A Taste of Luxury: The Empress Yacht Dining Experience
There’s something unforgettable about celebrating on the water, surrounded by skyline views and elevated by fine dining. Whether you're envisioning a corporate gathering, a milestone birthday, an intimate anniversary dinner, or a celebration of life, your event deserves an experience that is both exquisite and effortless. And it begins with the food.
Fine Dining at Sea
What sets Empress Events apart is not only the stunning views and seamless service but the onboard gourmet dining, led by our private chef. Every menu is thoughtfully curated to reflect the season, your preferences, and the tone of your event—from formal dinners to festive receptions.
All cuisine is freshly prepared in the galley and presented with care, creating a full sensory experience that rivals the finest restaurants—made even more memorable by the movement of the waves and the open-air setting.
A Menu Designed to Impress
Here’s a glimpse of what your guests might enjoy aboard the Empress:
Appetizers That Make a Statement
Wrapped Scallops
Rosemary Shrimp
Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
Avocado Spring Rolls
Petite Lobster Rolls
Oysters Rockefeller
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Chardonnay Chicken Salad
These small plates are ideal for cocktail receptions on the sky deck, passed hors d’oeuvres during sunset photos, or an elegant prelude to dinner.
Elegant Entrées at Sea
Filet Mignon
Roasted Prime Rib
Chicken Paillard
Beef Mushroom Marsala
Blackened Mahi Mahi
Cranberry-Stuffed Pork Loin
Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade
Spinach Ricotta Ravioli
From land and sea, our entrée options offer indulgence and balance—perfectly paired with custom wine and cocktail selections available through our full-service bar.
Customize Your Culinary Experience
No two events are the same, and neither are our menus. Our chef works closely with clients to design meals that reflect personal tastes, dietary needs, and event style. Whether you prefer a plated dinner, buffet, or interactive food station, every bite will be beautifully prepared and professionally served.
We welcome the opportunity to incorporate cultural traditions, family favorites, or seasonal inspirations into your celebration.
Planning Now for a Perfect Spring Event
With February reserved for annual maintenance and interior upgrades, our team is fully available to assist with spring and summer event planning. It’s an ideal time to:
Begin menu customization
Coordinate with vendors
Schedule a tasting or walkthrough
And with the Empress returning more polished than ever, your guests will enjoy an even more elevated experience.
Start Planning Today
Whether you're hosting a professional gathering or a personal milestone—wedding, anniversary, birthday, or memorial—there’s no setting quite like the Bay, and no venue quite like the Empress.
Let us help you craft an event that stuns your guests and stays in their memories long after the yacht returns to shore.
