Nov 14, 2015, 11:21 am
Last edit by: flyoff
The facility to choose your main course meal before you fly (when travelling First, Club World and World Traveller Plus) is available on the following routes on flights departing from London:
London Heathrow to Accra, Amman, Atlanta, Austin, Bahrain, Baltimore, Bangalore, Bangkok, Beijing, Beirut, Boston, Buenos Aires, Cairo, Calgary, Cape Town, Chengdu, Chicago, Dallas, Delhi, Denver, Doha, Dubai, Durban, Hong Kong, Houston, Hyderabad, Jeddah, Johannesburg, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, Lagos, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Madras, Mexico, Miami, Montreal, Mumbai, Muscat, Nairobi, Narita, Nassau, New York (JFK and Newark), Philadelphia, Phoenix, Rio De Janeiro, Riyadh, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose (California), Sao Paulo, Seattle, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tehran, Tel Aviv, Tokyo (Haneda and Narita), Toronto, Vancouver, and Washington DC.
London Gatwick to Antigua, Barbados, Bermuda, Cancun, Cape Town, Costa Rica, New York (JFK), Kingston, Lima, Male, Mauritius, Orlando, Punta Cana, Saint Lucia, San Jose (Costa Rica), Tampa, and Trinidad and Tobago
Meal selection will be from the on-board menu; pre-selection is available between 30 days and 24 hours before your flight
Meal selection is only for the main course of the main meal. However, you can click on the menu link to see the full main meal menu.
Starters and desserts cannot be pre-ordered. Items from the second meals cannot be viewed or pre-ordered.
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London Heathrow to Accra, Amman, Atlanta, Austin, Bahrain, Baltimore, Bangalore, Bangkok, Beijing, Beirut, Boston, Buenos Aires, Cairo, Calgary, Cape Town, Chengdu, Chicago, Dallas, Delhi, Denver, Doha, Dubai, Durban, Hong Kong, Houston, Hyderabad, Jeddah, Johannesburg, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, Lagos, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Madras, Mexico, Miami, Montreal, Mumbai, Muscat, Nairobi, Narita, Nassau, New York (JFK and Newark), Philadelphia, Phoenix, Rio De Janeiro, Riyadh, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose (California), Sao Paulo, Seattle, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tehran, Tel Aviv, Tokyo (Haneda and Narita), Toronto, Vancouver, and Washington DC.
London Gatwick to Antigua, Barbados, Bermuda, Cancun, Cape Town, Costa Rica, New York (JFK), Kingston, Lima, Male, Mauritius, Orlando, Punta Cana, Saint Lucia, San Jose (Costa Rica), Tampa, and Trinidad and Tobago
Meal selection will be from the on-board menu; pre-selection is available between 30 days and 24 hours before your flight
Meal selection is only for the main course of the main meal. However, you can click on the menu link to see the full main meal menu.
Starters and desserts cannot be pre-ordered. Items from the second meals cannot be viewed or pre-ordered.
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The main course pre-order choice thread
Sep 16, 2015, 6:49 am
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I normally don't look at the menu for a flight (excluding those on AA!!) until I'm aboard. I needed to make a change to a booking and thought I'd sneak a peak. I'll be on the A380 to LAX this month and the menu offerings are:
I'm a fan of the tasting menu on the A380 (subject to finding agreeable items on the menu) and was surprised not to find the tasting menu as an option. Looking at the above I'm not a fan of the cod or pork belly options and I've eaten the Aberdeen Angus dish too many times already. Finger's crossed that the tasting menu is agreeable or it looks like I'm stuck with the Szechuan chicken.
- Seared fillet of Aberdeen Angus with salt beef croquette and spinach pomme purée, king oyster mushroom, salsify batons, tomato and gherkin jus
- Seared sustainably sourced North Atlantic cod fillet, flaked salt cod and pistachio and cauliflower couscous with verjus dressing
- Glazed pork belly, popcorn pork crackling, cocotte potatoes, roasted baby apples and calvados sauce
- Main course salad of of warm Szechuan chicken with crisp vegetables and a chilli and soy dressing
I'm a fan of the tasting menu on the A380 (subject to finding agreeable items on the menu) and was surprised not to find the tasting menu as an option. Looking at the above I'm not a fan of the cod or pork belly options and I've eaten the Aberdeen Angus dish too many times already. Finger's crossed that the tasting menu is agreeable or it looks like I'm stuck with the Szechuan chicken.
That said, the beef is nice (as you know already!) and I would also be tempted to give the Szechuan chicken a go otherwise!
