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The vegan / vegetarian food thread
Feb 8, 2020, 6:45 pm
#211
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You did have me wondering, I thought I’d witnessed you consuming a chunk of meat last time I saw you. I thought your modus operandi had changed! The one at JFK I thought was great, I’ve not tried this version so interested to learn what you think.
Feb 10, 2020, 5:28 pm
#213
Join Date: Nov 2009
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On my way out to NY at the start of the month I had multiple helpings of a delicious Sri Lankan coconut vegetable soup, an orange salad and the new vegan burger.
Now I am in the JFK CCR. I have had a VGML booked for this flight for 6 weeks, but as always when I ask for a vegan option, or at least vegetarian with no milk (allergy) they seem completely taken aback that such a thing could be requested. They have scraped together a salad, a beyond burger from the other lounge(s) and some raspberry sorbet, but come on BA, this is NY in 2020, do you know how many restaurants in Manhattan don't have a vegan option? It isn't many...
Feb 10, 2020, 7:25 pm
#214
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On my way out to NY at the start of the month I had multiple helpings of a delicious Sri Lankan coconut vegetable soup, an orange salad and the new vegan burger.
Now I am in the JFK CCR. I have had a VGML booked for this flight for 6 weeks, but as always when I ask for a vegan option, or at least vegetarian with no milk (allergy) they seem completely taken aback that such a thing could be requested. They have scraped together a salad, a beyond burger from the other lounge(s) and some raspberry sorbet, but come on BA, this is NY in 2020, do you know how many restaurants in Manhattan don't have a vegan option? It isn't many...
. Obviously you not a fan, but I love em.
Edit . Actually I'm not sure I asked for it last month (Jan) as I'd given up asking. Last time I actually asked was 1st week December, so maybe it's made reappearance since then.
Last edited by crazyarmadillo; Feb 10, 2020 at 7:32 pm
Feb 11, 2020, 6:22 am
#216
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Thanks i wouldnt have bothered asking next week, now I will, appreciate it. Good point re the bun, I was told that too last time I had it.
Feb 13, 2020, 5:57 pm
#217
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 423
Vegan meal to Gatwick
I flew today from Gran Canaria to London Gatwick.
The main vegan meal was even better than on the outbound. The rest was the same.
Main: 3 vegan patties, similar to falafel but more moist. It was covered with vegan creme fraiche (made of oats I believe). Served with rice and tomato sauce and grilled pears.
Sides: different melons with spiced cashew nuts + dried fruits and nuts with celery
Dessert: fruit salad with dragon fruits.
I like nuts and seeds and fruits but maybe BA could come up with a vegan dessert other than fruit salad.
Nice healthy alternative to other CE meals.
Edit
The main vegan meal was even better than on the outbound. The rest was the same.
Main: 3 vegan patties, similar to falafel but more moist. It was covered with vegan creme fraiche (made of oats I believe). Served with rice and tomato sauce and grilled pears.
Sides: different melons with spiced cashew nuts + dried fruits and nuts with celery
Dessert: fruit salad with dragon fruits.
I like nuts and seeds and fruits but maybe BA could come up with a vegan dessert other than fruit salad.
Nice healthy alternative to other CE meals.
Edit
Feb 25, 2020, 9:05 am
#218
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I flew today from Gran Canaria to London Gatwick.
The main vegan meal was even better than on the outbound. The rest was the same.
Main: 3 vegan patties, similar to falafel but more moist. It was covered with vegan creme fraiche (made of oats I believe). Served with rice and tomato sauce and grilled pears.
Sides: different melons with spiced cashew nuts + dried fruits and nuts with celery
Dessert: fruit salad with dragon fruits.
I like nuts and seeds and fruits but maybe BA could come up with a vegan dessert other than fruit salad.
Nice healthy alternative to other CE meals.
Edit
The main vegan meal was even better than on the outbound. The rest was the same.
Main: 3 vegan patties, similar to falafel but more moist. It was covered with vegan creme fraiche (made of oats I believe). Served with rice and tomato sauce and grilled pears.
Sides: different melons with spiced cashew nuts + dried fruits and nuts with celery
Dessert: fruit salad with dragon fruits.
I like nuts and seeds and fruits but maybe BA could come up with a vegan dessert other than fruit salad.
