Mega Meat Delivery - Prepping the Yacht for crossing the Atlantic!

[@jamesmatthews291]

I shall henceforth refer to grocery shopping as 'provisioning' - closest I'll ever get to superyacht life! ❤

[@ParalelCosmos]

that's freaking brilliant lol

[@CNC-Time-Lapse]

I am going to tell my wife, this is the ONLY way to refer to grocery shopping from now.

[@clydem56]

😂😂😂

[@carlkoh]

Just a quick bit of info. I grew up in a Commonwealth country, and buying "provisions" is a normal term. After living in the US for many years, I switched to using the term groceries. Provisioning has become groceries for me. Nina's Aussie background may be a factor that term is used? FYI only.

[@mustwereallydothis]

I love that idea. I think I'll join you in that. Hope you don't mind 😊

[@DooksWoW]

As a Sous Chef it's crazy to see a Chef with this kind of consistent positive attitude. I'm sure she has her moments and days where she gets upset or angry but you can genuinely see how positive of a person she is. Must be a joy to work for.

[@Ireniicus]

Are you thinking of applying for the job?

[@johnlummis5119]

I think even Gordon Ramsay would love her too

[@mysticwizard1943]

A-hole chefs are so overrated. Running a kitchen is serious business, but you don't have to make everyone miserable to get shit done. More often than not it's just to feed their ego - to feel like the big dog. And guess what? Everything comes to a grinding halt when they throw a tantrum (typically over a small and easily fixed mistake). The best, most efficient restaurants I've ever worked in have a head chef who is calm, cool, and collected... and understands the value of patience. They know that teaching someone how to do something, and doing so as many times as it takes to make them a pro (within reason obviously, sometimes it's a lost cause but that guy's usually on the way out anyway), will be a net positive for everyone.

[@johnmanto1945]

a very rare situation .....she cannot be replaced.., this Chef is one in 10 million

[@steveallison7950]

Nina, you should really do a cookbook. Crew recipes for every day cooking and guest recipes for special occasions. I would buy one.

[@markfoster2340]

Great idea. I would buy one too!

[@TheEasyRail]

Count this my message as pre-order!!!

[@Susan-fg9jb]

Yes please! I keep asking for one! We need to keep the pressure on. Consider this a preorder!!!

[@constantinknab]

SAME

[@mebcn5850]

Yes please!!

[@katdodd5801]

Nice to see the behind the scenes peeps. The unsung heroes and hard workers behind the luxury.

[@NM-yu3fc]

I'm hoping your channel keeps going while you're off the boat! Show us your travels and everything. Your energy and enthusiasm is electric!

[@Pokingthebear999]

Is Nina on vacation? Where is she going?

[@NM-yu3fc]

@@Pokingthebear999 she works ~8 weeks on, 8 weeks off. Pretty sure she explained how that works before 🤔

[@rjai4890]

@@NM-yu3fcgod forbid somebody miss a video 🙄

[@js7127]

@@NM-yu3fc First I've heard of it but thank you for the info

[@dougberry1011]

Nina you are unbelievable for everything you do. Can’t imagine shopping for everything you get.

[@Joe_1sr9]

Nina is a complete natural and vivacious presenter in front of the camera 🎥. I’m sure one day she’ll have her own culinary TV show when she puts up her sea legs. Great video.

[@FoxyfloofJumps]

I love your videos. They're upbeat, but very honest. I love that. You do a giant amount of work, I would be crushed doing that for 16 people day in, day out.

[@QueenVictoria-g6y]

After spending 3 months on our 36' sailboat in the Bahamas, we came into Nassau for a weather window and supplies before heading over to Eleuthera and Abacos. Imagine my ecstasy when a young woman knocked on our boat - she and her Captain husband were finishing up an owner's yacht cruise in Bahamas and heading to central America for their next gig and she had bags full of fresh produce just flown in from Palm Beach for their 4 day cruise with owner family she needed to clean out. OMG - I had not seen fresh veggies like sprouts and snow peas for months. We were the only boat continuing sailing while others in the marina were heading back to FLA. I took as much as I could handle stuffing the reefer and cooking the rest as we gloomed down on fresh veggies. Love you Chefs!

[@25centGamer]

I met Dean in Nassau, Bahamas on super bowl Sunday 3 years ago! the content is gold, keep up the good work!

