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Chef Robert Irvine Brings Thanksgiving Feast to U.S. and NATO Troops in Romania

01:43 AM, 11/26/2025

Chef Robert Irvine visited U.S. and NATO troops in Romania to deliver a Thanksgiving meal through Armed Forces Entertainment. The menu featured ribeye steaks, ribs and crab legs — items rarely available on many bases. Irvine said the visit was meant to bring a piece of home to troops located about 58 miles from Ukraine. His trip coincided with reports that U.S. and Ukrainian officials have reached an agreement intended to end the four-year war with Russia, though details remained to be finalized.

Celebrity chef Robert Irvine traveled to Romania to serve a Thanksgiving meal to U.S. and NATO service members through a partnership with Armed Forces Entertainment. The visit was intended as a morale boost and a way to bring a familiar taste of home to troops stationed far from family during the holiday season.

“Our NATO forces are strong, our American forces are very strong,” Irvine said in an interview, noting the tensions in the region. He described the event as an opportunity to show appreciation for those who serve and to reassure families back home that their loved ones are well cared for.

Irvine said he was grateful for the chance to spread holiday cheer and to give back to those who defend American freedoms.

Menu highlights: The Thanksgiving spread included ribeye steaks, ribs and crab legs — items Irvine noted are not commonly served on many military bases. He said providing those dishes was one way to give troops a special, memorable meal.

Irvine's visit took place near the border region: he told reporters the location was roughly 58 miles from Ukraine. The trip coincided with reports from a U.S. official that the United States and Ukraine have reached an agreement intended to end the four-year war with Russia, though some terms were said to remain unresolved.

By preparing a holiday meal on site, Irvine aimed to lift spirits and offer a tangible reminder of home to service members serving in a challenging environment.

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