We all have at some point made jokes about how boring and tasteless In-flight meals are. Well! Those old jokes about airplane food are getting harder to make these days.
Airlines have managed to replace menus of bland inflight-meals with menus of tasty and exotic food prepared by celebrity chefs whose restaurants have received Michelin stars.
We at AirWhizz present to you a list of airlines which serve the best in-flight meals not only in first class but in the economy cabin as well.
1.EMIRATES
Emirates treats its guests to regionally inspired cuisine presented on Royal Doulton fine bone china providing a fine dining experience.
If you are flying First Class, you can enjoy a sumptuous seven-course meal in the privacy of your own exclusive suite.
The airline also treats its guests in the economy cabin to smoked tuna served with marinated vegetable salad, followed by charcoal grilled lamb brochette with cinnamon scented sauce, date pudding, cheese, biscuits, and chocolates.
2.ETIHAD AIRWAYS
Etihad has a crew of award-winning chefs and food & beverage managers who are recruited from the finest Michelin-starred restaurants from around the world.
Etihad presents its guest with a variety of options to choose from, including beef, chicken, lamb and seafood, along with a range of delicate sauces, sides and delicious desserts.
Whichever cabin you fly in, you will find that Etihad’s food is delicious, and portions are always generous.
3.QATAR AIRWAYS
Qatar’s in-flight unique and diverse à la carte menu is prepared by celebrity chefs Nobu Matsuhisa, Tom Aikens, Ramzi Choueiri, and Vineet Bhatia.
Together, they spent months testing their specialty dishes for Qatar’s customers.
Apart from flavours and spices they also take into consideration how the taste buds are altered at 30,000 feet while preparing their dishes. Be prepared for extraordinary mouth-watering dishes when you fly Qatar Airways.
4.CATHAY PACIFIC
Did you know? Cathay Pacific was one of the first airlines to have rice cookers, toasters and skillets on board their aircraft to serve freshly prepared food!
Carefully prepared and selected by Cathay’s food culinary team, the dishes in all cabin menus are inspired by the flavours of China.
Those in the premium seats get to choose signature dishes from Hong Kong, such as slow-cooked pork with Hakka mustard greens, wok-fried chicken with black bean, or Hong Kong-style curry prawns.
5.SINGAPORE AIRLINES
Singapore airlines in-flight meal reputation is backed by its collaboration with world-acclaimed chefs who own Michelin-starred restaurants.
The airline is famous for its “Book the Cook” service where you can select your gourmet main course from a premium selection of dishes at least 24 hours before departure.
Economy Class passengers also benefit from the airline’s dedication to serving world-class food. Passengers can treat themselves to appetizers like potato salad with baby shrimp, wok-fried chicken and bamboo shoots in sesame oil.
6. AIR NEW ZELAND
A long flight to or from New Zealand is made better by menus from Air New Zealand’s Executive Chef Peter Gordon, a celebrated chef with restaurants in both London and Auckland who decides the menus for each class.
Fresh New Zealand cuisine, mainly seafood, is served on elegant crockery, designed specifically for the airline.
Air New Zealand also takes pride in serving native wines. If you get thirsty between mealtimes, there’s a self-service refreshment bar that contains drinks and snacks.
7.AIR FRANCE
Given the high culinary standards of the French, it should be no surprise to find Air France on this list of the best food in the skies.
Air France meal service is a truly pleasant experience.
Every 6 months, a different renowned French chef serves special dishes on long-haul flights departing from Paris. Also, menus are changed every 10 days.
8.TURKISH AIRLINES
Turkish Airlines certainly knows how to impress its customers when it comes to food.
When you are boarding the airline, you will be greeted by a chef at the airplane door as if to welcome you into a restaurant. The “flying chef” is in charge of all cuisine on board.
Passengers in the economy cabin are treated to starters like olive oil–poached artichoke and grilled beef with creamy eggplant.
9.SWISS AIRLINES
Food on Swiss Airlines is inspired by the best cuisines from different regions of Switzerland.
In the First class, menus change every 3 months and include dishes such as beef tenderloin with Ofetori or Nidwalden-style mashed potatoes with veal, bacon and cheese. Meals are also complemented by regional wines and a selection of local cheese.
Business and Economy Class passengers also have good things to say about the food onboard Swiss International Airlines.
10.QANTAS
Qantas has its meal service down to an art. The food comes from DO & CO, a catering company that has upscale restaurants and cafés in cities like Vienna, London and New York.
On top of that, the airline hires wine tasters to develop wine pairings for its cuisine onboard for Business Class passengers.
When you need a caffeine kick, you get to choose from 11 different types of premium Australian coffee.
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