CE meals better than main course in F?
Jul 8, 2023 | 4:46 am
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CE meals better than main course in F?
I have been lucky enough to eat several meals in F, but I often find the main course underwhelming and usually overcooked. However, I find the hot options in CE to be quite enjoyable. I think the main reason for this is that in CE the meals are better suited to the cooking process on board.
I am interested to know what others think.
TIA
I am interested to know what others think.
TIA
Jul 8, 2023 | 5:15 am
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I have been lucky enough to eat several meals in F, but I often find the main course underwhelming and usually overcooked. However, I find the hot options in CE to be quite enjoyable. I think the main reason for this is that in CE the meals are better suited to the cooking process on board.
Jul 8, 2023 | 5:19 am
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Personally, I completely disagree...
Jul 8, 2023 | 5:23 am
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Jul 8, 2023 | 5:32 am
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You must fly a lot between 14:00 and 16:59, as they are the afternoon tea flights on Band 1 and 2. I actually choose to fly during this window as much as possible, because I love the afternoon tea in Club Europe and prefer it to the cold salad offered at other times. Breakfast I like to avoid entirely when flying, if I can.
Jul 8, 2023 | 5:46 am
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Im content with the F main courses Ive had in recent years. That said - and Ive mentioned this before - I think Im very low maintenance when it comes to food and drink.
Jul 8, 2023 | 6:32 am
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I have been lucky enough to eat several meals in F, but I often find the main course underwhelming and usually overcooked. However, I find the hot options in CE to be quite enjoyable. I think the main reason for this is that in CE the meals are better suited to the cooking process on board.
I am interested to know what others think.
TIA
I am interested to know what others think.
TIA
Jul 8, 2023 | 11:14 am
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I rarely have cause to complain about the food on a BA aircraft. That said, an average UK pub offers better quality food. So I board expecting sustenance rather that a taste sensation.
Jul 8, 2023 | 11:54 am
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I wonder if its the different cooking styles - ie the CE mains are warmed in the dish with all the main ingredients present, and then served to passengers on a somewhat warm plate/dish.
Whereas in F the components of the main course are warmed separately and then combined onto a cold plate....timing is key both for the components being warmed prior to plating and then having somebody available to take the plate to the passenger in a timely manner.