Bermuda Yacht Services has developed strong, lasting relationships with many local and international suppliers, allowing us the ability to seamlessly source your provisions and specialty items. In some cases, certain items may only be available for purchase in bulk quantities from wholesalers; in such an event a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your options.
With knowledgeable and experienced buyers on hand to help guide you through the process – we can fulfill any culinary requirement down to exacting detail.
Most of the wholesaler’s products we ship in come from the United States, however, there are several small suppliers that we work with in the United Kingdom, Italy and various other locations around the world.
In addition to dry goods, which arrive to Bermuda via ship, there are also daily flights from America, which bring in fresh fish, meats and produce to the Island.
Local
Did you know that only around 10-15% of Bermuda’s produce is grown locally? Due to the Island’s small size and limited open space and farmland, this local produce is usually in high demand. Though seasonal, these colourful, fresh items are worth looking out for at farmers’ markets and farm stands located at various spots around the Island. For more information about Bermuda’s seasonal produce, ask a member of our team for support.
Bermuda also has a local fishing industry, which primarily supplies fish and seafood to local restaurants and hotels. If you’re interested in sourcing local fish, ask a member of the BYS team and we’ll do our very best to accommodate your request, based on supply.
Some other local products of note that we’d recommend sampling include:
- Tucker’s Farm Goat Cheese
- Alex and Pete’s Bermuda Artisan Ice Cream (which includes local flavours like Rum Swizzle and St. George’s Black Rum & Ginger)
- Bermuda Gombey Pepper Jams
- Bermyfresh (specialising in microgreens and hummus)
- Local honey
- Lobster and guinea chicks (available October 1st- May1st)
- Gosling’s Black Rum
- On De Rock Craft Brewery beers
Beverages
Bermuda’s best known cocktails are the Dark & Stormy (a mix of Gosling’s Black Seal Rum with Ginger Beer) and the Rum Swizzle (a mix of rums and juices). (Should you wish a Swizzle recipe, feel free to ask Mark at BYS for his special blend.)
Additionally, BYS is proud to have relationships with all of the local suppliers of beverages and fine wines on the Island, offering our clients a generous selection from both the old and new world. On De Rock Craft Brewery is one option, which offers a selection of seasonal beers and ales that can be ordered by the Keg. This is a 100% Bermuda made craft beer.
If there’s any beverage you’re looking for that is not already on Island, there’s always the option of importing wines and spirits to Bermuda. However, please keep in mind that all items consumed on the Island are subject to import duty.
No matter what special wine or beverage items you need, let us know and we will be delighted to source these for you.
Importing your own provisions
Should you wish to import your own provisions to Bermuda, BYS can help make the process as smooth and simple as possible. We not only facilitate local clearance and delivery, we can also advise on local procedures and regulations to streamline the process.
Some important things to note:
- Vessel must obtain an import permit;
- All imported provision orders are subject to inspection by BDA Government Health department;
- Provisions are subject to import duty;
- There are permanent and weekly embargos on certain items;
- There can be delays with air cargo and clearance;
- There is no refrigerated storage at the airport.
Flowers
BYS works with Bermuda’s best flower importer and design studio to get our clients beautiful floral arrangements on request. Whether you’re looking for cut flowers by the stem or a dozen red roses, this can be arranged to meet your requirements. Please order as much in advance as possible to ensure you can get the freshest and most stunning bouquet.