Jun 23, 2014, 2:52 am
Last edit by: KARFA
This thread is archived - there is a Concorde Room (CCR) LHR 2015 menu thread here.
This thread gives the current catering options for the Concorde Room (CCR), which is airside by South Security. This lounge is open to passengers flying BA on a First ticket or Concorde card holders. The catering supplier was changed on 2 May 2013 to BaxterStorey.
The current catering options in the CCR can be found in the first post in the thread, or you can click here. The current (August) JFK CCR menu is shown in post 176.
Catering options - other LHR lounges
Galleries First (Flounge) LHR: Dining menu and food options 2014 - T3 & T5
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 at 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 Concorde Room (CCR), which is airside by South Security. This lounge is open to passengers flying BA on a First ticket or Concorde card holders. The catering supplier was changed on 2 May 2013 to BaxterStorey.
The current catering options in the CCR can be found in the first post in the thread, or you can click here. The current (August) JFK CCR menu is shown in post 176.
Catering options - other LHR lounges
Galleries First (Flounge) LHR: Dining menu and food options 2014 - T3 & T5
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 at 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
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR : menus 2014
Jun 21, 2014, 11:34 am
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the mozarella and tomato, pork and risotto were always tasty and dependable...(
Jun 21, 2014, 12:21 pm
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Thanks for this, will sample it next month.
The allergen information actually seems to work quite well, except 'bacon option includes pork'. H&S gone mad again?
The allergen information actually seems to work quite well, except 'bacon option includes pork'. H&S gone mad again?
Jun 21, 2014, 1:42 pm
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I have sampled several of the new summer menu dishes and apart from one minor issue (which you will have to forgive me for not sharing) they were delicious. Initial customer response today was also great.
Jun 21, 2014, 2:28 pm
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I'm happy with asparagus and sea bream but will miss the tomato and mozzarella and the risotto.
I am still missing the beetroot salad and the duck from the previous menu too!
I am still missing the beetroot salad and the duck from the previous menu too!
Jun 21, 2014, 3:52 pm
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I hate to beat a dead horse, but once again not a premium ingredient to be seen.....and why have they kept that inedible roast? The last few tries have been like eating a tire.
Sad to see the pork bellies go.
Sad to see the pork bellies go.
Jun 21, 2014, 5:36 pm
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I do wonder if that isn't the cost saving ulterior motive. Very sad really.
Jun 21, 2014, 5:49 pm
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Is it really necessary to give such high prominence to allergens on the menu? The allergen information is bolded after every item.
There must be a more subtle but effective way of displaying it.
There must be a more subtle but effective way of displaying it.
Jun 22, 2014, 12:43 am
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I believe that EU food labeling requirements that come into force on 13th December now apply to restaurants/canteens etc as well as packaged foods. This requires that alergens "be emphasised through a typeset that clearly distinguishes it from the rest of the list of ingredients, e.g. by means of the font, style or background colour."
Jun 22, 2014, 4:25 am
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In the CCR right now, having just enjoyed some very well cooked scrambled eggs and bacon (includes pork).. Menus are clearer and easier to read in the semi-darkness of the CCR.
Now, if there was just one decent newspaper (all broadsheets already all gone - 11.30am - none in GF either) then the CCR would be a reasonable place to be today.
I'll post pics of the breakfast menu as soon as I can
Here we go:
Now, if there was just one decent newspaper (all broadsheets already all gone - 11.30am - none in GF either) then the CCR would be a reasonable place to be today.
I'll post pics of the breakfast menu as soon as I can
Here we go:
Jun 22, 2014, 11:42 am
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Sorry LOM but I just think that's a bit dramatic 
. The menu changes every few weeks, it's not cost saving it's a case of not wanting to bore you to death with the same choices.
The dishes are well put together, beautifully balanced in flavour and fresh. It's a nice summer menu. Of course there will be personal choices and preferences, that's life but it's certainly not a cost cut or even a poorly executed menu (in my humble opinion and I am a rather critical person when it comes to food). I think you should try it before you knock it (oh and roast isn't the same. We have switched to lamb for this season as chef feels the flavour is there now over the beef).
. The menu changes every few weeks, it's not cost saving it's a case of not wanting to bore you to death with the same choices. The dishes are well put together, beautifully balanced in flavour and fresh. It's a nice summer menu. Of course there will be personal choices and preferences, that's life but it's certainly not a cost cut or even a poorly executed menu (in my humble opinion and I am a rather critical person when it comes to food). I think you should try it before you knock it (oh and roast isn't the same. We have switched to lamb for this season as chef feels the flavour is there now over the beef).
Jun 22, 2014, 11:47 am
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Excellent, that's good to know. Each time I've had the beef I've found it rather tough, although the flavour was good. The Concorde Roast is now back on my list 👍
Jun 22, 2014, 11:51 am
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I believe that EU food labeling requirements that come into force on 13th December now apply to restaurants/canteens etc as well as packaged foods. This requires that alergens "be emphasised through a typeset that clearly distinguishes it from the rest of the list of ingredients, e.g. by means of the font, style or background colour."
Jun 22, 2014, 11:53 am
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Well just to re-iterate Adrian's point really: the roast is now lamb (not my lamb yet though!) so altogether a superior product. In terms of cooking it, it is more difficult to get a tough lamb due to the molecular differences between the two animals, and generally it's better suited for mass catering. I've not yet tasted it, or indeed the menu, so unlike some here I shall suspend judgement on the menu until my next visit.
Jun 22, 2014, 12:08 pm
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The starters are what really look ghastly. Mackerel or a ham hock? Did they raid the larder from one of Her Majesty's prisons?
Glad to hear about the change on the roast...hope it is an improvement.
Did we need to be told that bacon contains pork, though?
Glad to hear about the change on the roast...hope it is an improvement.
Did we need to be told that bacon contains pork, though?
Jun 22, 2014, 12:16 pm
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Did we need to be told that bacon contains pork, though?