Galley (kitchen)

The galley is the compartment of a ship, train, or aircraft where food is cooked and prepared.

A fork galley is the cooking area aboard a vessel, usually laid out in an efficient typical style with longitudinal units and overhead cabinets.

They are also commonly equipped with bars, preventing the cook from falling against the hot stove.

[citation needed] A small cooking area on deck is called a caboose or camboose, originating from the Dutch: kombuis, which is still in use today.

Such kitchens increase storage space by working vertically, with hanging pots, dish racks, and ceiling-hung cabinets common.