Yacht Catering in Miami: What to Know Before You Book
Yacht catering in Miami means the chef comes aboard and cooks where you are anchored — not trays delivered to the dock. Chef Jérôme Abraham of Lavish Gastronomy Privé caters charters and private boats across South Florida, with menus built specifically for service on the water.
What yacht catering actually looks like
The chef boards with the ingredients, works from the galley, and serves course by course while you cruise or sit at anchor. There is no transport of plated food, no reheating, and no buffet trays sweating in the sun — the meal is cooked on board and served at its best moment.
For daytime charters, passed canapés and grazing selections keep the deck free and the mood casual. For an evening on the water, a seated multi-course dinner turns the boat into the best restaurant in the marina.
The yacht menu
The dedicated yacht menu is $125 per person: your group chooses ten selections from twelve, spanning canapés, starters, mains and sweets. Every dish is chosen to travel well from galley to deck and to be eaten comfortably on board.
Beverage packages and signature cocktails are planned separately, so the drinks match the menu without dictating it. Dietary needs — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies — are designed into the menu before the quote is issued.
Which boats and marinas are covered
Service covers private yachts and chartered boats across South Florida marinas — Miami and Miami Beach, Sunny Isles, Fort Lauderdale, and up to Palm Beach. The galley size, crew and guest count are confirmed in advance so the menu and staffing fit the boat.
What to have ready when you enquire
- The date and whether it is a daytime charter or an evening dinner
- Guest count
- The marina and the boat, and the galley facilities on board
- A budget estimate
- Dietary restrictions in the group
- Whether you want beverages and cocktails arranged
From there you receive a written menu proposal and quote for your exact date. Once accepted, the date is locked in the calendar.
Frequently asked
- How much does yacht catering cost in Miami?
- The dedicated yacht menu is $125 per person, with ten selections chosen from twelve. Beverage packages and signature cocktails are quoted separately.
- Does the chef cook on board?
- Yes. The chef works from the boat's galley and serves course by course, so nothing is transported plated or reheated.
- Which marinas do you serve?
- Miami, Miami Beach, Sunny Isles, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and the surrounding South Florida marinas.
- Can you cater a daytime charter?
- Yes. Daytime charters are usually served as passed canapés and grazing selections designed to be eaten comfortably on deck.