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
Aug 16, 2018, 12:03 pm
#2671
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Aug 16, 2018, 2:57 pm
#2672
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 423
Maybe I give Asian Vegetarian a go.
Aug 17, 2018, 8:42 am
#2673
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: New York
Posts: 7,347
BA 780 LHR-ARN August 2018
August 2018
British Airways Club Europe
BA 780 London Heathrow to Stockholm Arlanda
Menu
Starter
Balik-style smoked salmon with horseradish cream
Main
Herb-grilled chicken supreme with thyme jus, truffled linguine and root vegetables
Or
Grilled Atlantic code fillet with olive mash and ratatouille
Dessert
Coffee cream caramel with gingerbread crumble
And
Croxton Manor mature Cheddar cheese with mango chili chutney and oat cakes
Your choice of coffee or tea
Herbal teas and hot chocolate are available upon request
420,448,452A,454,460,462,464,490,492A,502,504,508, 546,554,556,558,560,608A,610A,614,632,634,636,638A ,640A,644,646,648A,650A,652A,654A,658,662,778,780, 782,786,794,798,800A,842,850,864,868,870,872,874,8 76A,884,886 CE HM 01/08/18 210E023-ROT-A
British Airways Club Europe
BA 780 London Heathrow to Stockholm Arlanda
Menu
Starter
Balik-style smoked salmon with horseradish cream
Main
Herb-grilled chicken supreme with thyme jus, truffled linguine and root vegetables
Or
Grilled Atlantic code fillet with olive mash and ratatouille
Dessert
Coffee cream caramel with gingerbread crumble
And
Croxton Manor mature Cheddar cheese with mango chili chutney and oat cakes
Your choice of coffee or tea
Herbal teas and hot chocolate are available upon request
420,448,452A,454,460,462,464,490,492A,502,504,508, 546,554,556,558,560,608A,610A,614,632,634,636,638A ,640A,644,646,648A,650A,652A,654A,658,662,778,780, 782,786,794,798,800A,842,850,864,868,870,872,874,8 76A,884,886 CE HM 01/08/18 210E023-ROT-A
Aug 17, 2018, 9:25 am
#2674
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Posts: 2,303
So I assume this Club Europe catering relaunch is either going to be a 'low key' soft launch or it's postponed? haven't seen any build up to it at all and I thought it was meant to launch next month.
Aug 17, 2018, 10:38 am
#2675
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Brighton UK
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Posts: 955
I'm just amused/ flabbergasted that a relaunch of CE catering is being discussed when the same identical two main dishes & same starter( note the non-plural) have been slopped out on 6 out of 8 Long band CE sectors over the last 3 months out of LGW. I'd dearly love to tuck into some salmon or some albeit paltry prawns( by FT accounts i've read). > Gripe ends.
Those with a line to Mr Cruz and/or other powers that be are welcome to let him/ them know we'd quite like to the variance promised and some fishy goodness BEFORE they go changing it all again, or that we'd at least appreciate sampling them while they look to mess around with it all, honestly at this point i'd settle for that. > Gripe actually ends
Those with a line to Mr Cruz and/or other powers that be are welcome to let him/ them know we'd quite like to the variance promised and some fishy goodness BEFORE they go changing it all again, or that we'd at least appreciate sampling them while they look to mess around with it all, honestly at this point i'd settle for that. > Gripe actually ends
Aug 17, 2018, 11:34 am
#2676
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: UK
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Posts: 5,228
I was on BA461 (Madrid-Heathrow, 772) yesterday. Polished MF crew. 1 hour 40 was our flight time and seemed like Club cabin was full with some in F cabin. Got my hot meal (main) literally at top of descent. Crew were clearing in at 20 mins to landing, no tea / coffee offered but did get 2 g&ts during flight (the crew didn’t ditch drink run before dinner). Service seemed to be completely hand run from galley. Is this the standard? If so, it seems like crew are being set up to fail as it’s a lot of walking to & fro.
Not a criticism of crew as they were very good, as was the food (chicken tikka, i’ve tried the fish pie before), but the service just seemed to take too long.
Not a criticism of crew as they were very good, as was the food (chicken tikka, i’ve tried the fish pie before), but the service just seemed to take too long.
Aug 18, 2018, 2:53 am
#2677
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Posts: 3,026
Low Calorie Meal LHR-EDI 17 Aug
Nothing has has changed in a few months with the low cal meal but I do like it!
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Aug 18, 2018, 2:59 am
#2678
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, Eurostar Carte Blanche
Posts: 712
Main
Herb-grilled chicken supreme with thyme jus, truffled linguine and root vegetables
420,448,452A,454,460,462,464,490,492A,502,504,508, 546,554,556,558,560,608A,610A,614,632,634,636,638A ,640A,644,646,648A,650A,652A,654A,658,662,778,780, 782,786,794,798,800A,842,850,864,868,870,872,874,8 76A,884,886 CE HM 01/08/18 210E023-ROT-A
Herb-grilled chicken supreme with thyme jus, truffled linguine and root vegetables
420,448,452A,454,460,462,464,490,492A,502,504,508, 546,554,556,558,560,608A,610A,614,632,634,636,638A ,640A,644,646,648A,650A,652A,654A,658,662,778,780, 782,786,794,798,800A,842,850,864,868,870,872,874,8 76A,884,886 CE HM 01/08/18 210E023-ROT-A
Aug 20, 2018, 8:02 am
#2679
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BA1396 LHR-MAN, 1545d
Afternoon tea - Kosher
Coronation chicken sandwiches
Afternoon tea - Kosher
Coronation chicken sandwiches
Aug 20, 2018, 9:12 am
#2680
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Aug 20, 2018, 9:44 am
#2681
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It's such a shame they started serving sandwiches for the ksml afternoon tea a few months ago, it's the one meal when ksml is just as ghastly as the rest. Mind you, had the infamous three slivers of chicken with mayonnaise salad (grated something for pretense) three salad leaves and half cherry tomato and that's still horrid, but as it was an upgrade I won't complain!
Aug 20, 2018, 11:05 am
#2682
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Aug 20, 2018, 2:03 pm
#2683
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: New York
Posts: 7,347
BA 1483 GLA-LHR August 2018
British Airways 12:30pm flight 1483
Glasgow to London Heathrow
Choice of tomato and mozzarella salad or Chicken Caesar Paninin
I had the sandwich, which was nice.
Chocolate mousse cake was lovely as usual!
Great meal for a 55 minutes flight
Glasgow to London Heathrow
Choice of tomato and mozzarella salad or Chicken Caesar Paninin
I had the sandwich, which was nice.
Chocolate mousse cake was lovely as usual!
Great meal for a 55 minutes flight
Aug 20, 2018, 2:16 pm
#2684
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Are you sure it's not the other way round? This very much looks like the tomato mozzarella panino (not the chicken Caesar) which is indeed the current rotation. If so the salad would be the chicken with mayonnaise-y thing
Aug 20, 2018, 3:40 pm
#2685
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Looks like wafer thin chicken under that cheese and tomato....