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The Superyacht Chef Competition 2024
Held at the Yacht Club de Monaco under the aegis of YCM’s La Belle Classe Academy training centre in partnership with Bluewater, the annual Superyacht Chef competition highlights gastronomic excellence. This is the 14th event for Bluewater and the 5th co-hosted with the talented team at Monaco Yacht Club.
This event is unique in bringing together yacht owners and yacht club members with their captains and crew, all cheering on their chefs.
On Thursday 4th April, nine chefs will showcase their culinary prowess. Bluewater’s Head of Recruitment, Sharon Rose, has confirmed the participants this year, but is remaining tight-lipped with any comments on front contenders! “The talent this year is exceptional, it’s going to be a tough one for the judges, and I can’t wait to see Marco Tognon sitting on the panel! It will be a fantastic day.”
- Melvin Costaglioli – MY BLACK LEGEND
- Enzo Di Garbo – MY L.A.U.L
- Ava Faulkner – MY LIGHT HOLIC
- Jérémie Gruson – MY VICTORIA DEL MAR
- Margot Laurent – MY LEONARDO III
- JoelyAnne Lefaucheur – MY ARTEMIS
- Paulo Longhin – MY HERCULES
- Mateusz Mitka – MY LADY BRITT
- Giacomo Seregni – MY SEVERIN’S
As leaders of their profession, superyacht chefs are creative and knowledgeable. Bluewater’s Director of Training, John Wyborn, expressed his enthusiasm for the annual chef competition. “This event is a thrilling experience for everyone involved, with Michelin-star judges overseeing the competition among talented yacht chefs. Bluewater has been in the industry for 33 years, and this competition highlights the great strides the industry has made since then, with exceptionally high standards expected from all crew members onboard. Bluewater takes pride in collaborating with the Monaco Yacht Club and La Belle Classe Academy to organise the 5th Superyacht Chef Competition.”
Last year, Chef Marco Tognon from M/Y Planet Nine claimed top place during the competition with Chef Tommaso Santoni from M/Y Paloma coming second.
Chef Marco Tognon from M/Y Planet Nine won the 2023 Superyacht Chef Competition (photo: Antibes Yachting)
Recently, Chef Marco Tognon teamed up with YCM Executive Chef Renato Secchi to create a traditional “four-hand” dinner. The gourmet evening benefited the Association Antoine Alléno, honouring Chef Yannick Alleno’s late son.
I have interviewed many of the competing Chefs over the past few years who have a great sense of camaraderie even though they all work on vessels of varying sizes. It’s always lovely speaking to them about their backgrounds, with the Chefs undertaking everything from apprenticeships with Michelin restaurants to baking bread and setting up their own businesses before gaining yacht chef jobs.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The first three chefs are called for round 1, the mystery boxes are unveiled, and the audience is given 60 seconds to choose an ingredient to add in, so adaptability and improvisation to make quality dishes are crucial.
Michelin-starred Chef Glenn Viel will be watching over their shoulder, gastronomic TV and radio presenter Vincent Ferniot is holding court getting ready to start the countdown of 40 minutes, the chefs are in the pantry perusing a wide range of luxury produce and exotic condiments from Metro and Gourmet Deliveries, all to add to the spectacular recipe they’re working through in their heads. Then we do it all again for two more rounds, with more mystery boxes, before heading into the grand finale after lunch.
AGENDA
09.50-13.40: Three rounds, each with three chefs.
13.40-14.30: Jury deliberation and lunch break. Food trucks will be available.
14.00-17.00: The Bluewater and GDT bar serves complimentary drinks.
14.30: Announcement of the three finalists! Straight into the grand finale.
16.45-18:00: Announcement of the winner and the prize-giving ceremony.
Chef Nicolas Petit from M/Y Latitude won in 2022 (photo: Antibes Yachting)
THE JURY FOR THE SUPERYACHT CHEF COMPETITION 2024
This year, Chef Glenn Viel, a three-star chef at the Oustau de Baumière and a member of the Top Chef jury, is joining the event. Chef Joël Garault, the president of Goûts et Saveurs, will supervise the proceedings, and Chef Marco Tognon, the 2023 winner, will also be on the judging panel. Chef Danny Davies, Cheffe Victoria Vallenilla and Chef Julien Roucheteau also hold a spot on the jury. Additionally, Chef Duncan Biggs from Ocean Wave Monaco will oversee the produce being used and discarded as the ‘anti-waste’ judge. For the full jury lineup, see here: Superyacht Chef Competition Jury
You can watch the live stream of the Superyacht Chef Competition on WebTV channel ‘Monaco Capital of Advanced Yachting’: https://webtv.monacocapitalyachting.com
The jury for the Superyacht Chef Competition includes top chefs and past contestants
MORE DETAILS:
Entry is by RSVP only: [email protected]
For more details including participating sponsors, go here: https://www.bluewateryachting.com/news/superyacht-chef-competition-the-chefs-are-in-1835
Superyacht Summit Adria 2024
The inaugural Superyacht Summit Adria (SSA24) is set to take place on April 18th, 2024, in the picturesque city of Split, Croatia, with the event venue being the Radisson Blu Split.
