Exceptional Culinary Experiences Aboard our Seaduction Yachts

Regardless of what type of holiday we are going to be embarking on, there are always a few key questions we like to have answered before we pack our bags and hit the road. Or, in the case of a luxury chartered yacht vacation, sail out into the deep blue sea. For one, we like to know where we’re headed, so we can plan the perfect itinerary to ensure we don’t miss out on any must-see highlights and must-do activities.

We’re obviously going to want to know what the climate and culture is like, so as to pack weather-wisely and appropriately for our place of stay. For most of us, however, the most important question centres around the food – because a holiday with subpar food is a failed holiday. And not only that – if you are dealing with food allergies or follow a specific diet, you need to be 100% sure that your needs are catered to. This is a big concern when it comes to hotel and cruise ship holidays – what about the chartered yacht experience? What kind of food can we expect during our time aboard a Seaduction yacht?

Gourmet Breakfasts at Sunrise & Luxury Dining Experiences at Sunset

When we think of luxury holidays at sea, it goes hand in hand with images of lazing around on deck, a champagne bucket at hand’s reach, a plate of grapes perfectly arranged on a silver platter and a charcuterie board sporting every food group in every color of the rainbow. You might wonder - is this going to stay a fantasy or become a reality aboard one of the Seaduction luxury yachts?

It all depends on what you want! Upon booking your floating accommodation with Seaduction’s founder and CEO, Abby Young, you will have the opportunity to share exactly what it is you are looking for in terms of your daily holiday menus, and what should be avoided: the fruits your friends and family most enjoy, the vegetables your kids will frown upon, any type of dishes that will go down a treat for the whole party, or any foods that might cause an allergic reaction (gluten, nuts, dairy, etc.). The chef aboard your chosen yacht will then cater to your every want, following your exact specifications, offering gourmet breakfasts at sunrise and spectacular, luxury dining experiences at sunset.

Vegans, Carnivores & Gluten Frees: All Dietary Requirements are Catered to

For most people, planning a holiday is an exciting task – it’s a way to get them pumped about all the things awaiting them at their destination, an excuse to go out and buy holiday outfits to mark the occasion, an opportunity to open their minds up to trying new things such as water sports or outlandish cuisines. For those dealing with food intolerances and allergies however, it can become a source of absolute dread with the potential to ruin not only the joy of planning, but the holiday itself.

As anyone who has ever looked deeper into the contents of most pre-prepared and packaged foods knows, most of them contain gluten, dairy and sugar – and often even traces of nuts – in some form or another. Naturally, this can make dining at many holiday accommodations daunting, because you can never be absolutely certain where or how your dishes are prepared.  And when you suffer from coeliac disease, a nut allergy or lactose intolerance, not being able to rely on a strictly allergen-free prepping environment and preparation is nerve wracking.

While the world is gradually becoming more open-minded and inclusive of vegetarian and vegan diets, not all restaurants and hotels have gotten with the program just yet. This can be super frustrating – there’s no valid reason why you should have to compromise on taste and creativity just because you follow a different diet.

The vegan and vegetarian diet is extremely varied and tasty, but not every chef or kitchen help is going to prepare it with the same gusto. So, in some countries, towns and cities, you will still come across eateries where the only vegan option is a tomato salad. Fortunately, you can expect quite the opposite aboard a Seaduction yacht – here you’ll be served some of the most inspired vegan culinary creations you’ve ever come across.

Having an allergic reaction, feeling unwell due to certain allergen intakes you were not aware of, or simply not being offered a diverse choice of food to complement your diet is not something you will have to worry about when booking your Seaduction holiday. Think of your yacht as your own private haven where all the meals are prepared for you, meeting your personal dietary requirements and preferences.

What You Can Expect from the Chefs Aboard Seaduction’s Yachts

Let’s say you’ve opted for Christina Too as the perfect yacht to become home to your friends and family for the duration of your holiday. Besides a spacious, elegantly decorated living and common area with sea views all around, what else can you expect? Or better said: what can you expect from the chef aboard to still your appetite?

Let us introduce you to Chef Lucy Butterfield, a British national who has lived in France since the sweet age of sixteen. Always up for the challenge of tending to the high standard required on a superyacht, you can expect to be served some of the most exciting culinary creations under her care. Having trained at the Orchards Cookery School in the UK, she knows how to tailor her stunning dishes to her guests preferences and dietary requirements using fresh, local ingredients and an eye for detail.

Pairing Dishes & Beverages with the Ever-Changing Settings Aboard a Yacht

Will your vacation see you kicking back aboard the Indigo? Anyone can see why one would choose the Indigo for a relaxing, fun-filled time away at sea. With its top-deck, open plan outdoor kitchen and very own cocktail bar, this yacht literally calls for many a memorable afternoon and evening spent sharing delicious food in an unforgettable setting. Eating should be a social, harmonious experience and this set-up is designed to stimulate just that. Add to that a passionate chef by the name of Alett Slabbert, and you’re set for the culinary experience of a lifetime.

Growing up on the West Coast of South Africa, Alett was practically born snorkelling for lobster and cooking local seafood. And while seafood may have been her first love, over the years Alett has developed a taste for all cuisines, and is always excited to share her worldly preparations with guests aboard the Indigo. She understands what it means to pair the right kind of dishes and beverages with the incredible, ever-changing settings on a yacht, using popping flavors and carefully sourced ingredients. 

Time to Crack Open a Bottle of Champagne & Toast to an Exceptionally Scrumptious Holiday Experience!

Now that you have gotten a taste of what you can expect from the chefs catering to your every need aboard our Seaduction yachts, chances are you are more than ready to book the holiday experience you know you (and your family and friends!) deserve. Get in touch with us today and let us draw up the perfect itinerary, meal plan and accommodation requirements for your party, and we will match you with your ideal yacht – the way one might match the perfect bottle of wine with an expertly prepared dish. Once we’re all set, there’s nothing left for you to do but to crack open a bottle of bubbly, and toast to the incredibly scrumptious vacation you are guaranteed to have aboard one of our many, beautiful yachts.