[@motoryacht]

Loved this video Nina!! Thank you for filling the fridges and keeping us all well-fed 🛥👩‍🍳🍴

[@Okey-dokeyoo7-w7h]

She’s a treasure 👍 Love her content, love the Loon.

[@michaelhaller8495]

The nicest and totally stunning chef on KZbin

[@luckyc336]

She’s adorable and a great personality. Incredibly talented and hard working too

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

Nina, is absolutely like no other. Others may do her job. But she will NEVER be replaced. She's a trooper. So deeply talented at not only her job but for bringing us along. Hope to see you soon, Nina. Be safe.

[@SebastianWacker-w8p]

Nina , i am more than 35 years in restaurants owner , I like to cook but what you're ernergie and you're good mood but and ........ your knowledge about cooking is soooooooooooo amazing and I would like to send you more than king regards for you're arrangement and power ....you are , I can't tell this in words ..be sooo proud of you're power and work ... last I love you're natural straight art .... send you king regards Sebastian from Hannover in Germany

[@mircat28]

You seriously need help with your English! Its hard to read when your sentences don’t make sense!!

[@danielhogue6484]

Just found your channel. Living in the middle of Canada, 2,500km from the Pacific and 3,000km from the Atlantic Oceans I get to live vicariously through your channel as you sail around the world cooking great food! 🍁

[@laurahunter1690]

Me too! 🇨🇦

[@mark-cy5op]

Me too

[@terryandhope]

And same. Midland Ontario

[@thomaspomerleau9815]

Saskatchewan? Manitoba? 😂 maybe Ontario where you at? I’m Saskatoon live vicariously as well

[@stephanclifford7334]

Me Too!!!!!!

[@PLH483]

Nina you’re a star! What you do is awesome. My wife and I are OAPS and watching your organisational skills and energy is enough to make us need a lie down. Also the food you prepare for the crew and guests is fantastic. Hats off to you!💪

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I love to see professional kitchens and equipment. It is fascinating to see how food prep and service flows on a large ship.

[@marv1288]

As a chef for 2500 man work camps , you guys are amazing at what you do< the organization is spectacular

[@dream2space234]

Love seeing both of my favorite chefs onboard at the same time. The culinary store is a chef's dream.

[@the_crewchef]

It's a brilliant store!

[@ajvot71]

You really show the not so glamorous parts of what it takes to run a kitchen. There’s so much more to cooking and baking, like planning, ordering, checking the order, unloading, loading…..and CLEANING!

[@USoligarchy]

The amount of skill and talent it takes to do this job is amazing, truly talented individuals running these vessels and Nina is no exception.

[@RDaMyth]

Wow provisioning a yacht of this size for a two / three-week trip is fascinating. Great job Nina.

[@damon-burton]

Incredible prep work. This video is a masterclass in yacht provisioning, your organization and planning are truly impressive. I can only imagine the satisfaction of having a perfectly stocked galley for a long journey. Your attention to detail is incredibly inspiring. The way you've maximized fridge and freezer space is brilliant. I’m excited to see the culinary magic you'll create with all those fresh ingredients.

[@absolutjackal]

I never expected to see my company on your channel! I'm the buyer for household cleaning and laundry products for Publix Supermarkets.Thank you for showcasing one of our beautiful Ft. Lauderdale stores.

[@Gambrellgirl]

Publix is a beautiful grocery store :)

[@darnelltabor6382]

Your music choices ARE TOP DRAWER ❤

[@26N80W]

I live in Fort Lauderdale and know all the Asian markets and could not figure you what Mango Market was. It has been known as Food World for years and recently re-branded. That place is awesome. The best source for Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Asian food supplies under one roof. Love your channel.

[@markush.2445]

From the protective of a KZbin armchair viewer it looks that you did a fantastic rotation, ending in a great final with this brokers dinner. The dinner was not only reduced and straight forward, but therefore courageous in this environment. Well done!

[@rayb3117]

Nina & Dean are the best chefs on a yacht. And very personable I might add.

[@dzaijn]

I saw the Tajin spice on the belt and my mouth watered with the quickness.

[@joshuacooper1899]

I worked for Flagship Cruises and Events for 13 years! I was a food server. We had a fleet of about 5 yachts that I worked on. We did everything from weddings, dinner cruises, corporate charters, retirement parties, kiddie cruises, brunch cruises, sunset cruises, etc. It was hard work, but it put me through school and I am grateful for the time I spent there. You work your butt off, and I am very impressed with what you cook. I was a culinary student myself for about a year before transitioning to FOH (Front of the House) You have great energy! Keep up the good work.

