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Antigua Yacht Show: Top Yacht Chefs

Top Yacht Chef and Crew Awards  The top 3 reasons people charter a yacht are the itinerary, the yacht and, of course, the food.  Savvy yacht owners thus strive for high quality cuisine.  At the 2015 Antigua Yacht Show, the culinary contest was amply impressive.  Here we recap a personal visit to the show’s culinary […]

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Antigua Yacht Charter Show 2015

The 2015 Antigua Yacht Charter Show revealed some exciting new boats, equipment, and cuisine.  One particular floating jewel that captured it all is the Lady J.  My time aboard was fabulous.  The Lady J’s new chef, Ben Dineen, hails from Dublin, Ireland, and began his culinary journey at the age of 16 at a popular […]

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Culinary Contest sponsored by Mount Gay Rum

At the 34th Annual Culinary Contest sponsored by Mount Gay Rum, held at Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola, the sumptuous and imaginative culinary creations submitted by top yacht chefs gave the contest judges a difficult time selecting winners.  Culinary Contest entry requirements were based on the theme “EAT SMART, EAT FRESH”. How do you judge food? […]

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Newport Charter Show Top Yacht Chef 2015

Newport Charter Show Top Yacht Chef 2015 theme ~ Health and Wellness on your yacht vacation.   Congratulations ~ 130′ FAR NIENTE takes 3 culinary categories! This annual culinary competition included four categories: Top Yacht Chef, Sunset Canape Challenge, Healthy Beverage Challenge and Tablescaping Challenge. TOP YACHT CHEF:  130′ M/Y FAR NIENTE Chef Ben Mercier (Quebec, […]

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Mediterranean Yacht Show Chefs’ Competition 2015

Mediterranean Yacht Show Chefs’ Competition 2015 On May 3rd and May 4th in this historic port of Napflion, the Top Yacht Chef was sponsored by Domaine Skouras Fine Wines.  Top judge was Michelin Star Chef Ettore Botrini and several discerning yacht professionals.  The theme: “A Greek islands’ dish, based on local ingredients – showcasing an original […]

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