A Word from Executive Producer, Mike Jason
I’m very excited to officially announce that the 2027 Sandy Beaches Cruise is SOLD OUT! This is set to be an epic cruise, and we can’t wait to see you all onboard.
With that said, as the summer comes to an end soon, we are really ramping up our event planning for the 2027 cruise. We are excited to share that famed Chef Kevin Belton will be joining us on our 2027 Sandy Beaches Cruise! Chef Kevin will bring his delicious recipes onboard and work with Holland America’s culinary staff to add Southern dishes and Cajun flavor to the ship's already great offerings. His dishes will be served daily at each meal in the main dining room and in the buffet. We can't wait for you to taste his masterful creations!
We know that many of our guests are enthusiastic foodies, so Chef Kevin will also be hosting live cooking demonstrations and Q&As. In addition, Chef Kevin will host a chef’s dinner to introduce his specially curated menu and mingle with guests in an intimate setting – this will require reservations, so more info to come. We will also have a curated wine selection that will be expertly chosen to pair with Chef's courses.
Cooking instruction is second nature for Chef Kevin Belton, who has spent almost 30 years teaching the foundation of Louisiana cooking to appreciative audiences. In addition to the almost 7,000 lessons he has led, Chef has also offered classes and cooking demonstrations throughout the U.S. and Canada. He has been a featured chef and guest on numerous food programs including Emeril Live; Ready Set Cook; Life, Love and Lunch; Food Fighters; and Taste of America. In 1999, he was co-host and chef on the BBC series Big Kevin, Little Kevin, which also featured British celebrity chef Kevin Woodford. The series, taped in the United Kingdom and the U.S., aired in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. He is also the resident chef for CBS affiliates.
Chef Kevin Belton is a passionate music fan and shares our view that food, much like music, is a wonderful way of nurturing community. Chef has sailed with us on some of our other cruises and has quickly become a familiar favorite, so we are very pleased that he can join the Sandy Beaches family! As Chef develops his menu offerings, we will be happy to share them with you.
- Mike Jason, Executive Producer