Superyacht Galley Specification Checklist — Complete Guide

How to Use This Checklist

Work through each section in order — the sequence follows the logical dependency chain from spatial planning through to commissioning.

1. Brief & Spatial Planning

• Owner brief confirmed — culinary programme, guest numbers, crew size
• Galley space dimensions confirmed with shipyard
• Deckhead height confirmed
• Access points confirmed — equipment delivery route
• Adjacencies confirmed — pantry, provision store, laundry, crew mess
• Service flow agreed

2. Power Supply

• Shore power specification confirmed — voltage, frequency, phase
• Generator capacity to galley confirmed in kVA
• DC power availability at anchor confirmed
• Diversity factor applied
• Circuit breaker sizing confirmed with shipyard electrician

3. Cooking Equipment

• Primary cooking appliance selected — combi-oven, range or combination
• Secondary cooking confirmed — induction, salamander, deep fryer
• Baking programme assessed
• Manufacturer and model confirmed
• Delivery dimensions checked against vessel access route

4. Refrigeration & Freezing

• Total refrigeration volume calculated
• Freezer capacity calculated
• Blast chiller confirmed with HACCP logging where required
• Wine storage requirement confirmed
• DC compatibility confirmed for at-anchor operation

5. Food Preparation

• Food processor, slicer, mixer requirements confirmed
• Vacuum packer requirement confirmed
• Prep table and sink specification confirmed

6. Warewashing

• Dishwasher type confirmed — undercounter, passthrough or flight
• Glasswasher locations confirmed
• Water softener assessed
• Drain pump requirement confirmed

7. Beverage Systems

• Coffee system type confirmed
• Ice maker capacity confirmed
• Water filtration specification confirmed

8. Ventilation & Extraction

• Canopy specification confirmed with ventilation engineer
• Extraction rate confirmed — minimum 60 air changes per hour above cooking line
• Make-up air provision confirmed
• Fire suppression system type confirmed

9. Laundry

• Washing machine and tumble dryer capacity confirmed
• Stack or side-by-side configuration confirmed

10. Stainless Fabrication

• 316L stainless steel confirmed throughout
• Work surface heights confirmed
• Under-counter structure confirmed

11. MEP Coordination

• Electrical connections confirmed with shipyard electrician
• Water and waste connections confirmed
• Drain fall confirmed — minimum 1:40 gradient

12. Compliance

• SOLAS compliance confirmed for ventilation and fire suppression
• Flag state requirements reviewed
• CE or UKCA marking confirmed on all equipment

13. Commissioning

• Manufacturer commissioning engineers booked
• Chef familiarisation training scheduled
• Warranty registration completed
• Spare parts initial inventory established