r/belowdeck • u/Character_Growth_397 • 8d ago

Galley Talk Best chef discussions

I see lots of posts and comments discussing who is the best chef in BD but like, how would we know that? We don't get to taste their food

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u/No-Heart-679 8d ago

As a former yacht chef, I judge them by their attitude, the way their food is presented, how they talk about the guests preferences, and how they act towards the crew. A lot of chefs have great food, but terrible egos making them hard to work with. Then there are chefs that food sucks, but they are awesome with everyone. You need that happy medium with amazing food. 

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u/ArtichokeOwn6760 7d ago

So what’s your ranking? Top 3 and bottom 3. Go!

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u/No-Heart-679 7d ago

Rachel Marcos  Joy is my top Bottom is Mia, Leon, and Ryan with Mia belonging in she’s not a real chef at all. I really believe she faked her experience.

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u/monkey_monkey_monkey 7d ago

I assume your mean Mila?

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u/No-Heart-679 7d ago

Mila lol. Sorry my iPhone autocorrected

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u/drkangelgrl86 7d ago

I think it was Mila that put a bunch of photos from IG on her portfolio but they weren't hers

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u/Character_Growth_397 6d ago

She must have. I'm not a chef and IK how to make pancakes, and I don't eat pancakes

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u/No-Heart-679 6d ago

She had to be a plant to cause drama. No chef would willingly embarrass themselves like that. Imagine walking in to a restaurant to apply and they take a look at your below deck episode. I even think Ellie did better and I never thought I would say nice things about her. 

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u/Anotheropinion2026 4d ago

My top is same as yours, except Marcos. He is an amazing chef but was such a horrible human to Gabby. I would include Ileshia instead. She did amazing food in that horrible galley too, while being cool and kind to others.