Below Deck Down Under is back with a brand-new season, a semi-new crew, and everyone’s favorite yacht captain, Captain Jason Chambers. In a surprising move, the crew aboard the Katina will not be sailing near the coastlines of Australia or New Zealand. In a Below Deck franchise first, the show will see the crew and guests sail around the East African country, the Seychelles.
There will also be another franchise first when the Season 3 premiere drops on February 3. The season will introduce fans to a sous chef, the second-in-command in the kitchen. Below Deck has never had two chefs in the kitchen, but after chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph (the returning chef) had a few hiccups in Season 2, it appears that a sous chef will help her perfect each dish.
So, who is the sous chef joining Below Deck Down Under Season 3? His name is Anthony Bird, and he has a lot of experience cooking on yachts.
2:02
Related
The Below Deck Crew’s Salary Might Prove The Show Isn’t Fake
Discover the truth about Below Deck’s reality, crew salaries, and behind-the-scenes drama that proves this Bravo series is more real than you might think.
What Is Anthony Bird’s Age?
The Sous Chef Was Born On November 26
In the Below Deck Down Under Season 3 trailer, fans are introduced to a second-in-command in the kitchen named Anthony Bird. The sous chef will work under Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph, who worked with Captain Jason in Season 2.
According to Anthony’s Bravo bio, he was born in London, England, on November 26. A year of birth is not given in his bio, but when Anthony is introduced in Episode 1, it states that he is 26-years-old. With BDDU Season 3 having been filmed in early 2024, it means that Anthony was born in 1998.
Anthony’s Bravo profile also notes that his astrological sign is Sagittarius. According to Horoscope.com, the traits of a Sagittarius include a work hard, play hard mentality.
“A Sagittarius may work hard and push themselves to the max, but only because they love their job. A Sag instinctively knows that work can help them live their best life, and works hard so they can also play hard.”
However, there are some traits of a Sag in the workplace that may pose a challenge between both Anthony and Tzarina. According to the outlet, those with a Sag sign do not “necessarily love becoming BFFs with their coworkers, and likes maintaining some professional distance. A Sag hates workplace drama, and prefers to get out of work on time and focus on their “real” life.”
The Season 3 trailer sees Anthony and Tzarina butting heads in the kitchen, which might see someone getting fired.
Related
Below Deck: 10 Workers Who Were Fired In The Middle Of The Season
Bravo’s Below Deck introduced us to the highs and lows of yachting. Check out the workers who got the boot and were fired mid-season!
Anthony Bird’s Career In Food
Anthony Has Experience As A Chef On Yachts
Anthony’s Bravo bio notes that he has 5 years of experience working on super yachts. His resume on his LinkedIn states that he worked full-time as the sole chef on the Sandalphon Yacht between December 2021-July 2022. According to his Instagram, it appears that the Sandalphon sailed in the Dominican Republic.
Between January 2020 and November 2023, Anthony worked with TempChef, “a leading London based recruitment resource providing nationwide temporary Sous and Head chef support for over 15 years and counting,” per the company’s website.
“Freelance Chef across various restaurants in London. Private Chef across various homes in London,” Anthony’s LinkedIn states.
Between November 2023 and April 2024, Anthony went back to working on mega yachts. He was the sous chef aboard the Superyacht Axioma, which sailed around Antigua and Barbuda. On his Instagram, followers can see Anthony working on the yacht and creating stunning dishes.
From April 2024 to present, Anthony works as the sole chef on the mega yacht Adytum. Between working on the Axioma and the Adytum, Anthony filmed Below Deck Down Under.
Related
‘Below Deck’: What Have Paula And Bobby Been Up To Since Their Breakup?
After leaving the show following Season 2 of Med Sea, Bobby and Paula remained close, even visiting one another up until the end of 2017.
Anthony Bird’s Instagram
Fans Can Follow Anthony @ajbird97
Anthony’s Instagram is public, and he has over 1,000 followers. He will definitely see a big change in the number of social media followers he has after BDDU premieres in February. His Instagram page is filled with images of his life as a yacht chef, traveling the world, and hanging out with friends.
Anthony’s Instagram bio notes that he is a “Sole Yacht Chef,” but in Season 3 he will be working under the watchful eye of Chef Tzarina. (Unless, drama between the two sees Anthony taking control in the kitchen). His bio also states that he is from London, and he also has the Instagram handle @birdandco.
His Bravo bio notes that his favorite off-boat activities include, “Cooking, watching football, enjoying a cheeky pint at the pub, hiking, and being in nature.”
Looking at his Instagram, Bird & Co. is Anthony’s personal brand, which was launched in May 2024 and appears to be a place where he will share his life as a private chef. In a post, the chef shared images of himself working on his food creations and a brick-and-mortar of the same name. His caption read:
“Absolutely delighted to share with you my brand @birdandco__ – designs by the fantastic @kom_pooner. I would appreciate a follow, to watch my journey as a private chef, with hopefully some fantastic food content. Not only this, I’m excited to share with you a London Coffee house concept. Exciting times ahead – follow @birdandco__ and try to enjoy the ride ✌️”
In a post closing out the 2024 year, Anthony shared photos of himself working as the sole chef on the Axioma. His first image sees him in his chef blacks and working on an interesting dish. A portion of his caption for his images read, “Blessed to be back cooking on Superyachts.”
When Bravo asked Anthony, “What do you do in your off-time on the boat?” He replied, “When I’m off the boat, I head back to London, cruise around in a nice car, catch Crystal Palace FC matches, and enjoy hearty meals in country pubs.”
Related
Are Any Of The ‘Below Deck Med’ Couples Actually Still Together?
The six seasons of the ‘Below Deck’ spin-off have seen several romances blossoming in the sun, but how many truly lasted?
What Can Fans Expect With Anthony On Below Deck Down Under Season 3?
Anthony Is Seeing Butting Heads With Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph
Before the premiere of Below Deck Down Under Season 3, Bravo released the first seven minutes of the first episode. The episode sees the crew boarding the Katina and meeting Captain Jason. Fans will recognize that both Chef Tzarina and deckhand Harry Van Vliet are back, while the rest of the crew are fresh, new faces.
Chef Tzarina is the first to board the Katina and Captain Jason fills her in that she will have a sous chef. Interestingly, Tzarina looks at Anthony as an extra hand, and not necessarily someone who will cook in the kitchen.
“To be honest, as long as he can clean and lift stuff, and hold me when I cry, that’s all I need,” she tells the captain.
In a confessional, Tzarina states, “Not only do I have a sous chef to help me with cleaning, with organization, but he’s British as well … This could be really, really awesome.”
However, as the Season 3 trailer shows, Anthony and Tzarina will come to blows as the latter is heard stating that Anthony thinks “he’s better” than her in the kitchen. Anthony is also seen cooking in the kitchen and not just cleaning and lifting as Tzarina thought. Captain Jason is also seen firing a member of his crew, although it’s uncertain who it may be.
Below Deck Down Under
- Release Date
-
March 17, 2022
