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Preparing the Kitchen Is Done With Military Precision

It's no surprise that most cruise ship kitchens run their operations with military-like precision. They have to ensure that they have enough food on board for everyone while also ensuring that they're not wasting any money by purchasing more food than is necessary. Some kitchens are reportedly so precise that they can predict consumption down to a margin of two meals for a week, which is really impressive considering the number of people on board.

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Sometimes crews even change up how much they order based on the nationality of their guests, according to some former members of cruise ships and directors. For example, a ship with many Americans might order more ketchup than one with a majority of other nationalities.