This full-day, English-speaking conference, organised by WeAreSuperyachts, aims to be a cornerstone for industry leaders and yacht owners across the globe, focusing on the thriving Adriatic yachting hub.
The SSA24 promises an engaging lineup of speakers, including industry luminaries such as:
Dan Lenard, Co-Founder of Nuvolari Lenard;
Darko Šupuk, Agency Owner at Touch Adriatic & Publisher at Yachts Croatia;
Katarina Larisa Ham, CEO @ Quintessentially SEE.
Malcolm Jacotine, Captain & Consultant at Three Sixty Marine
Rezida Ross, CEO at Family Office & Owners Rep;
Tom Schröder, Explorer Yacht Owner and Main Shareholder at Cantiere Delle Marche;
Tristan Mortlock, MCA Master 3000 (Y) & Director at Mortlock Yachts;
Teuta Duletic, Managing Director at Lürssen Design Center Kvarner;
Vasco Bounpensiere, Co-Founder & CEO at Cantiere Delle Marche & Shareholder
The summit will cover keynotes, panels, and networking opportunities during the day, followed by an evening of drinks, music, and further networking. It builds on the success of previous events like the Superyacht Summit Turkiye, which saw over 250 industry leaders in attendance.
The Adriatic region, known for its stunning coastline and rich cultural heritage, offers an unparalleled superyacht experience. The summit seeks to highlight the opportunities within this diverse landscape, fostering global connections and insights into the luxury yachting sector.
Lucie Gardiner, a seasoned journalist with a decade of experience in the superyacht industry, will moderate the event. Media partners include Yachts Croatia magazine, Boote Exclusiv Magazine, YATCO, Azimouthio, Superyacht Content, and Nautika Present, ensuring comprehensive coverage of this significant industry gathering. Additionally, the city of Split is an official partner for the event.
The Superyacht Summit Adria is more than an event; it’s a platform for education, networking, and the promotion of the Adriatic as a premier superyacht destination.
We invite industry leaders, yacht owners, and luxury enthusiasts to join us in Split for a day of insightful discussions and global networking.
For further information, visit: www.superyachtsummitadria.com
Antibes Yachting announces official partnership with BLADE Monaco
I am happy to announce that Antibes Yachting is an official commercial partner with BLADE.
Four years ago, Monagasque operator Monacair bought Héli Sécurité in Saint-Tropez. A deal between Monacair and BLADE was then completed in May 2022. Then, in June 2022, Monacair bought Azur Hélicoptères in Cannes. In total, the group now has a fleet of around 30 helicopters. Under the agreements, BLADE agreed to buy the routes and heliports, however, the three operators will retain their fleets with Blade being their sole customer, extending an asset-light strategy in which the US group has sought to put its brand on the most popular routes served by helicopters before the expected arrival of a new generation of electric vertical aircraft, known as eVTOLs or EVAs.
About BLADE
BLADE is a technology-powered, global urban air mobility platform committed to reducing travel friction by enabling cost-effective air transportation alternatives to some of the most congested ground routes in the U.S., Canada or in Europe. No company flies more people in and out of city centres than BLADE.
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In Europe, you can book by-the-seat on 7-minute scheduled flights between Nice and Monaco and you can charter from the BLADE Lounges from Monaco, Nice Airport, Cannes, or Saint-Tropez all year long, as well as helicopter tours.
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During winter season, BLADE provides charter flights from Geneva, Zurich, or Archamps Airport to the most prestigious ski resorts in the French and Swiss Alps such as Courchevel, Méribel, Megève, and Chamonix.
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Today, the Company predominantly uses helicopters for its passenger routes and is also one of the largest air medical transporters of human organs for transplant in the world. Its asset-light model, coupled with its exclusive passenger terminal infrastructure, is designed to facilitate a seamless transition to Electric Vertical Aircraft (“EVA” or “eVTOL”), enabling lower-cost air mobility to the public that is both quiet and emission-free.
To book your BLADE transfers and helicopter tours
The most requested line is Nice Airport to Monaco. During summer, there is also Saint-Tropez, Cannes, and Italy. Helicopter transfers for major events such as the Cannes Film Festival, Monaco Grand Prix, Cannes Yachting Festival, and Monaco Yacht Show are extremely popular. During the winter, mountain destinations are attractive including Courchevel, Geneva, Gstaad, and Switzerland in general.
To book your BLADE transfer or helicopter tour for the French Riviera, Monaco, or ski destinations, contact me by email: [email protected]