Vegetarian Caviar, Anyone? Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Expands Culinary Program

Vegetarian Caviar, Anyone? Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Expands Culinary Program


Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced the expansion of its culinary program with two new concepts developed by Corporate Executive Chefs Timon Lohrengel and Marcel Jücker. These include an innovative vegetarian caviar menu at the newly redesigned Pearls restaurant onboard the Europa; and a new pop-up fish restaurant, Le Petit Poisson, on the three expedition ships.

Vegetarian Caviar at Pearls

As part of Europa’s modernization, the Pearls caviar restaurant now features 15 new dishes made with plant-based “caviar” created through spherification, which is using ingredients such as yuzu, saffron tapioca or chili pepper. Offered in three seven-course menus, each can be prepared vegetarian or vegan. The new dishes reimagine classic caviar cuisine with contemporary technique and creative flair.

Le Petit Poisson

Responding to guest demand, the expedition ships will now offer Le Petit Poisson, a four-night pop-up restaurant on voyages of 14 days or longer. Hosted in each ship’s specialty restaurant, it seats around 35 guests and features dishes such as lobster surf & turf, turbot à la Marseille and king crab. The concept brings fresh, regionally inspired seafood to some of the world’s most remote destinations.

A Culinary Duo Shaping the Fleet

Lohrengel and Jücker oversee gastronomic development across all five ships, combining decades of luxury-hospitality experience from Michelin-level kitchens to leading roles onboard. Together, they drive innovation, quality, and a cohesive culinary vision across both luxury and expedition experiences.

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