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
May 2, 2017, 8:32 am
#841
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I'm sure the SPML situation will become clear shortly.
May 2, 2017, 8:37 am
#842
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Yes I do (having just rolled off precisely this flight!). BA876 is a bit of a moveable feast. Today it was supposed to leave at 08:00 (but was 85 minutes late), on other days, such as Saturdays, it leaves at 15:50. The A indicates when it's not a breakfast flight, so scheduled to depart after 09:30 hrs, this is the "rest of the day" meal menu.
May 2, 2017, 8:39 am
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Yes I do (having just rolled off precisely this flight!). BA876 is a bit of a moveable feast. Today it was supposed to leave at 08:00 (but was 85 minutes late), on other days, such as Saturdays, it leaves at 15:50. The A indicates when it's not a breakfast flight, so scheduled to depart after 09:30 hrs, this is the "rest of the day" meal menu.
May 2, 2017, 9:34 am
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The flatbread looks really poor incidentally, and that is pretty much what had been introduced in Y a few years ago (though not warm). Sad excuse for a C meal on European flights (I can possibly understand on domestic and extra short European flights like Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam but not beyond).
May 2, 2017, 12:26 pm
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I don't think it's been mentioned yet and it's a small thing but the salt and pepper sachets are now supplied wrapped up in the napkin with the cutlery.
I'm sure some of them are ending up on the floor!
I'm sure some of them are ending up on the floor!
May 2, 2017, 2:03 pm
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EDI-LCY CE dinner 21-04 2017
Chicken Katsu curry
Blueberry? Cheesecake as dessert absolutely delicious.
Still limited as far as the bar was concerned.
2 people in CE same on way back but I was in economy.
Chicken Katsu curry
Blueberry? Cheesecake as dessert absolutely delicious.
Still limited as far as the bar was concerned.
2 people in CE same on way back but I was in economy.
May 2, 2017, 2:06 pm
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May 2, 2017, 2:19 pm
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Domestic flights are awaiting a licence of some sort to carry the same drinks as European flights as I was informed by the CSM. You will be OK
May 2, 2017, 2:21 pm
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May 2, 2017, 2:24 pm
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May 2, 2017, 2:36 pm
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May 2, 2017, 4:07 pm
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That's better than the LHR meals which are the tiny salad or panini on Domestic.
If this had been the standard on all routes then I think the overall improvements would have been a winner.
May 3, 2017, 5:39 am
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We should think ourselves lucky, although this did make me chuckle!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ne...single-banana/
Man who ordered gluten-free meal on flight is given a single banana – and cutlery to eat it with
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ne...single-banana/
May 3, 2017, 7:05 am
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I think it's been posted above but this is what I got on my FRA-LHR (BA915) on the 1st May.
Duck Breast with Salad as the main, Cheese/Biscuits/Mango Chutney(?) with the rather delicious Chocolate Pudding thing. The meat was a tiny bit rubbery for my liking but otherwise it was all rather tasty. As a newbie to CE I can't compare to the previous catering.
I'm still a bit puzzled as to why everyone seems to get the little milk potion. 4 of us in CE on this flight and only 1 person took a hot drink. Why not offer the milk to those who take hot drinks? Unless I'm missing something of course.
Duck Breast with Salad as the main, Cheese/Biscuits/Mango Chutney(?) with the rather delicious Chocolate Pudding thing. The meat was a tiny bit rubbery for my liking but otherwise it was all rather tasty. As a newbie to CE I can't compare to the previous catering.
I'm still a bit puzzled as to why everyone seems to get the little milk potion. 4 of us in CE on this flight and only 1 person took a hot drink. Why not offer the milk to those who take hot drinks? Unless I'm missing something of course.