Sarah Bretz, ContributorAtlas Ocean Voyages has announced additional culinary experts that will be joining its 2024 Epicurean Expeditions.
Embarking on a journey through the Mediterranean, guests aboard the line’s expedition yachts will be treated to culinary dishes curated by renowned chefs and sommeliers. The Josper Grill Dining Experience at 7Aft Grill, the Yachtsman Cookoff challenge, wine tastings, and culinary presentations await guests, promising an exploration of the region’s edible delights.
Here are the new culinary experts for the 2024 season:
Paulette Mitchell — World Traveller, July 1, 2024
Chef Paulette Mitchell, author and producer of award-winning cookbooks and videos is known for The 15-Minute Gourmet. Her culinary presentations will showcase the Mediterranean diet as a way of life, and cooking demonstrations will highlight regional use of herbs, spices, and flavors in traditional Italian dishes and easy-to-prepare recipes for typical Greek cuisine.
Martin Gimenez Castro — World Traveller, August 5, 2024
Martin Gimenez Castro, an acclaimed Argentinean chef based in Warsaw, is known for his culinary passion and expertise in seafood and contemporary cooking techniques. Winner of Top Chef Poland and featured on Hell’s Kitchen, Chef Castro’s restaurants — including Ceviche Bar and Tuna — showcase his dedication to exploring the culinary potential of oceans, rivers, and lakes.
Luciana Berry — World Traveller, August 5, 2024
Chef Luciana Berry, winner of Top Chef Brazil, serves as an ambassador of Brazilian cuisine and culture. She showcases ingredients integral to culinary traditions of this vibrant community. Mixing modern and classic cooking techniques, Berry delivers impressive yet subtle tastes from her home country.
David Shalleck — World Traveller, August 23, 2024
David Shalleck, a seasoned chef, author, and culinary producer, brings his extensive Mediterranean culinary experience onboard World Traveller. With a background in Michelin-starred fine dining and as a culinary producer for renowned chefs, he loves to share tips and tricks for replicating regional dishes at home.
Christy Rost — World Traveller, September 16, 23, and 30, 2024
Chef Christy Rost is the nationally televised host of the cooking and lifestyle series At Home with Christy Rost. Widely acclaimed for her sense of style and expertise in cooking and entertaining, Christy was mentored by Master Chef Martin Yan of Yan Can Cook and guided by Julia Child early on in her career.
Chef Plum — World Voyager, October 2 and 12, 2024
Chef Plum, a three-time Emmy Nominee and graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, brings over 30 years of culinary expertise to the table at Atlas Ocean Voyages. He has over 20 Food Network appearances with wins on Chopped, Guy’s Grocery Games, and more. Plum is also the host and executive producer of the popular PBS series Restaurant Road Trip.
Stephan Pyles — World Voyager, October 19, 2024
Stephan Pyles, a celebrated chef and founding father of Southwestern Cuisine, shares his culinary legacy and passion for hospitality. With a career spanning over three decades and numerous prestigious awards under his belt, Pyles won the James Beard Award and founded Share Our Strength — America’s largest hunger relief organization.
Paula Lambert — World Voyager, October 19, 2024
Chef Paula Lambert is hailed as an American pioneer of artisanal cheesemakers. Her Dallas Mozzarella Company celebrates over 40 years of cheesemaking, and in 2022 she was named one of the Top 50 Cheesemakers in America by Food & Wine Magazine. She is the author of The Cheese Lover’s Cookbook and Guide as well as Cheese, Glorious Cheese!.
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