Galley

A galley is a ship's kitchen, where meals are prepared for the crew. Usually it was overseen by a senior NCO chef and staffed with culinary experts in the early days of Starfleet. This practice gave way to civilian chefs and cooks who were contracted to provide food services during the latter 23rd Century. One of the biggest concerns with a galley is keeping enough foodstuffs and consummables aboard to continously fed a crew. As ships grew in size, so did the crew and the amount of space needed to be set aside for storing food. With advancements in replicator technology over the years, however, the need for a galley aboard Federation ship or station has diminished significantly. Still, some older ships like the Miranda and Excelsior class maintain extensive gallery areas. Many space stations continue to operate them as well.

See also Mess Hall