With over 30 years of experience, BSM Catering Services is one of the leading providers for integrated maritime hospitality management. Our comprehensive services cater to the needs of seafarers and ship owners alike: At BSM Catering Services we know how to keep crew wellbeing and cost efficiency in balance.
BSM Catering Services is the pioneer of integrated hospitality management for the maritime industry. Our seafarer-centred concept motivates crew by providing healthy meals in a safe and hygienic environment. Today, our services go far beyond catering management. From procurement, budget management to training of catering staff: Our streamlined processes and transparent accounting help you make the most of your ship's resources.
Clients
Ports served worldwide
Vessels served
Catering crew pool
Nationalities served
Creating a win-win situation for ship owners and seafarers is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that providing wholesome, healthy meals in a safe and clean environment onboard can increase both, crew wellbeing and operational excellence. By simplifying the way food is purchased, handled and consumed, we create value without compromising on quality, safety, environmental and regulatory standards. Based on these values, our vision is to be the leader in quality catering and housekeeping management for the maritime sector.
Managing Director
Yannis Petrakis heads BSM Hospitality Services since 2021. With over 30 years of experience in the international hospitality industry, he has served some of the world's largest and most prestigious hotel chains in senior executive roles. His skill set ranges from proactive leadership, effective sales and commercial management, and operational financial techniques. Before joining Seachef Hospitality Services, he worked for Marriott International as General Manager and Director of Sales & Marketing for nine years.
He holds a Master of Science in International Hotel Management with a specialization in feasibility studies for hotels and tourism projects.
Director of Corporate Affairs
Eva Aristotelous is the Director of Corporate Affairs at BSM Catering Services.
She has an extensive experience in the maritime industry and has served the Organisation for almost 20 years in different roles, from Public Relations & Communications Expert to Human Capital Executive, and from Client Relationship Manager to Director of Corporate Affairs. Her skill set ranges from Human Capital, Negotiations, Marketing and Public Relations to Project and Business planning.
She is a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).
Director of Operations
Sarfaraz Shaikh heads the Operations of BSM Catering Services. He brings his varied experience in global catering and supply chain operations. Since joining the organization in 2004, he has held a number of key positions, from grass-root operations in catering and purchasing to his current executive position, to which he was appointed in July 2021.
He holds a degree in Hospitality from the Maharashtra State Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Commercial Director
Pelagia Chatzikyriakou is the Commercial Director at BSM Catering Services.
With over 10 years of invaluable experience in the shipping industry, she brings a strategic vision and a wealth of expertise to our leadership team.
As a Commercial Director, she spearheads our sales and business development efforts, driving growth and expanding our market presence.
She holds an MBA from the University of Kentucky and a Bachelor’s degree from Panteion University.
At BSM Catering Services, we cater to seafarers with diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Onboard our more than 500 vessels, we serve more than 40 nationalities including Southeast Asians, Europeans (British, Italians, Russians, Polish, Ukrainians, Serbians, Croatians, Montenegrins, Greeks), Chinese, Filipinos, Indonesians, Malaysians, Arabs, Japanese, Koreans, Africans, and Americans.
