mario

I really must live in a parallel universe or something. Is this supposed to look nice?

Surely I can't be the only thinking that this looks vile. I don't mind that BA serves this sort of food to whoever thinks that this is OK, but it would be nice to have a hot option that doesn't resemble THAT!

xenole

Lose the green bits, throw in some rice and it'll be fine

gw76

That plate looks as if someones been throwing more than just rice

jcm9000

It is the portuguese chicken, loads of rice under the sauce, and i would never get a job in a restaurant as my presentation abilities are something akin to school dinners from the 80s. I blame the bowl.. Its all fuel and it does the job as the nutrients are certainly there. I know, how clinical of me, I sound like im trying to sell army ration packs... The cold pie was odd though, i have avoided to date, gave it a go and it really needs to be hot. Mackerel on the side simply for the good oils. I don't get wound up about presentation (obviously) as it all ends up in the same place (no not the dog's bowl...). Often in a hurry courtesy of lhr's inevitable holding pattern and security march of the zombies, so pile it on, spoon it in, go to gate.

I will say i would like to see more different dishes each day, not hard to give decent variety, its a gold level lounge and most must go through a lot. That chicken is easy for them to make (cauldron....), but perhaps some simpler dishes like baked chicken breast or pork cutlets with new tatties and veg wouldn't go amiss before a long flight.

Oh and i maintain i enjoyed it, it needs some chillies added to give it a kick, but i would (and have) had it again.

DavidPM

... which seems to be more than can be said for the scrambled eggs.

HilFly

Tobias-UK

But what does it TASTE like?

layz

Yesterday, on my nice large PLATE (bowls were on one side and plates on the other) I had some nice new potatoes, a couple of fishcakes and one of those pies.

The fishcakes were nice so I had another, this time joined with some of the potato salad and mackerel.

All good (I'm an odd person who likes cold pies) - the cheesecake also looked nice but the two helpings from the main course were enough for me.

All washed down with Taittinger Prelude - life is hard

I would like a bit more variety. There seemed to be more choice a few months ago but I'm still happy with what is there.

adrianjc32

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onobond

Yes, my first reflexion, was it was something waiting to be eaten , or the same in past tense

IanFromHKG

All this reminds me of a thread on another forum on a similar topic. As usual, the resident BA apologist/champion (subsequently barred from that forum, and I believe this one as well) charged into the fray explaining how the limited space at T5 and the restrictions imposed by HAL (no open flames, etc) made it almost impossible to do much more than they do now.

Well, you know what, I know of an industry which seems perfectly capable of producing multi-course meals, many of a very high standard, with meals brought to your table, for hundreds at a time, using tiny kitchens with no open flames and, in fact, only antiquated ovens and water heaters. The industry in question is, of course, the AIRLINE INDUSTRY.

If they can do all that miles up in the air, how come they are only capable of producing serve-yourself slop on the ground - unless, of course, you want a burger instead?

Cradders

I was in GF last week and was very unimpressed with the food offerings (after generally seeing an improvement over the past year).

In fact that was the first time I've used the iPads for feedback. The food is better than it was when BS first took over, but that's not an excuse for declining standards in my opinion. Some of us don't want all of our meals to be wading in sauce (with most of the meat/good stuff picked out by earlier diners).

BDAgirl

I'm pleased to report that plates were in evidence at GF early Sunday morning, next to the hot breakfast buffet. I did use a bowl for my porridge and wished I hadn't. Steer clear of the porridge; it had the consistency and texture of wallpaper glue

stu1985

I shall investigate on Friday. Last time I was there I was quite impressed. It seems that standards have fallen. As long as there is Tattinger, I should be a happy boy. Although given that I have 6 hours or so, I hope the food is decent enough.

layz

Leave some for me!

Might be on BA1338 that day. 6 hours is a long time (presumably a connection)? Have a wander through the tunnels to the 5B lounge (club only so no free pour champagne, but it's a change of scene and quiet), eat in the flounge first though.