Proudly presents:
a portal for the interior crew to share tabletop tips
and showcase their creativity and design
by Amber Briant
by Purser Melveen Malabanan, Maeve, Christine, Marilyn & Joy
Chief Stew Kirsty Bouch. M/Y Luna
by Amber Briant
by Chief stew Samantha Klepper, Raisa Gauci, & Brittany Schnare
by Chief Stew Sandra Compain, Dei Dre Beeby & GabriellaKitching
Chief Stew Kirsty Bouch. M/Y Luna
by Chief stew Samantha Klepper, Raisa Gauci, & Brittany Schnare
Q&A with
Top Notch Tabletop Designer Chief Stew CC Childers
An Olympian & Chief Stew with an eye for Design
As yacht crew we wear many hats, join the conversation for everything tabletop at Sea & Land.
Meet Chief Stew CC Childers from M/Y Chasseur 160' (48.79m) Christensen, who joined yachting in 2013. Previously, she was on the US Olympic Sailing Team (yes you read that right!) and attended the California Maritime Academy. With a total of ± 20 years in the water, 10 (so far) in yachting, this is an interview you don't want to miss.
"While I no longer compete, I still follow along and support the sailing community actively and similar to yachting the networking from sailing has allowed me to create life-long connections and unbreakable friendships. In the end, I believe that being on and around the water is my ultimate passion."
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Within a few steps from the passarelle, we found ourselves in a page of the book of Alice in Wonderland. In charge of setting up the stage to this majestic, awe-inspiring top notch tabletop was Amber Briant. Her depiction of this classic, encompassed the most unique, detail oriented layout of perfectly crafted designs, bringing to life characters only in your imagination. The foundation: an elegant white tablecloth and custom grass runner. Tea pots and tea cups, gold clocks, salt & pepper shakers in the shape of mini gold mushrooms, vintage tulip candle holders, blooming white & pink rose buds and the cutest bunny hoping frontstage, are some of the accents surrounding white & gold china layered over a wood plank, for that contrast of spark and forest woods.
All while mixing & matching different scales and incorporating service accents such as a flower ice bucket, with shots disguised as magical potions.
Take the time to read the menu, every course has it's own pairing, meticulously printed over a vintage character watermark; it really is all about the small details. Chef Micail Swindell's main course, Magic Mushrooms, was described as: Steamed Turbot and Fresh Truffle variations served with Forest Mushrooms, Edible Soil and Seasonal Herbs and Flowers. Can you picture it?
Sitting under a magnificent vine, with dangling passages of the book, small notes written in bubbles that seem to float from above, the guests are invited to a magical evening onboard M/Y Unbridled. FLIBS 2015.
All amazing tabletops and creative tips:
Yachting: Tip of the Day
Produced and edited by Suki Finnerty of YachtingToday.TV
19 Sponsors, 7 judges and 34 Stewards within 14 yachts were part of the most magical and luxurious interior-crew talent showcase of tablescapes at FLIBS 2019.
Chief stews and juniors shared with us cool tips and tricks of the trade.
Get inspired for this upcoming charter season. Check it out!
Thank you for sharing your skills!
Enjoy past Yacht Interior Tip videos:
Top Notch Tip of the Day Video at FLIBS 2018:
Video by YachtingToday.tv
featuring Top Notch Tabletop 2017 @FLIBS
1ST VIRTUAL TOP NOTCH TABLETOP CHALLENGE
1ST VIRTUAL TOP NOTCH TABLETOP CHALLENGE
Top Notch Table Top Stew Tips 2018
Video by YachtingToday.tv
featuring Top Notch Tabletop 2016 @Palm Beach Boat Show:
Check out this great clip by YachtingToday.tv showcasing
Top Notch Tabletop Challenge 2015 @Palm Beach Boatshow,
where the creativity and elegance in design were tastefully executed.
THROWBACK FLIBS 2017
Check out the
Top Notch Tabletops at the
Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
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