⁠"Going to see tears" Below Deck Down Under's Tzarina opens up about cooking a bat 

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Below Deck Down Under | Image Source: Instagram /@cheftzarina

Reality television has no shortage of unexpected moments, but Below Deck Down Under takes culinary challenges to a whole new level. In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph dropped a bombshell that's sure to leave viewers both intrigued and slightly queasy.

"I had to cook a bat," she revealed with a teasing hint of drama.

Adding:

"That's my one little spoiler that I'm going to give to you and you're going to have to wait for this one. You're going to see tears."

The statement encapsulates the unpredictable world of yacht cooking, where chefs must be prepared for anything. Below Deck Down Under continues to push the boundaries of culinary adventure, transforming professional cooking into a high-stakes, high-drama television spectacle that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

Tzarina talks about the behind-the-scenes of yacht cooking on Below Deck Down Under

Tzarina's interview pulled back the curtain on the complex world of maritime cuisine. She quipped when asked about kitchen challenges, immediately signaling the depth of her professional struggles:

"How long do you have?"

The 30-year-old Below Deck Down Under chef detailed the extraordinary difficulties of preparing meals on the yacht Katina.

"Our food was being flown in from France and, obviously, I get the preference sheets that day," she explained.

This meant constantly adjusting menus and working with limited resources.

The yacht's kitchen presented unique obstacles.

"That was a stainless steel metal box without a window. We also didn't have any proper air conditioning," Tzarina recalled.

The Seychelles' challenging environment added another layer of complexity, with the boat's rocking making even opening the refrigerator a strategic maneuver.

Beyond the bat-cooking teaser, Tzarina revealed another shocking kitchen disaster.

"I've had small cases on yachts before where it is just like, 'OK, just chuck away everything in that cupboard and bleach it down and spray it and everything,'" she said.

But this season brought an unprecedented challenge: a maggot and weevil infestation that set her back days.

Tzarina’s background, the bat cooking mystery

Born on April 13, 1994, Tzarina embodies the characteristics of her Aries zodiac sign: bold, energetic, and competitive. Her Instagram showcases her culinary adventures, from BBQ chicken wings to international travels, highlighting a life lived with gusto.

The bat-cooking moment remains the most tantalizing revelation.

"You're going to see tears," she promises, leaving viewers to wonder about the circumstances that could drive a professional chef to such an emotional culinary experience.

Tzarina Mace-Ralph continues to prove that yacht cooking is far more than just preparing meals. It's about adaptability, creativity, and the ability to handle whatever unexpected challenges come your way - even if that means cooking a bat.

One thing is certain: viewers will want to tune in to see exactly what unfolds in this extraordinary culinary moment.


Below Deck Down Under airs Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo.

Edited by Priscillah Mueni
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