Panama Yacht Catering
Panama yacht catering is food prepared ashore and delivered to your charter at Flamenco Marina before departure, then set out on board by the crew: platters, ceviche, sandwiches, a lunch buffet or desserts. It is sold with the charter for your guest count, menu and boat. Tick it when you book the charter and the Panama team confirms it on WhatsApp.
Boats available in Panama
Three to start with: the 45ft Todomar Caché Caché Charter Panama (45 ft), the 36ft Twin Vee Power Catamaran Charter Panama (36 ft) and the 45ft Todomar "Isinglass" Yacht Charter Panama Boat Rental Panama (45 ft).
36ft Twin Vee Power Catamaran Charter PanamaFrom$800· Sunset · 3 hours
33ft Grady White Charter PanamaFrom$850· Sunset · 3 hours
26ft Caribe Pro Mar Lobo Charter PanamaFrom$900· Portobelo triple stop
45ft Todomar Caché Caché Charter PanamaFrom$1,000· Sunset · 3 hours
Add-ons in Panama
Prices per item; added to any boat in the city.
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Medium Charcuterie Platter (6–8 guests)$195Cured meats, artisan cheeses, nuts, and fruit arranged for 6–8 guests to graze on deck.
Large Charcuterie Platter (10–13 guests)$275The same cured meats, cheeses, nuts, and fruit, sized for a party of 10–13.
Medium Fruit Platter (6–8 guests)$90Fresh-cut seasonal fruit, ready to share between 6–8 guests.
Large Fruit Platter (10–13 guests)$125A generous spread of fresh-cut seasonal fruit for 10–13 guests.
Beef Carpaccio$120Thinly sliced beef with olive oil, parmesan, and arugula, served chilled.
Eggplant Carpaccio$90Roasted eggplant sliced paper-thin and dressed with herbs and olive oil.
Zucchini Carpaccio$90Ribbons of raw zucchini with lemon, olive oil, and shaved parmesan.
Ceviche Cups (13 cups)$105Thirteen cups of citrus-cured fish with onion, cilantro, and lime.
Shrimp Cocktail (13 units)$115Thirteen chilled shrimp cocktails with a zesty cocktail sauce.
Beef & Chicken Skewers (13 units)$95Thirteen grilled skewers, a mix of marinated beef and chicken.
Caprese Skewers (13 units)$80Thirteen skewers of mozzarella, cherry tomato, and basil with balsamic glaze.
Salmon Canapés (13 units)$105Thirteen bites of smoked salmon and cream cheese on crisp bases.
Shrimp Skewers (13 units)$105Thirteen grilled shrimp skewers with garlic and lime.
Tequeños (25 units)$75Twenty-five golden Venezuelan cheese sticks, served warm.
Ham & Cheese Croquettes (25 units)$75Twenty-five crispy ham and cheese croquettes, fried to order.
Stuffed Arepas (13 units)$90Thirteen grilled corn arepas stuffed with cheese and shredded meat.
Empanadas (13 units)$80Thirteen baked empanadas with savory meat and cheese fillings.
Mini Corn Cakes with Cheese (13 units)$80Thirteen sweet mini corn cakes topped with melted cheese.
Mini Meatballs (24 units)$95Twenty-four mini meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
Mini Sliders (13 units)$105Thirteen mini burgers with cheese, lettuce, and house sauce.
Gourmet Hot Dogs (13 units)$100Thirteen gourmet hot dogs loaded with crispy toppings and sauces.
Stuffed Gourmet Subs (13 units)$115Thirteen stuffed gourmet subs with meats, cheese, and fresh vegetables.
Mini Wraps (13 units)$100Thirteen mini wraps filled with chicken, vegetables, and creamy dressing.
Mexican Tacos (13 units)$105Thirteen Mexican tacos with seasoned meat, salsa, and fresh toppings.
Seafood Paella (13 guests)$325A pan of saffron rice with shrimp, mussels, and calamari for 13 guests.
Traditional Paella (13 guests)$275Classic Spanish paella with chicken and chorizo for 13 guests.
Ham, Cheese & Bacon Omelet with Pancakes$145A hearty ham, cheese, and bacon omelet served with fluffy pancakes.
Ham & Cheese Mini Croissants$95Warm mini croissants filled with ham and melted cheese.
Artisan Hummus Trio$80Three artisan hummus flavors with pita and fresh vegetables for dipping.
Tres Leches$75Mini tres leches cakes soaked in sweet milk and topped with cream.
Passion Fruit Mousse$80Light, tangy passion fruit mousse in individual cups.
Strawberry Mousse$80Silky strawberry mousse in individual cups.
Lemon Pie$80Mini lemon pies with a buttery crust and tart citrus filling.
Strawberries & Cream$90Fresh strawberries with sweet whipped cream in individual cups.
Chocolate Cake with Nutella$90Mini chocolate cakes layered with Nutella.
Arequipe Churros$80Crispy churros filled with arequipe caramel.
Nutella & Strawberry Mini Pancakes$95Mini pancakes topped with Nutella and fresh strawberries.
Tiramisu$90Mini tiramisu cups with espresso-soaked layers and mascarpone cream.sushi
Sushi Boat (120 pieces + 2 crab salads)$250Includes service for 10 people: a full boat of assorted rolls with two crab salads on the side.
Sashimi Boat (100 pieces)$300Fifty pieces of tuna sashimi and fifty of salmon, sliced fresh for the trip.
Sushi Combo 2 (80 pieces + crab salad)$155Eighty assorted pieces with a crab salad, an easy pick for a mid-size group.
Nigiri Boat (60 pieces)$350Twenty pieces each of tuna toro, salmon, and hamachi nigiri.
