Chef Alan Michals is a formal European-trained chef and has been in the hospitality industry for more than three decades working in 4-Star hotels and restaurants, as well as aboard mega yachts around the globe and on private estates as a Major Domo.
When you hire Chef Al, you are not just hiring a great chef, but someone who can run your yacht, as well as take care of your estate, cars, and clothes, and serve as a travel companion for you, your family, and/or your children. He has comprehensive experience delivering exceptional and unique private chef services for celebrity, entertainment and high-profile clientele. His exceptional food quality and presentation, combined with his knowledge of a broad variety of ethnic world cuisines, allow him to cater to all tastes and dietary needs.
Chef Al can build a new wine cellar or service your existing one with recommendations of his top selections from his wine list. In addition, he has strong knowledge of gourmet foods, cheeses, fine wines and food pairing, cigars and liquor and is able to provision and source the most exotic and sought after ingredients. From the best Cuban cigars to unique wines and outstanding Mojitos, Chef Al delivers only the best. His cuisine-traditional, elegant food with a contemporary flair-reflects his commitment to exceptional quality.
Chef Al can prepare great dinner parties for you and your guests. He has had the wonderful experience of working with A-List Celebrities and understands the need for privacy, discretion, and confidentiality. His focus is always on the food and nothing else. His unmatched attention to detail and reliability guarantees that your personal experience will be a great success.
Chef Al is able to relocate worldwide and will bring you the finest dining experience so you can relax and enjoy your guests. He takes care of all of the details so you don’t have to sweat the small stuff! His exquisite meals are prepared with such a passion for perfection that you and your guests will rave about your experience. Impeccable references are available upon request.
Yachting Experience
Chef Al has worked onboard mega yachts around the globe in providing all aspects of food service for you and your guests. When you show up, the yacht will always be in pristine shape with fresh flowers, great wine, and amazing food for your outing or trip. Besides chef duties, Chef Al can also assist with the lines outside and help with tow lines when needed.
Chef Al has worked on several vessels as a Chef and Steward and the largest yacht he worked on was a 108′ Westship where he completed two charters. He was the Head Chef with a crew of four and in charge of maintaining the entire interior in pristine condition. He is exceptional at being able to work with individuals at all levels, from diverse background and cultures. From linens to changing AC filters to decorating to the food and wine, he did it all!
Chef Al brings a lot to the table when aboard a mega yacht as a Chef. He can provision a yacht all through South Florida to Key West, as well as the Bahamas, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Costa Rica, Central America, South America and Spain. He knows the Port Captains, as well as all of the areas marina managers, ship agents, and attorneys, meaning he can get whatever you need in any of these places.
Personally, Chef Al owns a 44′ Morgan Center Cockpit Sloop called The Sea Rooster. He has personally sailed over the years from San Diego, along the entire coast of Mexico to Panama through the Canal to Colombia, as well as throughout the Caribbean, Belize, Honduras, San Blass Island, the Dominican Republic, and much more. He has also delivered boats from the Bahamas to Florida and also from Florida to Mexico, Panama and the Dominican Republic.
Chef Al’s licenses and certifications include STCW 95; PADI Rescue Diver; PADI Advanced Open Water Diver; ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Certification; ASA 103 Coastal Cruising; and ASA 104 Bareboat Charting.
Whatever your needs are – a Yacht Chef, an Estate Manager or a Private Chef Travel Companion – look no further you won’t find another Chef Al. He is the most loyal employee when you hire him and is there for his employer 24/7 to do whatever it takes to make it happen and to make the experience memorable for you and your guest. Feel free to contact him.
