Your Future Onboard Starts Here

Become a Superyacht Chef. Get Hired. Perform at Elite Level.

YACHT CHEF MASTER

A high-intensity, hands-on training program for professional chefs who want to work on private and charter superyachts, operate at Ultra High Net Worth standards, and be ready for real onboard service from day one.
In-person · Max 16 chefs · Professional level only

THIS IS NOT A COOKING COURSE

Yacht Chef Master is a professional performance training program — not a recipe class.

Life on board is not about creativity for its own sake. It’s about:

Flawless service under pressure
Absolute discretion
Operational precision in motion
Mental resilience and reliability
Delivering luxury with no excuses

This program trains you to think, act, and perform like a Superyacht Executive Chef — not a restaurant chef adapting to a boat.

No fluff. No theory without execution. You don’t watch. You execute.

WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR

Built for serious professionals ready to enter or advance in the superyacht industry: • Professional chefs entering yachting. • Junior yacht chefs ready to level up fast. • Fine-dining or private chefs transitioning to yachts. • Galley assistants aiming for full chef responsibility. Not suitable for beginners or hobbyists A solid professional kitchen background is required.

WHAT YOU WILL WALK
AWAY WITH IN 4 DAYS

By the end of this intensive training, you will be able to:

Operate confidently as a Superyacht Chef
Deliver service that meets UHNW guest expectations
Run a high-performance galley in tight spaces and rough conditions
Maintain HACCP, food safety, and cold chain at sea
Provision efficiently worldwide (Mediterranean · Caribbean · Pacific)
Design menus for Owner vs Charter operations
Handle last-minute guest requests calmly and professionally
Create elegant, yacht-appropriate cuisine
Manage time, energy, and workload sustainably
Perform during a real charter service simulation
Present yourself correctly to captains, managers, and crew agencies

This program is about performance, reliability, employability, and trust.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE
4 CORE MODULES

1. Superyacht Mindset & Luxury Service

UHNW guest psychology
Anticipation, personalization, and discretion
Designing the guest experience through food

2. Galley Operations, Safety & Control

Galley layout and workflow efficiency
Storage logic and contamination prevention
Cold chain management during crossings
HACCP adapted to life at sea
High-output systems without burnout

3. Provisioning, Menu Engineering & Creativity

Global provisioning strategies
Working with agents and local markets
Contingency planning and smart substitutions
Owner vs Charter menu logic
Creative gastronomy adapted to yacht realities
Practical workshop: 3-course yacht tasting menu

4. Charter Simulation & Career Launch

Yacht culture, hierarchy, and onboard protocols
Timed charter simulation with role-play guests
Direct professional performance feedback
Yacht-specific CV and portfolio review
Instagram & LinkedIn positioning for chefs
Contracts, rotations, salary negotiation & agency etiquette

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

Duration: 4 intensive days
Format: In-person training
Language: English
Class size: Max 16 chefs
Method: Real-world systems · Practical execution · Direct feedback

Real operations. Real pressure. Real performance.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Chef Marco Tognon

Superyacht Executive Chef
Winner — Superyacht Chef Competition 2023
Private Chef to UHNW Clients

Chef Marco Tognon has hands-on experience on elite private and charter superyachts, delivering culinary service at the highest level for Ultra High Net Worth clients worldwide.

Known for:

Precision under pressure
Elite service standards
Strong operational discipline
A calm, no-excuses mindset

Objective:
Train chefs who can step on board and perform immediately.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Full access to all training modules
Live charter service simulation
Professional tools and operational frameworks
Personalized performance feedback
Certificate of participation
Industry-level networking

WHY CHEFS CHOOSE
YACHT CHEF MASTER

Built specifically for superyacht operations
Led by an award-winning Superyacht Executive Chef
Focused on real service, not culinary ego
Combines operations, creativity, and career strategy
Designed to make you hire-ready, reliable, and elite

READY TO STEP INTO THE SUPERYACHT WORLD?

Seats are strictly limited (max 16 chefs) to maintain training quality.

👉 Secure your seat now
👉 Request detailed course information

If you want to work on superyachts, this is not an experiment.
It’s professional preparation.

Meet the Project Leader

Grace Deagazio is the Ambassador & Nautical Project Director for Love To Italy Academy LLC and the CEO & Founder of Grace Unique Luxury Events. With over 30 years of experience in luxury tourism, international events, and the yachting industry, she is a key figure in promoting Italian excellence worldwide.

An expert in the U.S. nautical market and a strong advocate for Made in Italy, she coordinates the Yacht Chef Training program and leads relationships with shipyards, fleets, academic institutions, and luxury clients. Her mission is to build a real bridge between Italian tradition and international professional opportunities.