Mar 18, 14, 6:15 am
Last edit by: KARFA
This thread is archived - there is a Galleries First (Flounge) LHR 2015 menu thread here.
This thread gives the current catering options for the Galleries First Lounge (Flounge) in LHR Terminals 3 and 5. This lounge is open to BAEC Gold and oneworld Emerald card holders. Passengers flying BA on a First ticket can also use the Concorde Room. The catering supplier was changed on 2 May 2013 to BaxterStorey. Click here to see the former thread, which covered that turbulent period.
The current catering options in the First lounge can be found in the first post in the thread, or you can click here.
Catering options - other LHR lounges
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR : menus 2014 - T5 only
Galleries Club lounges LHR: Dining menu and food options from 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014 thread) - T3 and T5
International Lounge Terminal 1 LHR - catering options from May 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014 thread) - T1 international flights
For the First and Club lounges in Gatwick and the UK domestic lounges in Newcastle, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Leeds, and Aberdeen:
First Lounge London Gatwick (North terminal): Catering options from April 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014 thread) - see post 2 for the text of BA's leaflet on the supplier changeover
Galleries Club Lounge Gatwick (North Terminal): Catering options from April 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014 thread)
UK Domestic lounges (outside London) - catering arrangments from April 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014 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 2014 BA Champagne & Wine Thread - covers LHR & LGW lounges and in the air
Archived food & drink threads:
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR : menus 2013 - T5 only
Galleries First (Flounge) LHR: Dining menu and food options 2013 - T3 and T5
The 2013 BA Champagne & Wine Thread - covers LHR & LGW lounges and in the air
This thread gives the current catering options for the Galleries First Lounge (Flounge) in LHR Terminals 3 and 5. This lounge is open to BAEC Gold and oneworld Emerald card holders. Passengers flying BA on a First ticket can also use the Concorde Room. The catering supplier was changed on 2 May 2013 to BaxterStorey. Click here to see the former thread, which covered that turbulent period.
The current catering options in the First lounge can be found in the first post in the thread, or you can click here.
Catering options - other LHR lounges
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR : menus 2014 - T5 only
Galleries Club lounges LHR: Dining menu and food options from 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014 thread) - T3 and T5
International Lounge Terminal 1 LHR - catering options from May 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014 thread) - T1 international flights
For the First and Club lounges in Gatwick and the UK domestic lounges in Newcastle, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Leeds, and Aberdeen:
First Lounge London Gatwick (North terminal): Catering options from April 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014 thread) - see post 2 for the text of BA's leaflet on the supplier changeover
Galleries Club Lounge Gatwick (North Terminal): Catering options from April 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014 thread)
UK Domestic lounges (outside London) - catering arrangments from April 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014 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 2014 BA Champagne & Wine Thread - covers LHR & LGW lounges and in the air
Archived food & drink threads:
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR : menus 2013 - T5 only
Galleries First (Flounge) LHR: Dining menu and food options 2013 - T3 and T5
The 2013 BA Champagne & Wine Thread - covers LHR & LGW lounges and in the air
Galleries First (Flounge) LHR: Dining menu and food options 2014
Mar 14, 14, 2:29 am
#46
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Originally Posted by ReadystEDIgo
I agree. I very, very rarely eat pies and apart from breakfast, I can't remember the last time I ate sausages, etc. I am disappointed that the salmon has gone which was a regular for me.
I am liking the sound of the desserts though
I am liking the sound of the desserts though
Originally Posted by Joely
Very disappointed at the departure of the pork belly and it's replacement with far more unhealthy pies. I thought the pork belly was very good and I don't like the delivery of my protein wrapped in wheat based carbohydrates.
Originally Posted by billinghamn
You and me too. I liked the pork belly too. Perhaps they might bring it back at a later point?
Mar 14, 14, 2:48 am
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Originally Posted by KARFA
Joely, how do you think the pies are less healthy than the pork belly? Did you not notice the large amount of (very tasty) fat on the pork or did you somehow eat around it?
Anyway, people can eat what they want but the point is that things such as cooked meats such as the pork belly, salmon, ribs etc gives you the choice of what you eat it with, if you wrap it in carbs you dont, unless of course you dissect the pie..
Mar 14, 14, 2:52 am
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Originally Posted by corporate-wage-slave
Salmon and chicken cold cuts are available on the salad counter. Here's the new Burnt Cambridge Cream
Um well I am not entirely sure I can share your nutritional analysis! But there was quite a fair bit of lobbying going on (including by me) to get pies back, so it does show you can't please everyone.
