Alisa’s passion lies in creating a food experience for her guests like no other, perfected from years of culinary expertise on and offshore.
Food is at the heart of the Dauntless experience.
Alisa began her journey at the Art Institute in Seattle in the Culinary Arts program. She launched her chef career working at a number of high-profile Seattle restaurants, winning gold medals from the American Culinary Federation along the way. Ready for a new challenge, the lure of the wild led her North. She joined her first yacht heading for Alaska shores and hasn’t looked back since.
With 20 years’ experience on charter expeditions, expect plenty of fish and European twists. Alisa draws inspiration and knowledge from years spent in Alaska as well as past travels and culinary training in Italy. Alisa is well practiced in creating innovative dishes combining ingredients from the land and the sea that you will find no-where else.
Happy to share her cooking craft, each meal uses fresh catches and local finds. Prepared by hand and customized to your preferences, there’s always time for a quick taster lesson. Come aboard and learn a new art form, complete with a spectacular ocean backdrop.
Embark on a culinary voyage with Chef Alisa as she curates her fine-dining adventures from the galley of an Alaskan vessel. Through her cookbook, discover the essence of Alaska through dishes inspired by the breathtaking vistas and rich local ingredients that define the Dauntless experience.
