Food and Drink
Breakfast aboard Hjalmar Bjorge
Your Chef will let you know what time breakfast will be served. On most days it’s 08:00 to 08:45 It will always consist of Muesli, Bran Flakes, Fresh fruit and a Berry Compote, Fruit juices, Dried fruits, Toast with a small selection of Scottish Preserves, Marmalades and Honey. Fresh French or Italian style coffee, pots of breakfast Tea and a variety of fruit teas, both decaffeinated Tea & Coffee is also available.
Depending on the day ahead we offer a couple choices of hot foods differing each day. It may be just Boiled eggs on those mornings we want to get you ashore, as soon as possible. Bacon or Field Mushroom filled rolls on mornings we have had an early start will help set you up for a long cruise to the more distant islands. You will soon discover Breakfast at sea first thing in the early morning light on the water is a very special experience.
On the more relaxed mornings it may be Buttery Scrambled Eggs, topped with locally Smoked Salmon crowned with a Hot Smoked Salmon Pate. See below. Or maybe a Stornoway Black pudding, Haggis Stack with grilled fresh herby tomatoes. (Veggie versions are available.) On the day of departure we offer Hjalmar Bjorge’s full Scottish breakfast to see you into your onward journey.
Lunches
A lunch at anchor might include a freshly homemade soup, or Dhal, fresh baked bread and butter or a light meal of a mezzo of salads with home bakes or sandwiches.
Fresh fruit is always available from a well stocked fruit bowl in the saloon it will be replenished everyday.
Then there is the magic biscuit barrel which is always open and always filled with your favourites; it is rarely found empty! Afternoon tea may be offered depending on itinerary. If not cake then bowls of nibbles will be out to be enjoyed with your afternoon tea or tipple.
Often we will arrange for a simple packed lunch, enabling passengers to head ashore for an extended day allowing them to make the most of their time on these amazing islands.
It is best to remember that…..being at sea, nothing is set in stone, which in turn creates the delightful experiences that our cruises offer. Going with the flow and being adaptable is what makes a ‘Hebridean Adventure’ so amazing.
Many things change but the quality of food aboard Hjalmar Bjorge is a constant and something that you can look forward too.
Dinner
Just because you are on a boat doesn’t mean our experienced chefs can’t create a sumptuous meal for you, crafted from local produce as often as possible, and topped off with splendid desserts or a fruit plate to finish
Your crew aim to be at anchor by 7pm allowing time to settle the boat, the crew, and the passengers ready for a delicious boat-cooked meal. Dinner consists of two courses alternating between entrées, main dishes, desserts, and cheese. Feel free to chat to your chef about local food and recipes. We can cater for most dietary requirements aboard and we are committed to using fresh local produce as much as possible. End your day with a wee dram on deck from our small selection of Highland spirits.
There is always fruit, biscuits, tea, coffee, water, and soft drinks available throughout the day in the saloon
