After Hurricane Ian brought destruction southwest Florida, longtime yacht chef Adrienne Gang helped serve over 640,000 meals to impacted communities.
...A big part of the yachting experience comes from the details, including how good the turn-down chocolates are. Make sure they wow your guests just as much as every other experience!
...Register now for the Superyacht Chefs Competition at the 33rd MYBA Charter Show in 2023! The theme for this year’s competition is “sustainability.”
...Chief Officer Rob MacDonell of M/Y Blue Moon offers a rundown on how to prepare for the Northwest passage based on his experience as a passagemaker.
...Find yourself joining a yacht program that’s already underway? Here’s how to show you’re a pro.
...Help save the ocean as a crew volunteer with the International SeaKeepers Society, a not-for-profit organization that partners with the yachting community to further oceanographic research and marine conservation.
...It’s the culinary epitome of luxury, and yachts are, indeed, a luxury business — but is there a way to scale our perceptions of one of the world’s hottest commodities to fit all sizes of boats and budgets?
...It’s easy to be creative when serving caviar. Making your own butter and adding chopped herbs such as dill or scallions are easy adaptations. Here’s a go-to blini recipe and other ideas.
...Yacht Chef Danny Davies asks the experts at Petrossian Caviar for tips and best practices in transporting caviar and keeping it fresh on board.
...When it comes to delivering a seamless onboard experience, there’s nothing more valuable than good preference sheets — and yet, they are almost always mismanaged and overlooked.
...When it comes to a high-demand dish like lobster, it’s time to get creative and offer guests something unexpected. Chef Clark takes a New England coastal classic into new culinary territories.
...Ciguatera toxins have no cure, aren’t killed by cooking, and can’t be detected by texture, taste, or smell. If you don’t want to get this type of food poisoning, don’t eat big fish caught in warm water.
...So, your guest just caught a fish and proudly hands it to you. Now what? Here’s a primer for deckhands on how to best prep fish for a happy chef.
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...From engine parts to flowers, the goods that keep the yacht industry afloat are short on supply and long in coming — ripple effects from the production shutdowns and shipping delays due to COVID-19.
...Whether scrambling for scarce provisions or conjuring up some immunity-boosting magic, these pro yacht chefs tackled pandemic challenges with true aplomb.
...Have your charter broker send you a copy of what they send out to clients. Do this not only to please your guests, but also to keep from disappointing them. Those are two entirely different things.
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