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
Jun 21, 2017, 2:51 pm
#901
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Egham, Surrey, UK
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Well, it's certainly still holding for July!
My main course F choices (first BA F, thanks to a GUF2) for LHR-SFO on 21st are exactly the same. I can't actually say I'm particularly enthralled by any of them - I'd certainly not regard a burger as suitable fare for CW or F - so much so that I might actually chance the beef, and I'm very much a rare as possible man ... so I too would appreciate recommendations or reviews from those who've already, err, salivated over the offering.
My main course F choices (first BA F, thanks to a GUF2) for LHR-SFO on 21st are exactly the same. I can't actually say I'm particularly enthralled by any of them - I'd certainly not regard a burger as suitable fare for CW or F - so much so that I might actually chance the beef, and I'm very much a rare as possible man ... so I too would appreciate recommendations or reviews from those who've already, err, salivated over the offering.
Jun 21, 2017, 3:21 pm
#902
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club, easyJet and Ryanair
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: UK/Las Vegas
Programs: BA Gold (GGL/CCR)
Posts: 15,926
We have the same choice for our F flight to SFO next week. Personally I think as a First menu it is unacceptable. Had a mail from QF last week with some offers about QF First and had details of their seven (7) course F dinner menu. BA should rename themselves at Budget Air because that's what you get for your £K's.
Jun 21, 2017, 4:06 pm
#903
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Egham, Surrey, UK
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Posts: 3,416
Really!? You want to explain how? My experience last year/this year in F
1. Nuts
2. Starter - sorry we have run out of your first choice
3. Main - overcooked chicken or beef
4. Sweet or cheese - wow two pieces of cheese and one grape
5. Kettle crisps
6. Crunchie
7. More nuts
Sorry forgot a pathetic plate of leaves
Sorry but seeing as BA spends probably less than £30 on an F main meal lets not carried away. The reason they are now #40 is that they don't care about their pax or crew. I have had crews saying that they are embarrassed by the slop they are serving. If other airlines can serve better J meals including QF and AA and AY, even on shorthaul, than an LH F meal BA then there is something wrong.
1. Nuts
2. Starter - sorry we have run out of your first choice
3. Main - overcooked chicken or beef
4. Sweet or cheese - wow two pieces of cheese and one grape
5. Kettle crisps
6. Crunchie
7. More nuts
Sorry forgot a pathetic plate of leaves
Sorry but seeing as BA spends probably less than £30 on an F main meal lets not carried away. The reason they are now #40 is that they don't care about their pax or crew. I have had crews saying that they are embarrassed by the slop they are serving. If other airlines can serve better J meals including QF and AA and AY, even on shorthaul, than an LH F meal BA then there is something wrong.
Jun 21, 2017, 4:36 pm
#904
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club, easyJet and Ryanair
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: UK/Las Vegas
Programs: BA Gold (GGL/CCR)
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Really!? You want to explain how? My experience last year/this year in F
1. Nuts
2. Starter - sorry we have run out of your first choice
3. Main - overcooked chicken or beef
4. Sweet or cheese - wow two pieces of cheese and one grape
5. Kettle crisps
6. Crunchie
7. More nuts
Sorry forgot a pathetic plate of leaves
Sorry but seeing as BA spends probably less than £30 on an F main meal lets not carried away. The reason they are now #40 is that they don't care about their pax or crew. I have had crews saying that they are embarrassed by the slop they are serving. If other airlines can serve better J meals including QF and AA and AY, even on shorthaul, than an LH F meal BA then there is something wrong.
1. Nuts
2. Starter - sorry we have run out of your first choice
3. Main - overcooked chicken or beef
4. Sweet or cheese - wow two pieces of cheese and one grape
5. Kettle crisps
6. Crunchie
7. More nuts
Sorry forgot a pathetic plate of leaves
Sorry but seeing as BA spends probably less than £30 on an F main meal lets not carried away. The reason they are now #40 is that they don't care about their pax or crew. I have had crews saying that they are embarrassed by the slop they are serving. If other airlines can serve better J meals including QF and AA and AY, even on shorthaul, than an LH F meal BA then there is something wrong.
Jun 21, 2017, 6:34 pm
#906
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: AA, UA, GE
Posts: 5,123
Jun 22, 2017, 12:08 am
#908
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club, easyJet and Ryanair
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: UK/Las Vegas
Programs: BA Gold (GGL/CCR)
Posts: 15,926
- Pre-appetiser
- Appetiser
- Soup
- Salad
- Main course
- Desert
- Cheese
Enjoy ^
Jun 22, 2017, 2:23 am
#909
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Peterborough, UK
Programs: BA Silver; IHG Spire; Avis P+; Global Entry
Posts: 1,505
I took a look at the menu for my next WTP over to YYZ in July.
The mains are the classic beef and tikka masala.
However when i go to look at the full menu, it just says "undefined"
The mains are the classic beef and tikka masala.
However when i go to look at the full menu, it just says "undefined"
Jun 22, 2017, 2:31 am
#910
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Location: London
Programs: Mucci. Nothing else matters.
