British Beef Burger in First?
May 30, 2018, 10:40 am
#16
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I wouldn't say full kitchen or indeed "chefs" They would be more "microwave technicians" in the GF kitchen I am sure, a la Hungry Horse or similar. All the buffet trough items would be freezer to microwave / combi / merrychef to heat lamp. I doubt there is much beyond bacon that they "cook" from raw to served. The burgers will be pre cooked and brought back to life in a quick oven.
Don't be so sure the bacon isn't rethermalised either: https://www.brake.co.uk/products/mea...ked-back-bacon
May 30, 2018, 1:07 pm
#19
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This came up a while ago and got similar responses. I like the BA F burger and just pre-ordered it for my flight to NRT next week.
Though as I can pick any of 8 seats right now looks like I could have my first choice of anything on the menu
Though as I can pick any of 8 seats right now looks like I could have my first choice of anything on the menu
May 30, 2018, 1:19 pm
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Though perhaps that’s not quite what you had in mind ........
May 30, 2018, 1:20 pm
#21
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Fish Finger Sandwich with spaghetti hoops. Freddo for desert. Washed down with a can of special brew. While wearing the limited edition BA First Kappa PJs.
May 30, 2018, 3:01 pm
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Questions about food like this one always bring the same thoughts to my mind. You do not ask a Greek to cook bacon and eggs; you do not ask a Brit to make Souvlaki; you do not ask an American to cook Chinese Spring Rolls. Etc. In other words, food that comes from a particular country or culture is always going to be best when cooked by someone from that country or culture. If I want to know how good a hamburger is, I ask an American or a Canadian for an opinion, I don't ask a Brit for their opinion. The Brit simply doesn't have the experience to know just how good or bad it is in relation to an 'average' burger.
Never tried the burger in F, but the one is served in GF is frankly uneatable so I would not dare.
Last edited by frandrake; May 30, 2018 at 3:02 pm Reason: submitted too soon.
May 30, 2018, 3:43 pm
#23
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May 30, 2018, 3:58 pm
#24
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I don't know why I ordered it but there was some guy (on here?) who had a video of him enjoying it, exceptionally-provided in Club. I thought it must be good to go to that bother.
May 30, 2018, 4:10 pm
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Could perhaps explain why so few even attempt it.
May 30, 2018, 4:12 pm
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I wouldn't order the burger. Get Five Guys on the ground the day before and choose something else for your travels.
May 30, 2018, 4:22 pm
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Just waiting for Gordon Ramsey to chirp in with his satire. Burgers in First ! Do they do a Chicken option to or is that the next enhancement to expect?
May 31, 2018, 3:48 am
#29
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I posted this question in another topic but this seems more appropriate. Can anyone advise if it is possible to order the burger with no cheese? Someone thought not but on a previous F flight many years ago the cheese was separate to the burger so the cabin crew could oblige. It is on my next flight to KUL but I cannot eat cheese (personal choice) which causes me huge problems on BA !!
May 31, 2018, 5:54 am
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Ah, a fellow cheese-loather. Welcome to our small minority suffering discrimination everywhere
In an ideal world, a BA crew member would pop up with the crew meal cooking-and-plating instructions (or deep knowledge of F menus). Here's hoping!
In an ideal world, a BA crew member would pop up with the crew meal cooking-and-plating instructions (or deep knowledge of F menus). Here's hoping!