DESRE'S SAMPLE MENU

All breakfasts will be served alongside seasonal fruit, a coffee/tea and fresh fruit juices.

Vegan, vegetarian, lactose- and gluten-free replacements available upon request.

Please inform your chef of any dietary restrictions/allergies before your arrival.

This menu is a sample and is subject to change depending on the availability of produce, personal preference and dietary restrictions.

BREAKFAST

Fresh seasonal fruit platter, Greek yogurt, homemade granola, assorted cereals and freshly baked muffins.

Fresh butter croissants with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, rocket (arugula), grilled cherry tomatoes and balsamic glaze.

Toasted bagels with cream cheese, smoked salmon, avocado, vine-ripened tomatoes, microgreens and scrambled eggs.

Buttermilk pancakes with fresh mixed berries, pure maple syrup, breakfast sausages and eggs cooked to order.

South African farm breakfast with bacon, scrambled eggs, savoury mince, sautéed mushrooms, avocado, baked beans and toast.

Cinnamon French toast served with fresh berries, crispy bacon and maple syrup.

Eggs Benedict with toasted English muffins, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and grilled asparagus.

LUNCH

 Shrimp tacos with homemade mango, avocado and cilantro salsa, served with lime wedges.

Grilled chicken salad with crispy bacon, fennel, shaved Parmesan, roasted peppers and homemade ciabatta.

Homemade gourmet pizzas served with a fresh mixed garden salad.

Gourmet sandwiches with spicy grilled chicken, smoked pork or black pepper ham, cheese, tomato, mixed greens and mustard, served with gourmet crisps.

Salmon and shrimp poke bowls with sushi rice or noodles, avocado, mango, edamame, mixed greens, sesame seeds and Asian sauces.

Spicy beef or pork gyros with homemade tzatziki, tomato, red onion, parsley and gourmet potato crisps.

Grilled chicken wraps served with a summer green salad and homemade macaroni and cheese.

APPETIZERS

Bruschetta with tomato, basil and balsamic glaze.

Butterfly prawns served with spicy aioli.

Vegetable spring rolls with sweet chilli sauce.

Brie and balsamic tomatoes served with crispy homemade crostini

Caprese skewers with basil pesto.

Loaded nachos with cheese, salsa, guacamole and sour cream.

Charcuterie board with cured meats, artisan cheeses, olives, crackers and seasonal fruit.

DINNER

Slow-braised red wine oxtail served with steamed rice and seasonal vegetables.

Sesame-crusted tuna steak or salmon with savoury rice and a fresh garden salad.

Gourmet hamburgers served with crispy potato wedges.

Fresh homemade sushi and sashimi platter

Steak night: grilled beef steak, roasted baby potatoes, baby broccoli and honey-glazed carrots.

Seafood platter with grilled mahi-mahi or grouper, garlic butter prawns, mussels and crab, served with savory spiced rice and homemade coleslaw.

Paella with salmon, shrimps, calamari, mussels served on Orzo

DESSERTS

Classic New York baked cheesecake with berry coulis.

Warm chocolate brownie served with vanilla ice cream.

Homemade coconut ice cream served with toasted coconut.

Lemon tart served with freshly whipped cream.

Traditional South African malva pudding served with warm vanilla custard.

Classic crème brûlée with fresh seasonal berries.

Chocolate mousse finished with shaved dark chocolate and fresh strawberries.

STANDARD SHIP’S BAR

Non-alcoholic 

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, La Croix, Club Soda, Tonic Water, Assorted Juices

Spirits

Vodka: Tito’s, Smirnoff

Gin: Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray  

Rum: Cruzan, Bacardi

Tequila: Milagro, Herradura

Whiskey: Dewar’s, Jameson

Bourbon: Maker’s Mark, Bulleit

Assorted Liqueurs

Wine

Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Pinot Noir

White: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio

Rosé, Prosecco

Hard Seltzer

Truly, Highnoon, White Claw, Love City

Beer

Corona, Carib, Landshark, Miller Lite, Coors Light

Please let your broker know your preferred brands.

If you wish to have premium wines and/or spirits of your choice, please notify your broker. Your crew will be happy to source these for you and have them on board when you arrive. These would be at an additional cost to you.