Ep 7. Runaway Chef

In Below Deck season 8, episode 7, titled "Runaway Chef," the crew of the luxury yacht is faced with the challenge of accommodating a demanding charter guest while dealing with the antics of a wayward chef.

As the episode begins, tensions are already high among the crew. Chef Rachel Hargrove has been struggling with personal issues and her behavior has become increasingly erratic. Despite her impressive culinary skills, her outbursts have alienated many of her fellow crew members.

Meanwhile, the group of charter guests arriving on the yacht proves to be a difficult bunch. Led by a woman named Charley, the group immediately makes a series of extravagant demands, including a vegan feast and an elaborate setup for a beach picnic.

Things quickly take a turn for the worse when Charley's friend Justin, a renowned chef in his own right, decides to take matters into his own hands and cook a meal for the group. While the crew is initially impressed by his skills, tensions quickly rise as he becomes increasingly aggressive and demanding, insisting on his own vision for the meal despite the crew's input.

The situation comes to a head when Rachel storms off the boat in the middle of preparation, leaving the crew scrambling to come up with a new plan for the meal. As tensions reach a boiling point, Captain Lee struggles to keep the crew focused on their jobs and prevent the guests from noticing the chaos unfolding around them.

As the episode comes to a close, the crew is left to contemplate the fallout from the disastrous meal. With tensions running high and Rachel's behavior becoming increasingly erratic, it remains to be seen whether they will be able to pull together and keep the charter on track.