Is it worth to try the BOOK THE COOK?
Aug 29, 2013, 7:59 am
#76
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My last flight ex-SIN, I ordered the Lobster Thermidor, thinking it was going to be quite overcooked and rubbery. It was actually prepared quite well and delicious. I'm going to order it again on my next flight ex-SIN this winter.
Aug 29, 2013, 10:02 am
#78
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Any recent experience with BTC out of JFK? Thinking of doing JFK-FRA in F. Until I stumbled upon this thread, had been pretty bummed that no BTC out of Houston but sounds like we may not be missing much.
Aug 30, 2013, 12:35 am
#80
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maybe the caterer is unable to prepare the BTC dishes to SQ's standards
oh, its not available I always assumed you can BTC on any flight ex-SIN (except SINKUL). This is new to me. It says on the website:
"This Book the Cook service is available on all flights from Singapore except for flights to Kuala Lumpur and for refreshment or continental breakfast meals on these flights"
http://www.singaporeair.com/jsp/cms/...ssingapore.jsp
i can't speak for ex-station, but ex-SIN, Lobster thermidor, chicken rice and nasi lemak are the popular choices. Of course it boils down to whether you prefer western or asian dishes as well?
oh, its not available I always assumed you can BTC on any flight ex-SIN (except SINKUL). This is new to me. It says on the website:
"This Book the Cook service is available on all flights from Singapore except for flights to Kuala Lumpur and for refreshment or continental breakfast meals on these flights"
http://www.singaporeair.com/jsp/cms/...ssingapore.jsp
i can't speak for ex-station, but ex-SIN, Lobster thermidor, chicken rice and nasi lemak are the popular choices. Of course it boils down to whether you prefer western or asian dishes as well?
Last edited by bent; Aug 30, 2013 at 12:56 am
Aug 30, 2013, 6:51 am
#81
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maybe the caterer is unable to prepare the BTC dishes to SQ's standards
oh, its not available I always assumed you can BTC on any flight ex-SIN (except SINKUL). This is new to me. It says on the website:
"This Book the Cook service is available on all flights from Singapore except for flights to Kuala Lumpur and for refreshment or continental breakfast meals on these flights"
http://www.singaporeair.com/jsp/cms/...ssingapore.jsp
i can't speak for ex-station, but ex-SIN, Lobster thermidor, chicken rice and nasi lemak are the popular choices. Of course it boils down to whether you prefer western or asian dishes as well?
oh, its not available I always assumed you can BTC on any flight ex-SIN (except SINKUL). This is new to me. It says on the website:
"This Book the Cook service is available on all flights from Singapore except for flights to Kuala Lumpur and for refreshment or continental breakfast meals on these flights"
http://www.singaporeair.com/jsp/cms/...ssingapore.jsp
i can't speak for ex-station, but ex-SIN, Lobster thermidor, chicken rice and nasi lemak are the popular choices. Of course it boils down to whether you prefer western or asian dishes as well?
Sep 11, 2013, 6:57 pm
#82
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First time flying SQ next month in suites on SQ12 and have a couple questions. I'm thinking ex-SIN that I am going to go with Chicken Rice, fairly safe bet there? I like lobster and all, haven't had it for a while, but not a fan of mushrooms and thought i read its in a mushroom cream sauce...that being said, ex-NRT, anyone have any thoughts on the Beef Sukiyaki or should I just stick with the main menu as the other options don't sound amazing outside of going for the aforementioned lobster.
Aug 27, 2014, 5:08 pm
#84
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First time flying SQ next month in suites on SQ12 and have a couple questions. I'm thinking ex-SIN that I am going to go with Chicken Rice, fairly safe bet there? I like lobster and all, haven't had it for a while, but not a fan of mushrooms and thought i read its in a mushroom cream sauce...that being said, ex-NRT, anyone have any thoughts on the Beef Sukiyaki or should I just stick with the main menu as the other options don't sound amazing outside of going for the aforementioned lobster.
Lobster Thermidor was fine too but you can check on board if you ' d like to skip the mushroom , ours did not come with mushroom but asparagus
Or you can still opt for the usual meal on board
Hope this helps others
SFore : Just noticed posted last year , sorry !