Sep 20, 2015, 1:05 pm
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I normally don't look at the menu for a flight (excluding those on AA!!) until I'm aboard. I needed to make a change to a booking and thought I'd sneak a peak. I'll be on the A380 to LAX this month and the menu offerings are:
I'm a fan of the tasting menu on the A380 (subject to finding agreeable items on the menu) and was surprised not to find the tasting menu as an option. Looking at the above I'm not a fan of the cod or pork belly options and I've eaten the Aberdeen Angus dish too many times already. Finger's crossed that the tasting menu is agreeable or it looks like I'm stuck with the Szechuan chicken.
- Seared fillet of Aberdeen Angus with salt beef croquette and spinach pomme purée, king oyster mushroom, salsify batons, tomato and gherkin jus
- Seared sustainably sourced North Atlantic cod fillet, flaked salt cod and pistachio and cauliflower couscous with verjus dressing
- Glazed pork belly, popcorn pork crackling, cocotte potatoes, roasted baby apples and calvados sauce
- Main course salad of of warm Szechuan chicken with crisp vegetables and a chilli and soy dressing
I'm a fan of the tasting menu on the A380 (subject to finding agreeable items on the menu) and was surprised not to find the tasting menu as an option. Looking at the above I'm not a fan of the cod or pork belly options and I've eaten the Aberdeen Angus dish too many times already. Finger's crossed that the tasting menu is agreeable or it looks like I'm stuck with the Szechuan chicken.
Which routes offer the tasting menu?
Sep 20, 2015, 1:09 pm
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That beef option is quite decent (if it's not overdone).
Sep 20, 2015, 1:30 pm
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Sep 20, 2015, 2:36 pm
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I normally don't look at the menu for a flight (excluding those on AA!!) until I'm aboard. I needed to make a change to a booking and thought I'd sneak a peak. I'll be on the A380 to LAX this month and the menu offerings are:
I'm a fan of the tasting menu on the A380 (subject to finding agreeable items on the menu) and was surprised not to find the tasting menu as an option. Looking at the above I'm not a fan of the cod or pork belly options and I've eaten the Aberdeen Angus dish too many times already. Finger's crossed that the tasting menu is agreeable or it looks like I'm stuck with the Szechuan chicken.
- Seared fillet of Aberdeen Angus with salt beef croquette and spinach pomme purée, king oyster mushroom, salsify batons, tomato and gherkin jus
- Seared sustainably sourced North Atlantic cod fillet, flaked salt cod and pistachio and cauliflower couscous with verjus dressing
- Glazed pork belly, popcorn pork crackling, cocotte potatoes, roasted baby apples and calvados sauce
- Main course salad of of warm Szechuan chicken with crisp vegetables and a chilli and soy dressing
I'm a fan of the tasting menu on the A380 (subject to finding agreeable items on the menu) and was surprised not to find the tasting menu as an option. Looking at the above I'm not a fan of the cod or pork belly options and I've eaten the Aberdeen Angus dish too many times already. Finger's crossed that the tasting menu is agreeable or it looks like I'm stuck with the Szechuan chicken.
Hmm, I wonder if YouFirst could make the requests manually.
Technically, is it lunch or dinner on the LAX flight?
Sep 20, 2015, 2:41 pm
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It is a lunch service to LAX. And now there is a light (hot) meal served at the end of the flight instead of afternoon tea ... oh and the bistro menu has returned!
Sep 25, 2015, 1:24 pm
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I normally don't look at the menu for a flight (excluding those on AA!!) until I'm aboard. I needed to make a change to a booking and thought I'd sneak a peak. I'll be on the A380 to LAX this month and the menu offerings are:
I'm a fan of the tasting menu on the A380 (subject to finding agreeable items on the menu) and was surprised not to find the tasting menu as an option. Looking at the above I'm not a fan of the cod or pork belly options and I've eaten the Aberdeen Angus dish too many times already. Finger's crossed that the tasting menu is agreeable or it looks like I'm stuck with the Szechuan chicken.
- Seared fillet of Aberdeen Angus with salt beef croquette and spinach pomme purée, king oyster mushroom, salsify batons, tomato and gherkin jus
- Seared sustainably sourced North Atlantic cod fillet, flaked salt cod and pistachio and cauliflower couscous with verjus dressing
- Glazed pork belly, popcorn pork crackling, cocotte potatoes, roasted baby apples and calvados sauce
- Main course salad of of warm Szechuan chicken with crisp vegetables and a chilli and soy dressing
I'm a fan of the tasting menu on the A380 (subject to finding agreeable items on the menu) and was surprised not to find the tasting menu as an option. Looking at the above I'm not a fan of the cod or pork belly options and I've eaten the Aberdeen Angus dish too many times already. Finger's crossed that the tasting menu is agreeable or it looks like I'm stuck with the Szechuan chicken.
