Daisy Kelliher Shares Late-Night Cravings of Ultra-Rich Yacht Guests

The 'Below Deck' star says even the wealthiest want greasy comfort food like fries at 2 a.m.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 5:00pm

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An abstract close-up photograph of a pile of golden, glistening french fries, the crisp texture and dramatic lighting creating a high-fashion, glamorous aesthetic.Even the most privileged yacht guests can't resist the allure of late-night french fries, a surprising glimpse into the universal cravings of the ultra-wealthy.Los Angeles Today

According to Daisy Kelliher, star of the reality TV show 'Below Deck', even the ultra-rich yacht guests she serves tend to crave simple, greasy comfort foods like fries in the middle of the night, no matter their wealth. Kelliher shares some wild examples of late-night requests, including one guest who asked to have glacier ice transported from Alaska to Los Angeles just for their margaritas.

Why it matters

Kelliher's insights provide a rare behind-the-scenes look at the demands and expectations placed on yacht crews catering to the ultra-wealthy. While the daytime meals and experiences are often over-the-top, the late-night cravings of these guests are surprisingly grounded and universal.

The details

According to Kelliher, no matter how much money a yacht guest has, their late-night food cravings tend to be for simple, greasy comfort foods like fries. She says the difference between yacht owners and charter guests is that owners are typically more relaxed and happy with something low-key like soup or a sandwich, while charter guests expect every request to be met without hesitation, no matter the time of day. Kelliher recalls one extreme example of a guest who asked to have glacier ice from Alaska transported to Los Angeles to use in their margaritas, a request that turned into a long-term operation to store the ice on the yacht.

  • Kelliher shared these insights in a recent episode of the SNACKS! podcast.

The players

Daisy Kelliher

The chief stew on the reality TV show 'Below Deck', who has spent years working in the luxury yachting industry.

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What they’re saying

“I think everyone at 2 a.m. wants fries. No matter what's in the bank account...if you're asking for food at 2 a.m., you want greasy, carby.”

— Daisy Kelliher, Chief Stew, 'Below Deck'

The takeaway

Kelliher's insights reveal that even the wealthiest yacht guests have surprisingly grounded late-night food cravings, highlighting the universal nature of comfort food and the demanding nature of the luxury yachting industry.