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
Apr 16, 2017, 8:37 am
#676
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 109
Menu and the smoked chicken breast from Friday's LHR - ARN (BA 782). Certainly a recognisable improvement in the quality of the food, and the presentation was good too. 9 people in Club - crew had no problem in serving food and drinks efficiently and were very attentive.
Apr 16, 2017, 8:45 am
#677
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: SAN, MIA, GOT
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 349
For medium routes kosher meal seems nice. Anyone try the Muslim meal? I used to order it "back in the days" and it was always a head turner from GOT.
Apr 16, 2017, 11:44 am
#678
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: BA Gold Guest List, Concorde Room Card, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 728
Apr 16, 2017, 1:54 pm
#679
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: 63,903
I have inserted a wiki, cross referencing the photos against the bands and times. So if you know your destination and time, you should be able to find a photo matching up to your flight.
No Muslim meals photographed yet.
No Muslim meals photographed yet.
Apr 16, 2017, 2:48 pm
#680
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges and Environmentally Friendly Travel
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: London, UK
Posts: 22,213
Short, Lunch, Lacto Ovo vegetarian
LHR-AMS
LHR-AMS
Apr 17, 2017, 10:03 am
#682
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: London
Programs: BA LtG, Flying Blue Plat
Posts: 274
Had a band 1 breakfast today - veggie omelette or full English. I wasn't feeling too great and so wanted a continental option, but had to settle for the finger croissant and a tiny yoghurt/fruit pot.
Apr 17, 2017, 11:08 am
#683
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Lewes
Programs: HiltonH. Gold Starwood Gold BA BLUES! Mucci.
Posts: 4,833
BA city flyers post.hi-lighting britbroncos post..... bread roll, bread roll, bread sandwich...yuk.
Apr 17, 2017, 1:30 pm
#684
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold; FB Silver; SPG; IHG Gold
Posts: 2,987
My recent VIE to LHR was a choice of salad or panini. This service used to get a hot dinner. Another enhancement just when you thought there couldn't be any more.
Apr 18, 2017, 6:42 am
#685
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: 63,903
Further evidence of the return of the fruit plate.
EDI-LHR BA1448 10:05 scheduled - so Short Brunch
And for those interested in the timings:
10:18 Pushback
10:29 Take off from runway 24
10:35 Crew bell
10:42 Seatbelts unrestricted
10:45 CE food and drink service starts
10:54 Cabin service completed - 19 adults, 1 child, 2 crew (767)
11:07 Second cup of tea
11:17 "15 minutes to landing"
11:36 Touchdown 09L at LHR
11:42 At gate
11:44 Airbridge opened to passengers at 2L
11:49 CCR via White Door.
EDI-LHR BA1448 10:05 scheduled - so Short Brunch
And for those interested in the timings:
10:18 Pushback
10:29 Take off from runway 24
10:35 Crew bell
10:42 Seatbelts unrestricted
10:45 CE food and drink service starts
10:54 Cabin service completed - 19 adults, 1 child, 2 crew (767)
11:07 Second cup of tea
11:17 "15 minutes to landing"
11:36 Touchdown 09L at LHR
11:42 At gate
11:44 Airbridge opened to passengers at 2L
11:49 CCR via White Door.
Apr 18, 2017, 6:55 am
#686
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Leeds ,Yorks UK
Programs: KLM Flying Blue Platinum for Life.. BA Gold , oh and some other shiny bits of plastic ...
Posts: 4,238
Yesterday I had the pleasure of the individual prawn and dry chicken salad , totally underwhelmed .. Will see if my LBA flight in a few hours is any better .
Apr 18, 2017, 9:26 am
#687
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,598
BA2630 LGW-ALC
Dep 1145
Arr 1510
Menu card distributed after pushback
(appears to cover a lot of other "long" Euro flights ex LGW judging by the flight numbers covered on the menu card)
Hot towels distributed after take-off
Main course requests taken
Drinks service combined with the initial tray delivery (starter in situ)
Warm bread basket sweep of the cabin
Starter plate cleared in. Wine/water top ups provided at the same time
Main course charger placed by CM via hand held tray
Tea/coffee/wine/water top ups and tray clear in
Further clear in of remaining service items at 15mins to landing call.
2 crew to 36 passengers ratio (9 rows of 2x2 on an ex BMI A320)
2hrs 10mins flying time and the hard working crew were providing a non-stop service in Club throughout the entire flight.
Dep 1145
Arr 1510
Menu card distributed after pushback
(appears to cover a lot of other "long" Euro flights ex LGW judging by the flight numbers covered on the menu card)
Hot towels distributed after take-off
Main course requests taken
Drinks service combined with the initial tray delivery (starter in situ)
Warm bread basket sweep of the cabin
Starter plate cleared in. Wine/water top ups provided at the same time
Main course charger placed by CM via hand held tray
Tea/coffee/wine/water top ups and tray clear in
Further clear in of remaining service items at 15mins to landing call.
2 crew to 36 passengers ratio (9 rows of 2x2 on an ex BMI A320)
2hrs 10mins flying time and the hard working crew were providing a non-stop service in Club throughout the entire flight.
Apr 18, 2017, 9:31 am
#688
Join Date: May 2016
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, Accor Gold
Posts: 1,431
Return from Jersey on Sunday, so very short lunch.
Salmon salad (which was pleasant enough) or the cheese toastie, sorry Croque Monsieur was also offered.
Salmon salad (which was pleasant enough) or the cheese toastie, sorry Croque Monsieur was also offered.
Apr 18, 2017, 9:41 am
#689
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: SYD
Programs: BAEC GGL, HH D, QFF, EB
Posts: 404
Had the Kosher breakfast this morning, more food than I received in CW coming in from HKG. The CSM (I think is correct) confirmed that they are now much better than the usual meal. (He also saud that when he is a passenger he orders the specials. Didn't have space on the tray for everything. Had a few jealous looks.
Apr 18, 2017, 10:07 am
#690
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Thames Valley
Programs: BAEC, LHM&M, and even a dusty KLFB!
Posts: 894
I wish I'd had that yesterday instead of the utterly underwhelming beef and cheese panini alternative, which was largely devoid of taste, texture and content...