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The solution is in this post: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...l#post28096887
Jun 22, 2017, 2:35 am
#911
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Peterborough, UK
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The solution is in this post: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...l#post28096887
Starter
Spicy coleslaw
Main
Seared fillet of British beef with horseradish ratte potatoes, asparagus, roasted cauliflower and London Porter and thyme sauce
Chicken tikka masala with dal makhani and jeera pilau rice
Dessert
Chocolate and orange pot
Jun 22, 2017, 4:46 am
#913
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: AA, UA, GE
Posts: 5,123
Actually, I am going to ask for my wife who does not get to fly as much as I do. If her experience is truly special, I'll be a happy man!
Jun 22, 2017, 7:19 am
#914
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: UK
Programs: BA, U2+, SK, AF/KL, IHG, Hilton, others gathering dust...
Posts: 2,552
LHR-GIG in F early July. Looks pretty good. Any recommendations?
Starters
Seared scallop with smoked salmon and crab boudin blanc, salsify purée, compressed apple and Thai shallots
Baked Camembert with a garlic and rosemary crust, chargrilled ciabatta with port and pear chutney
Chicken consomme with fresh mushroom tortellini
Fresh seasonal salad with a choice of honey mustard dressing or Caesar dressing
Main
Seared fillet of Aberdeen Angus beef with chervil ratte potatoes, broad bean purée, sautéed king oyster mushroom, chargrilled spring onions and bordelaise sauce
Pan fried stone bass with lightly smoked fennel and kasha salad, heirloom tomatoes and balsamic essence
British beef burger with chorizo, guacamole, Monterey Jack cheese and sweet potato fries
Risotto primavera with chargrilled baby courgette, parmesan and rocket salad
Main course salad of Loch Fyne kinglas smoked salmon with Burford brown poached egg, asparagus, roasted herb new potatoes and hollandaise sauce
Desserts
Caramel and hazelnut galette
Warm pear and almond tart
Madagascan vanilla ice cream
Cheese Plate
Shropshire Blue
Gillot Camembert
Godminster
Tomme De Savoie
Starters
Seared scallop with smoked salmon and crab boudin blanc, salsify purée, compressed apple and Thai shallots
Baked Camembert with a garlic and rosemary crust, chargrilled ciabatta with port and pear chutney
Chicken consomme with fresh mushroom tortellini
Fresh seasonal salad with a choice of honey mustard dressing or Caesar dressing
Main
Seared fillet of Aberdeen Angus beef with chervil ratte potatoes, broad bean purée, sautéed king oyster mushroom, chargrilled spring onions and bordelaise sauce
Pan fried stone bass with lightly smoked fennel and kasha salad, heirloom tomatoes and balsamic essence
British beef burger with chorizo, guacamole, Monterey Jack cheese and sweet potato fries
Risotto primavera with chargrilled baby courgette, parmesan and rocket salad
Main course salad of Loch Fyne kinglas smoked salmon with Burford brown poached egg, asparagus, roasted herb new potatoes and hollandaise sauce
Desserts
Caramel and hazelnut galette
Warm pear and almond tart
Madagascan vanilla ice cream
Cheese Plate
Shropshire Blue
Gillot Camembert
Godminster
Tomme De Savoie
Well, it's certainly still holding for July!
My main course F choices (first BA F, thanks to a GUF2) for LHR-SFO on 21st are exactly the same. I can't actually say I'm particularly enthralled by any of them - I'd certainly not regard a burger as suitable fare for CW or F - so much so that I might actually chance the beef, and I'm very much a rare as possible man ... so I too would appreciate recommendations or reviews from those who've already, err, salivated over the offering.
My main course F choices (first BA F, thanks to a GUF2) for LHR-SFO on 21st are exactly the same. I can't actually say I'm particularly enthralled by any of them - I'd certainly not regard a burger as suitable fare for CW or F - so much so that I might actually chance the beef, and I'm very much a rare as possible man ... so I too would appreciate recommendations or reviews from those who've already, err, salivated over the offering.
However, in a fit of optimism, I chose the beef outbound from LHR and while it was definitely well done (my half-hearted pleas to the crew for pink meat being met with sympathetic yet pitying shakes of the head), it was at least tender and edible. I wasn't too keen on the chargrilled spring onions, but the rest of the dish was fine. I may still have preferred the safer option of the fish, but it was far from disaster as long as you have no expectation of anything other than well done. Don't know why BA can't / won't cook meat less than well done, other airlines can manage it.
Pictures below (my first ever pictures posted on FT, so hoping not to mess it up) are of the beef main and the scallop starter (enjoyable, though the scallop itself was rather miniature). I didn't have dessert as I only wanted the ice cream, which was liquid by the point in the flight I chose to eat. Cheese was fine, though the blue cheese was missing. Hope this helps.
Edit - also adding a pic of the pre-appetiser (aka amuse-bouche), some British charcuterie that was pretty good.
Last edited by Oaxaca; Jun 22, 2017 at 7:34 am
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