Superyacht chef says life at sea serving the uber-rich is far from glamorous — from 'boat bites' and grueling 18-hour days to a guest who asked to 'heat the Adriatic'

• Former yacht chef Melanie White revealed what it's like to work at sea in a tell-all book.
• White detailed the difficulties of preparing elaborate meals on a yacht and working in close quarters.
• The former yacht chef said life at sea can take a significant toll on seafarers' mental health.

Former superyacht chef Melanie White said life at sea is far more difficult than social media may lead you to believe — from curating gourmet meals in a floating kitchen to difficult crew dynamics and weeks spent with little contact with the outside world.