Food is a critical part of any vacation experience and our customers typically want something special & memorable. Fortunately Marianne’s father was a chef and she was brought up with a love and interest for cooking. Our extensive traveling has only served to broaden her culinary horizons and gourmet options, creating mouth watering delights. Marianne enjoys cooking with fresh produce and fruits and making her healthy meals from scratch. We of course cater to special dietary needs.
We also stock bottled water, juices, soft drinks and beer in our on-deck cooler and in the bar we carry a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Standard bar is included.
Thank you so much for a wonderful week at sea. As this was our first time for such a trip, you made us feel at ease and most welcome the minute we stepped on board. You are both great hosts. Marianne, what a fabulous cook you are and Kristian a most accommodating bartender. It was a fun and relaxing week with any memorable moments. “Get out of our cove”!
Best wishes to you both and safe sailing.
Kent and Cindy
Take a look at just some of the items we serve to get a feel for the food that you too can experience. We think that it is part of a vacation experience to go out and sample some local food and drinks so we will be happy to recommend some of our special restaurants and bars on and off the beaten path.
Breakfast
Waffles with fresh berries
Caribbean french toast
Home-made banana walnut bread
Chocolate chip pancakes
Eggs & bacon
Warm croissants
Bagels with smoked salmon
Scrambled eggs with ham & tomatoes topped with green onion
Freshly brewed coffee (regular or de-cafe)
Regular or herbal teas
This has been one of our best family vacations ever. The sailing, the atmosphere and the company of the crew could not have been better. We have been pampered start to finish. The food has been outstanding and Kristian’s bartending was very accommodating. From the towels and linens to the great appointenents in the salon and cockpit – every thing made us feel special.
Thanks for giving us such a special week!
Bruce, Karen and Austin
Lunch
Seafood salad with fresh asparagus served in avocados
Marinated steak salad
Portobello picata with marinara sauce
Spanakopita with Greek salad
Smoked salmon & melon salad
Pasta with gorgonzola sauce
What can we say? The food, the bloody Mary’s, the crab Caesar salad? We had a blast! We were so relaxed and could not want for anything! All of our girls just chilled out and we drank and eat to our hearts content – Thank you so much for our perfect Spring Break 2009! We will be back – Loved it!
Amy
Hors d'oeuvers
Baked artichoke dip
Home-made graved lax
Crap dip
Cheese platter
Home-made hummus with pita bread
Baked brie cheese bread
Thank you for a wonderful and memorable week How great to get to know you both and share the pleasures of sailing and Marianne’s gourmet meals every day!
Lois
Entrees
Salmon in potato crust with fresh steamed asparagus and Hollandaise sauce
Grilled marinated pork tenderloin with potatoes au gratin and steamed vegetables
Poussins with basmati rice, red wine sauce and warm fruit salad
Rack of lamb Greenbrier with rosemary potatoes and steamed carrots
Sesame seed seared tuna with plantains, wild rice, and wasabi sauce
Grilled filet mignon with Hassel baked potatoes, steamed vegetables and Bernaise sauce
Marianne and Kristian what a week! Thank you for making our trip outstanding. We could not have asked for anything more. You thought of everything. The food was unbelievable and how amazed we were, when there was nothing out and then all of a sudden, out came a meal better than any fine restaurant. You took us to all the best spots in BVI. We had the best time with our old friends and our two new ones.
Thanks, Michael and Erin
Desserts
Blueberry cheese cake
Almond crepes with ice cream
Chocolate souffle
Fresh berries in Chambord liquor with whipped creme
Mango mousse
Hazelnut cake with panache
Key lime pie
Our first BVI experience and a memorable one. The trip far surpassed our expectations – from the blue water, the snorkeling and most definitely the food and service.
Julie and Tom
Marianne and Kristian. We had a wonderful time on Breanker the past nine days. After ten years of chartering in BVI we must say that Marianne is by far the best chef we’ve ever had! Your meals were a delight and we thank you enormously for the recipes. (The royalty check is in the mail). We loved the snorkel spots and especially the “Jacuzzi”! Thank you so much for the warm hospitality and sharing your home at sea with us. Wishing you good health and many great times with your grand kids.
