Apr 16, 2017, 1:12 pm
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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.
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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
Club Europe catering guide
May 2, 2018, 8:44 am
#2266
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I had the Band 1 afternoon tea outbound from LGW to AMS last week, and dinner on the way back. I knew better than to be excited about the afternoon tea, but it really was terrible--half a slice of supermarket ham, one piece of lettuce, a baby cherry tomato, a wedge of cheddar, chutney, butter, half a sausage roll (not a scotch egg), and a squished piece of white bread. The cheese was the best part; I couldn't handle more than a bite of the sausage roll. At least the Victoria sponge was tasty, though I demolished it in two bites. I know it's a short flight, but I was in row 3 and we weren't served until about 20 minutes left in the flight.
May 2, 2018, 4:09 pm
#2267
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“Afternoon tea” was served on LHR-FRA this afternoon, but was also offered Ploughman’s (but I don’t like Scotch Eggs and Saussage Rolls).
May 5, 2018, 11:18 am
#2268
Join Date: Oct 2017
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Posts: 148
Is there a list of summer rotations?
Flying LGW-PFO at the end of May and curious as to what might be on offer.
Flying LGW-PFO at the end of May and curious as to what might be on offer.
May 6, 2018, 9:41 pm
#2269
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BA799 HEL-LHR 1710d menu
May 7, 2018, 2:17 am
#2270
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I had the ploughman’s yesterday (LHR-EDI) and greeted by name (for the first time ever in club Europe!) - very tasty and great service with drinks regularly topped up!
May 7, 2018, 3:01 am
#2271
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Flew on the 7am LHR-Copenhagen this week - was surprised to see them offering pre-departure champagne or water. Not only have I not seen this before on a Club Europe flight, but thought it was especially strange to be offering champagne given the time and the fact the cabin was almost entirely business travelers. Is this new or did the crew go an extra step?
May 7, 2018, 3:52 am
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May 7, 2018, 3:54 am
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May 7, 2018, 3:59 am
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Good to hear that c-w-s 
(although I was referring more to the Bank Hol itself than to current weather conditions ..... !)
(although I was referring more to the Bank Hol itself than to current weather conditions ..... !)
May 7, 2018, 5:24 am
#2275
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May 7, 2018, 7:50 am
#2276
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Flew on the 7am LHR-Copenhagen this week - was surprised to see them offering pre-departure champagne or water. Not only have I not seen this before on a Club Europe flight, but thought it was especially strange to be offering champagne given the time and the fact the cabin was almost entirely business travelers. Is this new or did the crew go an extra step?
May 7, 2018, 7:55 am
#2277
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Flew on the 7am LHR-Copenhagen this week - was surprised to see them offering pre-departure champagne or water. Not only have I not seen this before on a Club Europe flight, but thought it was especially strange to be offering champagne given the time and the fact the cabin was almost entirely business travelers. Is this new or did the crew go an extra step?
May 7, 2018, 8:08 am
#2278
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Some people just enjoy making life difficult for others, I’m not saying that pre takeoff drinks wouldn’t be nice.
May 8, 2018, 9:05 am
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OSL-LHR BA767 yesterday: Choice of mozzarella/tomato/basil salad + bread roll, or a warm chicken caesar panini. Both of us got our first choices (row 4, after which they'd run out of paninis despite a lot of passengers ordering the salad) and enjoyed them. Dessert was a kind of chocolate mousse cake, very nice.
Two drinks runs, doubles offered on both runs. Nuts available (almonds).
Crew looked really rushed on a 7 or 8 row business load (a noticeable contrast after transferring from a calm, well-stocked QR flight) but were chatty and cheerful.
Two drinks runs, doubles offered on both runs. Nuts available (almonds).
Crew looked really rushed on a 7 or 8 row business load (a noticeable contrast after transferring from a calm, well-stocked QR flight) but were chatty and cheerful.
May 8, 2018, 10:06 am
#2280
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Location: London
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BA LGW to FNC
VGML special meal main, vegetarian, the same for out and Inbound
BA2780
Out 04/05, I had the tortellini it was really nice.
BA2781
Inbound 07/05, I had the beef, not as nice but still edible. Starters were good both ways, plenty of drinks offered. The special vegetarian meal was exactly the same both ways.
LGW to FNC 04/05
Smoked salmon starter
Tortellini
FNC to LGW 07/05, no menu provided, starter das light and nice.
Beef main
VGML special meal starter, vegetarian, the same for out and Inbound
Last edited by deco105; May 8, 2018 at 10:08 am Reason: Extra photo