Sushi Combo 1 (50 pieces + crab salad)$105Includes service for 5 people: fifty assorted pieces plus a crab salad.
Salmon Sashimi (7 pieces)$15Seven slices of fresh salmon, served plain to let the fish shine.
Tuna Sashimi (7 pieces)$18Seven slices of fresh tuna, clean and simple.
Salmon Nigiri (2 pieces)$10Two pieces of salmon over hand-pressed sushi rice.
Tuna Nigiri (2 pieces)$12Two pieces of tuna over hand-pressed sushi rice.
Bagel Roll$18Smoked salmon and cream cheese rolled with cucumber, a classic combination.
California Roll$14Crab, avocado, and cucumber in a light, crowd-pleasing roll.
Dynamite Roll$16A spicy roll with a crunchy topping and a kick of chili mayo.
Salmon Roll$14A simple roll of fresh salmon and sushi rice.
Tuna Roll$14A simple roll of fresh tuna and sushi rice.
Veggie Roll$20Avocado, cucumber, and crisp vegetables, fully plant-based.
Dragon Roll$22Shrimp tempura inside, avocado layered on top, finished with eel sauce.
Heat Roll$23A hot and spicy roll for guests who like some fire.
Martina's Roll$22The house signature roll, Martina's own mix of fish and crunch.
Miami Roll$20A bright, tropical roll made for a day on the water.
Shrimp Tempura Roll$25Crispy shrimp tempura with avocado and cucumber, drizzled with eel sauce.
Sunset Roll$22Layers of salmon and avocado over a crab roll, colored like a Panama sunset.
Tropical Roll$23Fresh fish and mango for a sweet, tropical bite.
Chicken Gyozas$12Pan-fried dumplings filled with seasoned chicken, served with dipping sauce.
Crab Salad$16Crab stick with red tobiko, scallions, sesame, kimchee mayo, and eel sauce.
Edamame$10Steamed soybeans with sea salt, the classic starter.
Chicken Fried Rice$15Wok-fried rice with chicken, egg, and vegetables.
Shrimp Fried Rice$18Wok-fried rice with shrimp, egg, and vegetables.
Salmon Tiradito$28Thin slices of salmon in a citrus and chili dressing, Peruvian style.
Shrimp Tiradito$19Thin-cut shrimp in a bright citrus and chili dressing.
Spring Rolls$12Crispy rolls filled with vegetables, served with sweet chili sauce.
Wakame Salad$18Marinated seaweed salad with sesame, light and refreshing.Added at checkout on the boats that offer it, or afterwards from your account — the desk confirms it before anything is charged.
The catering menu
Catering is sold with the charter, from platters and finger food to a lunch buffet, a seated dinner, breakfast, desserts or a cake. Add it when you book the boat, with the guest count and any dietary needs; the price of each item is shown beside it.
Delivered, ready to serve
The caterer brings the food to the slip at Flamenco Marina before you board, packed for the heat and the boat, with plates, cutlery and napkins. The crew stores it in the cooler or the galley and sets it out when the boat anchors, off Taboguilla, in a Taboga cove or at a Pearl Islands beach. Catering arrives ready to serve. The cooked version is on the private chef on a Panama yacht.
Choosing for a boat
Choose food that holds in tropical heat and eats easily on deck: ceviche and seafood on ice, fruit, wraps and sandwiches, cold salads, skewers, cheese and charcuterie. Avoid anything that needs carving, a hot oven or a lot of sauce on a moving boat. One main dish per guest and a little extra; people eat more after a swim. For a long Pearl Islands day, plan lunch and an afternoon snack.
Dietary needs and food safety
Send allergies and dietary needs when you book, separately from preferences. The caterer confirms what can be prepared and how; a request is not a guarantee that a kitchen is free of an allergen. Food is kept on ice until it is served, and anything left in the sun for long is cleared away.
What to send with the order
The date, the boat, the departure time and the marina; the guest count, children included; the kind of food and the time you want to eat; allergies and dietary needs; and whether drinks or a bartender come with it. Ask at least three days ahead, a week around holidays.
Breakfast and brunch on board
An early departure for the Pearl Islands or a whale day starts at 7 or 8 am, before most cafés open. A breakfast tray of pastries, fruit, yogurt, sandwiches and coffee in flasks can be delivered to the boat with the lunch, so the group eats on the crossing. Add breakfast to your charter with the boarding time.
On the day
The caterer meets the crew at the boat before boarding, so the booked start time is not spent loading. Rubbish goes back ashore with the crew. Glass stays off the deck; drinks come in cans or plastic.
Catering on board: photos and videos
Photos of past platters and setups are sent on request on WhatsApp, so you see the caterer's own work for your date. The other services for the same charter are on Panama yacht services.
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Panama Yacht Catering: questions
Is catering included with a Panama yacht?
No. Ice and water are aboard; catering is added to your charter when you book.
How much is yacht catering in Panama?
Each catering item has its price shown on the page; add it when you book the boat.
Can the food be cooked on board?
Catering is delivered ready to serve. For cooking aboard, add a private chef.
Can you cater for allergies?
Send them with the request; the caterer confirms what can be prepared.
How far ahead should catering be ordered?
At least three days, a week around holidays.
Can we bring our own food instead?
Yes. Bring a cooler; the crew keeps it on ice. No glass on deck.
Add to your charter
Pick your boat and add it in the booking panel: the price is shown there, and a 50% deposit online covers the charter and the add-ons.
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Before you book
Is catering included in a Panama yacht charter?
No. The charter includes the boat, the captain and the crew, with ice and water aboard. Catering is added when you book and quoted with the boat.
How do I order catering for a Panama yacht?
Name it when you book the date, with the guest count and any allergies or dietary needs. The food is loaded at Flamenco Marina before the group boards.
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