“Chef Jéan, what can we say. 5 star meals each and everyday!!!” - with love Karen and Jake
“Our third trip and it keeps getting better. Twilight is a magnificent Yacht, with the best captain, the best crew and undoubtedly the best food. We are looking forward to our next sail on twilight!” - Harvey & Ellen
“Meals were amazing, every single day! Service was impeccable and always with a smile. Great all around.” - With gratitude Betty & Bill Hasler
“The food was phenomenal and all the little details just ‘blew us out the water’ Thanks for the precious memories.” - Emily
“Twice is better than one!!! Our days were amazing and unforgettable! Captain Kathy is always superb. And Jéan is the best chef in the Mediterranean! Hope to see you again next year.” - Valeria & Mario Doriguzzi
“We had the most fantastic week ever!! From the food to the sailing to the service to the accommodation. Everything was perfection! We will forever be thinking highly of Kathy, Jéan, Biarta, Opal, Lou and Gonzo. The best crew ever.” - The Dejoux Family
“Thank you for an amazing trip, and Jéan, thank you for the amazing cookies and cooking classes ;)” - Annabelle & Olivia
“What a wonderful week - spectacular sailing, incredible meals and wonderful adventures, but most of all were the fabulous crew that never left us wanting for anything and always went above and beyond to do all with a smile and warmth. A 5 star resort has nothing on you!” - Thanks for the great week Donna & Mike Greenberg
“The yacht with the three sexy ladies, the best chef and off-course tender driver of the year Lou and problem solver Gonzo. We will not forget it and come back because holiday without Twilight and her fantastic crew is no holiday at all!
PS: Every time we come back I keep trying to steal Chef Jéan for myself, but to no avail. Thanks again for an amazing trip!” - Klaas & Nicole Hummel
“I’ve had an amazing Caribbean experience here with you! I learned how to wakeboard, went tubing and baked the worlds best cookies with Chef Jéan!!! Hope to come back soon.” - Mabel Hummel
“These 10 Days have been the best time of my life, and will remain in my memory for ever. Captain Kathy and the crew are awesome to say the least. From the moment we boarded we were looked after. Captain Kathy and Lou are a great team, Jéan an awesome chef. Biarta is incredible and her moon walking is not bad either. A totally perfect holiday. We will be back.” - Love to you all Ralph & Linda
Pennington hired a favorite chef, Jéan Matthee, as part of Twilight’s new crew. He’s also South African and, she says, “is amazing. Sushi, Thai, pastas—pastas that are the proper al dente—he’s just excellent.”
She barely pauses before adding, with a cheeky smile, “And he’s lovely to look at.” - Captain Katherine Pennington
“Chef Jéan cooks better Italian then my personal Italian chef, now thats a first!” - Pier Luigi Loro Piana
“Jéan is a wonderful, hard working crew member who never complains. He can adapt his cooking to suite your style and wishes. If you prefer traditional or heavier food he is always happy to do that and does it with great ease. We prefer healthier and more refined food, where ingredients are kept more natural and thats where Jéan shines. We are happy to recommend him, but whoever employs him, we kindly ask that we would love to have him back in one piece and looked after.” - Yours Sincerely Mrs Martine Dornier-Tiefenthaler
“It is quite easy to speak highly of Jéan since he certainly “won over” every charter broker who stepped aboard during the Antigua Charter Show, with his decadent food, presentation, charming personality and willingness to engage when questions were asked of him. Any yacht that has Jéan aboard will be a fortunate one. He is a chef that cares about the food he prepares and sincerely wants to please guests by being as versatile as possible.” - Best Regards Daphne d’Offay Charter Manager Ocean Independence USA
“Jéan Matthee joined the crew of S/Y Twilight on the 14th November 2016 as the permanent chef after providing the owners with a tasting menu which was so well received, he was offered the position straight away. In his first year with us he won the 2017 Barcelona Boat show award of best chef in his boat class.
Jéan soon became a highly rated and respected member of the crew providing a standard of cuisine that ranked high above the normal chefs we had encountered previously. His attention to detail and presentation was exceptional and with that came a confidence and humbleness that sat very dearly with our charter quests.
Jéan was a full member of the crew helping where necessary to ensure the smooth running of the yacht whilst on charter.
But his passion lies within the kitchen or on the beach preparing a South African Braai for the guests.
A keen angler and sportsman he was always happy to take part in the owners crew versus family days and played a mean hand on poker nights dressing for the parts.” - Ralph Brocklehurst.
“Jéan’s style and taste of cooking was at the caliber of any high-end charter chef one would expect. Jéan’s plated presentation was of high standard and was always returned with the greatest positive feedback. Jéan is an incredibly talented chef, with amazing skills, calmness and i am sure wherever he may find himself, he will succeed and make the most of the situation.” - Captain Sally-Ann Konigkramer
