Luxury dining on Lady J wows judges at the Antigua Charter Show

Lady J is very proud to have, once again, won the 16th Annual Charter Chef Competition at the Antigua Charter Show, which included two great competitions under one format: The Culinary Contest and the Tablescaping Contest.

Lady J’s Chef Ben Dineen won the Concours de Chef contest while Chief Stewardess Danielle Pia Jones placed 2nd in the Tablescaping competition in the middle category 126-159 ft yachts. Lady J is a 142’ Palmer Johnson Motoryacht.

Charter Yacht Chefs were asked to select a country of their choice, and prepare a 3-course traditional Christmas luncheon with a Caribbean twist in the use of ingredients and overall presentation.

Chef Ben’s menu was Irish-themed and included:

Christmas Menu

The Irish, Montserrat Connection

Starter

• Terrine of Ham Hock, Confit Turkey & Foie Gras
• Pineapple Marmalada, Cranberry Jelly, Sage Brioche

Main Course

• Tenderloin of Wild Venison in Burnt Hay
• Spiced Plantain Puree, Callaloo, Beetroot, Shallot Tatin 

Dessert

• Traditional Plum Pudding
• Poached Pear
• Local Rum Egg Nog Ice Cream

Five judges tasted the chefs unique creations and evaluated each one upon criteria that included:

• Originality and Creativity
• Presentation
• Taste and Flavor
• Country theme with Caribbean twist
• Execution Craft / Technique
• Overall impression

The award-winning menu was served onboard Lady J’s main formal dining salon, which was beautifully decorated by Chief Stewardess Danielle Pia Jones, her unique and creative style earned her 2nd Place in the Tablescaping Competition.

The judging criteria for Tablescaping included:

• Originality and Creativity
• Suitability of table styling to match the Chef’s country of choice with a Caribbean flair
• Design and decoration featuring a sponsored bottle of champagne

Luxury dining onboard a private yacht charter is unparalleled and Lady J’s Chef is prepared to make your culinary experience onboard absolutely unforgettable. The crew are very excited with their Antigua success and looking forward to a busy winter charter season with many Christmas menus coming up!

The 2015 Councours de Chefs was sponsored by:

Laurent Perrier - Bacchus Wines - Le Gout du Vin - Boat Int Media Group - Showboats - Dockwalk - Charterfleet.com - Liat Quikpak Express - National Marine Supplies

Recent Guest Comments

Just when we thought the crews couldn't get any better we unanimously have decided that this was the best crew yet! We loved them!!! And of course we loved the Lady J. Truly fantastic! 

It's Caribbean Time!

Lady J is getting ready for the 2014/2015 Caribbean winter charter season, and available to charter as early as the first week of November in the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, or Caribbean.

Lady J at Francis Bay, St John, U.S. Virgin IslandsWe have an action packed season ahead of us with thirteen charters booked between November 2014 and November 2015. It is best to book early to avoid disappointment.

Captain Steve and his crew look forward to welcoming you onboard!

Lady J’s award-winning Chef Nathaniel Cox places 3rd in Antigua’s Concours de Chef contest.

 

142’ Palmer Johnson M/Y Lady J is very proud of its star chef Nathaniel Cox who recently placed 3rd in the prestigious Concours de Chef Contest in Antigua, in the Yacht Category (101'–159'). For the competition the vegan-themed menu was judged with a criteria that included Plant-Based Haute Cuisine and Caribbean Luncheon. Renowned Chef Chad Sarno, VP of Culinary Wellness at Rouxbe Online Cooking School was on the judging panel.

In current times, healthy cuisine does not mean a sacrifice in taste or a lack of high-end presentation. This year the well known contest challenged the skills of participating chefs by requiring solely plant-based cuisine.  

With the health crisis faced by most western countries, plant-based cuisine is not only trendy, but necessary. This year's competition asked chefs to showcase their best in the realm of plant-centered dishes while offering a healthy luncheon menu. The challenge was to highlight the intersection of delicious and beautifully presented haute cuisine with a healthy plant-based menu.

The competition criteria included:

• Only use 100% plant based ingredients in all dishes
• No dairy or dairy derived ingredients such as cheese, dairy milks, cream, and butter
• No meat, or animal derived products such as eggs, meat, and seafood
• Raw and cooked dishes permitted
• Health should be a key factor when creating each menu

Judging criteria was based on presentation, creativity, taste and healthfulness of the overall menu presented, but other factors were taken into consideration.

Lady J’s Chef Nathaniel wowed the judges with his award-winning menu:

• Galley sprouted mung bean, tamarind glazed grilled plantain, toasted hemp seed, avocado puree.
• Smoked tomato eggplant, tofu, beetroot jelly, quinoa tabouleh.
• Young coconut granita and flesh, papaya, passion fruit, kefir and kale sauce.

Join us for a luxury yacht charter vacation onboard Lady J and experience the finest haute cuisine you have imagined.

Charter Guest Comments - January 2013 - St. Maarten

"The crew onboard Lady J each has such unique personalities and great smiles and social skills. They're amazingly fit, never stop moving, anticipate, and are always focused on the enjoyment, safety and happiness of the client and protection of the Lady J.  I've thought about every aspect of our entire charter, looking for areas for improvement, and for all that is in your control I believe you're BEST IN CLASS.  From the towels, linens, shampoo, body wash, toothbrush, laundry service, etc. to the wines, beer, drink of the day, food (selection, quality, prep and presentation), toys, facilities (Lady J herself), parting gift bag and favors....it's a world-class operation, without a doubt!"

Mr. O, Charter Guest onboard Lady J, January 2013

Chef Emma Beckett wins 1st place at the Concours de Chef in Antigua

 

Chef Emma Beckett of 142' Palmer Johnson M/Y LADY J was recently awarded first place in the 101'–159' yacht category at the Concours de Chef Contest at the 50th Annual Antigua Charter Show, sponsored by Piper Heidsieck Champagne, Boat International Media, and LIAT Airlines.  

Emma is culinary trained and has worked in some of London’s top restaurants, most notably Gordon Ramsey’s Aubergine. She later moved on as sous-chef at Moving Venue—one of London’s largest private catering firms, working alongside a Roux trained Michelin star chef and catering events for up to 500. She has been a yacht chef for 9 years and has even started her own exquisite chocolate line “Bitter Chocolates”.

You are welcome to download Chef Emma’s Award Winning Menu in PDF format, from her famous “Papaya Green Chili Tini” to her “Thyme, Chili Salt Chocolate Torte”, this incredible menu is sure to stir your appetite and inspire your next meal. 

And if you’d like to sample any of these delicious options for yourself, come on board Lady J for your next luxury yacht charter vacation.