Apr 16, 2017, 1:12 pm
Last edit by: corporate-wage-slave
Club Europe Catering Guide 2017.
This thread outlines the new arrangements for Club Europe catering, introduced on Sunday 26 March 2017 and due to end on Tuesday 11 September 2018, based on 3 zones. A new Club Europe catering product is due to be launch on Wednesday 12 September 2018, and this is based on 4 bands. The main information piece - in terms of timings and the distance zones for the meals can be found in post 1. The following cross references the photos below against the matrix of options. In addition to the photos, some FTers have written extensively on their experiences so there is more to this thread than the pictures. Also note that there was an increase in food offered on some combinations shortly after the start-up, so the more recent photos may be the best place to start.The previous shorthaul catering guide, now locked but which had the previous 4 band system, is to be found here.
Numbers relate to the post number. Vegetarian means the alternative option provided as standard rather than the pre-ordered versions - which are VLML (Lacto-ovo), AVML (Asia) and VGML (Vegan) . There are differences between the offering in/out of LHR, LGW, LCY+STN. Last update: 833
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Note posts before 1-832 are typically the April 2017 menu. 833 and above is from the menu for May 2017.
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Chef's Chat sheets for:
CE LHR Summer 2017 - Rotation A
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28338151-post954.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28339641-post958.html
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Short Band (UK, France, Ireland, BeNeLux, Germany)
Breakfast: 279, 570 (vegetarian), 629, 674, 821 (Express breakfast for MAN and LBA), 1343 (Vegan), 2285 (Express for LBA and MAN), 2445
Brunch: 180, 289, 469, 563, 685, 716, 2625 (AVML)
Lunch: 207, 545 (diabetic), 644 (first photo), 680 (VLML), 802, 928, 1322 (Kosher), 2284
Afternoon tea: 339, 404 (vegetarian), 480, 600 (VLML), 710 (including low lactose), 800, 882 (gluten free), 1281, 1322 (Kosher), 1673, 2679 (Kosher), 2792
Dinner: 563, 630 (VGML), 669 (Kosher Passover), 771 (VGML LCY) 799, 819 (AVML), 833 (May 2017 menu), 1283, 1287, 1674, 2446, 2616 (Kosher), 2793
Comments on difference between AVML and VLML here.
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Medium Band (e.g. Madrid, Nice, Prague, Copenhagen)
Breakfast: 645 (vegetarian), 724 (vegetarian), 1003
Brunch: 199 (VLML), 600 (VLML), 659 (Kosher Passover)
Lunch: 239 (child), 251, 425, 641, 733
Afternoon tea: 332 (also includes vegetarian), 426 (GFML), 813 (Muslim)
Dinner: 456, 551 (also includes VLML), 666, 1004,
1278
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Long Band (e.g. Lisbon, Rome, Warsaw, Stockholm).
Breakfast: 195 (vegetarian)
Rest of the day: 306 (LFML), 345, 427, 443, 468, 597, 676, 687, 695, 783 (VLML)
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NOT MAINTAINED AND OUT OF DATE: The complete Short Haul meal structure for the longer flights as of October 2017 is:
LHR
Meal 1: Chicken / red pepper risotto
Meal 2: Beef cheek
Meal 3: Chicken supreme / gnocchi
Meal 4: Miso glazed cod
Meal 5: Chicken khao soi
Meal 6: Hot smoked salmon linguine
LGW
Meal 1: Thyme roasted chicken
Meal 2: Spicy corn and paneer masala
Meal 3: Thai Penang chicken curry
Meal 4: Roasted red pepper tortellini
Meal 5: Beef and mushroom caserole
Meal 6: Tomato and four cheeses tortellini
Structured into:
Rotation A
LHR outbound
Meal 3
Meal 4
inbound to LHR
Meal 5
Meal 6
Rotation B
LHR outbound
Meal 5
Meal 6
inbound to LHR
Meal 1
Meal 2
Rotation C
LHR outbound
Meal 1
Meal 2
inbound to LHR
Meal 3
Meal 4
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October 2017 = Rotation C
November 2017 = Rotation A
December 2017 = Rotation B
January 2018 = Rotation C
etc
This thread outlines the new arrangements for Club Europe catering, introduced on Sunday 26 March 2017 and due to end on Tuesday 11 September 2018, based on 3 zones. A new Club Europe catering product is due to be launch on Wednesday 12 September 2018, and this is based on 4 bands. The main information piece - in terms of timings and the distance zones for the meals can be found in post 1. The following cross references the photos below against the matrix of options. In addition to the photos, some FTers have written extensively on their experiences so there is more to this thread than the pictures. Also note that there was an increase in food offered on some combinations shortly after the start-up, so the more recent photos may be the best place to start.The previous shorthaul catering guide, now locked but which had the previous 4 band system, is to be found here.
