
With Chef Chen

Chef Chen
Chef Helen Cha is a passionate, self-taught culinary professional with over 9 years of hands-on experience delivering exceptional dining experiences in luxury settings, including private and charter yachts.
With a natural talent in the kitchen and a relentless commitment to excellence, she has built a reputation for consistently exceeding guest expectations through skill, creativity, and adaptability.
Driven by an unrelenting passion for creation and discovery, Chef Cha views the plate as a canvas. Her culinary philosophy emphasizes balance-honoring heritage while pushing boundaries, respecting ingredients while daring to surprise.
Chef Cha honed her craft through real-world experience, travel, and continual self-education rather than traditional culinary school. This unique journey has allowed her to develop a highly versatile cooking style, blending global influences with innovative techniques and a deep understanding of ingredients.
From refined multi-course dinners and themed tasting menus to vibrant, healthy fare and comfort food classics, Chef Cha designs every dish with precision and flair-always tailored to guest preferences and dietary needs.
Known for her energetic presence, resourcefulness, and attention to detail, she manages every aspect of your dining experience with professionalism, connection, and a strong focus on cleanliness and provisioning efficiency.
Key Skills:
Self-taught with extensive hands-on experience . Global cuisine with personalized flair
Special dietary accommodations (gluten-free, vegan, keto, etc.)
Menu planning for charters & private owners
Space and time management & provisioning in remote locations
Friendly, guest-focused service with a calm, adaptable approach Whether preparing elegant canapés for a sunset cruise or crafting hearty meals for adventurous crossings, Chef Cha brings soul, skill, and sophistication to every dish served onboard.








Asian Fusion Tasting Menu – With Options
(7 Courses)
Amuse-Bouche (Choice of Two)
Miso-Cured Salmon Tartlet
Yuzu crème fraîche, shiso microgreens, crispy lotus chip.
Kaffir Lime Oyster Shooter
Chilled ponzu, ginger foam, and tobiko.
First Course
Chilled Soba Noodle Nest
Sesame-ginger foam, watermelon radish, kaffir lime soy broth.
or
Compressed Watermelon & Daikon Salad
With Thai basil oil and black sesame tuile.
Second Course (Caviar Course)
Ossetra Caviar on Crispy Rice
With wasabi crème, pickled shallot, and nori dust.
or
Chawanmushi with Caviar
Silky steamed egg custard, yuzu dashi, and a caviar garnish.
Third Course (Seafood Small Plate)
Crispy Soft-Shell Crab
Tempura, Thai chili gastrique, green papaya slaw, micro basil.
or
Hamachi Crudo
With yuzu kosho, avocado mousse, and puffed rice.
Fourth Course (Seafood Main)
Miso-Black Cod with Truffle Dashi
Maitake mushrooms, charred baby bok choy, wasabi pea crumble.
or
Grilled Prawns
Kaffir lime beurre blanc, coconut sticky rice, micro herbs.
Fifth Course (Land Main – Choice of Protein)
Five Spice Duck Breast
Tamarind glaze, coconut forbidden rice, roasted carrot purée.
Miso-Sake Chicken
Roasted chicken with sake-lemon grass jus, crispy garlic rice cake, baby bok choy.
Wagyu Beef Striploin
Soy-mirin glaze, black garlic potato purée, charred scallion oil.
Sixth Course (Pre-Dessert / Cleanser)
Yuzu-Sake Granita
With candied ginger and shiso leaf.
or
Lychee Sorbet
With rosewater mist and toasted coconut flakes.
Seventh Course (Dessert)
Matcha White Chocolate Mousse
Black sesame brittle, passionfruit coulis, toasted coconut.
or
Black Sesame Panna Cotta
With mango gelée and coconut tuile.
Optional Pairings
Sake flight (Junmai, Nigori, Daiginjo)
Tea progression (Gyokuro, Jasmine Pearl, Roasted Oolong)
Cocktails (Yuzu Spritz, Lychee Martini, Ginger Old Fashioned)
One-time payment
250 Per Couple
7 course
Acclaimed Chefs
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