Why Yacht Chefs Hate Fridays...

[@dirttdude]

i was the Chief Engineer on a large motor yacht on a 1 year contract. i answered to the captain and the captain only but when the chef asked something of me, she pretty much took top priority. She made me midnight snacks that were always kickass

[@IVAO04ify]

So the captain was so entitled above everyone else that you only answered to him? Now I know why you're a former employee. Management was the problem.

[@dirttdude]

@@IVAO04ify the captain is the person that is 100% responsible for the boat, everything on it and everybody on it. Yep, he's the boss. I did not / do not answer to any guests or any crew. I and i alone am / was responsible for propulsion and ships systems and am 2nd in command because i'm the only one licensed onboard to operate the vessel.

[@reecesaliba7036]

@@IVAO04ify Thats the way almost every vessel is. Engineering are only responsible to those in command and as @dirtdude replied with, engineers are usually the most experienced/qualified mariners onboard.

[@MacTh3Kn1fe]

@@IVAO04ifydude what are you talking about?

[@kristenevans4557]

Shawn will be missed. He was delightful. I’m sure he’ll have much success wherever he lands.

[@athommen1]

Tilly needs to join Loon🎉

[@kristenevans4557]

@@athommen1 Yeah, she was great.

[@athommen1]

@@kristenevans4557 She still is!🙂

[@Solid_Jackson]

He still won’t acknowledge you

[@Solid_Jackson]

@@athommen1 no

[@josephc.1776]

Nina's energy levels are through the roof! Fun to watch a professional make tasks look so efficient. Shawn will be missed.

[@deborahgodley6980]

Aww.Sorry to hear Sean has left Loon.Loved him❤.All ur food is fab but the crew food always appeals to me more than the guest food! I wanted to eat everything u prepared in this vlog🎉

[@JoshFrancis-d6i]

This is military level professionalism. Great work

[@papiagua]

Wait till you see a Michelin BOH service

[@duncanmcewan1049]

I cant be the only one thinking that if i ever chartered Loon (hahahaha right), that I would be more than happy with the "cheap and easy" crew food !

[@jtaylorb88]

That would be me too. Easy comfort food all charter.

[@hisandherscoaching]

I was just saying that. The crew eating the "leftovers" and usually fed by the sous chef with a fixed budget is still far more gourmet than most people in the world!!

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

Levels of yacht life: 1. Own a yacht 2. Charter a yacht 3. Work on a yacht *4. WATCH VIDEOS ABOUT PEOPLE WHO WORK ON YACHTS* This is how far down the list I am.

[@sonarsphere]

@@jtaylorb88 easy comfort food is what makes you gain fat.

[@monsterness]

He did seem a bit down in the last couple of vids

[@my09ultra]

Agree sound was crisper and clearer with prior equipment. Have to say it was a pleasure watching you fly through all those wonderful dishes - you rock!

[@the_crewchef]

got it, thanks!

[@zoeeleftheriadis1213]

Aw Shawn was fun... Hope he's having fun somewhere!

[@greggb557]

Him and Blair left. Odd.

[@lindseysharon259]

@@greggb557 They didn't leave at the same time. If you watch her last video you can see Steve filming the deck crew bringing in the pool stuff.

[@athommen1]

@Tilly need to join Loon!

[@livingrichlyonabudget100]

I would love to see a video on how you plan meals for the week, and the reasoning behind your choices. I get inspired watching you cook so many dishes at once!

[@mogolfiero3311]

New camera looks great, you just need to adjust your volume levels! You speaking was a bit quiet.

[@JVSwailesBoudicca]

And the music overrides her voice ....check the levels I think !🤔

[@justus8675]

Notice this is becoming a problem everywhere: TV-Shows, YT. Music is nice, but please let it not be louder than the people we want to listen to! Keep up the great work! If you run out of video ideas: Let us know, what we can adept from your weekend-prep for our mealprep at home!

[@mandoguy8789]

Yep, audio was muddy. I'm not sure if it is just the level, or if the mic on the new camera isn't as good.The images are fine.

[@peterdurand3098]

Agree with the sound. Love all her previous videos, but something happened here with the sound. Please, never, ever make the "music" louder than the voice. You Tubers should listen to the product before posting. I only got to around the 3:17 mark before I had to stop. Cheers, Peter

[@markboyd2096]

Maybe a lapel mic?

