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
Jan 30, 2018, 10:25 am
#1876
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Spitalfields, London
Programs: BA Gold, KFC 'The Colonel's Club' Palladium tier, Mucci des Visions Célestes du Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Posts: 2,327
BA780 LHR-ARN 29 January
The prawns were quite plump and sufficiently large, I thought, for a starter
The chicken with pasta was quite good. The chicken was moist and tasty and the pasta copious (although a touch tough at the edges of the plate where it had been seared in the oven).
The prawns were quite plump and sufficiently large, I thought, for a starter
The chicken with pasta was quite good. The chicken was moist and tasty and the pasta copious (although a touch tough at the edges of the plate where it had been seared in the oven).
Jan 30, 2018, 10:45 am
#1877
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Manchester, UK.
Programs: BAEC Silver, then a handful of points on everything else.
Posts: 185
The mention of prawns above reminds me that I've not seen many updates on the LCY meals. This was the meal on the evening BA8458 AMS to LCY on 17/01/2018.
Jan 30, 2018, 10:47 am
#1878
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Englandshire
Programs: SPG LT Plat, BA G, BD*LG, MG Blue+ ...
Posts: 16,033
The king prawn starter was lovely.
Jan 31, 2018, 4:08 am
#1879
Fontaine d'honneur du Flyertalk
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Morbihan, France
Programs: Reine des Muccis de Pucci; Foreign Elitist (according to others)
Posts: 19,180
I had this dish on the ARN-LHR route recently too, and had the same thoughts : unusual flavour combo that didn't quite work but was still nice; the pasta was a bit too thick and baked dry at the edges; and the whole dish featured BA's unique 'patches of burnt sauce around the edges and down the outside' presentation.
The king prawn starter was lovely.
The king prawn starter was lovely.
Now - Would Corporate-Wage-Slave please make himself known to a crew member by pressing the call button above your head?
In every single picture of people's meal trays I am still seeing President butter. Am I hallucinating or did you not tell Auntie Pucci that this was to be a thing of the past? Aplogoies if you were trying to doze.
Why any part of the service should be ditched on IST - LHR is beyond me. They have 4 crew on the A320 and 4 hours or so for the meal service. This needs further investigation.I've seen that whole Monty done on the ALC which are 2 hours.
Jan 31, 2018, 4:11 am
#1880
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: London. Edinburgh, Cornwall
Programs: BA GGL, British Midland Lifetime* Loser
Posts: 7,950
It's beyond me, too - although less experienced crews do seem to struggle with two crewmembers in Club. Seems to have been negotiated as a dispensation when the changes were first introduced, perhaps it will vanish in due course. Have had excellent service so far this year ^
Jan 31, 2018, 5:59 am
#1881
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Biot, France
Programs: BA Executive Club Gold, TK Smiles and Miles, Hilton Honors
Posts: 222
I had Lurpak!!
I am surprised none of you have eaten this sort of combination before. Sauce Crustacée is not uncommon in Brittany and the smarter places on the Cote d'Azur where you wealthy Business people spend weekends
Now - Would Corporate-Wage-Slave please make himself known to a crew member by pressing the call button above your head?
In every single picture of people's meal trays I am still seeing President butter. Am I hallucinating or did you not tell Auntie Pucci that this was to be a thing of the past? Aplogoies if you were trying to doze.
Why any part of the service should be ditched on IST - LHR is beyond me. They have 4 crew on the A320 and 4 hours or so for the meal service. This needs further investigation.I've seen that whole Monty done on the ALC which are 2 hours.
Now - Would Corporate-Wage-Slave please make himself known to a crew member by pressing the call button above your head?
In every single picture of people's meal trays I am still seeing President butter. Am I hallucinating or did you not tell Auntie Pucci that this was to be a thing of the past? Aplogoies if you were trying to doze.
Why any part of the service should be ditched on IST - LHR is beyond me. They have 4 crew on the A320 and 4 hours or so for the meal service. This needs further investigation.I've seen that whole Monty done on the ALC which are 2 hours.
On my recent post #1872 you will see Lurpak. I also recently had Anchor out of NCE to LHR!!!
I suspect they are just placing on the tray what is cheapest at that point.
Cheers
Steve
Feb 3, 2018, 7:56 am
#1882
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Scotland & London
Programs: BA GGL, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Mucci des Salons Ouvrants
Posts: 3,032
Low calorie breakfast on the LHR-LUX flight this morning. Quite tasty to be honest. It would be nice if they added the calorie values on these so that we can track them if on a diet.
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Feb 3, 2018, 8:55 am
#1883
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club, easyJet and Ryanair
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: UK/Las Vegas
Programs: BA Gold (GGL/CCR)
Posts: 15,928
Are there new CE menus out in February?
On my lunchtime MAN-LHR flight today we had a very nice prawn dish that I’ve not seen before. I presume it was a prawn ceviche, certainly a dish that I’ve not seen before. It appeared to be 6, yes 6 prawns! ... but once I started to eat it it became apparent that it was in fact 3 fat, juicy, tasty prawns sliced in half.
On my lunchtime MAN-LHR flight today we had a very nice prawn dish that I’ve not seen before. I presume it was a prawn ceviche, certainly a dish that I’ve not seen before. It appeared to be 6, yes 6 prawns! ... but once I started to eat it it became apparent that it was in fact 3 fat, juicy, tasty prawns sliced in half.
This may be a new ‘express’ service which was absolutely perfect for that short hop, if this dish appears as ‘lunch’ on a medium band flight (NCE etc) then get your complaints ready!
Last edited by Tobias-UK; Feb 3, 2018 at 9:18 am
Feb 3, 2018, 9:00 am
#1884
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club, easyJet and Ryanair
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: UK/Las Vegas
Programs: BA Gold (GGL/CCR)
Posts: 15,928
Please excuse the formatting of the above, the forum software appears not to like iDevices at present.
Feb 3, 2018, 9:24 am
#1885
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club, easyJet and Ryanair
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: UK/Las Vegas
Programs: BA Gold (GGL/CCR)
Posts: 15,928
Oh, and great to see Coke Zero across all cabins and on all flights ^
Feb 3, 2018, 9:28 am
#1886
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Cape Town
Programs: BA Exec Gold , Qatar Priviledge Club Plat
Posts: 1,584
Maybe i am the only one on this wave length, but maybe a new thread title or new thread entirely would be an idea seeing we are now well into 2018 !
Feb 3, 2018, 10:00 am
#1887
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: LHR/ATH
Programs: Amex Platinum, LH SEN (Gold), BA Bronze
Posts: 4,489
Feb 3, 2018, 10:11 am
#1888
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Manchester, UK.
Programs: BAEC Silver, then a handful of points on everything else.
Posts: 185
Feb 3, 2018, 11:09 am
#1889
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Scotland & London
Programs: BA GGL, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Mucci des Salons Ouvrants
Posts: 3,032
Feb 3, 2018, 11:46 am
#1890
Join Date: Apr 2009
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Honors Diamond, Mucci de buveur de gin
Posts: 3,060