“Brett is a great teacher. I absolutely loved my time learning at Stir Crazy’s Superyacht Culinary Academy and couldn’t recommend it more. I look forward to attending more classes when I am back in Cape Town.”

“When I began this course I had just come from three years of culinary art training and so thought I knew everything there was to know but now at the end I feel I have learnt more in this last week than all the three years combined. From charter planning and designing intricate menus to the fast-paced heated cooking and plating, all of which had a personal touch and feel as Brett was never far away to give advice or lend a helping hand. I would recommend this course to absolutely everyone whether you are wanting to further your culinary career or just love to cook as it’s just that little extra that takes ordinary to extraordinary”

“I found this course by chance and I am so grateful that I did. I have always kept busy in the kitchen and I never doubted my passion for cooking but what I really lacked was experience and most of all, confidence. Both of which I have received ten fold from completing the Superyacht Culinary Course with Brett. I loved that the course was so hands on and focused so much on the practical side of things and it was really beneficial working alongside a professional like Brett as he was always willing to teach, assist and give really constructive criticism. I also feel as though I’ve picked up on some awesome little techniques and tricks of the trade that will stick with me for the rest of my career. Overall the course was really informative, great value for money and I feel I have learnt a huge amount in a short period of time while also having loads of fun.  

“What an amazing week we had doing the Superyacht Culinary Training course. We had lots of fun with great people and learnt so much about preparation and presentation and what it takes to serve up gourmet meals in confined spaces with limited time. It’s a great hands-on course and I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to work on charter boats or superyachts.” 

Brett and Brenda are AMAZING !!! They absolutely changed my life and it was the most incredible experience ever doing the Superyacht Culinary Course… I decided at 41 years old to get out of corporate and follow my dream of going on the super yachts in the Med and I honestly never thought it was possible… I left Cape Town to jobless to pursue my dream. I landed in Palma on the Sat and by the Monday I had 2 job offers as a Chef..

I am absolutely LOVING my new life and would highly recommend the Superyacht Culinary Academy for whatever you wanting to do in the culinary world…

I‘m a Dive Instructor and have been working in the Maldives the past two years. I wanted to get into the Yacht Industry as a Stewardess for a long time and have now decided to do it! I love cooking and was looking for something which would add great value to my Stewardess skills. I‘m so happy to have found The Superyacht Culinary Academy. Their course was an amazing experience and I have learned so much! This is a wonderful, unique course including really everything you need to know about being a chef aboard a Superyacht or, if you like me, are looking to expand your skillset as a Stewardess. Thank you Brett and Brenda for such a great time!

What an incredible experience – two weeks of intense Culinary Training taught by talented and professional chefs! I honestly felt like I was in my own version of Yacht Masterchef. I have always been a bit of an amateur foodie and I always wanted to complete a culinary arts course. I found Superyacht Culinary Academy online, specifically aimed at Superyacht Crew and I decided to sign up!

I would highly recommend Brett’s Superyacht Culinary Academy for anyone who wants to improve their cooking skills, while gaining valuable practical experience in a casual but focused environment. I’m off to the British Virgin Islands for the upcoming Caribbean season! I am very excited to get back in the galley! Thanks again guys!

I’m Sara Nelson born and raised in North Dakota. I’ve spent the past two seasons working as a Chef on small Catamarans in the Virgin Islands. I searched near and far for a Culinary Course to improve my skill set, build upon my foundation, and inspire new ideas. I’m so happy that I
found the Super Yacht Culinary Academy because a week under Brett’s instruction did just that.

It was truly a unique, challenging yet refreshing experience. I wish the Course was longer! Heading back to the Virgin Islands to pull the plastic off a brand new Sunreef Sailing 60ft Catamaran called ‘Relentless’.