Award-winning super yacht chef, galley designer and Youtube content creator,  Chef Brennan Dates shares his journey from a young aspiring cook to working on super yachts and becoming a private chef. He discusses the importance of practical experience in culinary education, the value of learning in Michelin-starred restaurants and the importance of designing yacht galleys and how it significantly affects the crew's overall experience. Chef Brennan highlights the need for chefs to be part of the design process for functionality and efficiency. He also shares the challenges and rewards of being a yacht chef as well as the value of platforms like YouTube that allow chefs to provide value and connect with a wider audience. Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/super-yacht-galley-designs-and-culinary-challenges/id1648363134?i=1000647213234 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gLNcNlW06hKtv622tDsys Youtube - https://youtu.be/j7XWd6x2Ni4 Let's Connect! LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannes-hennche/ Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/hanneshennche/ Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/@hanneshennche Explore Chef Brennan Dates' exciting endeavors by following him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/olive.oil.and.gasoline/?hl=en  or by visiting his website https://www.brennandates.com/ Don't miss to subscribe on his Youtube Channel to help you cook and travel with courage https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDZr515TbiNlXtPpJpG3Lhg. This episode is brought to you by FultonFishMarket.Com, the most trusted name in seafood. Visit the official website, www.fultonfishmarket.com and explore their incredible selection of seafood and let your clients experience quality that has captivated palates for generations. Use code PRIVATECHEF at checkout to get 15% off your first order. Time Stamps 00:01:55 - Chef Brennan's Culinary Journey 00:02:43 - Transitioning from Restaurants to Super Yachts 00:07:37 - Finding the Right Fit in the Culinary World 00:12:14 - Significance of Storytelling in Cooking 00:15:40 - Missteps in Kitchen Design 00:16:42 - Importance of Michelin Star Experience 00:20:11 - Demands of Cooking for Yacht Crews 00:21:57 - Shift Towards Healthier Work Rotations 00:28:58 - Adventure of Eating Local Foods 00:35:19 - Importance of Proactive Health Management 00:37:27 - Super Yacht Galley Design Movement 00:40:02 - Importance of Chef Involvement in Kitchen Design 00:41:14 - Misconceptions of Kitchen Design in Yachting 00:42:22 - Downsides of Yachting  00:43:04 - Camaraderie of Yacht Crew Life 00:44:12 - Impact of Poor Kitchen Design on Work 00:46:01 - Benefits of Yachting #theprivatechefpodcast #privatechef #yachtchef #chef #culinary #galleydesigns #superyachtchef #podcastepisode #podcast