http://captainconcierge.com/blog Where yachting & food collide...from The Captain's Concierge Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:36:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Last week was the 2010 Best Charter Yacht Chef Competition at the Newport Charter Show.  The Newport Spring Charter Yacht Show, organized by Newport Yacht Management, is the only exclusive charter show in the United States.  From June 22nd to June 25th, this industry event had charter brokers touring yachts ... http://captainconcierge.com/blog/farm-to-yacht-program-supplies-ingredients-for-chef-contest The competition scenario was to have a guest onboard request a local, seasonal meal that the chef would source from local producers with short notice and make substitutions based on what was available.  The competition was not meant to stress the chefs by having odd, creepy ingredients.  The one challenge ... http://captainconcierge.com/blog/rules-for-competition-grande-class-introductions Action photos from the galleys as the chefs prepare their entries ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ The feedback from 2009 competitors was that they would like to be judged by their peers, specifically land-based, restaurant chefs.  They were tired of the charter politics that govern the judging at other competitions and wanted professional feedback that ... http://captainconcierge.com/blog/inside-the-galleys-the-judges The presentations started at 12:15pm on Wednesday with Chef Edie, Chef Jake and Chef Mike at the judging table. CC CC First up was Chef Daniel from m/v Kipany.  He transported his meal via dinghy from Bannister’s Wharf, where m/v Kipany was docked, to the tent at the Newport Yachting Center.  His meal ... http://captainconcierge.com/blog/grande-class-presentation-entries The Premier class for yachts less than 100ft/30.5m had three entries: Chef Bruce Scabb from s/v Airielle is also the Captain onboard.  He runs his 46ft/14m sailboat with his wife and enjoys barbeque. Chef Meghan Jussaume spends her summer cooking onboard s/v Endless Pleasure, a 51ft/15.5m catamaran.  She grew up on yachts ... http://captainconcierge.com/blog/premier-class-introductions Chef Edie, Chef Jake and Chef Jay were at the judges table for the first presentation at noon. CC CC CC CC Chef Bruce of s/v Airielle served a grilled kafta with grilled clams & oysters made on his aft deck grill.  His sides were soba noodles topped with grilled vegetables and a greens salad ... http://captainconcierge.com/blog/premier-class-presentation-judging You can watch the awards ceremony on YouTube 2010 Best Charter Yacht Chef Competition Award Ceremony At the end of the show day on Thursday, Newport Wine Cellar provide a wine tasting as refreshment for the announcement of the winners.  The judging was difficult as the scores were very close - only ... http://captainconcierge.com/blog/and-the-winner-is Chef's meeting? Done  Farm Deliveries? Done Shellfish Pick-Up? Done  it looks like we are ready to roll for the first day of the Best Charter Yacht Chef Competition. On Wednesday, chefs from the Grande class (yachts over 100 ft/30.5 m) will be competing.  At 8:00 am they will pick up their ... http://captainconcierge.com/blog/the-chefs-competition-is-on It's charter show week in Newport!  One of our favorite times of the year.  The 28th Newport Charter Show starts tomorrow and runs through Friday.  Currently there are 26 yachts both sail & motor entered to be reviewed by brokers and press.  This industry only gathering is a bit of ... http://captainconcierge.com/blog/busy-bee A great way to spend some down time in Newport is at one of our many beaches.  Unfortunately the beaches are occasionally closed due to high bacteria counts.  The Rhode Island Department of Health test the water quality daily at public beaches around the state.   Please check this website ... http://captainconcierge.com/blog/check-before-you-go-for-a-swim