[ 89 ] ONBOARD INSPIRED BY TERRA FIRMA FOOD MARKETS The restaurant facilities are concentrated in the midship section, characterised by its signature cantilevered glass curtain wall on either side. The ship’s main hub is the open plan Food Market, spanning the full width of Deck 8. Accessed from the aft and forward staircase lobbies, the starboard side (when Calais-bound) is open 24/7 as it holds the guest services desk with bureau de change. P&O Ferries has deliberately opted for a variety of seating throughout the vessel and this is no exception in the 410-seat Food Market. The Food Market’s design intent was to bring the outside in with daylight flooding through the double-height window structure that offers passengers superb views of the passing scenery. Finished in a bright and airy pallet, the design elements incorporate greenery and woodland scenes to create a natural, calm feel. The seating is a combination of light wood effect picnic tables — some of which are arranged around (fake) trees with giant acorn-shaped pendant lights — tables of four and six with both loose chairs and fixed sofas, two-seat and four-seat tables, including booths with stools which self-move back into position (all swivel chairs onboard of the Fusion-class self-move back into position). The Food Market’s central self-serve area has been inspired by the fast-flowing food markets found in high footfall service stations, train stations, airports and shopping centres with grab-and-go options and selfservice tills. There is something offered for all tastes, including pizzas, paninis, warm pastries and a selection of wraps, salads, sandwiches, sweet treats and drinks. There are glass doors at each side of the self-serve area, allowing for one side of the Food Market to be closed off, making it operationally more flexible. The recycling stations are yet another small addition that makes a big difference. The flexible units with removable icons allow adaptation to the recycling strategy. A liquid sink is included for coffee slops, etc. “ The Food Market’s central self-serve area has been inspired by the fast-flowing food markets found in high footfall service stations, train stations, airports and shopping centres with grab-andgo options and selfservice tills”
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NzQ1NTk=