Nice healthy alternative to other CE meals.
Edit
Sep 17, 2021, 6:48 pm
#219
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Lhr - alc 6/9
Ricotta mezzaluna with pea panna (VLML pre-ordered, but the same as the vegetarian option for all passengers). There was also a pumpkin salad offered in the cabin.
Last edited by Dicksbits; Sep 17, 2021 at 6:49 pm Reason: Wrong date
Nov 22, 2021, 9:34 am
#221
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 635
Long-haul CW veggie meal with covid-related restrictions
So with the 'one-tray' long-haul CW offering, I was pleasantly surprised that I got served the 'standard' menu starter and dessert / breakfast sides with both meals to/from JNB (November 2021).
BA055: LHR-JNB 7 Nov 2021
Outbound I took the standard veggie VLML and got the starter, pasta and dessert from the main menu even including butter. So I consider that an improvement.
Breakfast was again from the menu. Unfortunately the 'cheese' sauce surrounding the omelette was absolutely awful, and I couldn't eat it.
BA055: LHR-JNB 7 Nov 2021
Outbound I took the standard veggie VLML and got the starter, pasta and dessert from the main menu even including butter. So I consider that an improvement.
Breakfast was again from the menu. Unfortunately the 'cheese' sauce surrounding the omelette was absolutely awful, and I couldn't eat it.
Nov 22, 2021, 9:42 am
#222
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BA056: JNB-LHR 21 Nov 2021
On the return I opted for the asian vegetarian, as I knew I would be pasta'd out and I could always get breakfast once back home, and having flown previously from Durban I had had good experience with their catering so thought I would give it a go. With the AVML I got different starters and no 'dessert', I got 2 salads instead. But I did get the same cheese as the main menu. And margarine instead of butter. The curry was very sweet but nice and tasty.
Breakfast wasn't spicy, a nice tomatoey lentil daal, a potato curry, and something like spinach that I assumed was mohoro / morogo.
On the return I opted for the asian vegetarian, as I knew I would be pasta'd out and I could always get breakfast once back home, and having flown previously from Durban I had had good experience with their catering so thought I would give it a go. With the AVML I got different starters and no 'dessert', I got 2 salads instead. But I did get the same cheese as the main menu. And margarine instead of butter. The curry was very sweet but nice and tasty.
Breakfast wasn't spicy, a nice tomatoey lentil daal, a potato curry, and something like spinach that I assumed was mohoro / morogo.
Nov 24, 2021, 8:30 pm
#223
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BA056: JNB-LHR 21 Nov 2021
On the return I opted for the asian vegetarian, as I knew I would be pasta'd out and I could always get breakfast once back home, and having flown previously from Durban I had had good experience with their catering so thought I would give it a go. With the AVML I got different starters and no 'dessert', I got 2 salads instead. But I did get the same cheese as the main menu. And margarine instead of butter. The curry was very sweet but nice and tasty.
Breakfast wasn't spicy, a nice tomatoey lentil daal, a potato curry, and something like spinach that I assumed was mohoro / morogo.
On the return I opted for the asian vegetarian, as I knew I would be pasta'd out and I could always get breakfast once back home, and having flown previously from Durban I had had good experience with their catering so thought I would give it a go. With the AVML I got different starters and no 'dessert', I got 2 salads instead. But I did get the same cheese as the main menu. And margarine instead of butter. The curry was very sweet but nice and tasty.
Breakfast wasn't spicy, a nice tomatoey lentil daal, a potato curry, and something like spinach that I assumed was mohoro / morogo.
May 17, 2022, 10:45 pm
#224
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Switzerland
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Any recent experiences? What kind of catering can we expect nowadays on ZRH-LHR and LHR-DEN as VGML in Club? What about ORD-LHR in First? I understand the same as Club but plated differently.
May 18, 2022, 5:55 am
#225
Join Date: Aug 2019
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 169
If vegetarian I would just order on board without requesting in advance, since they always have something. If you're nervous about availability I've found a kind word with the staff on the plane and they will reserve for you, though it rarely tends to be a problem. My last flight in F I wasn't so keen on the option on the return, and was able to have a plate of the sides which was nicely presented and actually very tasty. I had eaten in the lounge so wasn't starving, and ended up having a very large breakfast to make up for it!