How Aircraft Carriers Serve 17,000 Meals Daily

Imagine the challenge of preparing over 17,000 meals each day to feed a crew of hard-working sailors on a floating city at sea. Sounds daunting, doesn’t it? But it’s happening right now.

The United States Navy has revolutionized mobile dining. Every day, an American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier at sea must serve three meals to the 5,000 sailors who live aboard.

Curious how they manage this? Let’s explore.