Our very best regards, The Nobles, the Rogers, and the Morissons
More Guest Comments About Our Food...
Kristian and Marianne. Thank you for hosting Martin and I for our first BVI trip together ? very special. We are ?foodies? and enjoyed every bite! Really delicious! Martin?s comment was ?I know now I can stay in close quarters with you for a week?. He was just kidding but it really is the closest quarters we have been in together. You also have to understand that we also work together ? just like you two. It takes a special couple to do this and you are! Wonderful week that we will remember for a lifetime! All is? gooder than good? as the Southerners? says in SC?. We are sad to go?.
Priceless memories will live with us forever. Great weather, food, drinks, family and 2 great friends You two are “the class of the Caribbean!” Thank you so much! Keep up good work – we will be back soon –
Dear Marianne and Kristian. By reading through many of the entries in this guest book, I can see we are not the only people who have been totally blown away by this incredible experience – turtles, sharks, dolphins, barracudas, Rays, Kenny Chesney and pain-killers – What a week!! Thanks for every thing – come visit Austin soon! Highly recommended, can’t wait to do it again.
Dear Marianne and Kristian. WOW…..What to say!..... We have been lucky enough to see some beautiful places over the last 10 years or so, but this holiday takes the price for the best ever! So many beautiful places (and still so many left to see for next cruise…..!) Delecious food (every meal!) than even sometimes-defeated 4 teenagers! Great “Happy Hour” (or two hours or three) and some wonderful restaurants and bars you shoved us too. Hard not to admire what you do – not just the hard work, the professionalism, the hospitality, your relaxed and easy going atmosphere (perfect for vacation!) – but the character the two of you bring to us all. It has been a privileged getting to know you just a little bit….and a shame it will be a while before we see you again. We were all ready trying to figure out this morning when we can come back next year (Easter unlikely because of teenagers with Public exams!)….but we will figure it out, even if we have to miss a season! Love you both, thanks for a wonderful time, for sharing your home with us and for being so relaxed and welcoming with “our” four guys. We will miss you both…. Until next time….
From all of us, thank you for welcoming us into your world and home. The seas, dives, Happy Hours and meals were all superb – only surpassed by the graciousness of our hosts. We are lucky to be able to call you friends. We had a wonderful time! Thanks for all the hard work and the hospitality to make our vacation fun! We love you!! Waiting to return soon…. (your favorite 3rd grader Greg!!!) Hope to see you both again
OH WHAT A TIME!!! Island time! So sad to be going. But we need to get back to our friends and tell them about our new friends. All three generations found the food and kinship wonderful. You have become part of the family, so when we see you both in Denmark and back here in the VI’s we expect to hear about new adventures and dreams till next time.
2nd annual Chicago Parrot-head sail charter!
The second time was as good as the first! Both the returners and the newbie’s had a great time. The food and the hospitality was fabulous and the destinations were as well. Thank you for getting us safely to Virgin Gorda in gale force winds – it was totally worth it to get to the Baths. We appreciate the fact that you kept the sun shining all the time, even with the crazy winds. We will be back!
(Note to Kristian from Kristin: Thank you for telling me over and over what island we were on and where we were going and how long it would take to sail there!!)☺
Thank you for such a wonderful ride! We loved the sights/ the food/ the drink/ and the company. Safe home! Slainte!
Kristian and Marianne, thank you so much for another wonderful week. The scenery was spectacular, the food was amazing and the company even better. Thanks again for your generous hospitality. All the best.
Three couples from Finland, six good friends, one plan in February 20011, Breanker, Marianne and Kristian. Six hat-headed friends sharing a home with a lovely couple and a lizard.
Ingredients of a once in a lifetime holiday: Love, good laughs, Marianne’s excellent food, Kristian’s Pina Coladas and eyes, sunsets, snorkeling, relaxing, swimming, clear blue water, turtles and sharks, 5 coffees and a little cup of tea, rain following eating, folded napkins, fruity and fresh smoothies, Black Jack with poker eyes, 11 hours of sleeping.
A dream came true, beautiful views, good stories enjoying life☺
Warm thank you from co-captains Siru, Teppo, Annemari, Adrian, Maria, Mika
Thank you so much for the great vacation and the great food!! We had so much fun!