Originally Posted by
paulinias
Hi, I'm flying from JNB-CDG in a few weeks and wondering what kind of vegetarian options are included as part of the normal menu? Is there always a vegetarian option like other airlines? Anyone have any experiences ordering a VEG meal in business?
Thanks!
Welcome to Flyertalk and to the Air France forum where I hope you'll continue to enjoy after your trip!
If you want vegetarian food, you should certainly order a vegetarian special meal. There is no choice of starter but a double starter all served on a single plate which is never vegetarian. It is arguably often the better part of the meal. It is accompanied by a bowl of green salad which should be fine.
There is then a choice of four main dishes typically including one vegetarian option (most frequently pasta). However, depending on where you sit, there is of course no guarantee that there will be some left. The other three options are normally two meats and one fish.
Then there is a small plate with two cheese, and finally dessert (the other competitor for "best part of the meal").
On your route, breakfast will be hot and include a choice of three mains: one hot savoury (likely non vegetarian) and one hot sweet (likely vegetarian), and one cold plate (not vegetarian).