P&O Cruises is teaming up with a trio of top local chefs for a culinary experience for fly-cruise guests sailing from Barbados this winter.
Celebrated chefs Sophie Michell, Adrian Cumberbatch and Damian Leach will create ‘A Taste of Barbados’ on board two ships.
Guests on Caribbean fly-cruise sailings on Arvia and Britannia will be treated to the new culinary experience throughout the season from October 2025 to March 2026.
The ships will offer a range of food events and local dishes in collaboration with the three chefs alongside signature Caribbean cocktails by mixologist Shane McClean.
Guests can savour dishes made by the chefs as part of live cookery demonstrations.
Sophie Michell, chef patron of the renowned Local & Co in Speightstown, Barbados, will curate a five-course dinner for weekly hosted dinners in The Cookery Club on Britannia.
She will regularly attend these, engaging with guests about the menu and local food culture, and sharing stories about her life on the island.
Reservations for the special hosted dinners can be made upon boarding.
Guests can also sample created dishes in the buffet, featuring local ingredients selected by the chefs.
A Taste of Barbados will include dishes such as lobster, local fish, aromatic saltfish with roast breadfruit, ginger sweet potato purée and spiced pineapple chutney.
Carnival UK & P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: “P&O Cruises is the only major cruise line to fly guests direct to the Caribbean from seven departure cities around the UK with itineraries designed specifically for British guests.”
“Our aim is always to curate experiences for our guests which are unique and memorable. It is fitting that A Taste of Barbados will bring the island’s best chefs and top mixologist on board.”
“They will introduce an authentic Caribbean vibe with these very special events.”
