Monaco, the world’s capital of luxury, isn’t just about sleek superyachts and glamorous soirées. It’s also about world-class gastronomy—especially when it’s served at sea. And what better way to celebrate this art than with a thrilling culinary showdown?
Welcome to the Superyacht Chef Competition on April 3, 2025, a high-octane battle of skill, speed, and creativity, where nine elite chefs—who usually craft exquisite meals aboard some of the world’s finest yachts – will step onto dry land to prove their mettle.
The Challenge: Where Mystery Meets Mastery
Hosted by the Yacht Club de Monaco in partnership with Bluewater Yachting, this competition isn’t for the faint of heart (or for anyone who burns toast). Each chef will face a series of three intense 40-minute rounds, where they’ll have to whip up a culinary masterpiece using ingredients from a mystery basket, carefully curated by Joël Garault, President of Goûts et Saveurs.
But wait – there’s a twist!
Just five minutes before each round begins, the audience gets to throw in a wildcard ingredient, chosen by popular vote. Will it be truffle? Will it be sea urchin? Will it be something truly diabolical, like durian? The chefs won’t know until the last second.
By the end of the three rounds, only three finalists will remain, ready to battle it out in the grand finale at 2:30 p.m. Here, they must craft both a main course and a dessert, with one ultimate goal: etching their name onto the Superyacht Chef Competition trophy, designed by the renowned Sabrina Monte-Carlo.
Gastronomy Meets Gladiator Arena
The event isn’t just about culinary bragging rights. It’s a spectacle, a drama-filled day where skill meets strategy, and where precision plating might just be as important as the perfect sear.
The competition kicks off at 9:25 a.m., running through a whirlwind of action until the final dishes are plated and judged. But the audience isn’t just there to spectate—they get to vote for the best-looking dish in each round, adding an extra layer of pressure to the already nerve-wracking cook-off.
Come for the Show, Stay for the Flavours
Hungry for more than just competition? La Nissardière, the legendary food truck specializing in the flavours of Nice, will be on hand to satisfy the cravings of spectators. So while the chefs battle it out for glory, you can indulge in some seriously good eats by the harbour.
The Verdict: Who Will Reign Supreme?
With a prestigious jury of Michelin-starred chefs, only the finest, most innovative, and most precise will survive. Will a bold risk pay off? Will an unexpected ingredient lead to a genius creation? Or will the pressure of the clock prove too much?
One thing is certain: the world of superyacht dining will never be the same after this culinary showdown.
Don’t miss the action—come experience the heat of the kitchen, the thrill of competition, and the taste of victory in Monaco’s ultimate chef battle!
