Bugsy Drake, Queen of Theme and Chief Stew on Bravos Below Deck Mediterranean talks about work, dreams her new book and of course creating amazing parties.

Published: July 6, 2021, 7 a.m.

b'Widely known for her role as Chief Stew on Bravo\\u2019s Below Deck Mediterranean, Christine \\u201cBugsy\\u201d Drake, can be seen dazzling luxury yacht guests with her signature tablescapes and over-the-top theme parties. The self-proclaimed \\u201cQueen of Theme\\u201d possesses a personal style that often embellishes on her table decor and almost always includes large hoop earrings with her infamous barrettes.\\xa0 Born in South Africa, Bugsy is a seasoned yachtie\\u2014having joined the floating hospitality world in 2013. Since then, she has sailed around the world entertaining the rich (and sometimes famous) on some of the finest luxury yachts. Bugsy brings a unique combination of professionalism, elegance, and spunk to each charter. Bugsy\\u2019s passion for hospitality knows no bounds\\u2014from craning thousands of dollars\\u2019 worth of ice sculptures onto a boat in St. Tropez to Q-tipping an entire bedroom clean, she has seen and done it all\\u2026 But it\\u2019s her authentic love for elaborate table-settings and outrageous theme parties (complete with ridiculous costumes, of course), that continues to captivate both her demanding clientele and TV viewers alike, establishing Bugsy as an in-demand entertaining expert.\\xa0\\xa0\\n\\nIn her new book,\\xa0\\xa0"The Art of Tablescaping", Bugsy is serving up all her secrets for creating show-stopping table-settings and unforgettably enchanting events.\\xa0 With an innate gift for spreading joy and happiness to others, Bugsy lives her life by the ethos of kindness\\u2014 and her authentic positivity shines through in everything she does.\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'