[@gilbertrossignol2157]

Best of luck Shawn, it was great having you around Nina's videos. You are full of energy and charisma and you seemed loved by the whole crew. Nina new camera is good! Hopefully someone special on Alchemy sees the open job posting...

[@Alithia7]

Will miss Shawn. He was full of energy and such good fun. All the best, dude!

[@motoryacht]

Nice one, Nina. Thank you for always cooking us such yummy food. 🤤 Sean will be missed, and we wish him all the best 😁

[@stingb6983]

Wow! The crew has no reason to complain about their meals!! So much thought, time and skill!! 👩‍🍳❤

[@bobuncle8704]

Everything looked amazing, Nina. Hey Shawney, enjoyed your vibe that you brought to the Loon crew. Cheers mate.

[@jeffvanhorn3822]

Sad to hear Sean is done. Hope you get a new sous chef soon!!

[@markwaller2889]

When I see the job you do I think of an Air Traffic Controller. You have to keep track of a lot of different things happening and make them all come together at the appropriate times and locations. You Rock!

[@leslubiesdetienne]

Counting cups of rice while talking would have been too much multitasking for me! I dont know how you do it! Thanks for sharing these videos. They are so outside of what my life is that it makes me see sides of the world, I never would have!

[@fishnchips7823]

The amount of love and professionalism you put into your craft, especially for your teammates is amazing!

[@janiceturner6322]

We love all your videos! From the provisioning, storing, menu planning, menu ideas, cooking, baking and plating. It’s wonderful to see your beautiful smiling face in action in the galley! Very inspirational! Keep the videos coming!

[@Biomirth]

As a former professional cook and kitchen manager your organizational skills and pre-prep are outstanding. You had everything where you needed it and powered through like a champ. It's a great feeling when this happens as a team but there's something special when it's just you. I kind of miss catering for this feeling, but the stress is ... well, maybe not worth it!

[@mathogre]

Nina, my jaw dropped when I saw the finished sausage rolls. You're always so positive! I love your videos! Keep up the Good Work and have fun!

[@the_crewchef]

Thank you so much!

[@marvindebot3264]

@@the_crewchef Sausage rolls shouldn't have peas and corn in them however, that makes it some form of weird pastie. That's JMO however, you're the chef, you do you.

[@marc_aussie]

@@marvindebot3264Pasties are so good though! Yeah I thought of pasties too when she said peas and corn

[@jamescameron2676]

i just hope that the crew appreciate you and realise how lucky they are, amazing the effort you put in

[@ianmarywilliams]

Such a devoted, skilled and talented lady. Love watching your videos, the only thing is I can't stop drooling or my tummy rumling xx

[@beachobsession29]

Best of luck Shaun. It was great to see you in the kitchen. Nina your a machine for the amount of food you can produce in a short time. Enjoy your weekend off. Thanks for a great episode.

[@DHGo-ex7ns]

You're amazing. I've often wonder how chefs can put out so much varied foods with a minimum of help, Truly amazing to watch the process, Not just multitasking but the coordination of several dishes at the same time, I finally understand how chefs can do so much with the time constraints. Thanks for letting me watch!

[@nothing1080p]

Thanks Sean for two amazing seasons best of luck on your future endeavors.👍🏿👏🏿🙏🏿🍾🏆

[@JoeLewis98]

That was absolutely phenomenal. You are a total machine. Thank you for the great view into how you deal with so much on a Friday!

[@lisacavitt1756]

Shawn will be missed I always enjoyed him and his great smile!

[@23oakhill]

You are amazing, you make me feel old, because of your boundless enthusiasm and energy. Good luck.

[@williamlawson8684]

Bye Sean was so nice to have your knowledge and work ethic onboard Loon and a pleasure to watch , best wishes on your next adventure and as always Nina enjoy your passion and attitude, Till next time Indiana wishes Loon fair winds and following sea's.

[@randyjude8346]

SHAWNY!!!!! ... Epic shared times M8! Thanks for sharing your time with us on both channels 🎉. Wishing all the good things towards your future!

[@quentinhall]

Hi I'm recently disabled and I love this. I'm on wheelchair stuck at home. you are an awesome chef and Shawn you are part of why I like this cheffing on yachts you will be missed. I get to travel and learn new recipes. thank you.

[@zzp1]

In other words: the chef has no day off! Although she is the most important crewmember. The axis of running a yacht without troubles. Bravo Chef....

[@rbeaver6769]

Good work getting everything ready for the weekend for the team!! And now I must go look up a sausage roll recipe...lol! Great video, thank you for posting!

