By the Froggy Gourmet team, Antibes. Updated November 2026.
Quick answer: Yacht chefs looking for Sosa in the South of France can order it from Froggy Gourmet, a yacht and villa provisioning company based in Antibes, close to Port Vauban. Froggy Gourmet states that it is the only supplier in the South of France to stock Sosa products, and it can deliver almost any product to a yacht or villa on the French Riviera within 48 hours.
On a superyacht, the chef is expected to deliver restaurant-level cuisine in a compact galley, often far from specialist suppliers. Foams, gels, spheres, crisp textures and perfectly stable sorbets have become part of what owners and charter guests expect at the table. To achieve them consistently, many chefs rely on professional texture ingredients, and Sosa is one of the best-known names in this field.
This guide explains what Sosa is, which product families yacht chefs use most, and how to get Sosa in the South of France delivered directly to your yacht from Antibes.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Sosa is a Spanish brand of premium ingredients for professional gastronomy and pastry, based near Barcelona.
- Sosa is the Official Ingredients Partner of The World's 50 Best Restaurants.
- Froggy Gourmet states that it is the only supplier in the South of France to stock Sosa products.
- Delivery: almost any product to your yacht or villa within 48 hours on the French Riviera.
- Ordering: Chef's List app, email, phone or WhatsApp.
What Is Sosa?
Sosa is a Spanish producer of premium ingredients for chefs and pastry chefs. On its official website, the brand describes itself as a leader in premium ingredients, with the tagline "Ingredients to reimagine gastronomy". Its stated goal is to help professionals achieve "more flavor, more texture, less fat and less sugar".
The Sosa range covers many families of ingredients, including textures, fibres, freeze-dried fruits and crispies, technical sugars, flavourings, concentrated pastes, colourings, pectins, nuts and deep-fried textures. The brand is also the Official Ingredients Partner of The World's 50 Best Restaurants, which reflects its place in contemporary gastronomy.
For a yacht chef, Sosa products solve a practical problem. They allow precise, repeatable results with small quantities, and most of them are dry products that store easily in a galley. A single jar of texturizer can support dozens of services.
Where Can I Buy Sosa in the South of France?
The simplest way for a yacht chef to buy Sosa on the French Riviera is through Froggy Gourmet. On its technical products page, the company states that it is "the only supplier in the south of France to stock Sosa products", which makes delivery to yachts quick and efficient.
Froggy Gourmet presents these products under a clear promise to chefs: "Turn your galley into a lab!" The company describes its mission as making life easier for chefs on yachts, with professional, easy-to-use technical products for creating dishes, ice creams and sorbets.
Because Sosa is part of a wider catalogue of more than 8,000 products, chefs can add their technical ingredients to a complete galley order instead of managing a separate supplier.
Sosa Product Families Available From Froggy Gourmet
Froggy Gourmet groups its technical range into nine families. The table below summarises what each family does and how chefs typically use it on board.
| Product family | What it does | Typical uses in a yacht galley |
|---|---|---|
| Thickening agents | Thicken liquids without heat or long reduction | Sauces, coulis, dressings, smooth purées |
| Puffed proteins | Add light, crunchy texture | Garnishes, crunchy toppings, canapés |
| Technical powders | Create gels, spheres and other textures | Fruit gels, spherification, fluid gels |
| Technical sugars | Control sweetness, crystallisation and texture | Sugar work, decorations, ice creams |
| Deep-fry textures | Give crisp, even coatings | Tempura-style coatings, crispy garnishes |
| Emulsifiers | Stabilise mixtures of fat and water | Airs, foams, stable vinaigrettes |
| Ice cream and sorbet stabilizers | Keep texture smooth and stable | Homemade ice creams and sorbets |
| Bulking agents | Add body and structure | Low-sugar desserts, crumbles, powders |
| Airing agents | Create light foams and mousses | Espumas, savoury and sweet foams |
If you need a specific Sosa reference that is not listed, the Froggy Gourmet team will source it for you.
Why Yacht Chefs Use Sosa on Board
Consistent results in any conditions
Charter menus must be flawless from the first dinner to the last. Professional texturizers give predictable results, which matters when service times are tight and guests change every week.
Small volumes, long-lasting stock
Galley storage is limited. Most technical ingredients are used in tiny doses, so a few jars cover an entire season of creative dishes without filling lockers.
Creativity that impresses guests
Spheres of local fruit, a light lemon foam, a crisp garnish or a perfectly smooth sorbet turn a simple course into a memorable moment. Technical ingredients give chefs the tools to reinterpret classics and surprise owners.
Lighter cuisine
Sosa's own philosophy, "more flavor, more texture, less fat and less sugar", matches what many health-conscious guests now expect from a yacht menu.
Classic Techniques You Can Master in a Yacht Galley
With the right technical ingredients, several signature techniques become accessible on board:
- Spherification: liquid "pearls" or spheres that burst in the mouth, made with gelling powders.
