May 17, 13, 11:43 am
Last edit by: KARFA
This thread gives the current catering options (2013, 2014, & 2015) for the Galleries First Lounge (Flounge) in London Gatwick North Terminal. This lounge is open to BAEC Gold and oneworld Emerald card holders as well as assengers flying on a oneworld First ticket. The catering supplier was changed on 25 April 2013 to BaxterStorey.
The current catering options in the First lounge can be found in this post in the thread, or you can click here.
Catering options - other LGW lounge
Galleries Club Lounge Gatwick (North Terminal): Catering options from April 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014 or 2015 thread)
Catering options - LHR lounges
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR : menus 2015 - T5 only
Galleries First (Flounge) LHR: Dining menu and food options 2015 - T3 & T5
Galleries Club lounges LHR: Dining menu and food options from 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014 or 2015 thread) - T3 and T5
International Lounge Terminal 1 LHR - catering options from May 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014 or 2015 thread) - T1 international flights
For the UK domestic lounges in Newcastle, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Leeds, and Aberdeen
UK Domestic lounges (outside London) - catering arrangements from April 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014 or 2015 thread)
For information on the BaxterStorey changeover in 2013
New lounge catering contract: BaxterStorey replaces Compass - effective 1 May 2013
Your recent feedback on catering in our lounges - note from BA Executive Club.
BA Champagne & Wine thread
The 2015 BA Champagne & Wine Thread - covers LHR & LGW lounges and in the air
The LHR CCR cocktail menu - cocktail menu introduced May 2014
Archived food & drink threads
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR: menus 2014
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR: menus 2013
Galleries First (Flounge) LHR: Dining menu and food options 2014 - T3 and T5
Galleries First (Flounge) LHR: Dining menu and food options 2013 - T3 and T5
The 2014 BA Champagne & Wine Thread - covers LHR & LGW lounges and in the air
The 2013 BA Champagne & Wine Thread - covers LHR & LGW lounges and in the air
The current catering options in the First lounge can be found in this post in the thread, or you can click here.
Catering options - other LGW lounge
Galleries Club Lounge Gatwick (North Terminal): Catering options from April 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014 or 2015 thread)
Catering options - LHR lounges
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR : menus 2015 - T5 only
Galleries First (Flounge) LHR: Dining menu and food options 2015 - T3 & T5
Galleries Club lounges LHR: Dining menu and food options from 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014 or 2015 thread) - T3 and T5
International Lounge Terminal 1 LHR - catering options from May 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014 or 2015 thread) - T1 international flights
For the UK domestic lounges in Newcastle, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Leeds, and Aberdeen
UK Domestic lounges (outside London) - catering arrangements from April 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014 or 2015 thread)
For information on the BaxterStorey changeover in 2013
New lounge catering contract: BaxterStorey replaces Compass - effective 1 May 2013
Your recent feedback on catering in our lounges - note from BA Executive Club.
BA Champagne & Wine thread
The 2015 BA Champagne & Wine Thread - covers LHR & LGW lounges and in the air
The LHR CCR cocktail menu - cocktail menu introduced May 2014
Archived food & drink threads
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR: menus 2014
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR: menus 2013
Galleries First (Flounge) LHR: Dining menu and food options 2014 - T3 and T5
Galleries First (Flounge) LHR: Dining menu and food options 2013 - T3 and T5
The 2014 BA Champagne & Wine Thread - covers LHR & LGW lounges and in the air
The 2013 BA Champagne & Wine Thread - covers LHR & LGW lounges and in the air
First Lounge London Gatwick (North terminal): Catering options from April 2013
Nov 1, 14, 3:37 pm
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Originally Posted by fqtv_kraven
I did it.
I ordered the Mac and cheese.
And I must say, it's more than just horrible. Gordon Ramsay would get a heart attack.
I ordered the Mac and cheese.
And I must say, it's more than just horrible. Gordon Ramsay would get a heart attack.
Nov 14, 14, 1:19 am
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I wish that the "rest of the day" options had been improved more significantly, but credit where credit is due and I must say that the breakfast options feel like a major improvement. I had the "egg royale" (singular) yesterday and it was actually sort of ok (the hollandaise is still quite synthetic and a bit mayonnaisy just as at LHR but in a way, they put less of it so you don't notice as much! 
) and the waffles (which I did not have) looked ok as well.
