Miami Yacht Charter with Private Chef: Menus, Pricing, Logistics (2026)

Adding a private chef to a Miami yacht charter runs $40-$120 USD per person depending on the menu (finger food vs full multi-course), plus a chef fee of $300-$600 USD. For a typical group of 10, total catering with chef is $700-$1,800 USD on top of the yacht. The chef works from the yacht's galley or brings prepared catering, plated and served onboard with full service ware.

This guide covers menu tiers, what's included, how the chef coordinates with the boat captain, and which Miami yachts have the best galleys for hot service.

Menu tiers and pricing

Three levels we typically work with:

• Finger food / charcuterie ($40-$60 per person): cheese & meat boards, mini ceviches, sliders, mini desserts. Served buffet-style on deck. Best for 4-hour party charters.
• Lunch or family-style ($60-$90 per person): starter, main (grilled mahi, lobster tail, ribeye), dessert, coffee. Plated or shared. Best for 4-6 hour charters with kids or daytime.
• Formal 4-course dinner ($90-$120 per person): amuse-bouche, appetizer, main (lobster, filet mignon, Chilean sea bass), dessert. Plated service with a server beyond the chef. Best for 6+ hour sunset or special-occasion charters.

What's included

Private chef booked through Altamar Miami includes:

• Professional chef certified in marine cooking and food safety (USCG compliant).
• Server / sous-chef for formal dinner menus (10+ guests).
• All food sourcing from premium Miami suppliers (Casablanca for seafood, Whole Foods for produce).
• Plates, cutlery, linens, glassware (white tablecloth setup if requested).
• Setup 1 hour before charter departure.
• Cleanup and dishwashing at the end of service.

NOT included: premium alcohol (beer is included free with the yacht — wine, cocktails, and full bar packages are priced separately at $200-$700 USD), ice for drinks coolers (Altamar provides free).

Dietary coordination

One week before the charter we ask for:

• Guest list with known dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal).
• Allergies with severity (mild intolerance vs anaphylactic).
• Cuisine preferences (Latin, Mediterranean, American, sushi-forward).
• Cultural restrictions (no pork, no alcohol).

The chef adjusts menus to guarantee options for every guest. Vegan, gluten-free, and kosher menus do NOT incur a surcharge — same price as standard.

Top Miami yachts for chef service

Some yachts in our Miami fleet have better galleys for hot service:

• Sunseeker Manhattan 60: full galley with oven + 4-burner stovetop. Best for plated formal dinner.
• Azimut Flybridge 65: open-plan galley overlooking the salon — your guests can watch the chef work.
• Princess V65: ample counter space + sub-zero fridge. Good for charcuterie/cocktail setups.
• 75-100 ft yachts: professional-grade galleys equivalent to restaurant kitchens. For corporate events 20+ guests.

How the chef and captain coordinate

A common worry: "will the food survive the boat moving?" Here's how it actually works:

• Chef arrives 1 hour before departure to prep in the galley.
• Captain checks NOAA wind/wave forecast — for menus with delicate plating (formal dinner), captain picks anchor points in protected water.
• Service typically happens at anchor (not under way), so plates stay stable.
• Hot food covered, served plated. No buffet-style hot dishes in choppy water.
• Chef and captain are on radio — captain warns chef before any wake change.

How to book

WhatsApp +52 56 3954 1062 (bilingual EN/ES team) with: date, group size, menu tier preference, and known dietary restrictions. We confirm chef availability and a USD quote within 24 hours. Related reading: Miami yacht charter guide, Bachelorette yacht Miami, Sunset cruise Miami.