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Wine & Food Festival

Computer University@Sea

The world's finest chefs and wine experts converge on Crystal Cruises for our popular Food & Wine Festival cruises. Be on hand as celebrated chefs like Wolfgang Puck and Jacques Pepin prepare signature dishes for our dinner menus, demonstrate cooking techniques and share the secrets of their culinary artistry.

Cooking desmontrations by world-renowned chefs such as Wolfgang Puck are the highlight of the Crystal Wine & Food Festival. Chef Stars like Jacques Pepin spend the day in the kitchen with Crystal staff to create the menu for Crystal Guest chef dinners.

Distinguished wine authorities provide insight and education in the endlessly fascinating world of wine offering unique opportunities to experience side-by-side tastings of select vintages from Crystal Cruises' extensive wine list. Held in a lively and convivial atmosphere, these events offer a heady blend of entertainment and learning.

Wine tasting seminars provide great opportunities to learn more about the noble grape. Crystal skilled team of sommeliers guides guests through the nuances of vintages and varietals. Applauded guest chef Christopher Cross and his wife, wine expert Paola, may be on board to share their enthusiasm for culinary delights.

Wine & Food Classes:
This is just a sampling of the many classes and workshops. (Not all subjects are offered on every cruise.)
• After-Dinner Drinks
• Beginning Sushi
• Beer Essentials
• Caviar & Champagne
• Cheeses
• Chocolate
• Cocktail Making/Basic Bartending
• Great Dishes with Wine
• Pastry Making
• Salads, Sauces and Soups
• Spa Cuisine
• The Tea Ceremony
• Vegetarian Dishes
• Wine Appreciation