Now if BA could bring in one of the signature sandwiches (like the club or burger) and one of the signature salads (like the current LHR duck egg or one of the other ones which rotate there) I would say that the LGW F lounge would have had a significant catering upgrade throughout the day.
) and the waffles (which I did not have) looked ok as well. Now if BA could bring in one of the signature sandwiches (like the club or burger) and one of the signature salads (like the current LHR duck egg or one of the other ones which rotate there) I would say that the LGW F lounge would have had a significant catering upgrade throughout the day.
Jan 2, 15, 7:33 am
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There were two bottles of LPGS in there today! What immaculate timing for my first and probably only visit to this lounge for a while.
Jan 2, 15, 7:46 am
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Originally Posted by choosethedrew
There were two bottles of LPGS in there today! What immaculate timing for my first and probably only visit to this lounge for a while.
Indeed, somehow, the LGW F lounge seems to still occasionally get a great bottle while they seem rarer than ever at LHR GF. I wouldn't mind a look at their cellar to see what else they might be hiding!!
Jan 2, 15, 8:29 am
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Originally Posted by BHDATC
Lots and lots of Monopole.
I have never seen it before (nor, should I add, would I want to!)
Jan 2, 15, 8:39 am
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Originally Posted by BHDATC
Lots and lots of Monopole.
Jan 2, 15, 11:46 pm
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Originally Posted by choosethedrew
There were two bottles of LPGS in there today! What immaculate timing for my first and probably only visit to this lounge for a while.
Jan 3, 15, 2:52 am
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Originally Posted by corporate-wage-slave
That seems to have been a New Year treat, it's now back to Taittinger for both white and rosé. I thought I would post just in case someone was thinking a cheeky RFS to AMS....
Jan 3, 15, 3:31 am
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I am by no means a long time visitor to BA lounges but have never seen Monopole anywhere. I do believe the comment was in jest, tho' 
LGW F is small enough that dropping in the odd LPGS bottle is manageable. I know people report the place as getting crowded from time to time, and am certainly happy to hear it may be expanding again, but it's small and cozy compared to the LHR lounges and has lost all the OW traffic since the times when AA had its base there. I posted a pic of an LPGS bottle at the end of August from this lounge, so it does seem to make appearances there every so often. With it and the improved food I will happily be back if the occasion arises again in summer time. With my trusted carry-on even the ride from London Bridge was perfectly manageable, better than the Piccadilly line for sure, I was overall happy with how my trip went and will look forward to a repeat experience.
LGW F is small enough that dropping in the odd LPGS bottle is manageable. I know people report the place as getting crowded from time to time, and am certainly happy to hear it may be expanding again, but it's small and cozy compared to the LHR lounges and has lost all the OW traffic since the times when AA had its base there. I posted a pic of an LPGS bottle at the end of August from this lounge, so it does seem to make appearances there every so often. With it and the improved food I will happily be back if the occasion arises again in summer time. With my trusted carry-on even the ride from London Bridge was perfectly manageable, better than the Piccadilly line for sure, I was overall happy with how my trip went and will look forward to a repeat experience.
Jan 3, 15, 3:55 am
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Originally Posted by MarkedMan
With my trusted carry-on even the ride from London Bridge was perfectly manageable, better than the Piccadilly line for sure.
Jan 3, 15, 4:05 am
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Originally Posted by orbitmic
OT - indeed the London Bridge trip was always very good (30 minutes, overground, possible to sit at most hours) but I thought that this was being mostly discontinued bar extremely few remaining services due to new work on that line for the next two years at least?
Jan 3, 15, 4:09 am
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Originally Posted by MarkedMan
No doubt, you'll know better than me for sure. I know in summer there were works on other stations on the Thameslink line and not all stops were accessible. I don't know if the train service itself is reduced, or if the stops are fewer and you have to go to other stations. Hopefully it will be the latter and I can ride to Farringdon or St Pancras and catch the train there instead.
Feb 1, 15, 9:22 am
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Am I correct that there is no Full English breakfast available in the Gatwick First lounge 
? If so, any recommendations for breakfast either before or after security? BTW I'm staying at the Sofitel, but I'm too mean to pay their price for fried eggs, sausage, bacon and a couple of slices of toast 
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? If so, any recommendations for breakfast either before or after security? BTW I'm staying at the Sofitel, but I'm too mean to pay their price for fried eggs, sausage, bacon and a couple of slices of toast .
