We help chefs enter the world of yachting.
Breaking into yachting is not just about cooking ability, it’s about readiness. Life onboard demands organisation, discipline, professionalism, and the ability to perform under pressure without support systems. ESCA prepares chefs for the operational reality of yacht life, helping you build the confidence and competence needed to step into a galley and deliver consistently.
Our training goes beyond recipes and presentation. We focus on the systems and standards that define success onboard: galley operations, provisioning, hygiene and inspections, preference handling, crew food, time management, and communication within strict yacht hierarchies.
Whether you’re preparing for your first season or looking to level up, ESCA exists to reduce guesswork and help you build a career in yachting that lasts.
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ESCA training is built around the real demands of being a yacht chef. The syllabus includes galley systems and organisation, provisioning and budgeting, hygiene standards and inspections, preference sheets, guest expectations, crew food planning, time management, service execution, and communication onboard.
The focus is not just on cooking well — it’s on running a professional galley with confidence, consistency, and control.
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ESCA is designed for chefs who want to enter the yachting industry properly. Whether you’re coming from restaurants, private chef work, or looking to transition into your first yacht role, the programme is built to close the gap between kitchen skill and onboard readiness.
We work with chefs who take the role seriously and want longevity, not just a quick entry into the industry.
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ESCA is a training-led platform. Once a chef meets our standards, we provide recruitment support and introduce them to captains, yacht management companies, and clients seeking reliable chefs.
We do not place chefs based on CVs alone. Placement is based on readiness, professionalism, and fit — ensuring chefs step onboard prepared, and captains gain confidence in who they are hiring.
Register your interest in yacht chef training
If you’d like to be notified when the next programme opens, register your interest below and we’ll contact you with course details, dates, and availability.