Jan 7, 2016, 2:16 pm
Last edit by: KARFA
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 T3 lounge is identical to T5 in terms of food and drink options. However there is no Concorde Room in T3 so from 18:30 hrs there is a pre-flight dining option for First travellers, see here for more details.
The current catering options in the First lounge can be found in the first post in the thread, or you can click here. Currently lounge menus are not always on display in the lounge, but this link may be your best bet to see the options.
Catering options - other LHR lounges
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR : menus 2018
Galleries Club lounges LHR: Dining menu and food options - T3 and T5
For the First and Club lounges at Gatwick and the UK domestic lounges in Newcastle, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Leeds, Aberdeen, and Inverness
First Lounge London Gatwick Catering options
Galleries Club Lounge Gatwick (North Terminal): Catering options from April 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014-2018 threads)
UK Domestic lounges (outside London) - catering arrangements from April 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014-2018 threads)
BA Champagne & Wine thread
The LHR CCR cocktail menu - cocktail menu introduced May 2014
The 2017 BA Champagne & Wine Thread - covers LHR & LGW lounges and in the air
Archived food & drink threads
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR: menus 2017
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR: menus 2016
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR: menus 2015
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR: menus 2014
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR: menus 2013
Concorde Dining Room IAD: menus and food options - see new Concorde Rooms and Bars: JFK, IAD, SIN, DXB linked above
Galleries First (Flounge) LHR: Dining menu and food options 2015 - T3 and T5
Galleries First (Flounge) LHR: Dining menu and food options 2014 - T3 and T5
Galleries First (Flounge) LHR: Dining menu and food options 2013 - T3 and T5
First Lounge London Gatwick (North terminal): Catering options from April 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014 or 2015 thread)
The 2016 BA Champagne & Wine Thread - covers LHR & LGW lounges and in the air
The 2014 BA Champagne & Wine Thread - covers LHR & LGW lounges and in the air
The 2013 BA Champagne & Wine Thread - covers LHR & LGW lounges and in the air
International Lounge Terminal 1 LHR - catering options from May 2013 - T1 international flights
The T3 lounge is identical to T5 in terms of food and drink options. However there is no Concorde Room in T3 so from 18:30 hrs there is a pre-flight dining option for First travellers, see here for more details.
The current catering options in the First lounge can be found in the first post in the thread, or you can click here. Currently lounge menus are not always on display in the lounge, but this link may be your best bet to see the options.
Catering options - other LHR lounges
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR : menus 2018
Galleries Club lounges LHR: Dining menu and food options - T3 and T5
For the First and Club lounges at Gatwick and the UK domestic lounges in Newcastle, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Leeds, Aberdeen, and Inverness
First Lounge London Gatwick Catering options
Galleries Club Lounge Gatwick (North Terminal): Catering options from April 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014-2018 threads)
UK Domestic lounges (outside London) - catering arrangements from April 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014-2018 threads)
BA Champagne & Wine thread
The LHR CCR cocktail menu - cocktail menu introduced May 2014
The 2017 BA Champagne & Wine Thread - covers LHR & LGW lounges and in the air
Archived food & drink threads
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR: menus 2017
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR: menus 2016
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR: menus 2015
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR: menus 2014
Concorde Room (CCR) LHR: menus 2013
Concorde Dining Room IAD: menus and food options - see new Concorde Rooms and Bars: JFK, IAD, SIN, DXB linked above
Galleries First (Flounge) LHR: Dining menu and food options 2015 - T3 and T5
Galleries First (Flounge) LHR: Dining menu and food options 2014 - T3 and T5
Galleries First (Flounge) LHR: Dining menu and food options 2013 - T3 and T5
First Lounge London Gatwick (North terminal): Catering options from April 2013 (n.b. no separate 2014 or 2015 thread)
The 2016 BA Champagne & Wine Thread - covers LHR & LGW lounges and in the air
The 2014 BA Champagne & Wine Thread - covers LHR & LGW lounges and in the air
The 2013 BA Champagne & Wine Thread - covers LHR & LGW lounges and in the air
International Lounge Terminal 1 LHR - catering options from May 2013 - T1 international flights
Galleries First (Flounge) LHR: Dining menu and food options
Feb 19, 2024, 11:06 am
#1126
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: London (née Melbourne)
Programs: Qantas Platinum (Oneworld Emerald)
Posts: 988
please everyone, send in a complaint if you're not happy with the food. I did recently and got sent a £100 voucher - I only complained because I want them to know that customers aren't happy, I wasn't expecting anything in return - but if it costs them £100 every time someone does, maybe that will be more incentive to do something about it.
