The International MYBA Charter Show recently held at OneOcean Port Vell in Barcelona has announced the winners of its 6th annual Superyacht Chefs’ Competition for its various size categories.
55m Yacht ELIXIR
While every crew member aboard a superyacht has an essential role to play, cuisine throughout the holiday is one of the most crucial aspects that will turn a great charter into an unforgettable experience. For special celebrations, corporate events and even everyday luxuries each charter yacht chef must be prepared and capable to meet the expectations and dietary needs of every one of the guests.
Each year a theme provides a different challenge and ‘Finger Food’ was the topic for 2018. The results are as follows:
Yachts 56 and over
- 1st place – Lauren Everet (S/Y SEAHAWK)
- 2nd place – Toine Smulders (M/Y SHERAKHAN)
- 3rd place – David Keates (M/Y JAGUAR)
JOY – dining area
Yachts from 43 to 55m
- 1st place – Andrea Compidonico (M/Y VICTORY)
- 2nd place – Phil Wallis (M/Y MARAYA)
- 3rd place – Karlo Kaleb (M/Y AIAXAIA)
Yachts up to 42m
- 1st place – James Wright (M/Y AWOL)
- 2nd place – Simon Whitelaw (M/Y MANIFIQ)
- 3rd place – Benjamino Quinton (M/Y HEAVENLY DAZE)
- Special mention – Neil Walker (M/Y ELIXIR)
Luxury Superyacht Charter S/Y Seahawk
Tablescaping is also an element of the competition for the crews, and the judges marked the following displays based on the theme ‘MYBA’s 30th Anniversary’:
Yachts 56 and over
- 1st place – Tabitha Lewtas (M/Y JOY)
Yachts from 43 to 55m
- 1st place -Katarina Markioli (M/Y AIAXAIA)
Yachts up to 42m
- 1st place – Giverny Cowie (M/Y AWOL)
AWOL – Upper deck lunch set up
The inaugural ‘Meet & Greet’ competition also celebrated the crews as a whole:
Yachts 56 and over
- 1st place – Captain Dean Pilatti and crew (M/Y JAGUAR)
Yachts from 43 to 55m
- 1st place – Captains Simon Ladbrooke/Sean Read and crew (M/Y ELIXIR)
Yachts up to 42m
- 1st place – Captain Tristan Mortlock and crew (M/Y AWOL)
- Special mention – Captain James Carlyle and crew (M/Y MANIFIQ)
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