Yes, I suspect that actually it hasn't completely gone away. The Flounge buffet has now a lot more rotation. Under the previous caterers it was quite a big event when anything changed on the buffet, now there often is a new item out.
Um well I am not entirely sure I can share your nutritional analysis! But there was quite a fair bit of lobbying going on (including by me) to get pies back, so it does show you can't please everyone.
Yes, I suspect that actually it hasn't completely gone away. The Flounge buffet has now a lot more rotation. Under the previous caterers it was quite a big event when anything changed on the buffet, now there often is a new item out.
It would be good news if we might see the return of the belly pork under better rotation.
Mar 14, 14, 3:25 am
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Interesting to see that the choice of "real" hot food options on the menu slightly decreased and yes, I'll be missing the salmon too!
Mar 14, 14, 4:58 am
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Originally Posted by KARFA
Joely, how do you think the pies are less healthy than the pork belly? Did you not notice the large amount of (very tasty) fat on the pork or did you somehow eat around it?
In fact, this site says that a typical steak and ale pie is 32% fat vs "only" 23% in pork belly http://caloriecount.about.com/calori...ics-pie-i76418 so even if you looked at fat alone Joely's statement would seem correct, and of course there is much more than the fat issue.
That said, while I don't like the pies, I'm glad people can enjoy them, what I don't understand is the lack of rotation - they will be on for months but some of us are in this lounge every week, sometimes several times a week so it would be nice to NOT have the same buffet hot (be it pork belly, beef rib, or pies) stay around for months in a row.
And to me, cold meat/fish on the buffet (which was already there before) does not replace hot fish/meat options in the a la carte menu.
Mar 14, 14, 5:01 am
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Originally Posted by hugolover
I think its a shame they got rid of the "proper" food from the menu. Like the salmon or the chicken but didn't replace it with anything.
and they've pulled the pulled pork as well.
Mar 14, 14, 8:02 am
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Originally Posted by billinghamn
FM - I have "arrived" - points turned up yesterday - GGL showing on "Your Executive Club" page now. First joker used, one GUF2 used, one GUF2 used and returned...
You're not keeping up...
You're not keeping up...
Mar 14, 14, 8:03 am
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Just to keep the thread on topic - I'm only asking as I'm sure you'll be keen to sample the new menu in the F lounge and compare the food to that served in the CCR 
Mar 14, 14, 8:22 am
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Just had the sausages, mash and pea/cabbage combination which is all new. All were very tasty although the gravy was a little salty but maybe that is just my palate!
It all looked very appetising to be honest - lots of empty champagne bottles today but I put that down the the GF lounge being busy!
Changing and continuing to improve is my overall assessment of the lounge at the moment!
aks120
It all looked very appetising to be honest - lots of empty champagne bottles today but I put that down the the GF lounge being busy!
Changing and continuing to improve is my overall assessment of the lounge at the moment!
aks120
Mar 14, 14, 8:23 am
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I expected the "burnt cambridge cream" to look a lot more like crème brulée
Being a dodgy foreigner myself I'm not very fond of "traditional" British food like pies, sausages et al. but I can see the appeal so as long as enough other options are around, I'm not going to complain. The chicken ramen sounds lovely!
Being a dodgy foreigner myself I'm not very fond of "traditional" British food like pies, sausages et al. but I can see the appeal so as long as enough other options are around, I'm not going to complain. The chicken ramen sounds lovely!
Mar 14, 14, 9:04 am
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Originally Posted by csutter
I expected the "burnt cambridge cream" to look a lot more like crème brulée
Which came first? Crème brûlée or burnt cream? UK claims French classic as its own
Mar 14, 14, 9:05 am
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Originally Posted by Filthy Monkey
Woohoo!!! That's great news. They definitely kept you waiting, so I'm sure it was a great relief when it finally happened. Glad to hear you've managed to make bookings already. I really need to do the same as 2 of my jokers will expire at the end of this month. So, when is your next trip...?
I need to organise a trip in between so we can sample the CCR prior to Aug - probably try and do an EU weekend trip.
After that the next confirmed trip is Florida for Christmas (start of my membership year) and then into further TP runs to retain status and keep me heading towards LTG.
Mar 14, 14, 9:16 am
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In the interests of research I went for sausages, mash and steak pie. All a great improvement. Partner went for a burger with cheese and bacon and announced it was 'very nice' which is pretty impressive for someone from Glasgow. I was surprised by the number of staff. Even the men in suits were serving and bringing out gravy when it ran out. A massive improvement all around.
Mar 14, 14, 12:45 pm
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i'm away to delve into the offerings.......!
Mar 14, 14, 1:09 pm
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I can report that the steak and ale pie was great! I may even try the ramen before I leave tonight....
