Britannia’s Cookery Club Latest News

If you are like me and love to cook and love to cruise then you will already have a match made in heaven on P&O’s Britannia.  Welcome The Cookery Club on board. The very first Cookery School at sea that gives you the opportunity to learn how to make the most amazing most delicious meals in the company of some very talented ‘Food Heroes’ and then to sit down and enjoy your offerings. Who needs Greg and John when you could be your very own Masterchef on board with the very talented  James Martin.

So with James Martin inventing the concept and overseeing the Cookery School, it will be down to resident Head Chef Rob Cotton and Deputy Head Chef Lizzie Kenney to ensure its success and after reading Rob Cotton’s CV, I am in no doubt that a success is what it will be. Mr Cotton has left Leiths school of Food and Wine to join Britannia where he says many of the classes on board will reflect the ports of call and will also enable passengers to visit local markets and Vineyards in the morning and then use them for cooking in the afternoon. I think for me to have an opportunity to learn so much this way and then be able to recreate the dishes for family and friends at home will be great. I guess whether you have a savoury or a dessert palate, Rob and his team will have it covered. He has lived and travelled abroad including Malaysia and Australia and is an Expert in Far East Cuisine and will therefore be running a series of Dim Sum and Thai Street food classes.

A 2 hour lesson will cost £100 per person in the Cookery Club or £200 per person if hosted by two chefs, is it worth it? Definitely this brings a new meaning to an amazing opportunity in the kitchen and also a superb dining experience. You can book up to 4 months before your departure date so if interested then I wouldn’t hesitate as these are sure to be a sell out . There are 12 stations for 24 people for each Cookery School class.

In total 10 Celebrity Chefs will be joining our Food Heroes and  will be sailing on Britannia through out the year and will not only be demonstrating how to cook many dishes but they will also be hosting exclusive chef’s table dinners and participate in Q&A sessions and book signings.  Will a Celebrity Chef be on your cruise? well here is the full line up:-

Nathan Outlaw – holder of four Michelin stars in total, two at Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, Port Isaac, Cornwall, and one each at Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen, Port isaac and Outlaw’s at The Capital, Knightsbridge.  Nathan is travelling on B503, a 14 night Portugal, Spain & Morocco cruise departing March 28.

Pierre Koffmann – legendary French-born chef who achieved three Michelin stars at La Tante Claire and now runs Koffmann’s at The Berkeley, London. Pierre is travelling on B510, a 14 night Spain, Monaco & Italy cruise departing June 13 with James Martin and Charlie Turnbull.

Mary Berry CBE – famed television chef, and food writer Mary is travelling on B513, a 12 night British Isles cruise departing July 6 with Theo Randall and James Martin.

Theo Randall – proprietor of Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel London Park Lane. Theo is travelling on B513, a 12 night British Isles cruise departing July 6 with Mary Berry and James Martin.

Lawrence Keogh – Head chef at the renowned Wolseley restaurant in London. Lawrence is travelling on B514, a seven night Norwegian Fjords cruise departing July 18.

James Tanner – an English chef and television personality, co-owner of Barbican Kitchen in Plymouth, and The Kentish Hare in Bidborough, Kent. James is travelling on B516, a seven night France, Spain & Guernsey cruise departing August 8.

Vivek Singh – one of the most successful modern Indian chefs in the country with three London restaurants, The Cinnamon Club, Cinnamon Kitchen and Cinnamon Soho. Vivek is travelling on B517, a 14 night Spain, Monaco & Italy cruise departing August 15.

Daniel Galmiche – Michelin-starred Executive Chef at The Vineyard in Berkshire, a pioneer of modern French cuisine and TV chef. Daniel is travelling on B519, a seven night France, Spain & Guernsey cruise departing September 5.

Antonio Carluccio – a much-loved chef and food writer who is regarded as the godfather of Italian gastronomy. Antonio is travelling on B523, a 14 night Spain, Monaco & Italy cruise departing October 9 with James Martin and Charlie Turnbull.

Paul Rankin – celebrity chef from County Down who became the first chef from Northern Ireland to be awarded a Michelin star. Paul is travelling on B524, a 14 night Portugal & Caribbean cruise departing October 23 with Eric Lanlard.

So here are some pictures of the making of The Cookery Club from start to finish, you can see how much hard work has gone into creating an amazing first at sea concept and what a result. Great work!

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So if your still not booked on Britannia, then why not ? If you would like to cook with Mary Berry , James Martin or any other Celebrity Chefs mentioned then let me know and I will make it happen for you. I am booked on Britannia in March and I have to say this is one trip I am extremely looking forward too. Congratulations P&O, Britannia looks to be one amazing cruiseship.

Holly xx