British Airways First Class Sleeper Service
New York JFK - London Gatwick 18:00-06:00
Aircraft: DC10-30

I tried the BA Sleeper Service shortly after they brought it out in the early 1990s. The object was to get passengers to dine in the lounge before they flew, thus optimizing as much time on board to sleep. However, you could opt to eat in the air if you preferred. This was BA's first attempt at an a la carte buffet style service in First Class, which is now their standard.

Sleeper Buffet
Grilled prawn brochettes
Stir fried fillet of beef with soy and ginger
Breast of chicken trattoria
Ravioli pasta and four cheeses

Main Courses:
Lobster cocktail with citrus mayonnaise
Turkey ham and avocado salad with celery and carrot ribbons
Smoked Salmon and troute presented with cottage cheese
Grilled marinated vegetables with shaved parmesan served with olive oil lemon and basil dressing

Cheese and Fruits
Farmhouse Stilton, French Brie and Italian tallegio served with celery, walnuts and black olives, tropical and seasonal fruits

Dessert
Summer berry tart

Selection of hot drinks and chocolates

Sleeper Breakfast
Energizer breakfast drink of plain yoghurt, fresh orange juice, strawberries, honey and vanilla

Freeshly squeezed pink grapefruit or orange juice

Chilled fresh fruit appetizer

Breakfast cereals and Birchermuesli

Toasted rolls of bacon and tomato
Croissants filled with ham and mushrooms
English Breakfast: eggs, pork sausages, grilled bacon, potato galettes

Muffins, five grain bread rolls, croissant and toast.