"Dennis Pogson" wrote in
:

A friend of mine who owns a large charter yacht (72ft LOA), has
received an enquiry from a group of US yachtsmen to charter his yacht
and cruise the inner and outer Hebrides for 2 weeks in August.

They have requested "a chef" to be available throughout the cruise,
which has somewhat perplexed my pal

Does the word "chef" mean the same in the US as here in the UK, i.e. a
professionally-qualified high-grade Gordon Ramsay type who will dream
up all manner of meals to satisfy the palates of every individual
member of the 8-strong party plus the crew of 3, or are they really
looking for a ".cook"?

There is a huge difference in the meaing of these 2 words here in the
UK. Chefs can earn £50K to £150K a year in Europe (particularly in the
UK), and to engage one for 2 weeks would add considerably to the cost
of the charter.

Some clarification from US sailors would be most welcome!


Dennis Pogson


Give them a price with a real chef and a price with a cook. I bet "cook"
will be hired....(c;]