Carnival Cruise Line has announced that Emeril Lagasse will serve as its Chief Culinary Officer – a role in which the celebrated chef and restauranteur will support Carnival’s chefs with guidance on food trends and techniques, as well as advise on future menu items and dining concepts.

Guests will also see his input on the menus of main dining rooms fleetwide, including entrées designated as “Emeril recommends” picks.

A restaurant concept created by Lagasse, Emeril’s Bistro, is already popular on two of Carnival’s ships, Mardi Gras, and Carnival Celebration, and now the chef’s culinary talents will be extended fleetwide.

In conjunction with the announcement, Carnival also revealed that Carnival Jubilee will feature an Emeril’s Bistro when it arrives in Galveston, Tex. in December 2023.

Lagasse is a James Beard Award winner, known for his mastery of Creole and Cajun cuisine and one of New Orleans’ most respected chefs. In addition to his acclaimed restaurants across the country, he is known for his popular cookbooks and television cooking shows, including his current show “Emeril Cooks,” which debuted on Roku earlier this year.

“I’ve been creating and operating restaurants for many years but developing my restaurants with Carnival and learning about the cruise industry has been an exhilarating experience,” says Lagasse. “I love Carnival’s focus on food and fun and the many great dining options they offer their guests. I’m looking forward to building on our success at sea with Carnival’s exceptional culinary team.”