Long-haul catering changes: announcement on 12 July

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Jul 28, 2022, 3:20 pm

#256

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Mousseline is back with a vengeance!

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Originally Posted by Schwann

I love how they're stringing out enhancing the J service until October, it really is pathetic.... they could do so much better with the tray service even if it is an interim until October.

They are taking the plastic lids off. What more can one ask for?!

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Jul 28, 2022, 3:45 pm

#257

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I love that we have the same mains in each cabin, just with slight tweaks (mainly to the menu descriptions)…

And they still haven’t corrected the CW ‘selection of desserts’…

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Originally Posted by Speedbird676

Mousseline is back with a vengeance!

Not just pre-covid then, we’re going back to the 80s…

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Jul 28, 2022, 10:48 pm

#258

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That J menu is so depressing. Especially given that Aer Lingus are more than capable of proper J food, as shown in yesterday’s review on HFP….

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Jul 29, 2022, 12:42 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by danmushman

The CW catering looks similar to it's current state?

Nothing material is changing in CW until October.

Jul 29, 2022, 1:10 am

#260

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Quote:

Originally Posted by danmushman

The CW catering looks similar to it's current state?

But, but...

Remove plastic lids from tray before presenting to customer.

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Jul 29, 2022, 2:05 am

#261

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Perhaps we need a FT campaign to bring back trolleys to Club? A new dedicated thread?

Jul 29, 2022, 2:14 am

#262

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DYKWIA

But, but...

Remove plastic lids from tray before presenting to customer.

Hmm, if these lids are going to be manufactured and used pre-service anyway then, I'd prefer to remove them myself.... - think what nasties could get into the yellow cheese / red cheese 'board'

Jul 29, 2022, 5:30 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DYKWIA

But, but...

Remove plastic lids from tray before presenting to customer.

Have they not been doing that anyway? Certainly my flight earlier in the month they were taken off.

Jul 29, 2022, 5:34 am

#264

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Originally Posted by S_W_S

Have they not been doing that anyway? Certainly my flight earlier in the month they were taken off.

Only the rebels!

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Jul 29, 2022, 5:39 am

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Originally Posted by Can I help you

Where is the salad course in First?

In with the starters? I seem to recall it was in that section on the menu pre-covid. I assumed salad and soup were in addition to your starter

Jul 29, 2022, 5:55 am

#266

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedbird676

They are taking the plastic lids off. What more can one ask for?!

Did you say plastic??!?!??!!

Jul 29, 2022, 5:57 am

#267

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Originally Posted by camdentown

In with the starters? I seem to recall it was in that section on the menu pre-covid. I assumed salad and soup were in addition to your starter

It was additional and should be listed separately with a choice of dressings, looks like it isn’t returning.

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Jul 29, 2022, 6:12 am

#268

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The nations cow farmers report that winter looks bleak following the removal of the beef cheeks

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Jul 29, 2022, 6:46 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Can I help you

It was additional and should be listed separately with a choice of dressings, looks like it isn’t returning.

And it was frequently my favourite options. I had a few really lovely ones over the years. I'd typically do either that or the fish.

On the plus side, at one point they tried to include a "comfort food" option instead of another main (e.g. the burger) after ending the separate bistro menu, and I'm glad that they haven't continued with that silly trend (don't take me wrong, burgers, pies, and steak sandwiches etc are great as an additional offer but not instead of a traditional meat main!)

So basically, nostalgia score:

F Tasting menu: 10/10
Separate bistro menu for mid-flight cravings: 9/10
Salad main course: 8/10
Bistro mains instead of regular main: 1/10