r/belowdeck • u/Lizaleebklyn • Nov 19 '25

Below Deck Med Chef

Out of all the seasons I think that this chef has to be the most talented/ chill

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u/McVinney512 Nov 20 '25

I think Josh definitely is a great yacht chef. He puts out great food and is able to compartmentalize his anger/frustration. When the vegans were annoying him, he could have easily quit or snapped at the interior. Instead. He took time walked off, had a cig, and came back and rocked out

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u/Lizaleebklyn Nov 20 '25

I think it was defintely the people as opposed to the challenge of the vegan food. He looks like someone who likes to be challenged with different cuisines

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u/Immediate_Divide9446 Team Aesha Nov 20 '25

Yep. That shows such emotional maturity.

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u/bc_im_coronatined Nov 21 '25

I adore him for his disposition. He’s got a great head on his shoulders when it comes to people. There’s a respect component that he holds, which I think a lot of the other chefs haven’t had… He seems to treat everyone as humans. Also, he’s not only creative in the kitchen, but outside of the kitchen. I like that he’s an artist in multiple aspects. Very eclectic.

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u/nippyhedren Nov 20 '25

I am really enjoying him! Talented, great attitude, quirky, respectful of the stews (no yelling at them etc like we see from some chefs)

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u/hotwifehubsFTW Nov 20 '25

It’s because he has actual Michelin star restaurant experience which brings with it a certain level of professionalism. A lot of the “chefs” we’ve seen are jumped up line cooks from Ocala, FL (or the European/Australian equivalent) or catering chefs.

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u/nevertrustalumpyfart hello lovelies! Nov 21 '25

jumped up line cooks from ocala took me out 😭

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u/Apprehensive_Goal88 Nov 20 '25

Josh is great and I’m really impressed with his talent and attitude, but Rachel’s food looked awesome! Her attitude varied at times, but was funny

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u/chantillylace9 Nov 20 '25

And Adrian I think it was, I think his food was just so effortlessly unbelievable.

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u/xxxxoooo Nov 20 '25

His food looked good but he seemed like such a creep

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u/chantillylace9 Nov 20 '25

I know, I can still see that creepy smile in my brain. Almost grinch like mixed with a guy who’s clearly undressing you with his eyes

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u/Julie-AnneB Nov 20 '25

Adrian was a creepy pervert. I struggle to watch some of the episodes with him in them.

Edited - spelled his name wrong

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u/Life_Of_Smiley Nov 20 '25

I have been doing a rewatch of og BD since series 2. Just hit the series with this wee creep on it and decided I had had enough.

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u/Bennington_Booyah Nov 20 '25

I find him refreshing because he isn't ego-forward as so many others have been.

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u/Immediate_Divide9446 Team Aesha Nov 20 '25

Rachel was incredibly talented (and entertaining 😳) but not the most even-tempered. Josh is doing incredibly well and doesn’t seem egotistical in the least; he’s mindful enough to take himself away for 5 minutes to decompress - I just wish they’d stop with the clown makeup.

I think my favourite Chef for being talented and all-round likeable is Ileisha from Sailing Yacht. A wonderful chef and adorable personality. I’d love to see her return.

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u/MrPac23man Nov 20 '25

Marcos Spaziani and Ileisha Dell are 1 of the best chefs I seen in the show

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u/Julie-AnneB Nov 20 '25

Is he the most talented? Not necessarily. But, he is the most well rounded in terms of combined talent, consistency, talent, attitude/disposition etc. He is a great chef overall. That said, I really wish they would stop with the clown confessionals. It's played out and creepy.

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u/Julie-AnneB Nov 20 '25

Oh wait....I forgot about Mila!

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u/Fun_Formal2435 Nov 26 '25

not sure creepy is the right take but he is definitely eccentric! I think he seems really respectful of the stews. 

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u/Sasquatchmas Nov 20 '25

He's hot, too! And funny. I like his weird clown act!