[@andiscott8470]

Wholefoods and Publix... I love stocking the jet there... and getting some of the catering we need. Another one I love is Wegmans in the NE of the US, they are a bit of a cross between the amazing fresh stuff you find in Wholefoods, but they still sell the bad stuff too, so its a win-win! Thanks for another cracking video... enjoy your off-rotation time!

[@benbarry7976]

You won my heart when you grabbed the Vegemite as I’m Australian and love Tim Tams

[@matt_waddy]

I would LOVE a video about how you keep things fresh for 2-3 weeks while underway. I can barely keep a banana fresh for 2-3 days!

[@illegalkegels]

Vacuum

[@alisavas9526]

Great episode as always. I love the positivity and professionalism :)

[@RonaldFinkbonner]

That's why you're so fit and toned 😁 constantly on the go ❤️

[@philiplaycock8944]

Brilliant Nina! Thoroughly enjoyed!! 👍😀 Phenomenal work ethic and attitude of all the crew!! Keep posting!

[@Droma_9]

That drone time lapse shot of the yacht near the beginning was sweet.

[@BrainBubbled]

Nina, absolutely love your videos and so excited when I see a new one pop up! I left my culinary career behind for medicine a decade ago and I still miss everything about it. Your videos, more than most, give me that fix. Keep up the amazing work!

[@stevefarmer3197]

I was happy the first thing you picked up was Vegemite. A true Australian

[@rastusbojangles]

the music you use in these vids is so funky. I love it!

[@lciummo1]

Nina puts such a good effort into crew meals onboard.

[@LurkerPatrol]

On this gloomy cloudy rainy day it's nice to see the positive energy and spirits in this video, thank you again Nina! You're amazing!

[@RebeccaEWebber]

I just sent my husband off to get "provisions" for our home and when we pulls up with all the bags I'm imagining similar vibes but we don't have any crew to help unload. 😂 It's always an adventure to fit everything in our fridge, freezer and pantry for the week.

[@my09ultra]

You guys are a bright star on what appears to be a gloomy day. Nina and Crew Chefs rock!

[@mebluewater]

Dean is an amazing chef 🤟

[@JVSwailesBoudicca]

Love watching you - so tidy & organised, I couldn't live without being organised ! Thank you for the video Nina.

[@kenn8563ify]

Hi Nina, looking at all that meat and supplies is making me feel hungry !!

[@paulkersey2179]

Wow, just when you thought being a yacht chef was a hard job, that provisioning and storing looks tough. Thank you for sharing your journeys.

[@bobbybutler9029]

Just love hearing you talk. Your accent, and seeing apart of the world through your eyes. Very interesting and entertaining. Miss Tilly tho.

[@Amcason]

You are one hell of a worker, very well disciplined and neat. And you do love what you do. There will be much more success coming your way. Keep up with the good job!

[@sbrunner69]

I'm imagining Dean puling out the Tostitoes in the med, and making them a part of a nice dish where no one would guess where the chips were from....enjoying every morsel...

[@bluemurf]

In my travels I did a one-week stint on a 56' yacht from Bar Harbour to Long Island. I got to provision for the owners weekend first up, and spent so much money at Whole Foods. I've never bought so much crab meat! then once the owners went back to New York we just ate through what they hadn't touched. after hiking on the Appalachian Trail for 2 months and eating rice and beans most days, it was heavenly! nothing compared to your Loon provisioning though.

[@dawgsview9276]

OMG I just transitioned from HVAC/R service tech to OS/Cook on a tugboat. I have provisioned 3 times now. Its super crazy-stressful-labor intensive. Two of the three times its been two mini van loads. Your an inspiration and love your channel.

[@the_crewchef]

Great work! Glad to have you in the galley side of things :)

[@Charles-re4vd]

Incase you were curious why she brought different colours of cutting boards, different colours mean different food groups. Kitchen prep 101.

[@sonarsphere]

Those are made of plastic, which is not so good though...

[@iris89936]

@@sonarsphereexactly what I wanted to say. They should have wooden cutting boards with coloured labels on them in some type of way

[@melissalambert7615]

@@sonarsphere I worked in food industry for a short time. Food inspectors frown upon any wood in a commercial kitchen.