I have sent in a complaint before about the removal of the food to order. I got nothing other than a generic “thank you for your feedback”.
Feb 20, 2024, 5:51 am
#1128
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,043
Regards
Feb 20, 2024, 6:35 am
#1129
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 1,348
That seems extremely generous and think that may have been a one off unless you have excellent complaint writing skills (in which case please do share a template!).
I have sent in a complaint before about the removal of the food to order. I got nothing other than a generic “thank you for your feedback”.
I have sent in a complaint before about the removal of the food to order. I got nothing other than a generic “thank you for your feedback”.
Feb 20, 2024, 6:52 am
#1130
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,043
Feb 20, 2024, 8:20 am
#1131
Join Date: May 2016
Programs: BAEC - Gold, IHG - Spire Ambassador
Posts: 578
Chilli today, not bad at all
There are lots of seats available, plus the BS team are on a charm offensive. On clearing my table, the team member asked if she could get me another drink. She asked what I'd like. In all my years of BAEC gold membership I don't recall this level of personal service before.
Plenty of protein in this dish.
Plenty of protein in this dish.
Feb 29, 2024, 8:21 am
#1132
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: In the air
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy LT Plat, Hilton Gold, GHA Tit, BA Gold, Turkish Elite
Posts: 8,720
I had my doubts about this, so I asked in GF today and was told that the wings were actually gluten free. They’re coated in a sort of sauce.
They were actually pretty tasty, and while I’d have preferred something simple like chicken breast, I’m happy to officially announce the end of the GF protein famine of 2020-2024. We must remain vigilant in the war against protein, but this is a massive win for the good guys. The first time I’ve been able to have what i’d call a conventional meal (protein with veg, with a side of carbs if wanted) for four years.
They were actually pretty tasty, and while I’d have preferred something simple like chicken breast, I’m happy to officially announce the end of the GF protein famine of 2020-2024. We must remain vigilant in the war against protein, but this is a massive win for the good guys. The first time I’ve been able to have what i’d call a conventional meal (protein with veg, with a side of carbs if wanted) for four years.
Mar 11, 2024, 6:46 am
#1134
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: Mucci, BA, Hilton.
Posts: 1,158
Mar 11, 2024, 7:20 am
#1135
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Philly
Programs: AA, BA, NH, TP
Posts: 743
I was in the First T3 lounge a couple of weeks ago about 09.30am and noticed no crisps - but shortly after 10am (I think) they came out - maybe no crisps are put out for breakfast? Also currently no cheese and onion - hopefully they come back as part of the flavor rotation 😀.
Mar 11, 2024, 7:40 am
#1136
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 861
What time were you in the First T5 lounge.
I was in the First T3 lounge a couple of weeks ago about 09.30am and noticed no crisps - but shortly after 10am (I think) they came out - maybe no crisps are put out for breakfast? Also currently no cheese and onion - hopefully they come back as part of the flavor rotation 😀.
I was in the First T3 lounge a couple of weeks ago about 09.30am and noticed no crisps - but shortly after 10am (I think) they came out - maybe no crisps are put out for breakfast? Also currently no cheese and onion - hopefully they come back as part of the flavor rotation 😀.
Mar 13, 2024, 7:48 am
#1138
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 534
Sadly already gone as of the other day. Protein is back to only being available in slop or pastry.
Options on Monday in GF were,
Veg Red Thai Curry,
Salmon Fishcakes,
Rice with Peas,
Gratin spuds,
Ragu Pasta,
Chicken Tagine,
Beef Curry,
Chicken and Leak Pie
Gravy
Sweetcorn - you know the chef is running out of options when two of the hotplate positions are just sweetcorn.
What I'd like to see is some protein around the salad bar, some cold chicken strips, or some Terrine that they seemed to have by the ton during COVID, some bacon bits, nothing earth shattering.
Options on Monday in GF were,
Veg Red Thai Curry,
Salmon Fishcakes,
Rice with Peas,
Gratin spuds,
Ragu Pasta,
Chicken Tagine,
Beef Curry,
Chicken and Leak Pie
Gravy
Sweetcorn - you know the chef is running out of options when two of the hotplate positions are just sweetcorn.
What I'd like to see is some protein around the salad bar, some cold chicken strips, or some Terrine that they seemed to have by the ton during COVID, some bacon bits, nothing earth shattering.
