Culinary & Wine on Windstar Voyages
Culinary Inspiration Everywhere You Turn With Inspired Experiences on-board and on-shore
Celebration Escapes Loves Windstar Cruises Culinary Excellence
- COOKED TO ORDER MEALS AT YOUR REQUEST
- FOCUS ON LOCAL & SUSTAINABLE FOOD SELECTIONS
- COOKING DEMOS & CLASSES AVAILABLE
Every meal is just what you'd expect on your private yacht - perfect. You're free to dine when, where, and with whomever you please.
- Themed Cruises - With James Beard Foundation Chefs & Sommeliers
- Culinary Shore Excursions
- Market Trips with the Chef - Cooking Class - Private Meal with the Chef
Wind Star Executive Chef:
Graeme Cockburn is the corporate executive chef for Windstar Cruises and has enjoyed an illustrious career establishing himself as an innovator affiliated with the crème de la crème of cuisine, including formative training with the world famous Glen Eagles Hotel and Royal Scotsman train, London's exclusive Boodles club, and the Pompadour Restaurant Edinburgh. Cockburn answered the allure of travel when recruited by the venerable Cunard line to introduce the Queen Mary II and then went on to establish a name synonymous with success in the cruise industry also working in various culinary capacities for Princess Cruises, and Seabourn. The celebrated chef trained with Michelin-awarded chefs Michel Guerard and Michel Roux.
Veranda
It's breakfast alfresco, full service or buffet-style, anytime till 9:30 a.m. No need to hurry. Again, the choices are many in Veranda. Choose the sumptuous, seemingly endless buffet. Or, order from the lunch menu between noon and 2:30 p.m.
Amphora
Here, the dining room manager seats you, but where is your decision. There are no pre-assigned tables or first or second seatings. When you dine and with whom are entirely up to you. Seating usually begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be printed in the ship's daily program. Each delightful dish is prepared exactly to your liking – an exquisite dinner served course-by-course with a fine selection of vintage wines.
Stella Bistro
Treat your palate to the French-inspired café cuisine of Stella Bistro, Wind Surf’s alternative restaurant. You’ll find delightfully indulgent desserts and a wonderful array of wines specifically paired to the meal. (Wind Surf only)
Candles
Here’s the perfect place for a romantic tête-a-tête under the stars in Candles, Windstar’s signature outdoor restaurant transformed by night into a dreamlike paradise. Delectable cuisine, memorable surroundings, inspired wine pairing.
Deck BBQ Event
One of the highlights of your cruise will be the spectacular onboard barbecue. Your attentive crew will serve an amazing meal of fresh local ingredients accompanied by their own special brand of entertainment for an evening of entertainment under the stars.
James Beard Foundation
Client Love!
Pamala, what we loved the most about this voyage was the food. The culinary events, special programs, shore excursions, all the extra events that you planned - - It's a Foodie Dream Come True!
~ Donovan & Lucia
Debbie, You knew exactly what we wanted. The sailing was awesome but the food was spectacular. The culinary & wine events and the Chef experiences were so yummy! Thanks for setting us up on this trip. We loved every minute.
~ Kelly & Jeremy
Pamala, I don't know if I should love you or hate you (Ha Ha)...The food on this voyage was spectacular. We just kept eating and the experiences with the chefs were so wonderful. I think we can still fit into our clothes so that means I still love you ! ~
~ Loraine & Joe