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Antarctic Chef Feeds Team with Limited Annual Supplies

2/14/2026

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Olivier Hubert, a catering manager at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), oversees catering at five Antarctic stations.
He joined BAS in 2016 after years as a chef in prestigious locations, noting a shift in priorities due to isolation and calling the experience a privilege.
Staff require about 5,000 calories daily because of the extreme cold and activity levels.
The kitchen operates with limited supplies, receiving one food delivery per year.

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Story summary

Olivier Hubert, a catering manager at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), oversees catering at five Antarctic stations.
He joined BAS in 2016 after years as a chef in prestigious locations, noting a shift in priorities due to isolation and calling the experience a privilege.
Staff require about 5,000 calories daily because of the extreme cold and activity levels.
The kitchen operates with limited supplies, receiving one food delivery per year.