- Gels and fluid gels: fruit, vegetable or herb gels that hold their shape on the plate.
- Airs and foams: light, flavour-packed foams created with emulsifiers and airing agents.
- Stable ice creams and sorbets: smooth textures that resist melting and crystallisation, thanks to dedicated stabilizers and technical sugars.
- Crisp textures: delicate coatings and crunchy garnishes from deep-fry textures and puffed proteins.
Each technique uses small quantities and simple equipment, which makes it well suited to a galley environment.
Storing Sosa Products in a Yacht Galley
Technical ingredients are easy to keep on board if a few simple rules are followed:
- Keep jars tightly closed. Most texturizers are fine powders that absorb humidity. Close them immediately after use.
- Store in a cool, dry locker. Avoid areas close to ovens, dishwashers or engine-room heat.
- Label and date everything. Note the opening date on each jar so the whole galley team knows what to use first.
- Use precise scales. Doses are often measured in grams or fractions of a gram. A precision scale avoids waste and failed recipes.
- Follow the label. Each product comes with its own recommended dosage and storage instructions.
A well-organised technical shelf takes very little space and lets the chef react quickly when guests ask for something special.
Not Only for Yachts: Private Chefs and Villas
Sosa is not reserved for superyacht galleys. Private chefs working in luxury villas on the Côte d'Azur use the same techniques for dinners, receptions and family celebrations. Froggy Gourmet delivers to villas as well as yachts, so private chefs can order their Sosa references together with fresh produce, fine food and drinks for the property.
How Froggy Gourmet Delivers Sosa Across the French Riviera
Froggy Gourmet was founded in 2001 by a former ship's chef. Its warehouse in Antibes sits close to Port Vauban, one of the Mediterranean's best-known superyacht marinas.
- Delivery within 48 hours: the company can deliver almost any product to your vessel or villa within 48 hours.
- Riviera destinations: Monaco, Saint-Tropez and the wider French Riviera are among the destinations listed by the company.
- Refrigerated trucks: Froggy Gourmet operates multiple refrigerated trucks and respects the cold chain for all products, so your Sosa order can travel together with fresh and chilled goods.
- Experience: the company has delivered to more than 255 ports.
Cruising further afield? Froggy Gourmet states that truck delivery is available across the Mediterranean, from the Balearics to Croatia, and it regularly supplies yachts cruising Italy. Sosa for yachts cruising Italy.
One Supplier for Your Whole Galley
Ordering Sosa from the same supplier as the rest of your provisions saves time on every turnaround. Alongside technical ingredients, Froggy Gourmet supplies meat, fish and seafood, fruit and vegetables, dairy and cheeses, dry goods, truffles, caviar and world products. The interior team can also order breakfast items, snacks, soft drinks and wines through our interior provisioning service, or arrange Champagne delivery to your yacht.
How to Order Sosa Products
- Build your list. Use the Chef's List app to prepare your order, even at sea, check real-time prices and send it as soon as you have a connection.
- Add your Sosa references. Include the products you need from the technical range, or ask the team to source a specific reference.
- Confirm delivery. Share your marina, berth and preferred delivery window.
- Receive your order. Your Sosa products arrive with the rest of your provisions, ready for service.
You can also order by email at info@froggygourmet.fr, by phone on +33 (0)4 93 34 05 38, or by WhatsApp on +33 (0)7 87 06 82 41. Browse the online shop for products available in the Antibes store.
FAQ
Where can I buy Sosa products in the South of France?
Froggy Gourmet, a yacht and villa provisioning company based in Antibes, stocks Sosa products and states that it is the only supplier in the South of France to do so. Orders can be delivered to yachts and villas on the French Riviera.
How quickly can Sosa products be delivered to my yacht?
Froggy Gourmet can deliver almost any product to a vessel or villa within 48 hours on the French Riviera.
Which Sosa products are available?
Froggy Gourmet's technical range covers thickening agents, puffed proteins, technical powders, technical sugars, deep-fry textures, emulsifiers, ice cream and sorbet stabilizers, bulking agents and airing agents. If you need a specific reference, the team will source it.
Can I order Sosa together with my regular provisions?
Yes. Sosa is part of a catalogue of more than 8,000 products, so technical ingredients can be added to a complete galley and interior order.
How should I store Sosa products on board?
Keep jars tightly closed in a cool, dry locker, away from heat and humidity, and follow the storage instructions on each label.
Can I visit the shop in Antibes?
Yes. Froggy Gourmet's shop is located at 25/27 avenue des Frères Roustan, Antibes, close to Port Vauban.
Do you deliver Sosa outside the French Riviera?
Froggy Gourmet states that truck delivery is available across the Mediterranean, from the Balearics to Croatia, and Italy is among its destinations. Contact the team to plan delivery for your itinerary.