United has formed a partnership with Chef’s Table, the company behind the Netflix series of the same name, to bring 10 new meal experiences to the United Polaris international business class menu developed by 11 chefs from around the world. Each meal set will be offered on flights departing from the chef’s home city, with the new offerings set to be available from 1 August 2026, including an appetiser, salad, and entrée.
The line-up includes:
Los Angeles: Nancy Silverton
New York/Newark: Fariyal Abdullahi
São Paulo: Manu Buffara
Chicago: Jenner Tomaska
Houston: Justin Yu
Denver: Penelope Wong
San Francisco: David Barzelay
Washington, D.C.: Isabel Coss & Matt Conroy
London: Tomos Parry
Tokyo: Tashi Gyamtso
“United’s network spans many of the culinary capitals of the world, allowing us to authentically bring together acclaimed chefs from around the globe,” said Andrew Nocella, Chief Commercial Officer, United Airlines. “Our collaboration with Chef’s Table shows how we’re leveraging our unique position as the world’s largest airline* to deliver restaurant-quality moments in the sky. Our United Polaris international business class travellers are going to love the new dishes coming later this year.”
“This collaboration represents an unprecedented look at how we can elevate the inflight dining experience, bringing the culinary brilliance featured on Chef’s Table to the skies,” said Justin Connor, President of Chef’s Table Projects. “By partnering with United, we are turning a global culinary journey into a reality for millions of passengers. Many travellers around the world will be able to experience firsthand the artistry of these 11 world-renowned chefs on their plates at 35,000 feet. Together we’ll create incredible, regionally-inspired meals and unforgettable experiences for travellers from takeoff to landing.”
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