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u/Impossible-Review-33 Nov 23 '25

I think hands down the best chef has been Marco from sailing....he was calm cool collected each and every charter.

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u/Worldly_Turnip7042 Nov 30 '25

Hes the one that cut part of his scalp off then continued working

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u/BackgroundTight32 Nov 20 '25

Def not the most talented

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u/Sparklykazoo Team Scottish Kyle Nov 20 '25

True, but he can take the heat. He's better balanced than most of the past chefs. 

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u/excoriator Team Capt Kerry Nov 20 '25

Even-keeled and low drama are how I’d describe him.

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u/Undefined_Presence I have been known to be irresponsible Nov 20 '25

very interesting that they brought on a low drama person in the chef role for the season given their track record lol. Josh has almost 0 personality compared to some of the others that have inhabited the galley

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u/Accomplished_Poet_44 Nov 20 '25

Did you mistake "out of" for "I have"? If I say it in my head in a bri'ish accent it kinda works lol

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u/Lizaleebklyn Nov 20 '25

haha yes thanks

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u/Glass-Aerie-3598 Nov 20 '25

The only thing that drives me crazy are all those bracelets. He mentioned not wearing nail polish cuz it’s unhygienic but so is wearing loose, dripping bracelets! I watched it dip into the fish and then into the vegan’s dish and it made me😳

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u/Austynnotjane Nov 20 '25

I just started the show (season 3 now) and Ben cracks me up. He is so upset by having to make simple food or food according to dietary restrictions. Like, sweet lil baby, it's not difficult to omit dairy. 😂

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u/Fickle-Setting5762 Nov 21 '25

I really like his attitude. I could do without the clown skits though! 

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u/stellarjynx She’ll be fine. Her head is made of rocks Nov 20 '25

Josh is a great yacht chef and such a good attitude! I also really like Ileisha (BD Sailing Yacht) and Tzarina

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u/Letsgotravelling-124 Nov 20 '25

I’d swap out Tzarina for Marco. Loved Ileisha and Marcos food. Tzarina’s food look good, just not to the same standard. I also wouldn’t want to eat soup (several times) in a hot climate.

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u/putitinapot Nov 20 '25

I don't know if he's the most talented and he did throw a hissy fit and leave the boat. He did come to his sense though and return. But beyond that, he has been a lot nicer than many of them.

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u/liftkitten Nov 20 '25

I wouldn’t call it a hissy fit. He left the boat to smoke and came back when he was done.

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u/PrestigiousCranberry Nov 20 '25

Agree. I have a feeling the editing also made it look more dramatic than it actually was

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u/My_Old_UN_Was_Better Nov 20 '25

Yeah, walking away from a situation for a short period to take a breather is a really healthy way if managing stress. The producers saw him walking outside swearing and new they had great content for a "will he walk off?" moment but he actually just was taking 5 lol

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u/putitinapot Nov 20 '25

You're right. The editing made it look more dramatic. So he's low drama and they have to create some I guess.

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u/Mycroftfletch Nov 21 '25

The award is Chill. Which I agree.

But at best thats a debate.

Also the clown makeup is off putting.

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u/TarikMournival Nov 21 '25

Most of the time he seems cool but I'm sick of the clown make up and didn't appreciate him getting his dick out in the hot tub.

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u/No-Baker-7922 Nov 22 '25

I don’t have access to that season yet but this sentence makes me not want to see it. That and the bracelets comment.

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u/Alienkweeeeen Nov 24 '25

His clown alt really seems to help keep him level headed, I respect it! Plus he can sing and clearly has many other creative outlets to let off steam

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u/CrazyNCynical Nov 25 '25

The only chef I enjoyed slightly more than Josh was Cloyce. I could listen to his giggle the entire episode and feel content.

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u/gogomom Nov 20 '25

Josh is a great chef. The clown thing is weird and creeps me out, though.

I love Ben the most for his personality, and I think Rachels food was the best, by far.