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 8, 2017, 10:39 am
#901
Join Date: May 2014
Location: BRU
Programs: BA GGL, TK E (*G), ITA exec
Posts: 4,113
I tried the Kosher (first time ever for me) on MXP-LHR at lunch time, last week.
The main was good. Bread tasted "old" and the chocolate mousse was a bit on the heavy side. I would order it again on a 2hr "short/medium band" flight.
Standard meal on the flight was the ciabatta (didn't see what was inside). My seatmate had some sort of sushi instead.
The main was good. Bread tasted "old" and the chocolate mousse was a bit on the heavy side. I would order it again on a 2hr "short/medium band" flight.
Standard meal on the flight was the ciabatta (didn't see what was inside). My seatmate had some sort of sushi instead.
May 8, 2017, 10:46 am
#902
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 1,222
Regards the afternoon tea.
I thought the sandwiches were fine although I'm not so keen on the cheese and pickle and left half of that.
The small slice of victoria sponge like thing on my plate I tried and found sickly sweet.
Much rather have the scone and play around with the jam and cream.
.
Let's hope its rumoured return is imminent!
I thought the sandwiches were fine although I'm not so keen on the cheese and pickle and left half of that.
The small slice of victoria sponge like thing on my plate I tried and found sickly sweet.
Much rather have the scone and play around with the jam and cream.
.
Let's hope its rumoured return is imminent!
May 8, 2017, 10:53 am
#903
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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Posts: 63,850
May 8, 2017, 10:57 am
#904
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Switzerland
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Posts: 6,532
Regards the afternoon tea.
I thought the sandwiches were fine although I'm not so keen on the cheese and pickle and left half of that.
The small slice of victoria sponge like thing on my plate I tried and found sickly sweet.
Much rather have the scone and play around with the jam and cream.
.
Let's hope its rumoured return is imminent!
I thought the sandwiches were fine although I'm not so keen on the cheese and pickle and left half of that.
The small slice of victoria sponge like thing on my plate I tried and found sickly sweet.
Much rather have the scone and play around with the jam and cream.
.
Let's hope its rumoured return is imminent!
I also hope the scones return, but what I find more disturbing is the huge difference in catering offerings, especially taking into account the BA Cityflyer offering on the route (same length)!
May 8, 2017, 1:35 pm
#905
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May 8, 2017, 1:46 pm
#906
Join Date: May 2014
Location: BRU
Programs: BA GGL, TK E (*G), ITA exec
Posts: 4,113
I didn't describe in first place because I was unsure how to "define" it... the red meat was salmon, the balls tasted like fish too... but no idea about preparation or ingredients. First time I eat something like this, I think.
I think is the closer explanation
I think is the closer explanation
May 9, 2017, 3:19 am
#907
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 32
Pula
Does anyone know if Pula is in the medium or long CE banding? Thanks.
May 9, 2017, 3:31 am
#908
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Join Date: Jul 2002
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Medium.
May 9, 2017, 4:40 am
#909
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: ba exec club
Posts: 126
Just done my first domestic in CE.
Choice of cold meats and cheese or the panini. Everyone went for the platter and it was more than sufficient for a brunch service. Plenty of champagne tea and coffee was offered throughout and the cabin, primarily American tourists, were all very grateful with many commenting on what a wonderful service it was.
Choice of cold meats and cheese or the panini. Everyone went for the platter and it was more than sufficient for a brunch service. Plenty of champagne tea and coffee was offered throughout and the cabin, primarily American tourists, were all very grateful with many commenting on what a wonderful service it was.
May 9, 2017, 2:59 pm
#910
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 847
BCN - LGW this evening. Whole (I think) chicken breast on a bed of salad, with some sort of bulgar-wheat thingy on the side and a sachet of dressing. Looks a lot more substantial than the chicken / prawn or duck salads I've seen on here recently? The other option was croque monsieur. Served with bread, a dessert pot but no cheese and biscuits. Also, no tonic water left in CE!
May 10, 2017, 12:53 pm
#911
Join Date: Apr 2009
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Honors Diamond, Mucci de buveur de gin
Posts: 3,060
Aberdeen to London, 4.35pm flight
I had a great flight. First we had a drinks run which I don't think is the norm (there were 8 of us in CE, then the meal, then a coffee run).
Drinks and nuts
Ploughman's lunch - very acceptable for this time of flight
Coffee, whisky and shortbread to finish
I am by no means a BA apologist but 10/10 for today BA!
I had a great flight. First we had a drinks run which I don't think is the norm (there were 8 of us in CE, then the meal, then a coffee run).
Drinks and nuts
Ploughman's lunch - very acceptable for this time of flight
Coffee, whisky and shortbread to finish
I am by no means a BA apologist but 10/10 for today BA!
May 10, 2017, 2:41 pm
#912
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: UK
Programs: BA Blue, IC Spire Ambassador
Posts: 5,229
May 11, 2017, 4:52 am
#913
Join Date: May 2012
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 663
LHR-BHD VLML dinner:
While this looks amazing, the taste left a lot to be desired - the rice was very stodgy and the whole dish was completely lacking in flavour. As reported upthread each time this dish appears, no soy sauce had been loaded - the lovely CSM very kindly offered me some of hers, but thanks to FT, I had come prepared!!
BHD-LHR VLML dinner:
Ah, my old favourite - 3/4 of a tomato...!
At least this time it came with some (more) cheese and a pudding, making it a bit more substantial.
Incidentally,stu1985 mentioned a few post back that there was a drinks run with nuts on his LHR-ABZ flight: this was also the case on my LHR-BHD, but not on the return. Hot rags were not offered on the outbound, but were on the inbound. Drinks and meal service were from trolleys on the outbound, but on trays from the galley on the return. Very erratic!
While this looks amazing, the taste left a lot to be desired - the rice was very stodgy and the whole dish was completely lacking in flavour. As reported upthread each time this dish appears, no soy sauce had been loaded - the lovely CSM very kindly offered me some of hers, but thanks to FT, I had come prepared!!
BHD-LHR VLML dinner:
Ah, my old favourite - 3/4 of a tomato...!
At least this time it came with some (more) cheese and a pudding, making it a bit more substantial.Incidentally,stu1985 mentioned a few post back that there was a drinks run with nuts on his LHR-ABZ flight: this was also the case on my LHR-BHD, but not on the return. Hot rags were not offered on the outbound, but were on the inbound. Drinks and meal service were from trolleys on the outbound, but on trays from the galley on the return. Very erratic!
May 11, 2017, 2:58 pm
#914
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: ba exec club
Posts: 126
CE Domestic lunch LHR-EDI on mid haul 321
May 11, 2017, 4:00 pm
#915
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Posts: 12,266
The prawn wasn't split open 