It was a bish, bosh, bash when Sydney hosted a culinary feast as English chef Jamie Oliver celebrated ten years of collaboration with Royal Caribbean International (RCI) aboard Ovation of the Seas.
The first Jamie’s Italian at sea set sail in 2014 on Quantum of the Seas and has since become a culinary cornerstone on eight RCI ships.
The festivities kicked off with a brunch at Jamie’s Italian, featuring Jamie’s signature dishes like truffle arancini and Amalfi lemon cheesecake. Beyond the gastronomic delights, Jamie highlighted the common vision shared with Royal Caribbean when it comes to food and dining.
“Teaming up with Royal Caribbean allows us to serve top-notch dishes in an inviting setting, making dining at sea feel like a real family affair,” Jamie remarked.
Royal Caribbean, celebrating its largest Australian season, showcased its commitment to locally sourced produce, including over 717,000kg of Aussie tomatoes, 13,000kg of basil, and 100,000kg of onions.
The event was a vibrant kickstart to Royal Caribbean’s season, with around 250,000 passengers expected to cruise in 2023/24.
Jamie joyously declared: “I love being in Australia. What a place… this really is a dream for that little boy that grew up in a restaurant.”
*This story was published in the December 2023 edition of Anglo&Celtic magazine
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