Numbers relate to the post number. Vegetarian means the alternative option provided as standard rather than the pre-ordered versions - which are VLML (Lacto-ovo), AVML (Asia) and VGML (Vegan) . There are differences between the offering in/out of LHR, LGW, LCY+STN. Last update: 833
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Note posts before 1-832 are typically the April 2017 menu. 833 and above is from the menu for May 2017.
----
Chef's Chat sheets for:
CE LHR Summer 2017 - Rotation A
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28338151-post954.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28339641-post958.html
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Short Band (UK, France, Ireland, BeNeLux, Germany)
Breakfast: 279, 570 (vegetarian), 629, 674, 821 (Express breakfast for MAN and LBA), 1343 (Vegan), 2285 (Express for LBA and MAN), 2445
Brunch: 180, 289, 469, 563, 685, 716, 2625 (AVML)
Lunch: 207, 545 (diabetic), 644 (first photo), 680 (VLML), 802, 928, 1322 (Kosher), 2284
Afternoon tea: 339, 404 (vegetarian), 480, 600 (VLML), 710 (including low lactose), 800, 882 (gluten free), 1281, 1322 (Kosher), 1673, 2679 (Kosher), 2792
Dinner: 563, 630 (VGML), 669 (Kosher Passover), 771 (VGML LCY) 799, 819 (AVML), 833 (May 2017 menu), 1283, 1287, 1674, 2446, 2616 (Kosher), 2793
Comments on difference between AVML and VLML here.
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Medium Band (e.g. Madrid, Nice, Prague, Copenhagen)
Breakfast: 645 (vegetarian), 724 (vegetarian), 1003
Brunch: 199 (VLML), 600 (VLML), 659 (Kosher Passover)
Lunch: 239 (child), 251, 425, 641, 733
Afternoon tea: 332 (also includes vegetarian), 426 (GFML), 813 (Muslim)
Dinner: 456, 551 (also includes VLML), 666, 1004,
1278
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Long Band (e.g. Lisbon, Rome, Warsaw, Stockholm).
Breakfast: 195 (vegetarian)
Rest of the day: 306 (LFML), 345, 427, 443, 468, 597, 676, 687, 695, 783 (VLML)
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NOT MAINTAINED AND OUT OF DATE: The complete Short Haul meal structure for the longer flights as of October 2017 is:
LHR
Meal 1: Chicken / red pepper risotto
Meal 2: Beef cheek
Meal 3: Chicken supreme / gnocchi
Meal 4: Miso glazed cod
Meal 5: Chicken khao soi
Meal 6: Hot smoked salmon linguine
LGW
Meal 1: Thyme roasted chicken
Meal 2: Spicy corn and paneer masala
Meal 3: Thai Penang chicken curry
Meal 4: Roasted red pepper tortellini
Meal 5: Beef and mushroom caserole
Meal 6: Tomato and four cheeses tortellini
Structured into:
Rotation A
LHR outbound
Meal 3
Meal 4
inbound to LHR
Meal 5
Meal 6
Rotation B
LHR outbound
Meal 5
Meal 6
inbound to LHR
Meal 1
Meal 2
Rotation C
LHR outbound
Meal 1
Meal 2
inbound to LHR
Meal 3
Meal 4
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October 2017 = Rotation C
November 2017 = Rotation A
December 2017 = Rotation B
January 2018 = Rotation C
etc
Club Europe catering guide
Dec 3, 2017, 9:09 am
#1786
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Helvetia
Programs: AS; BA Silver; UA; HH Gold; Sprüngli Connaisseur
Posts: 2,912
The hot panini sandwich was presented to me today as the 'Chicken Caesar Panini'. It wasn't awful.
Dec 3, 2017, 4:46 pm
#1787
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold; FB Silver; SPG; IHG Gold
Posts: 2,984
I had the chicken and tomato panini to AMS last week and it was awful. On a short route it's fine to serve a sandwich, but make it a tasty gourmet sandwich. The panini I was served was embarrassing.
Dec 5, 2017, 3:49 am
#1788
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: between MUC and NUE
Programs: BA Gold, LH Senator
Posts: 422
BA2661 NUE-LGW Dec-1-2017
Chicken Salad
BA2660 LGW-NUE Dec-3-2017
Ploughman's
Both times food not really convincing but crew were excellent. Several refills and some chat during flight.
On the first flight we boarded early (too early) so had to wait sitting in the plane quite some time. Meanwhile. cabin crew offered pre-depurture drinks (water or orange juice) with several refills.
Obviously on short LGW flights there are no mini bottles of champage or wine. Crew poured it from standard sized bottles.
Chicken Salad
BA2660 LGW-NUE Dec-3-2017
Ploughman's
Both times food not really convincing but crew were excellent. Several refills and some chat during flight.
On the first flight we boarded early (too early) so had to wait sitting in the plane quite some time. Meanwhile. cabin crew offered pre-depurture drinks (water or orange juice) with several refills.
Obviously on short LGW flights there are no mini bottles of champage or wine. Crew poured it from standard sized bottles.
