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
Jun 1, 2018, 3:21 pm
#2446
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Bridport, Dorset
Programs: Mucci, BA Bronze, Hilton Gold
Posts: 2,129
Dinner, BA1421, BHD - LHR, 21 May,
Chicken was tasty, salad and coleslaw not so much,
Chicken was tasty, salad and coleslaw not so much,
Jun 3, 2018, 1:46 pm
#2447
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: HH D, Rad Plat
Posts: 5,354
BA 705 2 June 18 VIE to LHR 19:35 departure so evening meal.
Chicken Salad
Panini was other choice of course, this was the better option IMO.
Had a great crew, hadn't flown BA in a while, using other carriers due to price or scheduling for my needs. Enjoyed the flight, managed to get 1F on A320 with no one next to me in 1D and the lovely cabin crew member provided just the right level of service and attention. ^
Safe travels.
Chicken Salad
Panini was other choice of course, this was the better option IMO.
Had a great crew, hadn't flown BA in a while, using other carriers due to price or scheduling for my needs. Enjoyed the flight, managed to get 1F on A320 with no one next to me in 1D and the lovely cabin crew member provided just the right level of service and attention. ^
Safe travels.
Jun 3, 2018, 3:29 pm
#2448
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: HH D, Rad Plat
Posts: 5,354
Nearly forgot the BA 700 LHR VIE 29th May Breakfast service (cold cut plate):
Jun 4, 2018, 1:20 am
#2449
FlyerTalk Evangelist, Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Somewhere between 0 and 13,000 metres high
Programs: AF/KL Life Plat, BA GGL+GfL, ALL Plat, Hilton Diam, Marriott Gold, blablablah, etc
Posts: 30,517
Jun 4, 2018, 1:40 am
#2450
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club, easyJet and Ryanair
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: UK/Las Vegas
Programs: BA Gold (GGL/CCR)
Posts: 15,923
I do enjoy the brunch plate on short band services. That and the Ploughman’s are my favourite short band meals/snacks. The lunch/dinner salads are woefully inadequate though on those medium band flights. The ‘afternoon tea’ should really be enhanced 
Jun 4, 2018, 2:03 am
#2451
Join Date: Oct 2016
Programs: BAEC Silver, GHA Discovery Titanium, Accor Silver
Posts: 57
BA0636 LHR to ATH 1030 03/06/18. A320 seat 11F
In 11F on a packed Athens flight , was actually quite impressed with how good the crew were, first drinks run was done very quickly which was surprising considering how far back I was. Beetroot and goats cheese starter very bland, chicken tikka wasn’t too bad and the dessert was lovely. It was a bit odd having the starter dessert and cheese plate given all at once, and the passengers seated across from me seemed to not realise a main was on its way and finished everything on the tray before the main arrived. Crew very proactive with drinks which was nice.
In 11F on a packed Athens flight , was actually quite impressed with how good the crew were, first drinks run was done very quickly which was surprising considering how far back I was. Beetroot and goats cheese starter very bland, chicken tikka wasn’t too bad and the dessert was lovely. It was a bit odd having the starter dessert and cheese plate given all at once, and the passengers seated across from me seemed to not realise a main was on its way and finished everything on the tray before the main arrived. Crew very proactive with drinks which was nice.
Jun 4, 2018, 10:52 am
#2452
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: HH D, Rad Plat
Posts: 5,354
oops! Well spotted, indeed it was a 10 AM departure so brunch and agree with Tobias-UK that it is one of my favourites for SH catering. Thanks for the correction! ^
Jun 4, 2018, 11:35 am
#2453
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 1,222
Don't think I've seen a pic of the fish pie...is it that bad??
Or so good its wolfed down in seconds!
Or so good its wolfed down in seconds!
Jun 4, 2018, 12:47 pm
#2454
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 36
Todays offering LGW-GIB. Chicken was tasty. The cheese & biscuits with caramelised apple jelly, went down well.
Jun 4, 2018, 1:40 pm
#2455
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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Posts: 30,517
Me too. Now, as we know the current brunch plate is a bit smaller than the former one. Conversely, we also know that in the time of numbered bands, brunch and afternoon tea were the two most disliked meal windows. If now, a lesser version of brunch and the afternoon Ploughmans' are our dominant favourites, it says a lot about how much the main lunch and dinner have declined on that length, so can only reassert my agreement with Tobias-UK that for medium flights, the current lunch and dinner are just badly inadequate. Let's truly hope that some genuine improvement comes by the end of the year.
Jun 4, 2018, 1:40 pm
#2456
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
Posts: 63,774
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29037294-post1667.html
Jun 4, 2018, 1:44 pm
#2457
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
Posts: 63,774
I have had a few more snippets from an impeccable source, though second hand. This about the CE meal relaunch later this year.
- still aiming for September (so that perhaps means 1 September or 1 October since that is when the menus change over)
- moving away from large bottles of wine and champagne on Mediums / Long back to small bottles
- a somewhat indirect hint that current Mediums are getting hot food (curry was mentioned) though I suspect the existing zones will be rebased somehow
- team involved very excited by their project.
- still aiming for September (so that perhaps means 1 September or 1 October since that is when the menus change over)
- moving away from large bottles of wine and champagne on Mediums / Long back to small bottles
- a somewhat indirect hint that current Mediums are getting hot food (curry was mentioned) though I suspect the existing zones will be rebased somehow
- team involved very excited by their project.
Jun 4, 2018, 1:48 pm
#2459
FlyerTalk Evangelist, Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Somewhere between 0 and 13,000 metres high
Programs: AF/KL Life Plat, BA GGL+GfL, ALL Plat, Hilton Diam, Marriott Gold, blablablah, etc
Posts: 30,517
I have had a few more snippets from an impeccable source, though second hand. This about the CE meal relaunch later this year.
- still aiming for September (so that perhaps means 1 September or 1 October since that is when the menus change over)
- moving away from large bottles of wine and champagne on Mediums / Long back to small bottles
- a somewhat indirect hint that current Mediums are getting hot food (curry was mentioned) though I suspect the existing zones will be rebased somehow
- team involved very excited by their project.
- still aiming for September (so that perhaps means 1 September or 1 October since that is when the menus change over)
- moving away from large bottles of wine and champagne on Mediums / Long back to small bottles
- a somewhat indirect hint that current Mediums are getting hot food (curry was mentioned) though I suspect the existing zones will be rebased somehow
- team involved very excited by their project.
Jun 4, 2018, 2:31 pm
#2460
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 1,222
There's a photo here. It's now a bit less liquid, but I think it's a reasonable effort (though not the level of the CW fish pie of yore).
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29037294-post1667.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29037294-post1667.html