New Build Questions
Answers to the most common new build questions — from specialist practitioners with 20+ years of hands-on superyacht galley experience.
When should I engage a galley specialist for a new build?
Ideally at the earliest possible stage of the design process — before the galley footprint and services are fixed in the general arrangement drawings.
The most common and costly mistake in new-build galley projects is fixing the layout, services routing and ventilation strategy before specialist input. Changes at that stage involve significant structural and MEP revisions. Engaging a galley specialist during the initial design phase typically costs the same as engaging later but avoids expensive late-stage changes.
We can engage at any stage of the build. Contact us with your project timeline and yard and we will advise on the best approach.
What does a new build galley project include?
A complete new-build galley project typically includes:
- Galley design — layout, workflow, equipment selection, services specification
- Equipment procurement — specification, quotation, order management, factory inspection where applicable
- Logistics and delivery — coordination with the shipyard delivery schedule
- Installation support — on-site presence during equipment installation and commissioning
- HACCP and food safety planning — operational documentation for the galley
- Crew handover — training for the chief steward/stewardess and chef on equipment operation
The scope is tailored to each project. We can provide the full service or complement an existing team.