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
Aug 3, 2018, 8:10 am
#2611
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I can't see a photo of this sort of flight, the departure time is 06:15 so it's breakfast.
I can't see a photo of this sort of flight, the departure time is 06:15 so it's breakfast.
Aug 4, 2018, 1:34 pm
#2612
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This is what one gets at 2 am. Well, the SCCM apologised and said there was some mix up with catering in LCY, though I couldn't work that out exactly, unless he meant there should have been another hot option. On offer was this chicken katsu with rice, the shredded beef salad (see post 2580), panini or bacon roll.
This is what one gets at 2 am. Well, the SCCM apologised and said there was some mix up with catering in LCY, though I couldn't work that out exactly, unless he meant there should have been another hot option. On offer was this chicken katsu with rice, the shredded beef salad (see post 2580), panini or bacon roll.
Aug 4, 2018, 3:09 pm
#2613
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PMI to BHX (BACF)
This is what one gets at 2 am. Well, the SCCM apologised and said there was some mix up with catering in LCY, though I couldn't work that out exactly, unless he meant there should have been another hot option. On offer was this chicken katsu with rice, the shredded beef salad (see post 2580), panini or bacon roll.
This is what one gets at 2 am. Well, the SCCM apologised and said there was some mix up with catering in LCY, though I couldn't work that out exactly, unless he meant there should have been another hot option. On offer was this chicken katsu with rice, the shredded beef salad (see post 2580), panini or bacon roll.
I've never had 4 choices on a short haul flight but neither have I ever had two meals on them so I'm trying to understand if it is one of those two things or if I am misunderstanding this entirely?
Aug 4, 2018, 3:26 pm
#2614
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I was indeed offered one of those 4 choices for the one meal, though I think there was an element of cobbling together. The next flight in its sequence was BHX-FLR departing at 06:00 hrs. I doubtless could have asked for the chicken as well as the bacon roll - along with the 2 packet of biscuits and the popcorn already served with the drink before the meal - but that would have been an outrageous amount of food for a 2 hour flight.
Aug 4, 2018, 3:44 pm
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I was indeed offered one of those 4 choices for the one meal, though I think there was an element of cobbling together. The next flight in its sequence was BHX-FLR departing at 06:00 hrs. I doubtless could have asked for the chicken as well as the bacon roll - along with the 2 packet of biscuits and the popcorn already served with the drink before the meal - but that would have been an outrageous amount of food for a 2 hour flight.
Aug 6, 2018, 10:23 am
#2616
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My first special meal. Kosher option, BA1345 LBA-LHR, 3 August, 1835d
Aug 6, 2018, 10:29 am
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@KARFA and the result?
Aug 6, 2018, 11:09 am
#2619
Join Date: Sep 2015
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I hope they keep that up. it looks good, far better than the chicken salad to Brussels I had
Aug 6, 2018, 12:07 pm
#2620
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As one who has pretty much given up on CE as a total waste of hard cash (though will occasionally fly it on points or as part of a multi-sector involving long-haul), my ‘knowledge base’ of CE meals is largely derived from the many photos posted rather than via regular personal experience. And I am constantly surprised by the huge variation in what is currently offered : ranging from what appears to be perfectly respectable offerings to those best described (when related to fare levels) as shamefully poor.
Aug 9, 2018, 9:03 am
#2621
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: The Netherlands
Posts: 5
I am considering VOML (Asian Vegetarian) meals for my next flights. What can I expect it to be on a short haul (AMS-LHR) Club Europe flight during Afternoon Tea service?
Is the VLML afternoon tea still tomatoes and mozzerella?
Is the VLML afternoon tea still tomatoes and mozzerella?
Aug 9, 2018, 10:17 am
#2622
Join Date: Apr 2018
Programs: BAEC Gold
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Had a recent flight where I was given something that was clearly Middle Eastern rather than Asian (tofu, cous cous and olives) but I am quite sure that was a packing error.
(Think the code is AVML, by the way.)
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Aug 9, 2018, 11:11 am
#2623
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Where are we with longer routes out of LHR this month (and into early Sep). Wondering if I can get a fish option outbound or rtn or whether to opt for veggie. Thanks.
Aug 9, 2018, 12:08 pm
#2624
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: The Netherlands
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Unless it has changed recently, expect a nice and spicy channa masala (chickpea curry) with gobi palak (cauliflower spinach) and chapatti. I like it enough to usually order it instead of breakfast or afternoon tea.
Had a recent flight where I was given something that was clearly Middle Eastern rather than Asian (tofu, cous cous and olives) but I am quite sure that was a packing error.
(Think the code is AVML, by the way.)
Had a recent flight where I was given something that was clearly Middle Eastern rather than Asian (tofu, cous cous and olives) but I am quite sure that was a packing error.
(Think the code is AVML, by the way.)
Aug 11, 2018, 6:56 am
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Another special meal. This time I am being an Asian Vegetarian for brunch 
Was quite tasty and a nice change from the usual CE meal.
BA1341 LBA-LHR, 11 August, 1105d
Was quite tasty and a nice change from the usual CE meal.BA1341 LBA-LHR, 11 August, 1105d