One of the benefits of a luxury yacht charter is the ability to cook your favorites on board, and dine whenever you want with some of the best views the world has to offer. There is nothing quite like sitting on deck at sunset tucking into a homemade feast with friends and loved ones. Cooking on board a yacht however can be quite a different experience, and takes a little more planning than your usual meal.

2. One of the benefits of a luxury yacht charter is the ability to
cook your favorites on board, and dine whenever you want
with some of the best views the world has to offer.
There is nothing quite like sitting on deck at sunset
tucking into a homemade feast with friends and loved
ones. Cooking on board a yacht however can be quite a
different experience, and takes a little more planning than
your usual meal.

3. Check what you already have
Have a good look around the vessel before you venture out to the
shops. See what equipment you already have so you know what you
have available when it comes to cooking. There is no use buying tins
for example if you do not have a tin opener. Do not take anything for
granted – even the kettle or toaster.
You may want to consider this ahead of time, especially if you are ve
nturing on a lengthy trip, as it may be quite nice to have some of you
r favorite cooking utensils with you.

4. Plan your meals well
Whether you are holidaying with friends, as a romantic getaway for t
wo, or as a family trip, there will always be the need to plan for alcoh
ol. There would be nothing worse than running out of your favorite C
abernet Sauvignon half way through your vacation trip, or being una
ble to have that nice little nightcap.
You will almost always get through more alcohol than you would first
think, so plan it out, and then add an extra bottle or two on top of that
.
They do however say that the effects
of alcohol at sea are amplified so make
your own call.

5. Name the chef
Depending on how many of you are on board, you may want to consi
der giving one or two people the responsibility for all cooking duties
and anything kitchen related. This way the plans will be more likely
to be followed, and duplicate ingredient buying avoided.
In most groups there is one natural person
who loves to cook who would like to step for
ward, they may need assistance every now
and again but it can be a weight off everyon
e’s mind if it is clear who is responsible for
keeping bellies full.

6. Balance out your meals
On board a boat, it will be impossible for you to eat fresh ingredients
with every meal. They are harder to store and can go off quicker. Thi
s is another reason why planning is of great importance. You will nee
d a good stock of dry, store cupboard style foods to ensure you will n
ever go hungry should there be a problem with the refrigeration unit
at any point during your trip.
Of course, if you are in a suitable environme
nt, and have the skills and equipment, you m
ay want to make an activity out of catching y
ourself a fish supper a couple of nights – but
just remember you cannot count on a bite.

7. Safety when cooking
You need to know what kind of stove/hob/oven you are working with.
Be sure you know how to work your cooking facilities before setting s
ail, and ask if you are unsure.
With stoves you will need to know how to light it safely, and also how
to control the supply of fuel that goes into cooking your dish.
In addition to this, with open flames aboard,
you will want to make sure that you know wh
ere the appropriate fire related equipment is.
And also where the first aid kit is should you
have a culinary related accident.

8. Space is at a premium
It goes without saying really, but we shall say it anyway – space on
board is very limited. You need to consider this when doing your shop,
and when packing for your trip in general.
Food is a necessity and so should
take priority in terms of storage
space on your yacht.
There may be times when repack
aging items is a good idea to ens
ure you are only taking with you
the quantity needed.

9. Think about what to do with the rubbish
With good planning, your food waste should be minimised, but you may
also want to consider getting food with the least packaging so you do
not become overrun by rubbish. You may want to ask about the garbage
disposal practices and allowances.
Remember to keep your recyclables
separate and to never dispose of any
rubbish in the waters around you.
We must keep the seas clean for
you, and others to enjoy time and
time and again.

10. • One pot wonders - Such as a stew, fajitas, soup, stir fry, Risotto.
• Pastas - Bolognaise, carbonara, pesto, and various pasta bakes
• Rice dishes - Chilli, curry, paella
• One pot wonders - Such as a stew, fajitas, soup,
stir fry, Risotto.
• Pastas - Bolognaise, carbonara, pesto, and
various pasta bakes
• Rice dishes - Chilli, curry, paella
• Salads - You can make some great salads out of
canned mixed beans and packets of quinoa