[@PHMOVE]

Sound was better with the old setup, maybe you tweak a little with sound post production. Sad to hear Sean is now somewhere else late. I wish him all the best ! Well, maybe now is the perfect time to give Tilly a call. What do you waiting for ? That would be absolutely epic !! Love your cooking, your content and your energy. Keep on cooking !

[@doug931]

One word about this ... TILLY!!!!

[@seanmapley7417]

Tilly is working on a different yacht at the moment I think

[@athommen1]

100% Tilly needs to join Loon 🎉

[@jeromeonmedica]

Wonderful to watch a consummate professional at work. The crew are very lucky to have you looking after them!

[@peaspeculiars9667]

Oh Sean! Good hope for the future! Love both of you and wish nothing but the best - so much work goes into these video's - with much admiration for posting your very different lives, (gosh, I can only just do a knot on fenders!) from Nottingham, England xx

[@brentanllewellyn3898]

Cooking is awesome. I really enjoyed the music too. Thank you.

[@zacattack5783]

Great video, always enjoy getting to see a more in depth view of the kitchen. Easy to forget that you never stay on 1 boat forever, gonna miss seeing Sean, blair, and moo, and whoever else ends up somewhere else!

[@jonathanscott550]

First of all Sean it was an absolute pleasure watching you on Loon and The Crew Chef. I wish you the best of luck in you future endeavors. I'm sure you'll be missed. Who ever replaces you a Sous Chef will have at tough time doing so. NOW Nina this video was awesome and this new camera mic set up was great. Now this Friday cook up for you was a busy one that's for sure. I am sure it is made easier with a Sous Chef working with you at these times.The menu you cooked up for this weekend meals was well did look delicious. Hope you find a new Sous Chef soon that will be as good or maybe better than Sean, but has their own different personality. Catch you next video

[@taraboii7358]

I'm gonna miss shawn but still glad he's doing well

[@PLH483]

It’s awesome how you can produce so many delicious dishes one after the other. Most mere mortals would struggle with one. What you achieve is amazing💪

[@bangchansrightdimple99]

I love watching you behind the scenes it's so fun. Definitely would like to see some in-depth recipes if you have the time!

[@sunnymeadow575]

Agreed! Something that's not too complicated

[@craftcruiser]

I love just watching you cook meals for crew and passengers! Thanks for the wonderful vlogs!

[@stephenrrose]

Phew, that was work! everything looked great! love your positive attitude and making meals with love! Sorry to see Shawn go but I wish him the best! I loved his watermelon carvings! New camera is great, sound a bit low. Thank you for bringing us along on a chefs busy day!

[@MichaelMacco]

Wow. You are a machine in the kitchen. Cooking all of that in one day is insane. Well done! 👏🏼

[@PassiveAgressive319]

Ah man Shaun was GOAT. All the best to you

[@maggiecu3657]

Your energy is contagious, Nina. After watching some other of your videos I cleaned my car, fridge & bathroom this weekend. LOL Great video and best luck to Shawn. Hopefully you won't be solo for too long.

[@carypowell7266]

I discovered these in London at Dishoom, Naan Rolls! They do them as either bacon, sausage, or vegan (w or w/o egg). Absolutely a first rate breakfast item, or a handheld item that's great all day long!

[@xdan0x]

Awesome, delicious looking cooking at scale! Quality video and that hair cut really suits you!

[@jimgraves6464]

Being a cook is hard work. My mom made 34 pies from scratch everyday after their lunch run then had dinner run. Koodoos to you girl

[@RDPFilms1]

Wow! You make it all look so easy, and certainly delicious! You are an inspiration! I only cook for two on our boat and I love it!

[@26N80W]

Amazing stuff. Thanks for sharing. Love it. Yachts and food. Two of my favorite things.

[@Duurti]

You are an amazing inspiration for me as a home cook. What you accomplish on that yacht (which easily has a better kitchen than mine) is amazing. I almost feel guilty I don't do more!

[@SezShares]

Everything looks so delicious! I’m somewhat jealous of your induction hobs, so much room and power! Biggest tip I’m taking away from this video, I’m not using nearly enough oil to brown off my chicken before roasting 😂

[@Irowthe1x]

It’s just stunning how productive she is! I pull off one full dinner for my small family and it takes me hours and I’m wiped after! How she does so much is sooo impressive to me.

[@browniac]

Awesome video Chef!! Appreciate all the hard work!