Last edited by FlyerEC; Sep 1, 2014 at 6:18 pm
Aug 27, 2014, 10:03 pm
#85
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Sep 1, 2014, 1:29 pm
#86
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I am trying to do BTC for F in SQ25, but every time I select the option on the Meal Selection page, I get a message that says "We are unable to process your request. Please try again later or contact your local Singapore Airlines office." Anyone else?
Sep 1, 2014, 4:17 pm
#87
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I've had that twice. The first time I rang Singapore Airlines and they took my suggestions. The second time I got that message however I tried again not long after and it worked. I don't get the error.
Sep 5, 2014, 2:44 pm
#88
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Looking for some BTC advice. Flew SQ Biz a couple of years ago and made a bit of an error mistakenly ordering a children's meal as my option (there was nothing to warn me that it was!) - trying not to repeat the same mistake this time around in Suites 
The selections (LHR-SIN-AKL and back) are pretty extensive, especially ex-SIN, however the lack of any description of the items makes me unsure what most of them involve! I'm not a fish/seafood fan so that cuts things down a bit but when there are things like multiple steak options I'm a bit dubious as to what difference there is between them!
Is there any website which gives a bit more detail as to what each dish is? (I appreciate I've still got the backup of the onboard menu too
)
The selections (LHR-SIN-AKL and back) are pretty extensive, especially ex-SIN, however the lack of any description of the items makes me unsure what most of them involve! I'm not a fish/seafood fan so that cuts things down a bit but when there are things like multiple steak options I'm a bit dubious as to what difference there is between them!
Is there any website which gives a bit more detail as to what each dish is? (I appreciate I've still got the backup of the onboard menu too
)
Sep 5, 2014, 3:31 pm
#89
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Looking for some BTC advice. Flew SQ Biz a couple of years ago and made a bit of an error mistakenly ordering a children's meal as my option (there was nothing to warn me that it was!) - trying not to repeat the same mistake this time around in Suites
The selections (LHR-SIN-AKL and back) are pretty extensive, especially ex-SIN, however the lack of any description of the items makes me unsure what most of them involve! I'm not a fish/seafood fan so that cuts things down a bit but when there are things like multiple steak options I'm a bit dubious as to what difference there is between them!
Is there any website which gives a bit more detail as to what each dish is? (I appreciate I've still got the backup of the onboard menu too)
The selections (LHR-SIN-AKL and back) are pretty extensive, especially ex-SIN, however the lack of any description of the items makes me unsure what most of them involve! I'm not a fish/seafood fan so that cuts things down a bit but when there are things like multiple steak options I'm a bit dubious as to what difference there is between them!
Is there any website which gives a bit more detail as to what each dish is? (I appreciate I've still got the backup of the onboard menu too
)SQtalk
Sep 5, 2014, 4:15 pm
#90
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Denver
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Looking for some BTC advice. Flew SQ Biz a couple of years ago and made a bit of an error mistakenly ordering a children's meal as my option (there was nothing to warn me that it was!) - trying not to repeat the same mistake this time around in Suites
The selections (LHR-SIN-AKL and back) are pretty extensive, especially ex-SIN, however the lack of any description of the items makes me unsure what most of them involve! I'm not a fish/seafood fan so that cuts things down a bit but when there are things like multiple steak options I'm a bit dubious as to what difference there is between them!
Is there any website which gives a bit more detail as to what each dish is? (I appreciate I've still got the backup of the onboard menu too)
The selections (LHR-SIN-AKL and back) are pretty extensive, especially ex-SIN, however the lack of any description of the items makes me unsure what most of them involve! I'm not a fish/seafood fan so that cuts things down a bit but when there are things like multiple steak options I'm a bit dubious as to what difference there is between them!
Is there any website which gives a bit more detail as to what each dish is? (I appreciate I've still got the backup of the onboard menu too
)I'll see if I can find you the link.
EDIT: Found it. Scroll down and you can select which class of service (F/J), and which departure city, to see the menu of options. There is a description of each menu item.
http://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/fl...hecooklanding/
An example
Lobster Thermidor
Lobster tail sautéed in butter, flambéed in brandy, sprinkled with cheese, and served with creamy mushroom sauce, garlic and spicy mustard, and buttered asparagus
Lobster tail sautéed in butter, flambéed in brandy, sprinkled with cheese, and served with creamy mushroom sauce, garlic and spicy mustard, and buttered asparagus