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 26, 2018, 7:40 am
#2386
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May 26, 2018, 7:50 am
#2387
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Impressive - will have to try for 3 next time I go to AMS. It is certainly a 2 bottle route at a comfortable pace. LHR-MAN I find tough for 2 bottles, I do sometimes have to rely on the plastic cup so I can use the last 10 mins to finish.
May 26, 2018, 8:06 am
#2388
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 1,222
I've never actually tried but not noticed many top ups either.
A more proactive approach required next time!
A more proactive approach required next time!
May 26, 2018, 8:08 am
#2389
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it’s the small bottles on shorter routes, so just extra bottles rather than top ups. medium and longer routes get full sized bottles so that’s where you need topping up.
May 26, 2018, 8:10 am
#2390
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Location: Kent
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I’ve had a plastic cup a few times too but sitting in 1A helps as by the time the catering trolley returns back to the front, that’s when I usually request my second bottle. I’m off to FCO in just over a week which I understand is poured from a standard bottle. Worried this may mean I’m offered less. Let’s hope the flight crew are one of the better ones...
May 26, 2018, 8:41 am
#2391
Join Date: Sep 2013
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Posts: 6,398
Somewhat OT, but just out of interest .....
Do folk who happily guzzle several glasses of fizz, on such incredibly short sectors as AMS or JER, get through similar amounts within the space of 20 mins or so when at home or in a social setting ?? Or is the urge to drink so much due to the fact that it’s “free” ........
Do folk who happily guzzle several glasses of fizz, on such incredibly short sectors as AMS or JER, get through similar amounts within the space of 20 mins or so when at home or in a social setting ?? Or is the urge to drink so much due to the fact that it’s “free” ........
May 26, 2018, 8:45 am
#2392
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Somewhat OT, but just out of interest .....
Do folk who happily guzzle several glasses of fizz, on such incredibly short sectors as AMS or JER, get through similar amounts within the space of 20 mins or so when at home or in a social setting ?? Or is the urge to drink so much due to the fact that it’s “free” ........
Do folk who happily guzzle several glasses of fizz, on such incredibly short sectors as AMS or JER, get through similar amounts within the space of 20 mins or so when at home or in a social setting ?? Or is the urge to drink so much due to the fact that it’s “free” ........
May 26, 2018, 8:57 am
#2393
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Kent
Programs: BAEC (Gold) ✈✈✈, Accor (Silver), IHG (Platinum), Cunard (Diamond)
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Somewhat OT, but just out of interest .....
Do folk who happily guzzle several glasses of fizz, on such incredibly short sectors as AMS or JER, get through similar amounts within the space of 20 mins or so when at home or in a social setting ?? Or is the urge to drink so much due to the fact that it’s “free” ........
Do folk who happily guzzle several glasses of fizz, on such incredibly short sectors as AMS or JER, get through similar amounts within the space of 20 mins or so when at home or in a social setting ?? Or is the urge to drink so much due to the fact that it’s “free” ........
Last edited by Gary999; May 26, 2018 at 9:21 am Reason: Addition
May 26, 2018, 9:11 am
#2394
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May 26, 2018, 9:32 am
#2395
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I’ve had a plastic cup a few times too but sitting in 1A helps as by the time the catering trolley returns back to the front, that’s when I usually request my second bottle. I’m off to FCO in just over a week which I understand is poured from a standard bottle. Worried this may mean I’m offered less. Let’s hope the flight crew are one of the better ones...
May 26, 2018, 9:49 am
#2396
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So, when you pop round to mine for Aperitifs (and you are the first and only person that I have invited from here which bottle will you bring to draw me into your web? For the first and only time in my life since I left BCAL for BA, I would have loved to pinch a bottle that I saw at the FLounge at LGW - only it was all open. The Jacquart Rosé that they were serving - well - I thought that it was absolutely delicious and I am not a huge Rosé fan. I was yearning for Foie Gras with which to pair it - but this was a BA lounge so that was out.
May 26, 2018, 10:01 am
#2397
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Kent
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May 26, 2018, 10:09 am
#2398
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May 26, 2018, 11:33 am
#2399
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Location: New York
Posts: 7,347
Yes I am aware of it and the crews made an announcement about it. However, it will be nice to get a formal final beverage with at least a bag of mixed nuts prior to arrival. It is not that labor intensive and those mixed cuts cost almost nothing.
May 26, 2018, 11:39 am
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The informal drinks and nuts are equally as nice ^