Food, food, food – sometimes it’s all you ever think about....

by John Curnow on 7 Dec 2010 Keeping the crew busy preparing food when the weather is nice and then serving something really tasty and homely when it has all gone to God, are two fundamentals of offshore racing, indeed cruising too!

Food ended up being a massive part of the 1885nm Melbourne to Vanuatu race. A lot of the crews in that event chose to go with Easyfoods for a lot of their catering requirements for their offshore work. Eric Marsh, Slinky Malinky’s Skipper, was extremely happy with the food and their ease of use. ‘The food was fantastic.... we just love it, especially the shanks! We even had enough left over that we used them again on the Melbourne to Stanley Race, which we won!!!’ Eric happily added.

Easyfoods have chimed in with a free trial offer for Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race crews this Christmas time. Yep. Free sample, so move quickly, as there is only limited time before the gun now...

This Australian food manufacturing company produces food that has a shelf life of over 12 months and does not need refrigeration, which is a major advantage in yacht's typically small galley fridge. In addition to providing meals for the majority of major diet companies in Australia, Easyfoods has been building a reputation in the major events category, such as World Youth Day 08, where they supplied 800,000 hot meals over four days.

Nic Grogan, part of Easyfoods' founding family and a qualified chef, said to me, 'All our food is shelf stable, which means it does not require any refrigeration and can be stored just about anywhere, leaving the valuable refrigeration space left for the important things like champagne for when you cross the finish line!! Crews racing to Hobart can now have the opportunity to trial the product range, which includes classic dishes, such as Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Tikka Masala and Lamb Shanks in Red Wine and Rosemary Sauce. All products are packed fresh, with no additives or preservative used. In all, there are 10 delicious meals to choose from and they’re available now.'

To try a sample for yourself and experience the joy delivered by any of the Easyfoods range, please call Nicholas Grogan on 0449 006 700 or email nic@easyfoods.com.au to arrange your free sample.