Business Class Meal Cost Cutting?
Sep 21, 2015, 6:21 am
#1
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Business Class Meal Cost Cutting?
Hi All,
First world problem
I just flew Business Class from Rome to Singapore (which I paid for) and this was the main course dish I received. Of course it's subjective, but I don't believe this is really up to the level of a Business Class main course. Thoughts?
PS. The *tiny* omelette was inedible. Completely dry and quite revolting
Economy class omelettes are larger and taste better!
First world problem
I just flew Business Class from Rome to Singapore (which I paid for) and this was the main course dish I received. Of course it's subjective, but I don't believe this is really up to the level of a Business Class main course. Thoughts?PS. The *tiny* omelette was inedible. Completely dry and quite revolting
Economy class omelettes are larger and taste better!
Last edited by maestro1981; Sep 21, 2015 at 6:23 am Reason: Added text marked PS.
Sep 21, 2015, 6:37 am
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This is the breakfast service, right?
It seems "ok" to me. Catering depends a lot on local catering quality.
If you ever fly ex-PVG, you will know what I am talking about.
It seems "ok" to me. Catering depends a lot on local catering quality.
If you ever fly ex-PVG, you will know what I am talking about.
Sep 21, 2015, 11:53 pm
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Sep 22, 2015, 1:23 am
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I guess I'm quite over-reacting :P I just didn't think that a few cold cuts of meat, one cherry tomato, a few bits of lettuce really cut it for a business class meal (compared to what SQ used to serve on this route). Thanks for the input above everyone 
Sep 22, 2015, 8:59 am
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Have to say that does look pretty revolting. Not something I would expect to find on SQ. More like a soviet-era Aeroflot meal.
Sep 22, 2015, 1:36 pm
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I really think it's a catering station issue, and what is the norm for a breakfast main . I'm also someone who assiduously avoids the 'western' breakfast option, because it's pretty much the same - an egg concoction, some veg or potato side, and a meat (though I more often see a roast sausage and not cold cuts).
I prefer to BTC or take the asian meal option! And if I'm not up for a hot main, I will just skip and stick with the fruit plate and cereal, maybe load up on the bread basket if I do want something more.
I prefer to BTC or take the asian meal option! And if I'm not up for a hot main, I will just skip and stick with the fruit plate and cereal, maybe load up on the bread basket if I do want something more.
Sep 22, 2015, 7:29 pm
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In a way yes. 
Its anyway the first (breakfast) meal served on that flight. To me SQs breakfast was/is never tempting, so usually I give it a miss. I usually just ask for the fruits, sometimes the Muesli in addition.
I don't see a cost cutting here. Yes, the quality varies a lot between the stations and even catering out of SIN doesn't provide a constant quality.
Out of curiosity: How was the second meal?
Its anyway the first (breakfast) meal served on that flight. To me SQs breakfast was/is never tempting, so usually I give it a miss. I usually just ask for the fruits, sometimes the Muesli in addition. I don't see a cost cutting here. Yes, the quality varies a lot between the stations and even catering out of SIN doesn't provide a constant quality.
Out of curiosity: How was the second meal?
Sep 22, 2015, 7:58 pm
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Sep 22, 2015, 9:14 pm
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I come from an indian family and it seems to me that indians tend to like omlettes that would be considered overcooked by American or European standards. Perhaps it is like that in other asian countries?
Sep 23, 2015, 4:22 am
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Well personal opinion, but I do think the visible presentation and quality of the product selected appears poor and cheap. Out of Italy they could have a great cold platter with antipasti, different salumi and cheeses, but not that sad pile of whatever it is supposed to be. If SQ accepts or worse specifies this for the caterer then that is very sad. To be honest, I would "bi*ch" about it, but then that is just me 
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Sep 23, 2015, 7:13 am
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To me, it looks like these breakfasts are trying to follow some local European customs in what they add to the omelette dish, with the SQ cold cuts and cheese common in Germany, Holland etc. while the MH cooked vegetables and mushrooms remind me of a British full breakfast.