Diabeetus

Does the cow pick the veal? If so, Is it any good?

yyznomad

No, not just YYZ. Although YYZ is the Centre of the Universe, Bigglesworth gets love ex-elsewhere too, like int'l YVR.

Diabeetus

Agreed. I frequently did YYC-YVR en route to HKG, and always had omlettes.

canadiancow

Double yes.

1Newflyer

But AC cares less for the last person being Hindu?

canadiancow

I've actually never met anyone who would only not eat beef. I've met Hindu vegetarians (no meat at all), and Hindus who would eat beef (heck I have a very good friend of mine who kept strict Kosher until he realized how good pork was).

Regardless, I guess this is what special meals are for, no? I think the problem is people who aren't "strict" in their practice, but still follow the "no pork" rule. So they don't order a Kosher meal, but absolutely will not eat pork.

Again, I think this is all pointless until they get online ordering working. There's no reason not to offer bacon and eggs if you can order it ahead of time.

1Newflyer

You are right on all points, but my comment was directed to the phrase "

AC ..... risking a response ......

As you pointed out, the last person could be at risk of not getting any choice and at times no food because of their convictions.

ACYYZ/SD

Pork is only occasionally boarded as an entree on flights to/from Asia, and not boarded as an appetizer (prosciutto) on IST & TLV flights. Sausages in breakfast omelettes are poultry-based (chicken or turkey).

SparseFlyer

Hawksworth out of YUL confirmed. I like fish, so I liked it, but some were less pleased.


Also, for the record, I've flown 3 TK flights of sub 5 (and even sub 4) hours, and they all had full catering (of 3 choices though).

All flights were intra-europe or North Africa.

Each flight had a different appetizer and different main courses but:

The vegetarian option was always the same.

The appetizer was always different, but the same setup. So like a small cold fish (smoked salmon, smoked espadon, etc), a small cold salad (tabouleh or lebneh and spinach), and a small baked salad (stuffed peppers or zehlook).

They all came with different cheeses on each flights. Sometimes blues, sometimes "bries", sometimes stuff with holes. Always different.

The desert was different every time, from puddings to cakes.

There was always 2 options and they were always different. The first went from classic beef, to slow cooked veal cheek, to roasted lamb shank.

The second option was either poultry or fish.



Just to make sure it's clear, those flights were considered (for all intents and purposes) "international", but were all of very short duration (either like NA PLH or shorter), but they were NOT catered by TK's international menu standards.


So yes, I am sure AC can make a tiny effort. It just depends on how much of an effort they want to make, and/or is it even profitable to make that effort (which I think is probably not).

24left

A point I posted upthread (where I included some photos)

BlueMilk

New menu on PLH out of YVR today:

Veal stew with a tomato and vegetable sauce, cauliflower au gratin and fine French green beans.

Green curry chicken with rice pilaf, carrots and edamame beans.

Flame-seared loin of cod with red pepper, tomato and almond sauce, orzo and vegetable medley.

Cheese tortellini with Italian-style tomato sauce and mozzarella.

24left

I posted on Oct 21:

agjil

Wait, French Toast was a breakfast option?
French Toast sounds even better than quiche.
I'm really tired of the omelette and pancakes on AC.
It's not that they are horrible, but when you eat the same stuff again and again for years, you get sick of it.
Quiche and French Toast sound like good alternative options.


BTW, has anyone taken AC Rouge flights between YVR and US-West coast (SFO/LAX) recently?
I wonder what kind of meals are offered in Premium Rouge on the afternoon/evening flights.

Medhatter

I really do not understand why they can not let you know what the meal on your flight is going to be. Does the kitchen just arrive in the morning and deals with what is in the fridge? I have traveled on KLM and they let you purchase the meal you would like ahead of time.
I was on United at Xmas YYC to IAH in paid business class and when breakfast was offered it was French Toast (which I have never liked) or Spinach Quiche (and I have never liked Spinach) so it was 4 hours with nothing to eat.
Today on AC210 the light lunch was cold salmon with some sort of Potato salad which again I do not like cold fish but no other option. By the way of the 6 people in Business 3 (including me) sent back the dish without touching it.
The problem is when you go to a gourmet menu it may have tastes that some do not like which is why there should be a slightly blander option for those without a educated palate. It does bother me when I pay for business class I expect to be treated better than if I am in Y but all it means is I get a bigger seat.

peter1962

Can anyone tell me what the breakfast is like on this flight? Is it a full cooked breakfast or a continental offerring?

The AC website says breakfast is served, but no details and the AC Call Centre couldn't help - just need to know if to eat in the terminal first or not.

many thanks