Originally Posted by
DeathSlam
Perhaps "Ask the staffer"

I suspect there is a perfectly sensible operational reason. Maybe crews have more prep time from UK outstations for the first flight of the day?
Seems reasonable, but unless my memory is deceptive, the hot breakfast is usually available on the 09:20 coming down from NCL, which is not a night stopper - ovens usually sound like they’re being turned on during pushback.