With a passion for fresh, beautifully presented cuisine, Chef Melissa King brings creativity, professional training, and a genuinely personal approach to every charter. Formally trained in Professional Cookery, Culinary Arts, and Patisserie through City & Guilds International, her career spans private chef work, luxury hospitality, professional yachting, and event styling.
Melissa's yachting experience includes two seasons aboard the 85-metre M/Y Solandge as Crew/Sous Chef, where she refined her culinary skills while working within the exacting standards of the superyacht industry. She later transitioned to a combined Chef/Stewardess role aboard a 28-metre motor yacht, gaining valuable experience delivering both exceptional cuisine and personalized guest service.
It was this more intimate style of yachting that inspired Melissa to pursue Caribbean chartering. She enjoys getting to know each guest personally, creating thoughtfully tailored menus and paying close attention to the small details that make every vacation feel truly special.
Melissa's cuisine is inspired by quality seasonal ingredients, fresh vibrant flavors, and the destinations she visits. From leisurely breakfasts and colorful alfresco lunches to sunset hors d'oeuvres and elegant dinners beneath the stars, she believes every meal should be a memorable part of the charter experience.
Her creativity extends well beyond the galley. With a professional background in luxury event styling, Melissa has designed bespoke tablescapes, floral installations, and décor for weddings and high‑end events. She brings that same artistic eye onboard, creating beautiful table settings and thoughtful finishing touches that enhance every dining experience.
For Melissa, the greatest reward of chartering is building genuine connections with her guests. She loves learning their preferences, anticipating their needs, and creating meals and moments that become lasting memories of their time in the islands.