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. See more: http://www.simpsonyachtcharter.com/cooking-on-board-a-yacht/

1. Cooking
on board
a yacht
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. Cooking on board a
yacht can be quite a different experience, and
takes a little more planning than your usual
meal.

2.  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.
Check what you already have

3.  You may want to consider this
ahead of time, especially if you are
venturing on a lengthy trip, as it may
be quite nice to have some of your
favorite cooking utensils with you.
 This will especially be the case if
you are a bit of a dab hand in the
kitchen – you may have a special
knife or something that you simply
cannot do without.
 You may also want to consider
bringing your own spices and herbs
with you as they may be tricky to
find in foreign locations.
Check what you already have

4.  Whilst planning make sure you are
au fait with the equipment that is
available for you to use on board
your vessel.
 A pot with a secure lid is a must
have. As well as the cooking
equipment, you should plan out
detailed menus for your stay
aboard the boat.
 You need to think about
breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and
snacks and beverages too.
Plan your meals well

5.  Having an idea of menu will make shopping for the ingredients needed for your journey a
lot easier, make a list with quantities and all.
 It will also mean you are likely to have less waste with items not being used, or going out
of date, as well as meaning you can ensure you have the storage space for everything you
buy before setting sale.
 You should consider everyone’s needs on board, especially if you have a crew.
Plan your meals well

6.  Make sure you are aware of any
allergies etc. before shopping. You must
also think about water provision on
board.
 It is really important to keep well
hydrated when sailing.
 Planning meal times is also good
practice, so that eating doesn’t clash
with other activities and so that
everyone on board knows when their
next meal is coming.
 You will also want to have a snack
drawer or snack bag where people can
grab a quick fix should they find their
sugar levels getting low.
Plan your meals well

7.  Whether you are holidaying with
friends, as a romantic getaway for two,
or as a family trip, there will always be
the need to plan for alcohol.
 There would be nothing worse than
running out of your favorite Cabernet
Sauvignon half way through your
vacation trip, or being unable 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.
Plan for that nice glass of wine – or several

8.  You will of course be stopping in various locations no doubt, so you can always
stock up then, but it is best not to get caught short and plan properly for your
alcohol needs in the first instance.
 Boxes of wine, and cans are easier to store than glass bottles, and also pose less
of a safety risk when knocking around the place empty.
Plan for that nice glass of wine – or several

9.  Depending on how many of you are on
board, you may want to consider 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 forward, they may need
assistance every now and again but it
can be a weight off everyone’s mind if
it is clear who is responsible for
keeping bellies full.
Name the chef

10.  If travelling as a couple, it may be nice to take it in turns, or to do it as an activity together.
 If you are travelling as a family it may be fun to allow the children to get involved every now
and then, to keep them busy, and to provide you with helpers too!
 Of course on many luxury yacht charters on the larger boats a chef and hostess may be
part of the package.
Name the chef

11.  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. This is another reason why planning is of
great importance.
 You will need a good stock of dry, store cupboard style foods to ensure you will never go
hungry should there be a problem with the refrigeration unit at any point during your trip.
Balance out your meals

12.  Of course, if you are in a suitable environment, and have the skills and equipment, you
may want to make an activity out of catching yourself a fish supper a couple of nights – but
just remember you cannot count on a bite. Always have a backup plan.
 With yachting holidays it is also important to remain fit and healthy, as they can be quite
active, and so make sure you get a good balance of nutrients with every meal – in addition
to the delicious treats (you are on vacation after all).
Balance out your meals

13.  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 sail, 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 where
the appropriate fire related equipment is. And also where the first aid kit is should you have a
culinary related accident.
 Safety when cooking

14.  There are many dangers in the kitchen and
so you should always make sure any minors
are supervised and any dangerous
implements such as knives are stowed away
safely at all times in places where they
cannot fly out from if the boat gets a bit
rough.
 You may also want to consider using sticky
mats on which to store your plates. It is also
even more important to be a tidy chef
on board a boat, clearing up any spills asap
to avoid trip and slip hazards. Hygiene is
also paramount, and you must wash your
hands at regular intervals.
 Also make sure things are cooked through,
especially if you are cooking meat. You do
not want any unnecessary sickness on your
trip.
Safety when cooking

15.  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 repackaging items is a good idea to ensure you are only taking with you
the quantity needed.
Space is at a premium

16.  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.
 Discarded trash can be very harmful to
marine life and wildlife and so you
must ensure your rubbish is disposed of in the
correct way when travelling by yacht.
 Anything that you would normally throw in a
compost bin however is perfectly safe to
throw out to sea.
 Think about what to do with the rubbish

17. Examples of good foods
to cook on board
 A stew
 Fajitas
 Soup
 Stir fry
 Risotto.
One pot wonders

18. Examples of good foods
to cook on board
 Bolognaise
 Carbonara
 Pesto
 Various pasta bakes.
Pastas

19. Examples of good foods
to cook on board
Rice dishes - Chilli, curry, paella

20. Examples of good foods
to cook on board
Salads

21. Examples of good foods
to cook on board
 Fish

22. Photo Credit
 moorings.com.au
 zcater.com
 seriouseats.com
 stitch.net
 taste.com.au
 wikihow.com
 bluestaryachting.net
 sailingeurope.com
 dometic.eu
 sailingeurope.com
 yachtcharterfleet.com
 phuketstag.com
 intersailclub.com
 watkinssuperyachts.com

23. Contact us
Simpson Yacht Charter
22/22A Moo 2
Thepkasattri Road Koh Kaew,
Amphoe Mueang Phuket
83000
Tel: +66 (0) 93 327 0447
Tel (Office): +66 (0) 76 239 768
Mail: phuketcharter@simpsonmarine.com