In a spectacular celebration of their new partnership with the legendary Chef Tony Gemignani, Princess Cruises has set a new Guinness World Record for the "World's Largest Pizza Party." On July 12, 2024, across multiple venues on their fleet, over 60,000 slices of freshly baked pizza were devoured by eager guests, marking a historic moment for the cruise line renowned for offering the "Best Pizza at Sea."
The Love Boat Meets the Pizza Champion
Princess Cruises, known affectionately as the Love Boat Line, has always prided itself on delivering top-notch culinary experiences. This record-breaking event marks the beginning of an exciting collaboration with Chef Tony Gemignani, a 13-time World Pizza Champion and widely recognized as the greatest pizza maker of modern times. Chef Gemignani's expertise is set to elevate the already acclaimed pizza offerings on Princess ships.
"Princess is about delivering great experiences and there is no more important element than Pizza. While Princess has long been known for having the best pizza at sea, we decided to take it up an entirely new level with legendary Tony Gemignani and also set a Guinness World Records title in the process," said John Padgett, President of Princess Cruises.
Exclusive Pizzas and Gourmet Experiences
Chef Gemignani has crafted two new pizzas exclusively for Princess Cruises, featuring premium ingredients like Soppressata sausage, hot honey, agave pesto, and fresh goat cheese. Additionally, three of his signature award-winning pizzas will debut at Alfredo's on the new Sun Princess and extend to the rest of the fleet this summer. These exclusive pizzas promise to bring the authentic taste of Chef Gemignani's hand-crafted creations to sea, ensuring guests enjoy an unparalleled dining experience.
"There was great excitement on board as Princess Cruises set a Guinness World Records title for the World's Largest Pizza Party at multiple venues," said Callie Smith, an adjudicator from Guinness World Records.
Chef Gemignani's Influence
Tony Gemignani, celebrated for his numerous awards and achievements in the culinary world, has personally trained Princess chefs at his renowned Tony's Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco and aboard Princess ships. His influence ensures that the pizzas served on Princess Cruises maintain the high standards and authentic flavors that have earned him accolades.
"Princess is the original Love Boat and its magnificent ships are known to all the world," said Chef Gemignani. "Bringing my original recipe hand-crafted pizzas inspired by the destinations Princess visits, to the world-class line up of culinary offerings onboard their ships is not only exciting but an honor."
The Journey of a Pizza Master
Chef Gemignani's illustrious career includes opening over 30 restaurants, authoring books like "PIZZA: The Pizza Bible," and appearing on numerous television series such as "Food Network Challenge" and "Bar Rescue." His dedication to the art of pizza making has earned him four Guinness World Record titles, including "World's Longest Pizza" and "Most People Tossing Pizza Dough at Once."
Celebrating with Princess Cruises
The new Chef Gemignani-designed pizzas will be featured at Alfredo's and Gigi's specialty pizzerias, which offer a delightful menu of individual-size pizzas, salads, wines, and more. These venues, along with the complimentary Slice locations on the Lido Deck, have been praised for serving the "Best Pizza at Sea" by USA Today.
Princess Cruises is no stranger to setting records. In February 2020, they hosted the largest marriage vow renewal ceremony across multiple venues, with 1,443 couples participating onboard three ships. Now, with this latest achievement, Princess Cruises solidifies its reputation for creating extraordinary and memorable experiences for its guests.
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