Anchor Your Experience: Trips, Classes, and Culinary Events
Beyond the cookbook, Vallery's Galley is where the "Wave Food" lifestyle comes alive. Join us—in person or online—to immerse yourself in the simple, mindful, and delicious traditions inspired by the sea and the world's longevity hotspots.
Events Calendar
Catering
Catering That Brings People Together
Seasonal. Conscious. Unforgettable.
I create Mediterranean catering experiences that transform events into moments of genuine connection. Through thoughtfully sourced ingredients and the ritual of shared meals, every gathering becomes a celebration of community and conscious living. Mediterranean, Asian and German Fusion possible.
Available in Berlin & internationally
Wellness Sailing Trips
Friends & Family Sailing Week
This sailing week is about sharing real life on board.
It is created for those who are looking for one intimate week with friends, where everything happens together: sailing, cooking, discovering islands, planning days, and enjoying long evenings on the water.
We will sail through crystal-clear waters, explore small islands and quiet coastlines, and experience the Dodecanese at a slow, natural pace. This is not a retreat and not a classic holiday. It is a shared experience, where you become part of the crew, the kitchen, and the daily rhythm of life at sea.
Together, we will:
discover local markets on small islands and select ingredients together
cook side by side in the galley and learn how cooking works on a sailing boat over one full week
share meals and nights on board, planning routes and days together
learn basic sailing skills and understand how a sailing trip functions in everyday life
explore the coastline of Rhodes and the islands of the Dodecanese
This experience is strictly for friends and family only and for those who value closeness, contribution, and shared responsibility on board.
Mediterranean Cooking Experience
Join a hands-on Mediterranean cooking class with premium Italian wines, seasonal courses and expert guidance by Vallery Melcher. Perfect for food lovers & unforgettable evenings.
What’s Included
Our curated experience brings people together around authentic flavors and hands-on learning:
• Aperitivo with seasonal Mediterranean antipasti
• Hands-on guided cooking with Vallery Melcher
• A seasonal 3-course dinner
• Premium Italian house wines
• Calabrian dessert & espresso to finish
• All recipes to take home
Hosted in an intimate, carefully curated group setting.
Your Host — Vallery Melcher
Vallery brings passion for seasonal mediterranean cuisine, wellness and community to every cooking class, creating warm, skillful and unforgettable evenings. Experienced certified nutritionist, private chef on sailing yachts, farming, decades of event- and gastronomy management.
Cooking Events
Join me for an evening that brings the spirit of Wave Food to the table.
Expect hands-on cooking in a cozy setting, a shared dinner in community, and inspiration drawn from Mediterranean traditions and my time cooking on boats. Local provisioning from farmers brings fresh culinary products, fostering a closer connection to nature, reducing waste, and ensuring easy accessibility to nourishing, fueling foods.
We will cook together, share stories, and discover how simple, local ingredients can transform into nourishing meals that connect body and mind.
