CAPTAIN Cashell Allen & CHEF Samantha Reed

CAPTAIN
Cashell Allen

Cashell, originally from Hereford, England, discovered her passion for adventure early, working abroad in the Balearic Islands at just 16. After a life-changing boat tour around the Whitsunday Islands, she began a maritime career, starting as a chef aboard maxi sailing yachts along the Australian coast.

Eager to expand her expertise, Cashell earned her Yachtmaster Offshore certification and transitioned from the galley to the helm. With extensive experience sailing the Mediterranean, Adriatic, and French Polynesia, she has established herself as a skilled skipper who thrives on the open sea.

When not socializing or sailing, she's pursuing her next adventure- hiking, skiing, or skydiving-always eager to embrace new challenges.


CERTIFICATES
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
• STCW
• Basic First Aid + CPR



CHEF
Samantha Reed

Samantha is originally from Newcastle in the North East of England. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the hospitality industry, her passion for food and service began at an early age. Her parents, grandparents, and uncle have all owned successful hotel businesses, so you could say that hospitality runs through her blood. It was from her family that she learned the importance of creating memorable experiences for guests, which has shaped her career as a chef.

Her love for cooking started when she was 14, while competing in sports at a high level. Nutrition played a vital role in her performance, and she became fascinated with how food could fuel the body. She started working in restaurants at this age and immediately fell in love with the fast-paced environment, the creativity, and the inspiring people she met along the way.

She later pursued a Management Degree in France, where she became captivated by the country's rich culinary traditions and world-class gastronomy. This experience fueled her desire to turn her love for food into a career, so she completed her Culinary Training at The Avenue Cookery School in London. Following this, she had the privilege of working two highly successful summer seasons on yachts in Croatia, refining her skills in delivering top-tier dining experiences at sea.

Above all, she thrives on meeting new people and creating meals that deliver a wow-factor. She is passionate about creating dishes that reflect the vibrant places that she has traveled, using fresh, local ingredients and presenting dishes that not only taste amazing but also look beautiful on the plate. She is excited to bring her creativity, energy, and love for the ocean to her next chapter as your yacht chef, whilst you enjoy the beauty of the British Virgin Islands!


CERTIFICATES
• Day Skipper Theory & Practical and Coastal Skipper
• The Avenue Cookery School
• Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety
• VHF Radio License
• STCW / PPR
• PADI Advanced Open Water