Superyacht Galley Equipment Supply & Procurement

Sourcing superyacht galley equipment is not a purchasing task — it is a specialist procurement discipline. The right piece of equipment for a superyacht galley must satisfy performance requirements, dimensional constraints, electrical compatibility, marine certification standards, SOLAS compliance requirements and the aesthetic expectations of an owner who has invested tens of millions in their vessel. Getting any of these wrong has consequences that reach far beyond the equipment itself.

Our superyacht galley equipment supply service exists to remove this complexity from our clients' projects. We manage the complete procurement process — from initial specification and manufacturer selection through pricing, lead time management, export documentation, logistics and delivery at the shipyard or refit yard. Our clients — shipyards, refit managers, owner's representatives, captains and build managers — work with us because we reduce risk, manage programme and ensure the right equipment arrives at the right place at the right time.

Why Specialist Superyacht Galley Equipment Procurement Matters

The superyacht galley equipment supply chain sits at the intersection of the commercial catering equipment industry and the marine industry — and most suppliers in both sectors understand only one side of it. A commercial catering equipment dealer does not understand SOLAS fire suppression integration, flag state approvals or shipyard delivery coordination. A marine equipment distributor does not have the depth of commercial catering knowledge required to specify the right cooking, refrigeration and warewashing equipment for a demanding culinary programme.

Our team operates across both worlds. We have established relationships with the world's leading commercial catering equipment manufacturers alongside deep knowledge of the marine installation requirements, compliance standards and logistical realities of superyacht projects. This combination — which very few organisations can genuinely offer — is what makes our equipment supply service genuinely different from a general procurement broker.

Our Procurement Process

Every superyacht galley equipment supply project follows a structured process. This is not a catalogue order — it is a managed procurement service with defined stages, clear accountability and documented output at every step.

Stage 1: Specification & Selection

We begin with a thorough review of the equipment requirement — whether that is a single item replacement, a partial refit specification or a complete new build equipment package. We review the galley design drawings, the vessel's electrical and services specifications, the chef's requirements and the owner's expectations. From this, we produce a detailed equipment schedule with our recommended specification for each item, including alternatives where appropriate.

Equipment is selected based on performance, dimensional fit, electrical compatibility, marine suitability, brand serviceability and total lifecycle cost — not on margin. We represent no single manufacturer exclusively, which means our recommendations are genuinely independent.

Stage 2: Pricing & Lead Time Management

Once the specification is confirmed, we obtain competitive pricing from our manufacturer network and provide a clear, itemised quotation. We also confirm lead times for each item and flag any long-lead equipment early — a single item with a 16-week lead time can delay an entire galley installation if it is not identified and ordered at the right point in the programme. Lead time management is one of the most valuable aspects of our procurement service and one of the most commonly overlooked by clients managing procurement independently.

Stage 3: Order Placement & Factory Liaison

Orders are placed directly with manufacturers. We maintain direct commercial relationships with all major suppliers, which means we deal with the factory or the manufacturer's direct sales team — not a distributor chain that adds margin and reduces visibility. We manage all technical queries during the production period and monitor order progress against the confirmed programme.

Stage 4: Quality Assurance & Pre-Delivery Inspection

Where project timescales and budget allow, we conduct pre-delivery inspections at the manufacturer's facility — particularly for high-value or long-lead items such as custom refrigeration systems, bespoke stainless steel fabrications and specialist cooking equipment. All equipment is checked against the specification, photographed and documented before dispatch. Factory acceptance testing (FAT) can be arranged for complex or custom items.

Stage 5: Export Documentation & Marine Certification

Superyacht galley equipment delivered to shipyards or vessels operating under commercial classification requires correct documentation. We manage all export documentation, certificates of conformity, marine approval documentation (where applicable) and any flag state-specific certification requirements. Documentation packages are compiled and provided to the client and the surveyor at the point of delivery.

Stage 6: Logistics, Packaging & Delivery

Equipment is consolidated, carefully packaged for marine transportation and shipped to the delivery point via the most appropriate logistics route. We coordinate consolidation at our logistics hub where multiple items from different manufacturers are assembled into a single delivery, reducing handling, transit risk and delivery complexity at the shipyard. Delivery can be made to any shipyard, refit yard, marina or vessel location worldwide.

Stage 7: On-Site Delivery Inspection

On delivery at the shipyard, we provide documentation support for the receiving inspection and — where our team are present on site — conduct a physical delivery inspection. Any damage or discrepancy is managed directly with the manufacturer or freight handler, with replacement or repair arranged as a priority to avoid programme delay.

