Holland America Line and Sur La Table have partnered to bring global flavors from ship to shore. This new collaboration will offer cooking classes at Sur La Table locations nationwide, inspired by Holland America Line's visits to over 140 ports across Europe.
Through hands-on learning with top-tier chefs, the classes aim to help guests gather more and gather better and provide access to Sur La Table’s top-rated tools and equipment to learn how.
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A highlight of the partnership will be classes focused on preparing fresh fish dishes, reflecting Holland America Line's commitment to serving fresh seafood from port to plate in 48 hours.
Participants will work with top-tier chefs to learn how to create a destination-inspired dish using global flavors and techniques as well as a Dutch dessert to embrace Holland America Line’s Dutch heritage.
"Recipes will include crowd pleasers and adventurous dishes such as seared salmon with saffron hollandaise, endive and Roquefort winter salad, herbes de Provence, and stroopwafel crème brulee," the cruise line shared.
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Holland America comes to Sur La Table
At Sur La Table’s 53 stores nationwide, guests will have access to top chefs and expert advice from the leading culinary retailer and largest recreational cooking school in the nation.
"Our Global Fresh Fish program has been a culinary game-changer at sea, so we’re excited to be the inspiration for these new classes at Sur La Table,” said HAL Chief Marketing Officer Kacy Cole. “It's an opportunity for food lovers to experience the flavors of our worldwide journeys in their hometowns while also highlighting our expertise in Destination Dining."
Classes will begin November 1, 2024, at Sur La Table locations nationwide. The experience includes:
- Hands-on cooking classes featuring a menu inspired by Holland America Line's voyages
- Expert instruction on preparing fresh fish dishes with global flavors and a Dutch-inspired dessert
- Recipes carefully crafted by culinary experts from both Holland America Line and Sur La Table
"The partnership builds on Holland America Line's Global Fresh Fish program, a pioneering initiative that sources fresh fish from a network of 60 ports to serve on board within 48 hours. The program offers 80 types of fresh fish species across all restaurants on Holland America Line ships, bringing destination-inspired menus and local specialties to guests," according to HAL.
