British Airways has confirmed Tom Kerridge menus which will be served on long-haul flights as part of the carrier’s centenary celebrations.
As reported last week, the Michelin-starred chef has created menus for all of BA’s cabins, which will be offered on long-haul services departing Gatwick and Heathrow during August.
The menus are as follows:
First
- Loch Fyne smoked salmon tartare with smoked mayonnaise, seeded cracker and quail egg
- Fillet of halibut with roasted cucumber, girolle mushrooms, salad cream, accompanied by a classic Caesar Salad with sourdough croutons and pickled anchovies
- Milk chocolate and amaretto tart with salted caramel and white chocolate sauce
Club World
- Severn and Wye smoked salmon with asparagus and gribiche dressing
- Roasted breast of corn-fed chicken with braised pearl barley risotto and wild garlic
- Chocolate and amaretto tart with salted caramel sauce
World Traveller Plus
- Salad Dorset Blue Vinny cheese, celery, grapes and sunflower seeds
- Roasted breast of corn-fed chicken with braised pearl barley risotto and wild garlic
- Chocolate and amaretto tart, coffee and mascarpone cream
World Traveller
- Gourmet smoked chicken stew with a variety of summer vegetables (this will accompany the normal starter and dessert served on board during August)
According to BA “The airline’s chefs and Tom Kerridge have worked closely to ensure the dishes not only showcase culinary expertise, but also work well at altitude”, with the menu including “a variety of fresh seasonal ingredients, such as wild garlic and asparagus, with a focus on British provenance”.
Commenting on the news Tom Kerridge said:
“I’m so proud to be asked by British Airways, one of the most renowned and iconic British companies, to curate exciting on board menus for the month of August to celebrate their centenary. The dishes reflect not only my vision and what I do at my restaurants but most importantly, they represent the best of British food to the world.”
British Airways traces its history back to August 1919, when Aircraft Transport and Travel Limited launched the world’s first daily international scheduled air service, between London and Paris.
So far centenary initiatives have included aircraft sporting retro liveries, the Speedbird 100 ale in partnership with Brewdog, a reimagined Flower Duet theme, limited edition Marmite jars, a centenary afternoon tea service, and a limited edition whisky poured at the Inchdairnie distillery in Fife, Scotland.
The carrier has also launched an online Centenary Archive Collection, featuring “never-before-seen” photographs and videos, spanning its 100-year history, as well as an interactive timeline.
