect for The Glass House. And much like tapas, street food is about small dishes, going from place to place and trying new flavours. I work closely with my suppliers to ensure the best quality produce and I am delighted to bring my partnerships to the P&O Cruises culinary development team so that guests can enjoy authentic flavours on board.” – José Pizarro
José Pizarro shows us around Barcelona
Join us and discover José's favourite places to get incredible tapas in the streets of Barcelona. “Tapas is the most important part of Spanish culture: sharing small plates and stories over a glass of wine – perfect for The Glass House. And much like tapas, street food is about small dishes, going from place to place and trying new flavours.”
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Our Local Food Heroes
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