David Shalleck

Chef, author, and culinary producer David Shalleck specializes in the cuisines of the Mediterranean. As a member of the chef-instructor team at Oceania Cruises The Culinary Center he teaches hands-on classes, leads culinary tours, and hosts small groups throughout the region.

Earlier in his career while doing internships in some of Italy’s most famous restaurants he was the summer season chef for a prominent Italian family on board their private yacht. This rare opportunity became the setting for his acclaimed culinary travel memoir, Mediterranean Summer.

David has spent many years in the kitchens of Michelin-starred fine-dining establishments and has logged over 250 cooking shows as the culinary producer for well-know chefs such as Jacques Pépin and José Andrés. Adding recipe and food product development to his vast portfolio of experience, David’s career in the culinary business has spanned decades.

You can learn more about David at his websites:

www.mediterraneansummer.com
www.volochef.com