The cruise line, a Premium Partner of BWT Alpine Formula One Team, is the first to deliver its culinary delights to a racetrack.
Three award-winning chefs brought flavours from the line's acclaimed speciality restaurants – including Eataly, Kaito Sushi and Teppanyaki, Chef's Garden Kitchen, Hola! Tacos and Cantina – directly to drivers, mechanics, engineers and VIP guests.
Stephane Franchini, Senior Director of Food and Beverage at MSC Cruises, said: "This was a new and unique opportunity to showcase the creativity and skill of our chefs, bringing the same authentic gastronomic experience that our guests enjoy onboard, to the racetrack for BWT Alpine Formula One Team and their guests to savour.
"Our fleet of 23 ships has over 72 specialty restaurants, across 16 different concepts, offering authentic gastronomic experiences inspired by cultures around the globe. We cater to every taste and temptation and invite guests to explore the world through their taste buds with a mix of traditional favourites and sumptuous new flavours. Bringing our experience to Monza allowed us to showcase our passion, precision and excellence in gastronomy to our partners."
The bespoke menu was curated by some of MSC Cruises' top culinary masters: including the award-winning Italian chef Luca Cesarini, celebrated Asian cuisine specialist Chef Xiao Wang and Michelin-experienced chef Pasquale Puziello.
Together, the trio hold decades of international experience at world-renowned restaurants and luxury hotels, reflecting the global nature of MSC Cruises' culinary offering.
Drivers, crew and VIP guests of BWT Alpine Formula One Team enjoyed a spectacular menu featuring dishes from across MSC Cruises' restaurant concepts.
MSC Cruises corporate chef Luca Cesarini said: "Having grown up watching Formula 1, it was a privilege to be in the middle of the action and serve a menu that helped fuel the BWT Alpine Formula One drivers ahead of their thrilling race."
BWT Alpine Formula One Team Global Marketing Director, Guy Martin, added: "Bringing the soul of the sea to the speed of the racetrack, the talented chefs at MSC Cruises crafted an unforgettable culinary journey where passion and flavour came together at the Italian Grand Prix."
The collaboration at Monza was part of the global partnership announced earlier this year between MSC Cruises and BWT Alpine Formula One Team, with both brands sharing a commitment to innovation, precision, and delivering unforgettable experiences – whether at sea or on the track.
