Production is definitely involved in this as the preference sheets are often exaggerated by production staff. I can't remember which podcast it was, maybe the one with Adrienne(?) but they talked about how the guests are asked a bunch of things before coming on and production takes it from there.
I still think that the show could benefit from a sous-chef cooking for the crew and assisting the head chef. It'd create a point of tension (and story) in the galley while giving the chef a bit of actual support- especially with how big the yachts are on these shows.
Ya, this would create a really interesting point of tension. They’d probably start getting pulled into non-galley tasks to help with coverage, stoking more drama between departments.
They would do stuff wrong that the chef gets mad about. Also they only get 8 hours of rest so yeah, extra duties. Maybe interior and deck could fight over them.
Are the Galley’s big enough for two people to work? I feel like most are tiny… but that may just be me demanding the entire island at my house to make a peanut butter sandwich
No I’m with you. I can’t imagine 2 people full time in there.
The last couple seasons of OG that galley on STD seems super small. And watching the recent med it seemed small when Ellie and Gael were in it trying to make food. Maybe it was just because they didn’t know what they were doing but they almost seemed to be bumping into eachother.
They will never get a sous chef because they like the drama but I do think the chef should always be able to have a stew or deck member to pull if they have big meals or themes they need help with. That’s what they’ve always done in the past so Idk why they haven’t the last few seasons.
Seriously! I would definitely expect some sort of snacks available, even if it was a very simple printed menu of stuff that stews agree they actually can whip up (sandwiches, frozen pizzas or chicken strips, nachos, charceuterie board, even burgers really aren’t that hard to grill up). They don’t even show simple munchies like candy/chips/chocolate or something
This has always irked me. The amount of money that is paid, I should be able to have snacks and drinks available. I can’t remember which season it was, but the whole staff thought that the guests were pretty much lowlifes. Because they ate and drank so much and asked for more food. They ended up giving the biggest tip that season and the crew really didn’t deserve it for the way they bad mouthed those guests. I would want snacks, drinks, late night snacks available as well. The guests pay for all that anyway, just give them what they want.
Production definitely recommends the parties and the themes because they need content for filming. In the earlier seasons more of the guests were used to yachting or at least high end travel so the tasting menus etc. were likely legitimate requests. The last couple seasons it’s been mostly influencer types etc. so I suspect most of the food requests are either led by production or it’s stuff the guests want to try but don’t want to pay for like the gold flake steak LOL. I do want to add the boat Tzarina was on was a converted expedition yacht and the galley was the original galley from when it had been a fishing boat. Even though some super yacht galleys are small, it’s a different animal compared to a fishing boat galley LOL.
Production is definitely involved in this as the preference sheets are often exaggerated by production staff. I can't remember which podcast it was, maybe the one with Adrienne(?) but they talked about how the guests are asked a bunch of things before coming on and production takes it from there. I still think that the show could benefit from a sous-chef cooking for the crew and assisting the head chef. It'd create a point of tension (and story) in the galley while giving the chef a bit of actual support- especially with how big the yachts are on these shows.
Or an overnight prep cook/pot washer/breakfast starter
Ya, this would create a really interesting point of tension. They’d probably start getting pulled into non-galley tasks to help with coverage, stoking more drama between departments.
They would do stuff wrong that the chef gets mad about. Also they only get 8 hours of rest so yeah, extra duties. Maybe interior and deck could fight over them.
Having an inexperienced head chef and a veteran sous would definitely make for some good drama. That sounds like a great idea
Are the Galley’s big enough for two people to work? I feel like most are tiny… but that may just be me demanding the entire island at my house to make a peanut butter sandwich
No I’m with you. I can’t imagine 2 people full time in there. The last couple seasons of OG that galley on STD seems super small. And watching the recent med it seemed small when Ellie and Gael were in it trying to make food. Maybe it was just because they didn’t know what they were doing but they almost seemed to be bumping into eachother. They will never get a sous chef because they like the drama but I do think the chef should always be able to have a stew or deck member to pull if they have big meals or themes they need help with. That’s what they’ve always done in the past so Idk why they haven’t the last few seasons.
Wouldn't that just add more drama, though? Kitchen drama couldn't hurt. Two chefs in a tiny space... c'mon it writes itself. Haha
Lol I don’t disagree!
Plus the camera crew!
And a “leaky cabin”
Just to add to this I am currently watching season 9 and the guests were a bit confused why they were having an 80s party (but weren't complaining).
I would be pretty pissed If I spent that much and they could not make a late night spread. Prep it in advance ffs
Seriously! I would definitely expect some sort of snacks available, even if it was a very simple printed menu of stuff that stews agree they actually can whip up (sandwiches, frozen pizzas or chicken strips, nachos, charceuterie board, even burgers really aren’t that hard to grill up). They don’t even show simple munchies like candy/chips/chocolate or something
On sailing yacht Daisy always put out snack baskets. Nice gesture.
I would be fuming if I can’t access some gah damn chocolate on a luxury yacht!
This has always irked me. The amount of money that is paid, I should be able to have snacks and drinks available. I can’t remember which season it was, but the whole staff thought that the guests were pretty much lowlifes. Because they ate and drank so much and asked for more food. They ended up giving the biggest tip that season and the crew really didn’t deserve it for the way they bad mouthed those guests. I would want snacks, drinks, late night snacks available as well. The guests pay for all that anyway, just give them what they want.
I will and forever believe that a sous is necessary on a yacht. Even if they only prep.
Cooking for more than a couple of people and I say a sous is necessary anywhere on water or land!
Production definitely recommends the parties and the themes because they need content for filming. In the earlier seasons more of the guests were used to yachting or at least high end travel so the tasting menus etc. were likely legitimate requests. The last couple seasons it’s been mostly influencer types etc. so I suspect most of the food requests are either led by production or it’s stuff the guests want to try but don’t want to pay for like the gold flake steak LOL. I do want to add the boat Tzarina was on was a converted expedition yacht and the galley was the original galley from when it had been a fishing boat. Even though some super yacht galleys are small, it’s a different animal compared to a fishing boat galley LOL.
If they won’t give us a sous they should give a sous-stew over deck stews
Agreed. I remember one male deck member making staff meals but forgot who it was. Maybe on sailing yacht?
That was probably Travis after Sandy got rid of mila? Can’t think of any one else that helped off the top of my head