Feeding the Symphony: The Logistics Behind 30,000 Daily Meals

How many meals are prepared daily on the world's largest cruise ship?

• Exactly 20,000 meals

• Nearly 50,000 meals

• About 15,000 meals

• Over 30,000 meals

What is the weekly food budget for the ship's 23 restaurants?

• $1 million

• $2 million

• $750,000

• $500,000

How many pounds of food and drinks are provisioned for a week of sailing?

• About 600,000 pounds

• Over 500,000 pounds

• Nearly 700,000 pounds

• Exactly 800,000 pounds

What happens if produce is ripening faster than expected?

• It is given away.

• It is worked into another meal.

• It is thrown out.

• It is sold at a discount.

How many chefs are part of Rijo's team?

• 280 chefs

• 350 chefs

• 250 chefs

• 300 chefs

How many different menus are cooked up every week?

• Nearly 50 menus

• About 100 menus

• Over 150 menus

• Exactly 200 menus

What is the most popular dish in the main dining area?

• Lobster tails

• Vegetarian pizza

• Beef steak

• Chicken pasta

How many different kinds of bread are made from scratch?

• 50 kinds

• 30 kinds

• 20 kinds

• 40 kinds

How many meals are cooked each year on the ship?

• Exactly 12 million meals

• About 8 million meals

• Nearly 5 million meals

• Over 10 million meals

What is a major challenge of operating kitchens on a moving ship?

• Equipment breaking down

• Food spoiling quickly

• Trolleys flying away due to the ship rocking

• Running out of ingredients