This podcast is about an Aussie Chef, who for the past 26 years, somehow landed the dream job of cheffing on luxury yachts for the rich and famous in the Mediterranean, The Caribbean, and back home in Australia. You'll hear stories from crew, interesting charter guests, and from others connected to the Global Luxury Yacht Industry.
This week on Tales from a Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead, I have something really special for you. I want to introduce to you Sherryl Searles as I have joined forces with her to provide a service of creating Living Wakes for people who wish to celebrate their lives before they pass away. In addition we also provide a memorial for others who would prefer a more traditional event. Join me today as we explain what this new service is all about. Social Notes: Website: www.livingfuneralevent.com Facebook page: Living Wake - Celebration of Life.
This week on Tales From a Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead, my very special guest is someone who has many stories to tell. Timmo Elliott has spent 30 years in luxury hospitality, 13-years aboard luxury Superyachts as an Interior Manager, Butler and Owners Representative. Today he leads Elliott Consulting and is the co-author of 'Sailing Through The Excess', revealing a first-hand look behind the scenes of the world of luxury yachting. Social Media Insta: @elliotttimmo www.elliottyachtconsulting.com His Book: Sailing Through The Excess
This week on Tales From A Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead, I catch up with Chef Ana Cortes, a French Chef working in Australia. We originally met when she joined and completed my Introduction to Cheffing on a Superyacht course. She is now looking forward to transitioning into a Yacht chef career. Insta @chef.anacortes
This week on Tales From A Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead, I catch up with Larissa Hawkins. We follow up on her recent appearance on Master Chef UK and also learn more about her life as a lawyer, world traveler, foodie and life coach. Social Connections: @weareglassfrog E: hello@weareglassfrog.com Website: www.weareglassfrog.com
This week on Tales from a Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead, I have a very special guest for you. Today, I'm speaking with Herve Dantan, one of the most respected voices in the world of champagne from the family that continues to produce from one of the oldest champagne houses - Maison Lanson in France. We'll hear his wonderful story and also learn about his thoughts on climate change and sustainability for the wine industry and how this effects champagne.
This week on Tales From a Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead, I catch up with Chef Andrea Brunelli, a celebrated pizzaiolo (Pizza Chef) from North Beach, Perth, Western Australia. Originally from Italy, Maestro Sourdough Pizza serves up incredible sourdough Pizzas using high quality Italian ingredients. His restaurant was named in the prestigious 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific rankings. Listen to his story here. Socials: Insta: maestrosourdoughpizza Website: www.maestropizza.com.au
This week on Tales from a Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead, I get to finally catch up with Chef Rachel Cunningham. She has an impressive record of having visited over 120 countries with some on board superyachts. Rachel has quite a few stories from spending downtime in some incredible places too. We catch up with her while in Japan studying the art of Sushi. Insta: roundtheworldrachel.
This week on Tales From a Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead, my special guest is Rachel Hargrove, a powerhouse yacht chef, wellness advocate, private chef for yacht owners and also a familiar face from seasons 8,9,and 10 of 'Below Deck' but that's not all... Listen to learn more about the many strings to Rachel's bow in this podcast. Social Media Contacts Insta: @chefrachelhargrove FB: Secretsofacharteryacht - Rachel Hargrove
This week on Tales From a Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead I catch up with Libby Harrison from Add Lib Casting. Coming from a background in Theatre, TV and Commercials, she now specialises in providing professional role players and simulated patients for educational training purposes. Contact Info: www.addlib.com.au add.lib.training@gmail.com
This week on Tales from a Luxury yacht Chef with Lisa Mead, I have some very special and in the lead up to Valentines Day too. My special guests this week are entrepreneurs Lisa and Andrew Brooke. Already successful in Real Estate and Dog Training they have now ventured into Chocolate Wine. This is a fabulous story to listen to as we delve into their fascinating life journey. Further info: www.chocolateinabottle.com.au Insta: @chocolateinabottle_aus
This week on Tales From a Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead, my special guest is Charlie Bufton, a travel writer/blogger based in the British Virgin Islands. She's a local expert on island lifestyle showcasing all the amazing places to see, stay and eat while her blog centres on sand, sea and sunny adventures. Social media: @thebarefootangel www.barefootangel.com
This week on Tales From a Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead I thought would reflect on another wonderful year of podcasts and great guests. So, this week I'm going to play some of the highlights from 2025. First of all I want to thank all of my guests for coming on board my podcast telling stories my listeners just love to hear and we covered a broad selection of guests too. Speaking of listeners, you have all contributed to the podcast now reaching over 15,000 streams across the U.S.A., Canada, U.K., New Zealand, British Virgin Islands, South Africa, The Middle East and most of Europe. I will be back in 2026 but until then have a great Xmas, really enjoy the festive season wherever you are in the world, enjoy the highlights and thank you for listening. For comments: Lisamead.com Insta: @cheflisamead
This week on Tales From a Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead, I'm talking with Lorenzo Tron in Melbourne, Australia. He's the heart and soul behind Shop 225 - voted number one pizzeria in Australia and is rated 28th globally. He also runs Ilcaminetto in Melbourne too. Socials: Insta: @shop225, @lorenzotron, @ilcaminetto_Mooneeponds Linkedin: Lorenzo Tron
This week on Tales From a Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead I'm talking to the Burger King, Dani Zeini. He's the man behind Royal Stacks in Melbourne and now open at Crown Casino. He's built a true food empire with creativity, passion and flavour. Social media links www.royalstacks.com.au @royalstacksau and on Tic Toc.
This week on Tales From a Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead I catch up with Emma Costello, a Brisbane-based food Stylist/photographer who is lucky enough to have found her passion. During this episode listen for some great tips as this is a masterclass on how to take more professional food pics if you're a budding food photographer. Contact: Insta @styled_eats
This week on Tales from a Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead, I catch up with Chan Wanasinghe. I met Chan when he was my cycling tour guide in Sri Lanka. I thought what an amazing person with wonderful insight into what his stunning country has to offer... Listen to some of his great stories here. Contact: www.rediscoversrilanka.com www.eastboundgroup.com Email: accordingtochan@gmail.com Insta: rediscoversrilanka
This week on Tales From a Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead, I sit down with Charl Minnaar, 1st Mate on board a luxury Super Yacht, a money coach to the yachting industry and host of his own 'Rich AF' Podcast. Contact Info: www.yachtinginvestor.com Insta: @theyachtinginvestor Podcast: Rich AF Podcast
This week on Tales From a Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead, I catch up with Gary Hopes, a director of Agency 888, a successful talent management firm to performers and creatives. He's had a varied career and an entrepreneur across several businesses including operating restaurants. Contact info: admin@agency888.com.au
This week on Tales From A Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead, I catch up stewardess Danni Ramsay. This is an inspiring story as she outlines her career pivot from luxury resorts to super yachts and now living her dream. Contact: Insta: @ramsay_danni
This week on Tales From a Luxury Yacht Chef with Lisa Mead, my special guest is Gregson Gastar who has pivoted from a successful hair salon owner into a career as a food reel content creator on social media. This is one great story that includes having his marriage filmed for a reality TV show in 2025. Don't miss this one... Contact Info: www.gregsoncooks.com Insta and Tic Toc - gregsoncooks