[@chrishodgson338]

Nina, you’re so organised and professional. Such an inspiration. Great job 👏

[@kimberleymcintosh1171]

Nina you are an absolute machine! So much work 😮.

[@BobtheUserName]

I like watching you for your fearlessness or confidents in the kitchen. It’s fun to watch somebody being so creative for a living who found it most people get creative when their resources diminish. Thanks for sharing.

[@kantemirovskaya1lightninga30]

ex techie here=lived in 13 countries worked evenings in trattoria / eateries to learn... love cooking but its WAY too much work for me at my age. You are AWESOME....

[@mikehomner4724]

All my years chefing, I could hear my dad's voice in the back of my head - "Clean as you go"!! All the best to Shawn!

[@ingesymoens9808]

Good luck to Shawn with his further career!!! What about Tilly? You two are amazing together! Camera was good but the sound of your voice and the music were very different in level... Enjoy your tie off!

[@dutchman3525]

Yes we want Tilly back!

[@chericornish4800]

Lovely video. I agree that the sound is off…you’ll get it figured out soon. The visual quality is good though

[@athommen1]

Yup! I would love to see you and Tilly work together again 🎉

[@stevensanders1972]

You work so hard and with so much care and attention. Everything looks delicious. I'm sure the crew really appreciate you!

[@eastsidecommunitychurchsai4431]

Good Luck Shawnee!!!

[@katdodd5801]

The fact that you do ALL THAT with a smile on your face is amazing. Good job chef!

[@jim242]

I used to be a yacht Captain 30 years ago and I can tell you trying to keep a crew in line and in sync was difficult Captain Paul does a great job we had a crew chef working drunk and he was gone within five minutes with my footprint on his rear end fortunately our head stew knew a chef 3 boats down from us who couldn’t stand the owner and the crew everyone in the business avoided that boat hired her on the spot and we worked together for quite a few years so yes, there are good professionals out there who are a joy to be around

[@eldymather7479]

Shawneee sad to see you go but we wish you all the best on your new adventure 🎉 Nina, your energy of multitasking when making all this various dishes are totally awesome 👍 The crew have no idea how lucky they are to have you ❤ Best of luck on finding the new sous chef.

[@abrahamk9]

Sad to see Shawn go but wish him the best at whatever he does next.

[@fayepotts3279]

Nina, you are a work horse! I was so tired just watching you work! The food looked spectacular!

[@robertscranton8293]

Okay.. so the crew isn't going to go to dinner together.. get drunk and hate on each other??? ... hahah... sorry Bravo Below Deck syndrome.. hahaha..(absolutely love your content and this channel).. Your level of professionalism is impressive

[@kdyooper28]

Amazing organizational skills and ultra cleanliness. Fun to watch. You inspire me in my tiny kitchen. ❤

[@CNC-Time-Lapse]

Nice new camera. Might need to pick up a mic pack and/or lavalier for better sound or higher gain. Great video as always!

[@stephenmiller4948]

Chef, you absolutely rock! You were motorin'! Watch you whenever I can. 😊

[@GrahamBo77]

You go girl!!

[@bunky060171]

You are a dynamo! The Loon goes on the strength of her crew, and the crew goes on the strength of her chef! Hat tip to Nina, keeping everybody fed and running. The simple weekend "DIY lunch for the crew" far exceeds what many of us will rustle up on our best day -my fridge is full of sadness and day-old mediocrity, no fresh focaccias to be seen. (Oy! Loon staff....make sure your chef is well looked after!!)

[@boetiejanfilms]

Shawnipoo is gone oh no! He’s a rockstar

[@EdSilveiraJr]

Great work! I used to provision yachts that came into Newport, Rhode Island where I live, and I worked for Sysco corporation, so I got my share of private tours, by a bunch of great people that work really hard and are so proud of the vessels that they manage! I always love to see a smile on your face too!! a simple smile, kindness, Amen🙏🏻💐

[@Bacchus173]

As a restaurant/ hotel Chef. Classically trained, With my own twists. 58 now , and still surprise my family with my wee twists. I will never get past that feeling and pride that people are enjoying something that I made. Chef's pride! Whether that be guests or staff ( crew ). I seriously remember those days of 16/ 18 hour shifts, So does my back now. Lol. Fridays! FOOK! If you have never been in a service kitchen on a Friday. don't! you literally will be shoved out of the way. Friday is prep day for the weekend. Even The managers got barked at if interrupted the chefs on a Friday. There is so much prep. If your not a Chef it would make your head spin and you will be found in the corner sucking your thumb.

