Chef Michel Roux extends partnership with Cunard Cruise
The Le Gavroche custodian will complete his quartet of takeovers with a further Norwegian residency on Queen Anne on 1 September as she sails to Haugesund
Two-Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux is set to bring his London restaurant, Le Gavroche, to guests on Cunard’s cruise ships Queen Anne and Queen Mary 2.
Roux, who will close the Mayfair venue this month, will oversee four Le Gavroche residencies across four Fjords voyages in 2024.
The restaurant is known for its French-haute cuisine and was the first UK restaurant to be awarded one, two, and then three Michelin Stars.
The exclusive series will be delivered in partnership with the Norwegian Seafood Council and begins with Le Gavroche at The Verandah aboard Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2 for her sailing to Hardangerfjord on 2 June.
The five-night residency, which will be an additional charge for guests, will cater for 60 diners each evening, showcasing a variety of Roux’s signature seafood specialities and elevated culinary classics.
Guests will be treated to a five-course tasting menu with all the flavours of the sea.
Roux will then host a second residency aboard Queen Mary 2 for her Hamburg round trip Fjords voyage on 4 August.
That same month, he will deliver another intimate, five-night takeover with Le Gavroche at Sir Samuels on board Cunard’s newest ship Queen Anne as she departs for Stavanger in Norway on 11 August.
This exclusive dining experience will cater for 50 guests each night.
The Le Gavroche custodian will complete his quartet of takeovers with a further Norwegian residency on Queen Anne on 1 September as she sails to Haugesund.
During these voyages, Roux will also appear as an insight speaker in the Royal Court Theatre, regaling guests with stories from his 40-plus-year career in the hospitality industry.
The news follows August’s announcement that Roux will be creating an exclusive gala menu for Queen Anne’s Queens Grill and Princess Grill restaurants, as well as a new Golden Lion menu full of refined pub favourites for Cunard’s newest ship.
Roux said: “It is an absolute privilege to bring Le Gavroche to Cunard’s Queens, reuniting with their hugely talented and passionate culinary development chefs as we strive to create menus inspired by the treasures of Norwegian cuisine.
“The culinary heritage of Norway is a tapestry of flavours, and together with Cunard, I look forward to weaving these elements into an extraordinary dining experience at Sir Samuel’s and The Verandah. My ongoing partnership with the Norwegian Seafood Council allows us to ensure every dish tells a story of the nation’s natural beauty.”