[@bjornm7819]

@@iris89936 wooden cutinggboard is hard to keep clean and safe.

[@DrinkWhiskeyRaiseHell]

@@iris89936 Wood is porous and harbors bacteria. Plastic is able to be sanitized and does not absorb, blood, and other liquids. Also wood warps and can't be subjected to the sanitizing temps of the commercial dish washer

[@Mike-ml2pz]

That facial expression in front of the knife display cracked me up. Never stop being you! And thanks for the video, it was great fun.

[@PowhiroMus]

Loved it, you are a genius! Hard to believe that you do provisioning alone, so organised. Loved that white top you wore at hand over to Dean, that was nice! Special.

[@sallyhostetter2820]

Nina, well done with that great provisioning haul. Dean, well done also. Love to watch these videos. Nina have a blast at home.

[@chrishorns7850]

Thank you Nina for showing me new places to shop in the Neighbor peaches at the supermarket is my absolute favorite. I love her. I always go through her line. Even if you’re in front of me with three buggies of groceries, I will wait for peaches

[@chrishodgson338]

Love to see the ‘behind the scenes’ stuff.

[@rapid8804]

Mango Tree? I haven't been there since it was called Food Town. I used to buy my curry there and sometimes fish. Once, while I was waiting for the guys to filet my fish, I laid my basket on a shelf next to me-- and the shelf moved! Turns out, that shelf was filled with live snakes, live frogs, and live eels. Scare the crap outta me! Another great episode. Thanks!

[@the_crewchef]

I saw that section! It's so cool in there

[@Harald.]

You guys are amazing. Greetings from a new subscriber in Norway.

[@SebastianWacker-w8p]

Nina , just say that you're work , you're good mood smile whatever you hard work I am gastronomic since 35 years but you are I can't find a word . powerful and amazing and you looks that its you're passion . my English is not brilliant but I watch a lot of your working on Loon . send you king regards from Germany . Sebastian

[@alcampbell]

You are awesome lady. I`m older now, but early on in my life I did my ' mandatory' 7 years in food service and hospitality. Thats when you`re young with little experience, and its either buss tables or work in the coal mine. Food service was good to me because I learned a lot about food and food prep and I got a lot of free meals. LOL. Good luck out there.

[@jonathanscott550]

Very nice video entertaining. Nina it was a blast watching you over the last Nine weeks and now enjoy your time off with hubby. I'm sure you will post videos of your TheCrewChef while home in Aussie. Catch you soon. Chef Dean is awesome to watch also.

[@trwh9640]

Oh Dean looking so calm and confident before the rough seas 😂🙈

[@danheily9797]

Nina; Thank you so much for your KZbin channel. I watch KZbin to learn things. And you do not disappoint. You teach me about food that I am not familiar with, with preparation techniques, galley management and provisioning. I appreciate your interesting travelogs, your wedding, and brunch at your parents house. In 2014, this Yank visited Sidney, Hobart, Perth, Campbelltown, Canberra and more. I found a beautiful country filled with beautiful people. Wishing you and your husband all the joy that life can provide. Thank you again for sharing.

[@magtje]

Great video as always Nina! When I was watching you mark up the items in the freezer/ storage I thought it could be a good idea to also color code the tape/ tag (on the shelf/ baskets). For example; 1 color for guest food and another for crew food (if it's important to separate them for financial reasons). Also similar color code for special foods/ ingredients like gluten free etc, on items which near expiration (within 1 months) and other things which color code which can come inhandy with chef rotating and in a busy environment/ day. Just agree with Dean which colorcode the different things has to avoid confusion. Just some idea that pop up when watching this video. Enjoy your vacation and after that the Med season ❤

[@the_crewchef]

This is a great idea!

[@reidjordan6246]

You are so cute and your channel is so fun and entertaining thanks for all the hard work!

[@Kellysnorthshore]

Wild, I just would have assumed there would be a service or website that you could use to order all of the food you would need rather than the Head Chef going to the store and getting 5 cart of groceries! Damn You work hard!!!

