BA First lounge Gatwick North - menu?

BahrainLad · Dec 28, 12, 11:52 am

I shall be gracing the FLounge in Gatwick on Monday morning for the first time in some time. I know there will be a buffet, I know there will be champagne (essential at 8am I find), I know there will be bacon rolls on the menu...but what else? I heard a rumour of some smoked salmon / scrambled eggs type options which were recently added to the a la carte menu. Can anyone confirm?

aks120 · Dec 28, 12, 12:09 pm

When I was in there the other week the breakfast menu did indeed consist of scrambled eggs with smoked salmon.

I had some very nice toast plus they had a bacon sandwich made to order and a few other things that sounded jolly nice!

aks120

littlefish · Dec 28, 12, 12:21 pm

I can indeed confirm the smoked salmon and scrambled egg, and MrsFish had it and enjoyed. This was mid-October.
The fizz offerings at the time were Bolly rose NV and a Tattinger 2005.

Wong Jnr · Dec 28, 12, 12:28 pm

Ask for toast when you order, otherwise as I found out it will come without....
Daft I know but something that does need to be addressed.

BahrainLad · Dec 28, 12, 12:31 pm

Thanks all, sounds promising and will report back.

ACARS · Dec 28, 12, 4:42 pm

They even had bagels on my last visit (September).

chris1979 · Dec 28, 12, 4:58 pm

Had scrambled eggs and salmon recently. Not overly wowed by it. Salmon was a bit rubbery and cut in really strange unnatural pieces and egg bland until plenty of salt and pepper applied.

Still nice to have as an option though and the F lounge "kitchen" is nothing but a cupboard with a microwave so can't fault the staff.

JerseyJ · Dec 28, 12, 7:22 pm

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Originally Posted by BahrainLad

I shall be gracing the FLounge in Gatwick on Monday morning for the first time in some time. I know there will be a buffet, I know there will be champagne (essential at 8am I find), I know there will be bacon rolls on the menu...but what else? I heard a rumour of some smoked salmon / scrambled eggs type options which were recently added to the a la carte menu. Can anyone confirm?

Have a look at the ultimate lounge scrounge guide... failing that, free drinks in Gatters F + a meal in Cafe Rouge

orbitmic · Dec 29, 12, 1:38 am

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Originally Posted by chris1979

Had scrambled eggs and salmon recently. Not overly wowed by it. Salmon was a bit rubbery and cut in really strange unnatural pieces and egg bland until plenty of salt and pepper applied.

Still nice to have as an option though and the F lounge "kitchen" is nothing but a cupboard with a microwave so can't fault the staff.

That is indeed true, but without blaming anyone (and indeed, the LGW staff tend to also be very nice which should also be noted) it is a bit of a shame to have such a limited F lounge at LGW...

Tobias-UK · Dec 29, 12, 1:50 am

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Originally Posted by chris1979

Had scrambled eggs and salmon recently. Not overly wowed by it. ... egg bland until plenty of salt and pepper applied.

Sounds like that chicken needs to be sacked

mile higher · Dec 29, 12, 2:48 am

I'm here now!

Breakfast 0530 to noon:

A self-service buffet including a selection of fresh fruits, yoghurts, freshly baked croissants and pastries

Tomato and sautéed mushrooms in a freshly baked white baguette

Bacon with poached egg

Traditional bacon buttie with HP sauce

Bacon baguette with tomato sauce

Hot creamy porridge served with honey

Buttery scrambled eggs and smoked salmon

Baked beans on hot toast of your choice

Rest of the day:

A self-service buffet serving a selection of fresh salads

Selection of sandwiches

Soup of the day served with a variety of continental bread rolls

Fresh vegetable crudités accompanied by a selection of dips

Fresh fruit salad

Selection of cheese with biscuits, celery and grapes

Traditional scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam

Selection of traditional cakes served with a pot of tea

mile higher · Dec 29, 12, 2:56 am

Taittinger '05

Bollinger rosé NV

Bruno Paillard première cuvée NV (current guest, which I understand changes circa monthly?)

BahrainLad · Dec 29, 12, 3:12 am

Excellent stuff, mile higher, thanks v much.

windowontheAside · Dec 29, 12, 3:38 am

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Originally Posted by Wong Jnr

Ask for toast when you order, otherwise as I found out it will come without....
Daft I know but something that does need to be addressed.

Why? Unless it's explicitly listed as having toast included I wouldn't expect salmon and eggs to come with toast.

shorthauldad · Dec 29, 12, 3:51 am

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Originally Posted by windowontheAside

Why? Unless it's explicitly listed as having toast included I wouldn't expect salmon and eggs to come with toast.

I've ordered the scrambled eggs with salmon several times at LGW in the last few months and each time was asked "would you like white or brown toast?" ...