Award-Winning Chef Brian Gist 

Chef Gist celebrates flavor and diversity with a modern and unique take on traditional West Coast fine dining. Chef Gist, a Seattle native, received his formal training from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. He cultivated his unique flavors and skills at renowned establishments such as Salish Lodge, La Costa Resort and Spa, and The Harbor Club.  After impressing diners up and down the West coast and mastering a range of international cuisine on private yachts in Panama, Mexico, and Canada, Chef Gist returned to the West Coast and joined the Flagship team in 2000.  

Chef Gist brought the mouth-watering flavors to Flagship that turned the Sunday Brunch into an award winning culinary event.  Not only has he brought the Flagship fare to a five star level but he also helped design and develop the new kitchen and galley for the finest vessel in the Flagship Fleet, the California Spirit.  

When Chef Gist isn’t preparing meals for Flagship visitors he can be found teaching at San Diego’s Cooking With Class Cooking School, volunteering, or at home with family and friends.  

When you join Flagship for a fully chartered event, wedding, or dining cruise you will enjoy the cuisine of Chef Brian Gist.  

Why cater when you can have a world-class chef satiating your palette?