Cooking on board while sailing is possible!

We all know that sailing on a boat without a skipper can sometimes become energy-consuming and if there is something that we sailors do not joke with it is the lunch break. In addition to this, the moment of eating or cooking is a moment in its own right when everyone comes together, whether as a family, as a couple or between friends around good meals, guaranteeing conviviality and good humor on board. . For this there is no need to invite Cyril Lignac on board your boat, all you need is a good dose of organization by finding good, simple and well-prepared recipes.

Opt for recipes related to your cruise

Whether you are in the middle of coastal shipping near Marseille or the Corsican beaches, in order to cook in the best conditions, we advise you to opt for fresh products that you can find from the locals. For example, shellfish or freshly caught fish can delight your crew. We advise you to take advantage of a stopover in town to buy something at the market to make a large salad, for example, with fresh, local vegetables or fruits. A beautiful cheese from Provence or Corsica will pair wonderfully with olives and your vegetables already purchased on site. For freshly caught fish we can recommend a fairly simple marinade to make, which you could grill on the plancha, a very simple and useful tool to use on board. Above all, remember to keep your meals simple, and a meal that is too substantial could more easily lead to seasickness. You are at sea to enjoy relaxing with friends and enjoying the sun, so why complicate your life by developing long and complicated recipes. requiring hard-to-find ingredients? For lovers of a late evening aperitif, we advise you to take the opportunity to discover the local aperitifs to be enjoyed on the bow of the boat while watching the sun go down.

How to cook on board a boat?

Don’t panic, nowadays the boats on the market for purchase and rental from Set Sail are better and better equipped, so you should find what you’re looking for whether in the saloon or in the kitchen. We still advise you to carefully check the utensils you have and the cooking methods before starting a recipe. Also remember before each cruise to bring a few basic products, whether pasta or rice or any other ingredients that can be kept cool or in a cupboard for the duration of your cruise. This advice should be taken into account, because you can never anticipate what you can really find on the coasts.

You will have understood, you can cook on board and enjoy it while keeping it simple without spending hours in the kitchen. Also keep in mind that our Set Sail teams are also there to supply you throughout your journey if you are ever missing ingredients for your Niçoise salad, provided you invite us to eat of course!