Last edited by Flip42; Dec 5, 2017 at 4:11 am
Dec 5, 2017, 12:31 pm
#1789
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Gold, IHG Gold, Virgin FC Red
Posts: 626
Any ideas on the December rotation for flights returning to LGW (long band)? We fly on Sunday and contemplating a special order depending on the menu.
Dec 5, 2017, 12:36 pm
#1790
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 1,222
BA2661 NUE-LGW Dec-1-2017
Chicken Salad
BA2660 LGW-NUE Dec-3-2017
Ploughman's
Both times food not really convincing but crew were excellent. Several refills and some chat during flight.
On the first flight we boarded early (too early) so had to wait sitting in the plane quite some time. Meanwhile. cabin crew offered pre-depurture drinks (water or orange juice) with several refills.
Obviously on short LGW flights there are no mini bottles of champage or wine. Crew poured it from standard sized bottles.
Chicken Salad
BA2660 LGW-NUE Dec-3-2017
Ploughman's
Both times food not really convincing but crew were excellent. Several refills and some chat during flight.
On the first flight we boarded early (too early) so had to wait sitting in the plane quite some time. Meanwhile. cabin crew offered pre-depurture drinks (water or orange juice) with several refills.
Obviously on short LGW flights there are no mini bottles of champage or wine. Crew poured it from standard sized bottles.
Dec 5, 2017, 1:49 pm
#1791
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Gateshead
Programs: BA Gold, ELAL Top Platinum
Posts: 851
25 Nov - LHR GLA - 1505 DEP - Kosher
26 Nov - LUX LHR - 1115 DEP - Kosher
How where those meals? The kosher moose is pretty good...
26 Nov - LUX LHR - 1115 DEP - Kosher
How where those meals? The kosher moose is pretty good...
Dec 5, 2017, 4:07 pm
#1792
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Biot, France
Programs: BA Executive Club Gold, TK Smiles and Miles, Hilton Honors
Posts: 222
Will be posting on Thursday
Dec 5, 2017, 5:44 pm
#1794
Ambassador, British Airways; FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Leeds, UK
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL, HH Diamond
Posts: 42,948
Dec 7, 2017, 7:50 am
#1795
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: BAEC bronze
Posts: 52
LGW - BCN 30/11/2017 did not have food.
BCN - LGW 2/12/2017 - croque-monsieur
Absolutely appalling, didn't have more than two bites - should have gone for the chicken salad - I asked if there spares but alas, no!
BCN - LGW 2/12/2017 - croque-monsieur
Absolutely appalling, didn't have more than two bites - should have gone for the chicken salad - I asked if there spares but alas, no!
Dec 7, 2017, 8:12 am
#1796
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold, EK Skywards (enhanced Blue !), Oman Air Sindbad Gold
Posts: 6,399
Must say, looks about as bad as you say it tasted !
How can it be that BA’s Head of CE Catering (or whatever the relevant job title may be) looked at this when the menus were drawn up and said “Yep, that’s ideal for our premium cabin customers ....”
How can it be that BA’s Head of CE Catering (or whatever the relevant job title may be) looked at this when the menus were drawn up and said “Yep, that’s ideal for our premium cabin customers ....”
Dec 7, 2017, 8:19 am
#1797
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Edinburgh UK
Programs: BA Silver, HHonours Gold, Mucci of Pucci, Oyster Card, Nectar Card, Father's Day Card
Posts: 9,372
Truly appalling for business class. Even the Deli-Bags (Sick Bags) in ET back a number of years would have been better than that.
Dec 7, 2017, 2:53 pm
#1798
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Biot, France
Programs: BA Executive Club Gold, TK Smiles and Miles, Hilton Honors
Posts: 222
LGW Inbound Long for December (ROT B)
I have attached a copy of the menu. Pictures of the food can be found in my post about the Outbound in November.
Cheers
Steve
Dec 7, 2017, 4:04 pm
#1799
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: BA Exec Club Gold, *G, EK Skywards Silver
Posts: 1,020
Was on a Band one last night.
PSR "are you dining with us sir"
Me "what do you have"?
PSR "cheese and tomato panini or duck salad"
Me "I'll pass thanks" (I was going out for a meal on landing)
PSR "wise choice"
PSR "are you dining with us sir"
Me "what do you have"?
PSR "cheese and tomato panini or duck salad"
Me "I'll pass thanks" (I was going out for a meal on landing)
PSR "wise choice"
Dec 8, 2017, 4:11 am
#1800
Suspended
Join Date: May 2011
Location: London
Programs: *A G, OW S.
Posts: 996
It occurs to me that if it will take until October 2018 to revamp catering on short and medium the paninis must have a very long shelf life.
In the meantime having had one I'll stick to booking the exit row and taking on board any food and drink I need for the flight.
In the meantime having had one I'll stick to booking the exit row and taking on board any food and drink I need for the flight.