P&O Cruises has overhauled its menu, with 300 new dishes to be rolled out fleet-wide in Australia over the next month. The menu is designed to “cater to the adventurers as well as those who like their creature comforts,” as described to Cruise Weekly by P&O Cruises Australia Director of...
P&O Cruises has overhauled its menu, with 300 new dishes to be rolled out fleet-wide in Australia over the next month.
The menu is designed to “cater to the adventurers as well as those who like their creature comforts,” as described to Cruise Weekly by P&O Cruises Australia Director of Guest Experience, Food and Beverage Simon Blacoe.
Drawing inspiration from the “melting pot” of Australian culture to offer something for everyone, classic dishes like chicken schnitzel and beef and mushroom pie provide a “point of familiarity”, while dishes like the grilled swordfish and red wine braised beef cheeks will entice the tastebuds of more adventurous guests.
Maintaining partnerships with local suppliers, farmers and vendors was an important factor when it came to designing the new menu, as was the inclusion of plant-based options to cater for a range of diets, from vegan to pescatarian, reducing the need for special dietary requests.
Blacoe said the feedback on the new menu has been positive, with guests loving the structure and variety, with the only criticism being the too-large portion sizes – CW can think of worse problems!
Pictured is the P&O Cruises chefs table, and inset is “Our Smashed Avo” breakfast dish.
