Oceania Cruises Introduces First At Sea Culinary Partnership with Maîtres Cuisiniers de France

Oceania Cruises has revealed plans for La Table par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, a new dining venue debuting onboard the brand’s next-generation ship, Oceania Sonata. It will be first restaurant at sea to be launched with the approval of the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, an internationally recognized institution dedicated to preserving and advancing the heritage of French gastronomy.

La Table will be the most exclusive dining venue in the Oceania fleet, with room for just 18 guests and offering a reservation-only dining experience that mixes classic French techniques and innovative pairings. The rotating menu will showcase an array of dishes, created in close collaboration with a selection of invited Master Chefs of France from across the globe.

“At Oceania Cruises, our dedication to cuisine is rooted in continual refinement and respect for tradition, a philosophy mirrored by the storied Maîtres Cuisiniers de France organization,” said Jason Montague, chief luxury officer at Oceania Cruises. “Through La Table, Chefs Quaretti and Barale bring this extraordinary and industry-leading collaboration to life. It will be a true celebration of culinary heritage, mastery and modern luxury, in ways which are both meaningful and unmistakably Oceania Cruises.”

Oceania has a long history with French cuisine, and its culinary program is currently led by two Master Chefs of France — – Executive Culinary Directors Chef Alexis Quaretti and Chef Eric Barale.

The menus will spotlight French culinary artistry, from delicate Granny Smith apple and langoustine tartlets to escargot‑stuffed Dover sole topped with rosace vegetables and a white wine sauce to a spider crab potato roll crowned with Sturia Oscietra caviar.

“This restaurant is deeply personal for us,” said Chef Quaretti. “It reflects the values that Chef Barale and I share, regard for technique, appreciation of flavor, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Set within the calm, understated elegance of this new space aboard Oceania Sonata, La Table will offer guests a truly memorable dining experience.”

“La Table represents a natural evolution of the rich culinary tradition long associated with luxury ocean travel,” said Jean-Louis Dumonet, president of the USA and Canada delegation of the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France. “Through our collaboration with Oceania Cruises and its culinary leaders Chefs Eric Barale and Alexis Quaretti, we’ve brought this heritage to life with authenticity, craftsmanship, and deep respect for French gastronomy. La Table reflects our shared commitment to creating refined, memorable dining experiences where culinary artistry is central to the voyage.”