[@lukeschmidt]

I love your videos, you are so upbeat, positive and knowledgeable. Either you never show your mistakes or you are just that good of a chef, I tend to believe the latter. Thanks for being such a positive influence for all of your viewers.

[@cbrusharmy]

"What is a weekend?" -- That Maggie Smith character Also, thanks, Steve.

[@cindyc231]

I loved watching you and Shawn work in the kitchen together-it was like great poetry; he will be missed. Idea for an episode; you make slicing and dicing the fruit and other things look so easy and wonderful; how about tricks to creating a great board/platter and how every is cut up? I suck at cutting pineapple.

[@RevUpFacts]

I feel so damn tired just by watching you doing all these things!!!😂😂😂

[@kathleendey8645]

This was awesome. I loved your provisioning sessions with deliveries, shopping and unpacking in the past. Also free time with the crew in cool locations between charters. And baking fancy things in more details.

[@padders1068]

Sean, going to miss you man, as your are such a lovely, funny talented guy! Good luck mate on your next job where ever it takes you! ❤ Nina - great video, but being politely and constructively critical (not being rude in any way) the sound was over all the place. Music was way too loud and your voice was way to quite, so making it a suboptimal auditory experience. Still loved the video anyway! Much ❤

[@steveum8724]

Wow you definitely have your hands full. Remarkable how you do it and make everything fresh. Hats off to you !!

[@Necile2]

Please lower the volume of your music. It's not on the same level as your narration.

[@janemorimoto7011]

Take it off completely!

[@loading.....9439]

What?

[@rerun3283]

Sounds OK to me. Maybe your headphones are too fancy.

[@Necile2]

@@rerun3283 Oh, well, then. If YOU'RE good, the rest of us should just shut the hell up.

[@rerun3283]

@@Necile2 calm down, Turbo, everyone has the right to say how the audio sounds to them. We don't have to fight about this.

[@YepTriedToTellYou]

The hardest working top nautical (super-yacht) chef. Love this channel!

[@daharmaster2680]

get a mic

[@MrBlurbman]

Respect!!! Your industriousness is just next level, makes me, as a home Dad cook, feel quite inadequate. Your variety and presentation is stunning. I never see you salting or adding spices, maybe just an editing thing. Love your attitude, professionalism and the channel. Thank you.

[@the_crewchef]

Don't forget this is my full time job, I don't have any other concerns to look after like kids haha! I do salt and season accordingly but yeah, probably off camera mostly

[@georgeholmes1837]

Hi Nina, so interesting to see your prep and clean up of the kitchen.The food looks so good.

[@Bladytube]

I can watch her all day!!!!! everyday!!! her attitute towards what she does, which is COOKING is incredible! You've gained yourseld a new subscriber chef!

[@bryanbadger6841]

Brilliant episode Nina. When I was a liveaboard, a friend of mine gave me a "one pot recipe" book, with marked simple, for me recipes. I just had a 3 burner gimballed stove/oven. The oven was without a temperature guage, so it was all guess work. Pizza was an easy choice, until I figured out how to produce elaborate quiches, biscuits and scones etc. Haha. My galley was nice and narrow to work in, without getting thrown around too much. But if I was crew on Loon, this NZr would just go for the plain and simple. Easy peasy stuff, for my meals. Thanks again for sharing your life Nina. Much appreciated. Take care.

[@judyder3607]

I have watched many of your videos, I love them all! Your enthusiasm inspires me to create awesome food for my family! Keep up your fabulous work, and thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@macktruckergirl6049]

Omg Shakshuka is one of my most favorite dishes to make. Never thought about doing it in a casserole dish! Excellent idea! I absolutely LOVE coooking so I am LOVING your videos soooo much!

[@harrysheffield624]

Well done Nina - your food looks superb, and I bet nothing gets left !!

[@Mike-ie6ee]

It is wonderful to watch you work your magic. Amazing and fun. Thank you Nina

[@sabrinakappler4962]

Cowboy Carter was playing in my galley this morning, Eras tour was yesterday! Love your videos. Did a temp gig in that galley when it was Icon. Thank you for your posts.

[@dkooj]

Wow, the speed and efficiency of making so many nice meals was astonishing.

[@susanarmyrn9045]

Love to see your recipes! Always try to slow down the video to see if I can copy one. Loved the episode when you gave us the muffin recipe...so good!