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.
----
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 5, 2017, 7:12 am
#616
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: UK, London
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Apr 5, 2017, 7:48 am
#617
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 116
Anyone got any info about asian vegetarian meals? I've ordered this and just wondering like the kosher meal if its likely to be different or just the mozzarella salad that the vegetarian preorder get?
Apr 5, 2017, 8:31 am
#618
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sorry AVML was indeed what I was referring to as Indian so I think it will be different but please do add a description when you've had it!! ^
Apr 5, 2017, 8:46 am
#619
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Somewhere around Europe...
Programs: BA Gold; MB Ti; HH Diamond; IHG Plat; RR Gold
Posts: 530
I have a few medium CE coming up in the next few weeks, I'll give the AVML a try on one and see what I end up with (if the Kosher is in fact affected by Passover!).
Apr 5, 2017, 11:58 pm
#620
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Northern Ireland / Surrey
Programs: BA GGL/GFL, Accor Platinum, HHonors Diamond, IHG Platinum Ambassador
Posts: 188
My flight last Sunday from BHD (19:00) offered half a panini or a prawn and chicken salad. I had the latter; it consisted of one prawn (no gut sac!), two slices of roast chicken and a small portion of coronation chicken with a small salad. I found this to be perfect in terms of size for that time of evening.
Last edited by Silk Cut; Apr 8, 2017 at 1:58 am
Apr 6, 2017, 2:05 am
#621
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 116
Fab thanks! Not flying for a few months but wanted to see what people were getting so I can plan my free flight time accordingly.
Apr 6, 2017, 4:15 am
#622
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My flight last Sunday from BHD (19:00) offered half a ciabatta or a prawn and chicken salad. I had the latter; it consisted of one prawn (no gut sac!), two slices of roast chicken and a small portion of coronation chicken with a small salad. I found this to be perfect in terms of size for that time of evening.
Apr 6, 2017, 5:42 am
#623
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Phuket Thailand
Programs: HH Diamond, BA Gold, IHG Gold, Oman Gold
Posts: 1,038
Decent Meal Lisbon to LHR
Flew out from Lisbon to LHR on Tuesday 5th April
I had standard meal, fish course, very good. Wife had pre-ordered veggie meal. Got nice Mozzarella and Tomato starter, and then pasta with tomato sauce, same dessert and cheese which was a first.
Saw menu left from flight in, only choice of beef or chicken, which if you dont eat meat, leaves you stuck.
I had standard meal, fish course, very good. Wife had pre-ordered veggie meal. Got nice Mozzarella and Tomato starter, and then pasta with tomato sauce, same dessert and cheese which was a first.
Saw menu left from flight in, only choice of beef or chicken, which if you dont eat meat, leaves you stuck.
Apr 6, 2017, 5:56 am
#624
FlyerTalk Evangelist, Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Jun 2008
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Posts: 30,536
Flew out from Lisbon to LHR on Tuesday 5th April
I had standard meal, fish course, very good. Wife had pre-ordered veggie meal. Got nice Mozzarella and Tomato starter, and then pasta with tomato sauce, same dessert and cheese which was a first.
Saw menu left from flight in, only choice of beef or chicken, which if you dont eat meat, leave
s you stuck.
I had standard meal, fish course, very good. Wife had pre-ordered veggie meal. Got nice Mozzarella and Tomato starter, and then pasta with tomato sauce, same dessert and cheese which was a first.
Saw menu left from flight in, only choice of beef or chicken, which if you dont eat meat, leave
s you stuck.
Apr 6, 2017, 6:07 am
#625
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Phuket Thailand
Programs: HH Diamond, BA Gold, IHG Gold, Oman Gold
Posts: 1,038
Was interesting to see on bottom of menu all the flights which get that menu
Apr 6, 2017, 6:08 am
#626
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: London
Programs: BAEC GGL/CCR, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,916
You couldn't make it up!
Maybe the (half) panini will do the starter rounds soon?
Maybe the (half) panini will do the starter rounds soon?
Apr 6, 2017, 7:38 am
#627
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: BAEC Bronze
Posts: 388
Just did my first non BA flight in the last few years (as BA stopped flying to said destination 7 years ago). Was Y HBO with Swiss. Enjoying my complimentary cheese baguette and wine, i couldn't help but think that the latest mozzarella Panini was partially inspired by it
Apr 7, 2017, 9:06 am
#629
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: ba exec club
Posts: 126
Had a wonderful experience on CE to JER this morning.
G-DBCJ was early to board, allowing for a quick 30 min trip to the new LGW lounge which was nice and quiet and very impressive.
Very friendly crew onboard, warm towels before departure, champagne and orange juice, followed by a much improved breakfast. Bottomless pastries too!
Early arrival and a gorgeous day in JER! That's why I was a GCH. Gives me hope and drive to get back there.
G-DBCJ was early to board, allowing for a quick 30 min trip to the new LGW lounge which was nice and quiet and very impressive.
Very friendly crew onboard, warm towels before departure, champagne and orange juice, followed by a much improved breakfast. Bottomless pastries too!
Early arrival and a gorgeous day in JER! That's why I was a GCH. Gives me hope and drive to get back there.
Last edited by ABJ92; Apr 7, 2017 at 9:17 am
Apr 8, 2017, 11:19 am
#630
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Scots girl in London
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 257
Good experience on last night's LGW-GLA, first domestic CE.
VGML was a salad, bread and fruit. Service could have been done with a smile but other than that, all good
VGML was a salad, bread and fruit. Service could have been done with a smile but other than that, all good