Turnkey Superyacht Galley Projects

A turnkey superyacht galley project places complete responsibility for design, procurement, fabrication, delivery and installation with a single specialist team. Every element of the galley package — from the first layout drawing to the final commissioning test — is managed, delivered and guaranteed by one point of contact. For owners, project managers and refit yards who want the highest possible standard of galley delivery without managing a complex web of separate contractors, turnkey is the definitive solution.

At The Superyacht Galley, our turnkey service has been developed over more than two decades and 300 vessel projects. It is the preferred model for new build projects, expedition yacht fit-outs and major refits where the owner or project manager wants complete confidence in the process and the result.

What Is a Turnkey Superyacht Galley?

The term "turnkey" in the context of a superyacht galley means that the client hands over the brief and receives back a fully designed, fully equipped, fully installed and fully commissioned galley — ready to operate from day one. There are no gaps between design, supply, fabrication and installation, because all of these disciplines are managed as a single integrated programme by a single team.

A true turnkey galley service is not simply a package of services sold together. It requires the depth of in-house capability to genuinely integrate and control every phase: the design expertise to define what is needed, the supplier relationships to procure it, the fabrication capability to manufacture what cannot be bought, the project management to coordinate delivery and the installation knowledge to commission a complex system correctly.

Without this genuine integration, what is marketed as "turnkey" is in practice a coordination service managing separate contractors — with the same gaps and risks that those contractors would have created independently.

What Is Included in Our Turnkey Galley Service

Complete Galley Design and Specification

The turnkey engagement begins with a full galley brief developed with the owner, captain and chef. From this brief, we develop a complete galley layout — workflow analysis, zone planning, equipment positioning, ergonomic review and integration with adjacent vessel areas. The layout is refined through a design review process until it is approved for construction.

Alongside the layout, we develop a complete equipment specification — listing every piece of equipment by brand, model and specification, with all required utility connections and clearances. This specification is the procurement and fabrication brief, and it governs every subsequent decision in the project.

Equipment Procurement and Supply

All equipment specified for the galley is procured by our team from our established supplier network. For a full-scale superyacht galley, this typically involves 40 to 80 individual equipment items from 15 to 25 different manufacturers, spanning cooking equipment, refrigeration, ventilation, dishwashers, smallwares and bespoke components.

Equipment brands commonly specified in our turnkey galley projects include Miele Marine, Electrolux Professional, Rational, Bonnet Maestro, True Refrigeration, Henny Penny, Meiko, Franke and Vitamix for commercial blending — alongside specialist marine suppliers for ventilation canopies, fire suppression and marine-rated electrical components.

We manage all ordering, lead time tracking, export documentation and delivery coordination. Equipment is inspected on arrival and stored securely pending installation. Any transport damage or specification non-conformance is resolved before installation begins.

Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication

Bespoke stainless steel fabrication is central to every high-quality superyacht galley. Our fabrication capability covers worktops, sinks, drainers, preparation tables, equipment stands, racking systems and bespoke storage fixtures — all manufactured from 316L marine-grade stainless steel to technical drawings approved by the project team.

All fabrication is conducted in-house and to marine certification standards. Laser cutting, TIG welding and precision finishing ensure dimensional accuracy and surface quality consistent with the standard expected aboard a luxury superyacht. Fabricated items are inspected against drawings before despatch and arrive at the yard ready for installation.

Ventilation and Extraction Systems

Galley ventilation is specified, supplied and installed as part of the turnkey package. We design the ventilation system from first principles — calculating the cooking load, specifying extract volumes and fan capacity, designing the canopy geometry and integrating the fire suppression system. Where the structural envelope permits modification, we design the ductwork routing to optimise extraction performance. Where it does not, we design the best performing system within the existing constraints.

All ventilation installations are tested and balanced at commissioning. Fire suppression systems are installed by certified contractors and commissioned with the relevant certificates provided to the captain and flag state surveyor.

Delivery and Installation Management

Delivery to the build yard or refit yard is coordinated to align with the installation window in the programme. All logistics — including international shipping, customs clearance, storage and final delivery — are managed by our team. Nothing arrives at the yard without a confirmed installation schedule.

Installation is supervised by our specialists, working with the yard's contractors or our own installation team depending on yard preferences. Installation sequencing is planned to minimise interference with other trades and to complete the galley within the allocated yard programme.

Commissioning, Testing and Crew Training

Every piece of equipment installed under our turnkey service is commissioned before the galley is handed over. Commissioning includes: functional testing of all appliances under load; manufacturer commissioning for equipment requiring factory-trained engineers; refrigeration run-down to verified operating temperatures; ventilation balancing and fire suppression testing; full snagging inspection against the specification; and resolution of all snagging items before sign-off.

Crew training is conducted with the chef and relevant crew before departure, covering equipment operation, cleaning procedures, preventive maintenance requirements and emergency procedures. Handover documentation — including all equipment manuals, warranty certificates, commissioning records and service contact details — is compiled and presented to the captain.

Ongoing After-Sales Support

Our turnkey service does not end at delivery. All equipment installed under a turnkey contract is covered by our after-sales support programme, providing direct access to spare parts, technical support and service coordination for as long as the vessel remains in service. Clients who have worked with us on a turnkey project have a direct relationship with the team that designed and installed their galley — there is no need to navigate a separate service organisation.

Turnkey Galley for New Build Projects

On new build superyachts, the turnkey model is the most efficient approach to galley delivery. The galley represents one of the most complex packages in the vessel — it involves more individual items, more utility connections and more installation coordination than almost any other space aboard. Managing it as a single turnkey package with a single point of accountability simplifies the shipyard's coordination burden and eliminates the risk of interface failures between separate contractors.

We engage with new build projects at concept stage, contributing to the galley brief and deck plan allocation before the vessel's GA plan is finalised. This early engagement ensures that the galley's structural and utility requirements are designed into the vessel, rather than being retrofitted around decisions made for other spaces.

New build turnkey programmes typically run for 18 to 36 months, from brief development to commissioning and handover. We maintain regular communication with the shipyard throughout the build, participating in design coordination meetings and reviewing construction drawings for galley-related content.

Turnkey Galley for Major Refits

The turnkey model is equally well-suited to major refit projects, where a full galley refurbishment is required within a defined drydock window. The turnkey approach maximises the preparation completed before the vessel enters the yard, so that installation can begin immediately on arrival and the galley is completed within the shortest possible yard period.

Refit turnkey programmes begin with a comprehensive vessel survey, followed by scope definition, design, equipment procurement and fabrication — all completed before the yard period begins. When the vessel arrives, the galley is stripped out, modified where required and refitted with new equipment and surfaces in a single, coordinated programme.

Why Choose a Turnkey Approach

The alternative to a turnkey approach is a fragmented model where multiple parties — designer, equipment supplier, fabricator, installer — are engaged separately and coordinate independently. This model works when the individual contractors are each excellent and communicate well. In practice, it creates gaps: equipment that doesn't fit the specification the designer assumed; fabrication that doesn't allow for the installation sequence the yard planned; commissioning that reveals connection problems nobody had mapped.

A turnkey engagement closes all these gaps by definition. The same team that designed the layout is procuring the equipment. The same team that specified the fabrication is installing it. There is no gap between the design intent and the procurement reality, because they are managed by the same people with full visibility of the whole.

For owners and project managers who want certainty — in programme, in budget and in outcome — the turnkey model is the most reliable available.

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