Our Global Manufacturer Network

We maintain direct commercial relationships with 50+ of the world's leading marine and commercial catering equipment manufacturers. Our network spans cooking equipment, refrigeration, warewashing, beverage systems, food preparation equipment, ventilation, laundry and specialist marine fabrications. Manufacturers we regularly supply include:

• Cooking equipment: Electrolux Professional, Rational, MKN, Zanussi Professional, Fagor, Palux, Convotherm
• Refrigeration & cold storage: Miele Marine, Dometic, Indel Marine, Gamko, Foster, Williams Refrigeration
• Warewashing: Winterhalter, Meiko, Hobart, Electrolux Professional
• Ice making: Manitowoc, Scotsman, Hoshizaki
• Beverage & coffee systems: Vitamix, Welbilt, Thermoplan, Franke
• Food preparation: Robot Coupe, Waring, Sammic
• Marine laundry: Miele Marine, Electrolux Marine, Büfa
• Ventilation & extraction: Halton Marine, Halton, CaptiveAire marine-rated systems

This is not an exhaustive list. Our network extends to specialist manufacturers in every equipment category, including bespoke stainless steel fabricators for custom galley furniture and marine-grade joinery contractors for integrated cabinetry.

Marine Certification & SOLAS Compliance

Every piece of superyacht galley equipment we supply is reviewed against the applicable compliance framework for the vessel. For commercial yachts and MCA-coded vessels, this includes SOLAS fire suppression integration requirements for cooking equipment, gas safety certifications and interlocks for LPG or CNG appliances, marine-approved electrical installations and the equipment-specific requirements of the applicable Large Yacht Code (LY3) or flag state regulations.

Where equipment requires specific marine approval documentation — for example, gas appliances operating under a flag state with specific LPG approval requirements, or electrical equipment subject to class review — we obtain and supply the necessary certificates as part of the delivery package. Our team coordinates directly with the flag state surveyor, class society and build surveyor where required.

We do not supply non-compliant equipment or leave compliance questions to be resolved by others. Every specification we produce is compliance-reviewed from the outset.

Worldwide Logistics & Shipyard Delivery

Superyacht galley equipment supply is a global business. Vessels are built in yards across Northern Europe — the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Turkey, the UK — and refitted in yards across the Mediterranean, the Americas and beyond. Our logistics capability covers all of these destinations and more.

We coordinate delivery via air freight, sea freight or road freight depending on the equipment type, lead time and destination. For time-critical items, we use air freight to ensure the programme is not compromised by transit times. For large-volume equipment packages, we organise sea freight consolidation that significantly reduces per-unit delivery costs. All freight is fully insured, tracked and documented from point of despatch to point of receipt.

We have experience of delivering superyacht galley equipment to shipyards and refit yards across the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Turkey, the UK, the USA, the UAE, Singapore and Australia — as well as to vessels at anchor in remote locations. If the vessel can be reached, we can deliver to it.

After-Sales, Commissioning & Warranty Management

Our involvement does not end at delivery. For clients who require it, we provide commissioning support — coordinating manufacturer service engineers to commission and test installed equipment, particularly for complex items such as combi ovens, blast chillers and professional dishwashing systems. We provide training documentation and, where required, arrange crew training with the manufacturer's technical team.

We also manage warranty claims on behalf of our clients. If a piece of equipment develops a fault within the warranty period, we act as the point of contact with the manufacturer and manage the repair or replacement process. Our clients do not navigate manufacturer warranty processes alone — we manage it for them.

Who Uses Our Superyacht Galley Equipment Supply Service

Our procurement service is used by a wide range of clients at different points in a vessel's life:

• Shipyards and build managers procuring the complete galley equipment package for a new build — often working to a tight build programme with multiple long-lead items requiring early procurement decisions
• Refit project managers sourcing replacement or upgraded equipment within a defined refit programme and budget
• Owner's representatives overseeing a new build or refit who need a specialist to manage galley equipment procurement within their wider project
• Captains and chief stewardesses sourcing replacement equipment for a vessel currently in service — often with tight timescales and limited on-board support
• Naval architects and interior designers who need a trusted procurement partner to execute an equipment schedule they have developed

Our Superyacht Galley Equipment Supply Service Includes

• Independent equipment specification and brand recommendation
• Competitive pricing from 50+ direct manufacturer relationships
• Lead time management and programme-critical procurement planning
• Marine certification and compliance documentation
• Pre-delivery inspection and factory acceptance testing
• Export documentation and customs compliance
• Worldwide logistics, consolidation and shipyard delivery
• On-site delivery inspection and installation support
• Equipment commissioning and crew training coordination
• Warranty management and after-sales support

Superyacht Galley Equipment Supply — Frequently Asked Questions