Global airline catering and provisioning services company Gate Gourmet is offering a selection of specially curated festive menus to its airline partners.
Gate Gourmet says the company has created a wide range of delicious dishes in collaboration with several leading airlines for the Christmas season. Federico Germani, Gategroup Chief Commercial Officer & President LATAM and APAC, said: “The holidays are a time for connecting with family and friends, and that often means travelling far from home.
“Having worked closely with our valued airline partners, we’re proud to unveil a selection of festive dishes that promise to fill the skies with warmth and comfort at this special time.
“Our talented chefs drew inspiration from local cuisines, global trends and traditions, as well as their own experiences to craft an ambience of belonging and nostalgia for those taking to the skies over the festive period.”
Another leading airline that will be offering festive meals for passengers is Virgin Atlantic. According to Gate Gourmet, the main dish in Virgin Atlantic Upper Class is a roasted, sliced turkey breast with rosemary gravy and chestnut stuffing served with glazed baby carrots, cranberry grenadine relish, red potato wedges roasted with rosemary and parsley, roasted Brussel sprouts, and pigs in a blanket on the side.
The airline will also serve a vegetarian option, roasted vegetable en croute with a pumpkin puree. Hari Ghotra, Virgin Atlantic F&B Manager, said: “When our customers travel over the festive period, it’s important to us that we give them a little touch of home comfort to make their experience fun and festive too.”
Air Canada, one of Gate Gourmet’s key airline partners, will offer passengers a traditional Christmas meal on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day which includes sliced roasted turkey breast with turkey gravy, Yukon mashed potatoes with chives, bread stuffing, roasted Brussel sprouts, and baby carrots.
Jacqueline Harkness, Air Canada Managing Director, Products and Services, said: “We’re delighted to offer a delicious holiday meal to our customers this year, adding festive cheer and the comforts of home to the Air Canada experience.”
