Day In the Life – Of a Crew Chef!
Okay so yes admittedly I am technically a head chef now, but on this day it was my job to cook for the crew, so...
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Okay so yes admittedly I am technically a head chef now, but on this day it was my job to cook for the crew, so...
Follow along on arrival day whilst I prepare and serve our return guests a welcome lunch. Simple, fresh, and seafood focused with a easy dessert...
Not all breakfast services are created equal! This charter, things got BUSY. I also take some time at the end to show you a few...
3 months in the Caribbean – turned into one giant moment of loving life (featuring the crew) Watch on YouTube
A bunch of gals enjoying the Greek winter sun and completing their Day Skipper RYA certificate. Watch on YouTube
Working as crew onboard a 44ft sailing catamaran, cruising around the Whitsunday Islands. Watch on YouTube
Imagine getting to swim over the famous heart-shaped coral formation on the Great Barrier Reef! An amazing trip on Midnight with Ashleigh and Glen. Watch...
From my eyes – crossing the Atlantic ocean and feeding the crew onboard! Watch on YouTube
2 weeks cruising from Utah to California, stopping at a bunch of amazing national & state parks to enjoy getting our feet on solid ground!...
We are headed to the States! A few crew needed B1B2 visas – so we headed to Malta for a quick appointment. It's such a...
Join us for our first Atlantic crossing as a team – lots of cooking, teak scrubbing and fun as we cross from Palma, Mallorca to...
In this video I'll give you the lowdown on how I prep ice creams, sorbets & our very own kombucha for the guests onboard, with...