[@sjwilloughby-greene8214]

How exciting. You all are appreciated.✌️

[@jenwilko1692]

Very nice, what a great team effort and respect 🎉👍👏🌟🐨

[@pred7949]

The daisy flower/ fried egg crochet top thingy is so cool Nina!🎉😂

[@grondhero]

Enjoyed the video! Can you tell us why there is a "No Entry For Crew" sign at 5:45? What does that door lead to? 🕵

[@BenWoods1]

the alcohol store i believe

[@stephenmiller4948]

Great soundtrack, Nina!! 😊

[@deborahgodley6980]

Aww,Nina, will miss you! Awesome cook, great personality, lovely and having fun along with all ur hard work!

[@rockman531]

Great video, Nina!! Thumbs up! Enjoy your time off!

[@JoshuaHendrickson-rp7tn]

Your truly a great chef

[@104ist]

your positivity is very infectious 😁 been struggling with negativity at work lately, trying to adopt a better outlook and your attitude is very inspirational

[@chrisperrin6585]

Love some Publix. Wish we could get one in Mississippi. Nina, I have friends that were bagging groceries (all paper bags) 40 years ago that have climbed the ladders and are now execs and high level managers. Their subs in the deli have always been great.

[@joybochsler7160]

Love your video's ❤

[@robert_starling]

Very cool! Thanks for the tip on the Culinary Convenience store, I didn't even know it was there!

[@barrelvinewhiskeyandwine]

Nina is a true legend and kindhearted soul. I’d be happy to have a coworker with that much class!

[@TheCelestialhealer]

You make everything look easy...🎉

[@yzerguy]

Awe, switch over time already? I mean Dean is awesome too but you’re my fave of all he Loon Crew!! Hope you enjoy some very deserved time off!

[@demonknight7965]

Love the camaraderie of the crew. Sound like ya'll would be awesome just to hang out with n chill.

[@paratyshow]

👍✅🏝 Tks Nina & Dean, great video as always!

[@nesswinters3945]

If I had your level of organisation I'd be dangerous! You're amazing 👏

[@EyesOnlyTeam86]

The best part of this channel......Every time a new video posts, I get that much time for this beauty to mess up my life!! 😊

[@Dtraveldream]

Nina it was great to see your dedication to getting this all ready. We love your videos and look forward to you returning to LOON. Enjoy your break with your family hopefully you get to Aus.

[@tonyhobbs1470]

Thank you for answering my post about the music. I am a big fan also nice to see a Qeenslander doing good as i live in Cooly (code for where i live a Queensland girl will know) hope you don't mind but i watch what you cook the guests and have a bash at cooking it at home thanks again

[@filmcrew3531]

Get the Provisions!!! Let's go Chef Nina!!! Cheers to all the Loonatics! Edit: And welcome back Chef Dean!

[@mygoodtimes7987]

So cool to see where you docked in Fort Lauderdale. Would be great to stumble across you guys when we are in port to catch a cruise. Love the area and touring the Yacht stores. I usually stop into the International Market to check out what little things I may want to bring home as a home chef to elevate my plating.

[@Norsemen9119]

That's so wild I stayed at that Hilton about 10 years ago next to the dock! Small world. Love the videos!

[@padders1068]

Nina, great video as ever. The amount of work, time and effort you put in is just off the scale. You are such a talented and organised chef. Thanks for taking the time for sharing it! Much ❤! 🙂😋😎😘

[@jerrybarrett6376]

Nina, you are an incredible human being. Great job with a lot of challenges. God Bless🐻🙏🇺🇸

[@brendanukveteran2360]

FWIW, we always tranferred canned items into reusable containers - same for all packaged goods. Most of items at risk of spoiling were then frozen or kept at lowest possible temp. ALL dry goods were also similary decanted into reusable containers and labelled before stowing. Pros: minimal waste generation afloat as 95% of gash is left ashore for correct disposal, no smelly or bulky waste at sea plus stowage is efficient with no "wasted" valuable freezer space Cons: time spent doing it. Good quality Ruby beer and gin are essential items...well, they are for me

[@Sterke-Yerke]

Nina, I hope they pay you very well for all the work you put in!

[@forced4ph]

It’s always neat to see the hard work you put in!

[@HORISBOX]

Hi,,You came to my town, so I went to the boat to see you, but unfortunately you weren't there, but I'll see you next time. 👋

[@chefslifechronicles4650]

AARON!!!! Legend! Love from Chefs Life!!! See ya soon!

[@the_crewchef]

He's a total legend!