jose2000

It's probably the expectation that something will come nicely presented and tasty looking.. because I think appearance can make a difference to how much of it people consume, crazy as that might sound. It doesn't look like anything I've ever seen in business/CW. On QR/EY it tends to be very ornate and fresh-looking, something this dish appears to be lacking in.

I agree that it's first world problem, but still interesting to see 'something such' served in CW. Being a (spoilt) fussy eater, that probably explains my view, but my partner, she can eat anything no matter how it looks, what it is, and I envy this - I just grew up having various intolerances and that put me off experimenting. I feel embarrassed by my timid approach to dishes with these sorts of appearances, because they can indeed be delicious (sometimes) I'm sure.

bafan

This is a very fair comment.

I can't take anyone seriously when they suggest bringing their own food when travelling in CW or F.

onlysuites

OP's dishes look quite sad to be honest.

danboy767

Wow thats awful!!! I have noticed from the last 2 years that Club food has deteriorated so much its barely worth eating. I think this is as a result of further attempts to cost save and can't see it improving any time soon.

MPH1980

See - I find it's improved in the last 12 months. The Guinea Fowl dish already mentioned was a particular highlight.

danboy767

I guess it may depend on the route but I recall 3-4 years back it was generally much better. Removal of items like grapes with cheese and the nice chocolates you used to get seem small but with the number of flights per day=massive saving for BA. I fear given the new CEO the trend will continue but cuts will be deeper.

Guy Betsy

We're not expecting the galley to cook the actual risotto, but surely BA should spend the necessary money in ensuring that the ground catering fires up a batch that can be defrosted and heated properly in an aircraft oven.

If other airlines can do it right, why can't BA? eg are Singapore Airlines, any of the ME carriers. So is it all down to how much BA wants to spend on their customers. I bet you the CW meals don't cost that much more than what BA spends on their WT passengers.

HIDDY

Must be 30 years since I had a fillet steak in economy.

gigabyte056

Nor I in J, I prefer not to do a Chaplin scene in the air, I avoid any "seared" dishes, they are usually seared to a nice mattress like texture

Peter M

BA is smart never to dare serve its inflight food in a canteen on the ground.
- It would be quickly closed down.

DG55

This sort of food/presentation is mainly what i now experience in CW. Basically just slop in a plate/bowl not dissimilar to economy (difference being only the crockery), and everything overcooked and spilling over the edges.

Its been a long time since i had something tasty and well presented, there used to be one nice option ex-NRT as i think it was the japanese menu option - and possibly thats the only reason it was better quality if it wasnt made to the usual spec. I dare say they have probably removed this now though unfortunately.

henkybaby

So, all this positive talk about the improvement of BA CW food is nonsense? One of the reasons I started to dislike >8hr longhaul with BA was the (very bad) food (and I am not picky) as well as the lack of flexibility in their service schedules (i.e. no dine on demand, no snack menu).

I thought that the regulars here felt this has changed for the better in the last 3 years... Was I wrong?

The _Banking_Scot

Hi,

I found my beef on my last CW flight ( LAX-LHR) last week to be fine and tasty and well presented.

The Hot english breakfast was very good also.

The introduction of the hot meal is a very good addition ( select flights?) and I think the food on the A380 is better than it has been a few years ago.

Overall I would say the food quality has generally improved but the OP's photo is of a very poor food quality.
Regards

TBS

PS Still no meal on demand and did not visit the Club Kitchen on the overnight flight back.

Globaliser

No, and no.

Clearly, sometimes things go wrong - even very wrong. But generally, CW food has improved noticeably in the last 18 months or so.

HIDDY

I've found IB long haul J food consistently to my liking yet it still attracts bad reviews. One thing I have noticed the portions on IB are smaller than you get in CW. Adequate for me but I imagine a big eater wouldn't be too happy.