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.
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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
Club Europe catering guide
Oct 14, 2017, 12:45 pm
#1546
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 582
We're off to Tenerife. Hopefully still hot in November.
As it is an early flight, it'll be croissants in the lounge and full English breakfast on board (well, I'll eat the bacon and sausage and bread roll).
Reminds me, looked for the Bolney self pour in the lounge this month to try a sip, none to be seen. Well, it was early morning, 8 ish, so too early I suppose
As it is an early flight, it'll be croissants in the lounge and full English breakfast on board (well, I'll eat the bacon and sausage and bread roll).
Reminds me, looked for the Bolney self pour in the lounge this month to try a sip, none to be seen. Well, it was early morning, 8 ish, so too early I suppose
Oct 14, 2017, 3:31 pm
#1547
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold (OneWorld Emerald)
Posts: 218
The Rotations are set in stone, seemingly, moreover so far the menu contents have not altered since they started in the Spring. I guess they will change at some point, but as far as I can tell, November is the same Rotation A as last time. If you check back here in the first few days of November usually someone will have posted something new, but I doubt it will change.
Oct 14, 2017, 11:38 pm
#1548
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: SFO, LON
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, Bonvoy Tit, Hilton Dia etc etc
Posts: 2,354
Added CWS's useful post 1175 into the Wiki since we seem to get a lot of questions around that. Feel free to modify as appropriate.
Oct 15, 2017, 1:32 am
#1549
Join Date: Nov 2005
Programs: BA Gold, TP Silver
Posts: 888
Got the "Long short-haul" treatment LHR-HEL-LHR again for a change. Total inconsistency. One way we got the full treatment, starting with a drinks service, tray served from trolley, mains served individually and coffee/tea service individually. So everything was spot-on par the lack of menus.
The other way I had to wait for 1.5 hours before I got food (and even then still no drinks). They did go through the trouble of taking orders first though. Personally absolutely hated the service on this flight. No surprise that I got the beetroot starter again
Well, at least we get 2 forks and 2 knives nowadays. It also seems I should be happy to just get fed on a flight nowadays.
The other way I had to wait for 1.5 hours before I got food (and even then still no drinks). They did go through the trouble of taking orders first though. Personally absolutely hated the service on this flight. No surprise that I got the beetroot starter again
Well, at least we get 2 forks and 2 knives nowadays. It also seems I should be happy to just get fed on a flight nowadays.
Oct 15, 2017, 5:55 am
#1550
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Glasgow
Programs: BAEC Silver, Sixt Platinum, HHons Diamond
Posts: 927
Fantastic service in my LHR - GLA yesterday - drinks run with cashews followed by a nice meal service and multiple top-ups offered. Champagne was chilled and the crew were fantastic. Was only four rows of CE which maybe helped. As previously mentioned it is the total inconsistency in service levels and styles that is frustrating. When you get a good crew CE can be a very enjoyable experience.
Next week I have four sectors with KLM and Air France in short haul business and am quite intrigued to see how they compare.
Next week I have four sectors with KLM and Air France in short haul business and am quite intrigued to see how they compare.
Oct 15, 2017, 3:00 pm
#1551
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: WAW ✈ LHR ✈ GLA
Programs: BA GfL/GGL/CCR, HH Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 2,501
English breakfast on LHR-MAD flight
Scrambled eggs were disgusting
everything else was just ok. Meal was warm, not hot - I guess it got cold by the time the crew go to the last row...
Really miss the fresh fruit from the tray... but hey, now we got a bread plate!
Scrambled eggs were disgusting
everything else was just ok. Meal was warm, not hot - I guess it got cold by the time the crew go to the last row...Really miss the fresh fruit from the tray... but hey, now we got a bread plate!
Oct 15, 2017, 11:00 pm
#1552
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Scotland & London
Programs: BA GGL, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Mucci des Salons Ouvrants
Posts: 3,028
The vegetarian omelette on the same LHR-MAD flight.
Aks120
Aks120
Oct 16, 2017, 12:36 am
#1553
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 116
Just an update, flew to Barcelona in late September and ordered Asian Vegetarian. Got a really nice lentil salad with couscous and spiced Tofu plus a cardomen and sultana cheese cake. Very tasty although would have loved some veggie sushi instead. Apologies for not posting sooner. This was on a 5:30pm flight
Last edited by gismo1554; Oct 19, 2017 at 12:27 am
Oct 16, 2017, 1:21 am
#1555
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: 30,539
Just an update, flew to Barcelona in late September and ordered Asian Vegetarian. Got a really nice lentil salad with couscous and spiced Tofu plus a cardomen and sultana cheese cake. Very tasty although would have loved some veggie sushi instead. Apologies for not posting sooner
Oct 16, 2017, 1:23 am
#1556
formerly fdemoulin
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: UK
Programs: SPG Lifetime Platinum, BA Silver, Virgin Flying Club Red
Posts: 916
Fantastic service in my LHR - GLA yesterday - drinks run with cashews followed by a nice meal service and multiple top-ups offered. Champagne was chilled and the crew were fantastic. Was only four rows of CE which maybe helped. As previously mentioned it is the total inconsistency in service levels and styles that is frustrating. When you get a good crew CE can be a very enjoyable experience.
Next week I have four sectors with KLM and Air France in short haul business and am quite intrigued to see how they compare.
Next week I have four sectors with KLM and Air France in short haul business and am quite intrigued to see how they compare.
Oct 16, 2017, 5:32 am
#1557
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: London
Programs: BA Silver Seigneur des Horaires des Mucci.
Posts: 2,047
Friend just headed out in CE to Bucharest
Upgrade at check in yesterday
Menu attached
He is in the back row of CE row 6
Mains look resonable
Have warned him re reviews of the beetroot starter
Upgrade at check in yesterday
Menu attached
He is in the back row of CE row 6
Mains look resonable
Have warned him re reviews of the beetroot starter
Oct 16, 2017, 6:25 am
#1558
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold; FB Silver; SPG; IHG Gold
Posts: 2,985
Oct 16, 2017, 6:51 am
#1559
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: East Berlin
Posts: 1,533
There were no choices on my recent jolly to MAN.
Afternoon tea was just sandwiches (no salad alternative) and on the way back, for dinner, it was just the salad (no hot sandwich).
Palmer
Afternoon tea was just sandwiches (no salad alternative) and on the way back, for dinner, it was just the salad (no hot sandwich).
Palmer
Oct 16, 2017, 8:31 am
#1560
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,603
The menu containng beef check is my favourite one. A very minor issue is that the oatcakes and hazelnut tower look similar from above. It is a little bit dull. Luckily the taste is different and event the dessert is wonderful.