Below Deck
Summary
Below Deckis one of thebest reality TV showsof all time , but some chef have missed the mark with their food for thought . AsBelow Deckseason 11continues to spread out , there ’s more drama between the crew than ever , but sometimes , the issues include the nutrient . While there have been somegreatBelow Deckchefs , some have made the metre at ocean unbearable for work party and Guest alike . Who are some chef who unfortunately miss the gull over the years ?
Below Deck ’s Chef Ben Robinson is one of the most darling and famous chef from the franchise . to boot , David White and Marco Spaziani top the list as excellent chefs on the show both for the food they function and their personalities on TV . regrettably , not all chefs on theBelow Deckfranchise are as beloved or revered as these top chefs . Here are some of theworstBelow Deckchefsbased on the food they service guests .
1Hindrigo “Kiko” Lorran
Below Deck Mediterranean Season 5
Kiko feel many problems onBelow Deck . He was relatively inexperient compared to some other chef who have appear on the show . Unfortunately , this show up in his inability to treat high - press situations , particularly when faced with demanding Guest . to boot , Kiko ’s carte choices did n’t line up well with the preferences of the node or the expectation of the crew . This resulted in meals that fell short of the gamy standard expected on a luxury yacht .
Kiko clear has skills as a chef , but when he fell short on Vegas night . He chose to make fried dishful , and it was n’t up to equality . Captain Sandy had to get him go . Additionally , Kiko struggle at times with handle criticism from both the guests and the crew . rather of using feedback constructively , he sometimes seemed to take it personally , which affect his sureness and performance in the kitchen .
Lastly , Kiko , being from Brazil , may have had cultural difference in culinary art and cooking styles compared to the preferences of the preponderantly American and European Edgar Guest . This could have led to misunderstandings or challenges in meeting the guests ' expectations . However , it ’s unclear if this had a unfathomed effect .
2Kevin Dobson
Below Deck Season 7
Kevin Dobson only appeared onBelow Deckseason 7 , during which he faced several challenge and struggle with both Chief Stew Kate Chastain and Captain Lee Rosbach . Throughout the season , Kevin was often shown butting heads with Kate Chastain , mainly over differing standard of inspection and repair . He believe Kate was n’t meeting his expectations , and he openly call her out on multiple occasions . This led to a agonistic relationship between them , with Kevin constantly undermining Kate ’s self-confidence , which she did n’t apprize .
One noteworthy incident occurred during a charter guest dinner to which Captain Lee was invited . Kevin , however , made a critical error by forgetting that he was supposed to set eight dishes alternatively of seven . therefore , he had Captain Lee seat out for one of the courses , which did n’t go over well . Captain Lee chew out Kevin for his oversight and press him to step up his functioning for the residual of the charter season . However , he and Kate butted heads for the oddment of the season .
3Leon Walker
Below Deck Season 3
Leon Walker was a controversial cast extremity onBelow Deckseason 3 , and his tenure as chef was so spoilt he was fired . Despite being hired to replace Chef Ben Robinson , Leon quickly obtain himself at odds with former Chief Stew Kate Chastain , creating a tense atmosphere on board . Leon ’s attitude toward Kate and his reluctance to cater to the guests ' culinary postulation made him many enemies onboard . Openly clashing with Kate make some unenviable fundamental interaction aboard the racing yacht .
However , it was n’t just his interpersonal conflicts that contributed to his precipitation . Leon ’s want of attending to detail and professionalism in the kitchen led to serious consequences . In one notable incident , he ignore a charter invitee ’s dietary restriction , leave in a disastrous situation when a dirty oven under his superintendence do a flak to break out in the galley . Rather than taking responsibility for the incident , Leon attempted to shift the blame onto Kate , accusing her of drinking on the occupation . However , Captain Lee saw through Leon ’s excuses and quickly push aside him from the Eros .
4Mathew Shea
Below Deck Mediterranean Season 6
Despite being generate a second chance by Captain Sandy to demonstrate himself , Matthew Shea struggled with dependability throughoutBelow Deck Medseason 6 . His multiple breakdowns and quitting nurture concern about his dependableness as a chef . Matthew ’s decision to quit the job not once , but twice during the time of year , reflects badly on his commitment and professionalism as a chef . drop by the wayside mid - time of year interrupt everything onboard .
While Matthew attributed his first departure to anxiousness , nerves , and a knee accidental injury , these issues still impacted his public presentation as a chef . While it ’s understandable to face challenge and stress in such a in high spirits - pressure surround , it ’s essential for crew member to find in effect ways to deal these issues without compromise their duties . Unfortunately , he just was n’t up to sniff , and neither was his food . While Matthew may have demonstrated culinary skills and received appreciation from some crew members for his preparation , his struggles with dependableness , anxiousness , and drop by the wayside the caper multiple time contributed to the perception of him as a less - than - ideal chef onBelow Deck Med .
5Ryan McKeown
Below Deck Down Under Season 1
Chef Ryan McKeown ’s incumbency onBelow Deck Down Underseason 1 was abysmal , principally due to his aweless attitude towards Captain Jason and his fellow crewmates . He also showcased subpar culinary science , which is a premier compounding to getting fired . Chef Ryan ’s uninterrupted contempt towards the captain undermined the authority and cohesion of the crew , creating tautness and a unfriendly oeuvre environment on board .
Despite being lease as the chef on the racing yacht , Ryan ’s food service systematically failed to meet guest ' anticipation . Ryan ’s want of culinary skills was stupefy , as the quality of his dishes fell short of the high standard expected on a luxury racing yacht . One incident that highlighted Ryan ’s deficiency as a chef was during an English high tea inspection and repair , where his offerings were terrible . This ultimately led to Captain Jason displace Ryan .
Ryan ’s chemical reaction to being displace by Captain Jason further demonstrated his unprofessionalism . Instead of accepting the news graciously , Ryan resorted to derogatory language and aweless remarks towards the captain , further cement his damaging reputation among crew members . He ’s really one of the worstBelow Deckchefs .
6Mila Kolomeitseva
Below Deck Mediterranean Season 4
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