ORCA Culinary Experience
Dining aboard ORCA is designed around the rhythm of the charter — relaxed breakfasts in the morning sun, vibrant Mediterranean lunches enjoyed alfresco, sunset aperitifs, and beautifully presented dinners beneath the stars.
Chef creates fresh, colourful cuisine inspired by the Mediterranean, Spain, Italy, Latin America, and the destinations ORCA explores. Menus are tailored to guest preferences and dietary requirements, with an emphasis on premium ingredients, seasonal produce, fresh seafood, thoughtful presentation, and generous family-style sharing.
The selections below are examples of the experiences that may be created during your charter.
Breakfast at Sea
Continental Sunrise
* Seasonal tropical fruit platter
* Greek yogurt, house granola, berries & local honey
* Freshly baked croissants and pastries
* Artisan breads, preserves & butter
* Fresh juices, barista coffee & selection of teas
Mediterranean Breakfast
* Spinach, goat cheese & roasted tomato omelette
* Breakfast potatoes with fresh herbs
* Avocado, tomato & grilled sourdough
* Seasonal fruit
ORCA Brunch
* Smoked salmon eggs Benedict with wilted spinach & hollandaise
* Banana rum French toast with mascarpone, caramelised banana & toasted pecans
* Açaí and coconut bowls with berries, chia & local honey
* Fresh pastries and tropical fruit
Mediterranean Alfresco Lunch
From the Garden & Sea
To Share
* Burrata with heirloom tomatoes, basil oil & aged balsamic
* Tuna crudo with citrus, avocado & espelette pepper
* Galician-style octopus with smoked paprika & extra virgin olive oil
Main
* Grilled sea bass with herb tabbouleh, charred asparagus & caper-lemon dressing
Dessert
* Mojito sorbet with fresh mint & lime
Spanish Waters
A relaxed sharing menu inspired by Spain and the Balearics.
To Share
* Traditional Spanish tortilla
* Iberian ham with crystal bread & tomato
* Grilled Mediterranean prawns
* Selection of artisan croquettes
* Red prawn ensaladilla
* Manchego and Spanish cheese selection
Main
* Saffron seafood paella with prawns, calamari & mussels
* Lemon aioli and grilled seasonal vegetables
Dessert
* Basque-style cheesecake with seasonal berries
Sunset Grill
Perfect after an afternoon on the water.
To Share
* Charred escalivada with anchovies
* Greek salad with feta, Kalamata olives & cucumber
* Grilled king prawns with garlic, parsley & lemon
From the Grill
* Rosemary-marinated lamb chops
* Beef tenderloin
* Catch of the day
* Grilled seasonal vegetables
* Crispy rosemary potatoes
Dessert
* Classic tiramisu
* Fresh berries & mascarpone
Elegant Dinner Under the Stars
First Course
* Yellowtail crudo with blood orange, fennel & extra virgin olive oil
Second Course
* Burrata with roasted peaches, pistachio, mint & Ibiza honey
Main Course — Choice of
* Beef tenderloin with red wine jus, potato pavé & broccolini
* Miso-glazed sea bass with jasmine rice, bok choy & ginger beurre blanc
Dessert
* Dark chocolate fondant with vanilla bean ice cream & sea-salt caramel
Italian Night on Board
Starter
* Burrata, heirloom tomatoes, basil & extra virgin olive oil
Pasta
* Fresh spaghetti frutti di mare with prawns, mussels, calamari & cherry tomato
Main
* Traditional homemade lasagna with slow-cooked beef, vegetables & béchamel
Dessert
* Apple rose tart with artisan hazelnut ice cream
Mediterranean Vibes
Starters
* Andalusian gazpacho with traditional garnishes
* Seasonal Mediterranean salad
* Grilled prawns with garlic & parsley
Main
* “Senyoret” seafood paella with peeled prawns, calamari & seasonal seafood
Dessert
* Lemon cheesecake with citrus zest
Sea & Earth
Lunch
To Share
* Mediterranean salad with seasonal stone fruit
* Galician octopus with smoked paprika & olive oil
Main
* Oven-roasted sea bream with herb tabbouleh and lemon
Dessert
* Lime and mint sorbet
Dinner
To Share
* Chilled melon with crispy Iberian ham
* Beef carpaccio with parmesan, arugula & truffle dressing
Main
* Beef tenderloin with red wine jus, seasonal vegetables & potato pavé
Dessert
* Dark chocolate and almond truffles
From the Sea
Starter
* Seared scallops with citrus beurre blanc
or
* Chef’s sashimi selection with ponzu
Second Course
* Tomato carpaccio with basil, olive oil & sea salt
Main
* Salt-crusted Mediterranean sea bass carved tableside
Dessert
* Warm Tarte Tatin with vanilla bean ice cream
Casual Favourites
For relaxed afternoons, family charters, or an easy lunch between water activities:
* Wagyu sliders with aged cheddar, caramelised onion & truffle fries
* Lobster rolls with citrus herb mayonnaise
* Grilled chicken Caesar salad
* Fresh fish tacos with avocado, lime & pico de gallo
* Mediterranean club sandwiches
* Gourmet pizzas and flatbreads
* Fresh seasonal salads
Sweet Moments
Depending on the menu and guest preferences, desserts may include:
* Dark chocolate fondant
* Coconut & pistachio mille-feuille
* Classic tiramisu
* Lemon cheesecake
* Tarte Tatin
* Banoffee pie
* Seasonal fruit tartlets
* Artisan ice cream & sorbet selection
* Fresh tropical fruit
Sunset Canapés & Aperitivo
Before dinner, guests may enjoy a rotating selection such as:
* Tuna tartare cones
* Mini lobster rolls
* Iberian ham croquettes
* Burrata crostini
* Smoked salmon blinis
* Truffle arancini
* Prawn skewers
* Chef’s daily canapé selection
Paired with Champagne, rosé, wines, handcrafted cocktails, or fresh mocktails.
Menus aboard ORCA are fully adaptable. Chef is happy to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, children’s menus, allergies, wellness-focused requests, and individual guest preferences with advance notice.