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Prepackaged meals in the BVIs, USVIs, Bahamas, Med?

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Drifter, May 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM.

  1. Drifter, May 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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    Are there any reliable prepackaged meal companies either local or that will ship to the BVIs, USVIs, Bahamas, Med like Hello Fresh or Factor? What are some names of local companies? Are there any regulatory constraints that prohibit certain foods from crossing certain borders?
  2. Pascal, May 31, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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    I ve never understood the point of these prepackaged meals… why not buy the food yourself?

    In most places, any food on board is considered shop stores and can be brought in without issues.

    no problem with alcohol coming in the Bahamas either. Shouldn’t be any in the USVI or BVI either.
  3. Capt Ralph, May 31, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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    Can you not cook or bill water?
    Survival food is one thing but enjoying life requires real food. Preferably warm with a warm smile. :)
  4. leeky, Jun 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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    Pascal and Capt Ralph, some people live to eat while the rest of us eat to live. As an example, I've been eating "Hungry Man Boneless Fried Chicken" for dinner every night for over 4 years. I'm a picky eater, and I only eat because I have to to stay alive. So, when I find something I like, I stick with it until I tire of it.
  5. Pascal, Jun 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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    Somehow I think you re joking. If a warden was to serve fried chicken every day to his inmates, he d have a major riot on his hands :)
  6. Capt J, Jun 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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    How have you NOT had a heart attack yet????

    Yes, most countries do not allow produce, nuts and even some meats to cross borders unless they're treated and such.
  7. Capt Ralph, Jun 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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    Reads like the BiteMe debate; Anybody have a clue what this means or how it relates to the OP?
  8. Drifter, Jun 1, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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    Hi Pascal and Ralph,
    The reason for asking is we have done Captain and Chef sail cat charters with other adult couples paying for their own fractions but it gets expensive when the kids want to go. The thought is to bare boat with the kids but the wife doesn't want to cook all week for a crowd. We can handle breakfast and lunch on our own but we have different food allergies so it would be nice to know if prepackaged gourmet dinners are available to be shipped to those locations like they are at home. Thank you.
  9. Capt Ralph, Jun 1, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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    Ah, Then Skippy J may have had a thought, just my poor linguistics. That heart attack comment thru me off in Albuquerque.

    You will have problems shipping ahead or bringing foods thru customs without some headaches.
    Maybe contacting the area customs directly could be of help.
    Your charter agent/manager may offer ideas. Supplies and food packages for your diets may already be in the area.

    When we travel, our food and provisions are already on our boat and as most transients, does not leave the boat.

    I kind of think leave the kids behind. Is that not why you escape? :rolleyes:
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