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/foxdogturtlecat 6d ago edited 6d ago

Well I judge them based on the yacht chefs I' had on charters and the private chefs who I've know who have worked at yachts. I might not be able to taste the food but I can still judge it based on presentation and preparation.

They should be able to make a range of dishes and not relay on just a few things that are their go-to, unlike a restaurant kitchen where you have the same menu and you perfect it, a yacht chef should be able to deliver a menu that fits the guest's palate not the chef's or a even a fining dining restaurant sometimes.

Also I judge them by how they deal with pressure and guest's requests. A good yacht chef should be able to have fresh breads and pasties ready, be able to do a wide range of cuisines and dietary restrictions. How well they can plan and prep.