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Episode 124: Nina Wilson, Superyacht Sous Chef
Show Description:
Nina Wilson (@thecrewchef) is a superyacht sous chef from the United Kingdom. She prepares exotic, tasty meals around-the-clock for an elite clientele who demand the highest level of culinary expertise. And she creates these feasts while floating on a yacht with no supermarket expertise.
In this interview, Nina discusses her passion for joining the superyacht industry as a sous chef, the key lessons she has learned while cooking high-end meals for wealthy clientele on a yacht, and the difference between her position and a chef in a brick and mortar restaurant.
Show Highlights:
3:00-14:00: Nina discusses how she became passionate about the superyacht industry, how being a sous chef on a boat is different than a brick and mortar restaurant, and how the menu is created
14:00-21:00: Nina talks about how her traveling has impacted her cooking, the craziest meal she has ever cooked, and how she can build relationships with her superyacht guests.
21:00-28:00: Nina touches on the Coronavirus pandemic and the influence on the industry, as well as the best and worst aspects of being a sous chef. She also talks about what her ultimate dream is after she is done being a sous chef.
28:00-36:00: Nina discusses what it's like to move to a new country at age 19, the essential takeaways from being a sous chef, and how she takes negative feedback on her dishes.
36:00-42:00: Nina ends the show by explaining how she will reach head chef status and how she wants to be remembered in this life when it's all said and done.
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Show Description:
Nina Wilson (@thecrewchef) is a superyacht sous chef from the United Kingdom. She prepares exotic, tasty meals around-the-clock for an elite clientele who demand the highest level of culinary expertise. And she creates these feasts while floating on a yacht with no supermarket expertise.
In this interview, Nina discusses her passion for joining the superyacht industry as a sous chef, the key lessons she has learned while cooking high-end meals for wealthy clientele on a yacht, and the difference between her position and a chef in a brick and mortar restaurant.
Show Highlights:
3:00-14:00: Nina discusses how she became passionate about the superyacht industry, how being a sous chef on a boat is different than a brick and mortar restaurant, and how the menu is created
14:00-21:00: Nina talks about how her traveling has impacted her cooking, the craziest meal she has ever cooked, and how she can build relationships with her superyacht guests.
21:00-28:00: Nina touches on the Coronavirus pandemic and the influence on the industry, as well as the best and worst aspects of being a sous chef. She also talks about what her ultimate dream is after she is done being a sous chef.
28:00-36:00: Nina discusses what it's like to move to a new country at age 19, the essential takeaways from being a sous chef, and how she takes negative feedback on her dishes.
36:00-42:00: Nina ends the show by explaining how she will reach head chef status and how she wants to be remembered in this life when it's all said and done.