Sep 25, 2015, 4:05 pm
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I seem to recall there is a trip report somewhere by some guy who did an excellent TP of an early BA a380 outbound F flight, and he recommended the pork belly.....
Sep 25, 2015, 4:14 pm
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Sep 25, 2015, 4:43 pm
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Sep 26, 2015, 12:28 am
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So let me start. LHR-SIN in F. Main course choices are:
- stir fried prawns in pumpkin sweet corn sauce with garlic scented broccoli, cauliflower and steamed rice
- seared Welsh sea bass and scallops with linguine and fish nage
- Roasted English rack of lamb, shepherd's pie, sauté cabbage, fondant potato, confit carrot and garlic with rosemary jus
- Main course salad of chargrilled chicken with parma ham lardons, Caesar salad, and Caesar dressing
I usually go for the fish in F but am not so keen on the pasta bit, and I love rack of lamb. Has anyone any recommendation for me? Does anyone know if the rack is served as a rack (ie in one piece with the chops attached) or just means a couple "independent" chops? I'm asking because I'm hoping the rack would be less likely to feel overcooked/leathery.
- stir fried prawns in pumpkin sweet corn sauce with garlic scented broccoli, cauliflower and steamed rice
- seared Welsh sea bass and scallops with linguine and fish nage
- Roasted English rack of lamb, shepherd's pie, sauté cabbage, fondant potato, confit carrot and garlic with rosemary jus
- Main course salad of chargrilled chicken with parma ham lardons, Caesar salad, and Caesar dressing
I usually go for the fish in F but am not so keen on the pasta bit, and I love rack of lamb. Has anyone any recommendation for me? Does anyone know if the rack is served as a rack (ie in one piece with the chops attached) or just means a couple "independent" chops? I'm asking because I'm hoping the rack would be less likely to feel overcooked/leathery.
Of the other choices that I saw in the cabin, the fish dish really looked like a mess, the Caesar salad looked rather uninteresting, but the prawns looked nice too (I'm still glad I went for the lamb) with the prawns rather big.
Starter was a smoked salmon roulade with some sort of cream cheese filling and about 7-8 grains of oscietra caviar as garnish. There was an alternative. The soup was leek and potato and whilst ok, less good than most other BA F soups (which often tend to be one of the best part of the meal). There was salad (honey mustard or vinaigrette) which I did not have.
For pudding I had the warm raspberry and pear cream tart which was very nice (alternative was a chocolate feuillantine) and the cheese which was a bit of a boring selection this time (and did not match the menu description).
They had no trace of my pre-order but I had my choice anyway (GGL helping I presume). In short, if I flew it a second time, I'd make the exact same choice all over again!
Oct 3, 2015, 10:57 am
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Recommendations for flight LHR X GIG J?
Choices offered:
1. Seared fillet of British beef with caraway and onion braised rice, stuffed baby pepper, mushrooms and stroganoff sauce
2. Sustainably sourced plaice with smoked haddock mousse, mash potato, spinach and fennel with green beans and chunky tomato sauce
Not keen on the other two offered.
Choices offered:
1. Seared fillet of British beef with caraway and onion braised rice, stuffed baby pepper, mushrooms and stroganoff sauce
2. Sustainably sourced plaice with smoked haddock mousse, mash potato, spinach and fennel with green beans and chunky tomato sauce
Not keen on the other two offered.
Oct 3, 2015, 11:14 am
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Recommendations for flight LHR X GIG J?
Choices offered:
1. Seared fillet of British beef with caraway and onion braised rice, stuffed baby pepper, mushrooms and stroganoff sauce
2. Sustainably sourced plaice with smoked haddock mousse, mash potato, spinach and fennel with green beans and chunky tomato sauce
Not keen on the other two offered.
Choices offered:
1. Seared fillet of British beef with caraway and onion braised rice, stuffed baby pepper, mushrooms and stroganoff sauce
2. Sustainably sourced plaice with smoked haddock mousse, mash potato, spinach and fennel with green beans and chunky tomato sauce
Not keen on the other two offered.
Oct 3, 2015, 11:22 am
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Oct 3, 2015, 11:44 am
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