Chef in Winter Park, Florida

Please accept this reference for chef Brandon Callanta, who has worked aboard M/Y Kismet for the past 2 years. For the past 6 months of this time, I worked alongside Brandon. Throughout my 11 years in yachting, I can honestly say that Brandon is the best chef with whom I have worked. M/Y Kismet is a very busy 95 meter Lurssen, which cruises the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Eastern United States while executing an intensive itinerary consisting of back to back charters and frequent private use, which includes coordinating of events of up to 400 guests. Throughout the preparation and execution of several successive trips and large events with very little turnaround time, Brandon has led by personal example with every step. Brandon’s extensive experience working in Michelin rated restaurants was evident in the precision with which he executed a broad array of preferences and dietary needs for our clientele. It was also evident in the way in which he mentored the other members of the galley team. To further elaborate, Brandon possesses the rare combination of finely tuned technical and artistic aspects required to consistently perform within a top level work environment. Brandon is well versed in all aspects of the position, from sourcing provisions to budgeting and maintenance and sanitation. Additionally, he is naturally both exacting and innovative with regard to plating and presentation and possesses an extremely polished persona, which was commented on multiple occasions by our guests. I wish Brandon the best of luck in his pursuits and would consider myself very fortunate to work alongside him again in the future. If you have any questions or would like more technical information with regard to Brandon’s style of food presentation, please do not hesitate to contact me on the below numbers, or on my personal email, [email protected].