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OUR CHEF INVITÉ SERIES
Exclusive culinary journeys, complimented by renowned guest chefs from around the world
A Culinary Voyage
Introducing the Chef Invité Series aboard Explora Journeys, offering one-off gastronomic experiences, featuring renowned chefs selected for their expertise and reputation.
Our guests will have the opportunity to experience some of the world’s most highly regarded culinary masters, each celebrated for their exceptional skills and innovative artistry.
These guest chefs, recognised as leaders in the culinary world, will host culinary workshops, private dinners, local market experiences, and enriching discussions showcasing the very best of their talents, resulting in a unique journey of flavours that can only be experienced during these exceptional journeys.*
* An exclusive experience fee applies
INTRODUCING CHEF THIERRY MARX
The first guest chef in our Chef Invité Series joins us on EXPLORA II from 24 January to 4 February 2025.
Chef Thierry Marx, trained by culinary masters Joël Robuchon and Alain Chapel, is a Michelin-starred chef celebrated for his innovative approach to cuisine. With two Michelin stars for Sur Mesure in Paris, his cooking blends global experiences from Japan, Australia, and beyond, combining tradition with avant-garde techniques.
Marx's latest venture, ONOR, co-led with Chef Ricardo Silva in Paris’s prestigious Faubourg Saint-Honoré, showcases the finest French products while promoting social responsibility through job reintegration programs, with twenty percent of the team coming from these initiatives.
"Chef Marx and I, both sons of bakers, have honed our craft over many years and in many locations. I'm delighted we'll reunite on this journey, with Thierry as the first guest in our Chef Invité Series. He will undoubtedly surprise and delight our guests with his culinary excellence."
Franck Garanger, Head of Culinary
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A JOURNEY BETWEEN CREOLE CULTURE & SAINTED SHORES
Weave a web between the fabled Lesser Antilles, from little St Barthelemy and the butterfly isles of Guadeloupe to the coral reefs of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Lyrical French Creole drifts through the air in Saint Lucia, while the flour-dusted beaches of Antigua and Virgin Gorda leave you breathless.
About Thierry Marx
Beyond his celebrated culinary achievements, Thierry Marx is deeply committed to making a social impact. He founded Cuisine Mode d’Emploi(s), a groundbreaking program that provides free culinary training to individuals facing significant social challenges, helping them reintegrate into the workforce.
His dedication to both culinary innovation and social inclusion has earned him prestigious accolades, including the title of Officer in the Order of the Legion of Honour and the Michelin Guide’s "Chef Mentor" award.
*Thierry Marx photos by Mathilde de L’Ecotais