Virgin Atlantic restores full menu on board, here are the new dishes
In a press release, the British carrier announced a return to normalcy on board aircraft in the matter of [...]
Virgin Atlantic
In a press release, the British carrier announced a return to normalcy on board aircraft in terms of in-flight service.
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In fact since the restart of flights last summer Virgin had not restored its offerings, preferring to maintain a reduced service as a precautionary measure. Similar situation with many other companies, however, which have Slowly restored service in full.
Customers are now offered a welcome drink upon boarding, followed by a choice of three personalized hot meals accompanied by a salad and three desserts, including cheese and cookies. On daytime flights, passengers are offered a second meal that includes Eric Lanlard's signature Eric Lanlard Mile High Tea and can now opt for a deli plate or a lighter option.
For those traveling on overnight flights, three hot breakfasts and side dishes including fresh seasonal fruits, muesli bircher and pastries are offered. All these options can be accompanied by a selection of champagne, wine, spirits, soft drinks, tea and coffee.
Of course, services for economy and premium economy classes will also be restored always, and in full compliance with safety protocols.
For the more curious, here are details of the menus offered on board.
New Upper Class menu:
1. Welcome drinks upon boarding
2. Drinks and snacks after takeoff
3. Main meal
Starter
- Mozzarella and tomato salad with micro basil and cress (v)
- Ciabatta roll with butter
Main
- Roasted chicken breast, potato purée, sautéed spinach, girolles mushrooms, Bourguignon sauce
- Artichoke tortellini (v) with wilted spinach, grilled artichokes and sage butter sauce
- Roasted salmon fillet, lemon and spring onion giant couscous, grilled baby courgettes and chervil sauce
Dessert
- Coconut lemon tartlet
- Seasonal fresh fruit
- Cheddar, Brie, and Stilton with crackers
4. Second meal service
Eric Lanlard Mile High Tea
- West country cheddar and carrot chutney on malted roll and Mediterranean falafel wrap
- Scone with clotted cream and strawberry jam
- Raspberry glazed éclair, salted caramel vanilla tart and cherry macaron
Deli dish
- Chicken terrine, spiced cauliflower and braised pineapple
- Chocolate gateau
Lighter option
- Asian-style glass noodle salad, seaweed and charred pineapple
- Fresh fruit salad
5. Breakfast
- Full breakfast including chicken sausage, turkey rashers, scrambled eggs, baked beans, herb potatoes, roasted tomatoes and mushrooms
- Vegetarian cooked Breakfast including cheddar cheese omelette, mushroom, hash brown and vine roasted cherry tomatoes
- Mini apple pancakes with creme anglaise and apple cinnamon compote
