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Tantalising tastes are just one of the pleasures of
cruising in France. Keep your eyes open for Fabien
Morreale, French "Top Chef" who will be a special
guest chef on board. Fabien, is a very accomplished
young chef, owning two restaurants and a
boulangerie-pâtisserie in Provence. In 2013 he was a
finalist in France's "Top Chef" and in 2017, he will be a
guest chef for travellers on Emerald Liberté. We chat
to him for insights into what we can expect from him
on the cruise.
You've been a chef since you were 19. Tell us
about your inspirations.
My first inspiration was chef Pascal Ginoux. We used
to pick vegetables in his garden and this gave me
a love for fresh, organic and seasonal ingredients.
After my Diploma in Hospitality I earned a Brevet de
Technicien Supérieur (technician certificate) in culinary
arts and then worked with starred chefs in top
restaurants. At the time I was on the verge of opening
my own restaurant so I travelled abroad to improve
MASTERING THE
Join Evergreen in the south of France on our brand new, custom-built
'Star Ship' Emerald Liberté when she launches in April 2017.
Tastes of Provence