P&O Cruises Announces 2025 Food Hero Sailings Featuring Culinary Stars

P&O Cruises is set to elevate the onboard dining and entertainment experience with its highly anticipated 2025 Food Hero sailings. Featuring an exceptional lineup of renowned culinary experts, these select holidays promise to delight food enthusiasts and travellers alike. Renowned chefs Marco Pierre White, José Pizarro, Shivi Ramoutar, Kjartan Skjelde, and award-winning wine expert Olly Smith will join various sailings to offer exclusive culinary events. Additionally, esteemed food critic Tom Parker Bowles will make two special guest appearances following exceptional guest feedback in 2024. A Feast for the Senses Guests sailing on Arvia, Iona, and Britannia can look forward to a range of exclusive food and wine activities, including:

• Intimate Cooking Lessons: Led by Marco Pierre White in The Cookery Club, Britannia’s fully equipped teaching kitchen.
• Live Demonstrations and Interactive Cooking Classes: Conducted by the Food Heroes themselves.
• Chef’s Table Dining Experiences: Featuring expertly crafted dishes prepared by the culinary icons, with wine pairings curated by Olly Smith.
• Q&A Sessions: Offering insights into the experts’ careers and their extensive culinary and wine knowledge.
• Book Signings and Meet-and-Greet Opportunities: Providing a chance to meet the icons of the food world.

Culinary Highlights Marco Pierre White: The legendary chef will offer masterclasses and hosted dinners featuring signature dishes inspired by his illustrious career on three Britannia sailings. José Pizarro: Known for his authentic Spanish cuisine, José will bring his culinary passion to life on two Arvia sailings. Shivi Ramoutar: Guests sailing with Shivi on Arvia can indulge in Caribbean-inspired culinary experiences. Kjartan Skjelde: Showcasing innovative Nordic flavours, Kjartan will feature on three itineraries onboard Iona. Olly Smith: The award-winning wine expert will join four sailings to host wine tastings, celebrating exceptional wines from around the globe. Special Guest: Tom Parker Bowles Celebrated author and food critic Tom Parker Bowles will make two guest appearances, collaborating with the Food Heroes to provide unique insights into culinary trends. His expertise in good eating worldwide promises to enrich the guest experience further. A Unique Culinary Journey The 2025 Food Heroes sailings onboard Britannia, Iona, and Arvia offer guests a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in exceptional culinary experiences. From learning to cook jerk chicken to savouring intimate dinners with expertly crafted wine pairings, these sailings are tailored for food lovers and culinary adventurers.