Qantas Business Class meals & menus

[kangarooflyer88]

I just feel sorry for the crew that have to serve the stuff with a straight face... At least in whY they can drop and move on before pax has a chance to open the box

Having flown QF Y from SYD to DRW back in April 2021, I resent those remarks!

 

[Tropic]

My whY "meal" on recent DPS - SYD run... tried to hand it straight back but FA wasnt interested, so had to hold on to it until end of service collection - so it just sat in front of me as a constant reminder of why I should've risked the dodgy tucker in the DPS lounge...

 

[RooFlyer]

(General remark) Change your airline ...

 

[Ade]

One can order special meal when flying domestic J - is this statement still true?

Got a CBR-MEL J 4:30 pm coming up. I have selected “Strict Indian Vegetarian Meal”. Interested to see what QF will serve …

I’m betting on crackers and cheese, an apple, small bag of dried fruits and a muffin.

Edit : just realise that it’s a snack service around the 4-5pm mark, so my guess is just an apple, coffee or say “sorry didn’t load anything vego, may I offer more snacks or wine instead”

 

[milehighclub]

One can order special meal when flying domestic J - is this statement still true?

Yes, I believe it's all J flights now back to SPML ordering. MEL-CBR is an ultra short and flights classed as ultra short, only get hot meals, no cold dishes (such as a salad).

 

[Port Power]

QF770 from PER-MEL today. Lunch offerings were pork fillet with mash and beans and a slightly spicy tomato based sauce; a pasta dish; a chicken salad. The pork looked a bit dry but was actually tender and tasted very good. Cake in a box I gave back. Later a dixi cup of mint ice cream. The Heirloom 2018 Chardonnay was very good, too.

 

[The-Aviator]

Here's dinner on QF148 from AKL-SYD, an A330 service and my first widebody flight since a scenic flight to Antarctica in November 2020!

PDB served out of Auckland, couldn't say no to a champagne (despite already having a few Moëts in the Emirates Lounge beforehand)



For dinner there was a choice of mushroom penne pasta or Kung Pao chicken with seasonal greens and rice, both served with sourdough, a Lindor ball and a raspberry fondant cake.

I chose the Kung Pao chicken and to drink had sparkling water and the Giesen Small Batch Pinot Noir. My thoughts on the meal were mixed but overall positive, the chicken and greens were very nice but the fried rice, although visually appealing, was a bit bland. The sourdough was quite dry and the slices were tiny! And despite not generally being a fan of mixing fruit and chocolate I actually really enjoyed the raspberry fondant cake.





FAs serving the cabin, Reuben and Sophie were both great. Friendly and efficient, especially considering the cabin was full!

Had a Bundaberg and Ginger Beer after dinner, spirit selection on these flights seems pretty limited at the moment but suppose it's a positive that they are at least serving something.



Would say that overall for both legs of this trans-Tasman trip the food met my expectations and the service exceeded expectations. Glad I wasn't served some of the horrendous sandwiches / piles of mush that others have been posting lately!

 

[exLXCXFF]

I don’t know what Qantas/the Caterer were smoking overnight but today’s QF156 (AKL - MEL) J offering was absurd. It almost felt like someone who works in places like the Reject Shop had a go today and packed whatever he/she could find in the shelves on the tray and a bit more.

Having said that, the dried fruit from non-sellable fruit were delicious and the crackers & salsa did the job.

The omelette was unfortunately non-edible and has been handed back to the cabin crew.

A big shout out to the ISM in J, Mary King, great service, great smile, and very proactive in asking for top-ups etc.

Pre-departure drinks were provided.

 

[Daver6]

QF770 PER-MEL lunch. Sweet and sour chicken. Passable as food. Pretty average.

 

[Ade]

I chose the Kung Pao chicken

Sweet and sour chicken.

Both look the same to me ... am I the only one?

 

[exLXCXFF]

They tried to up sell it as a Croque Monsieur, but it was totally disgusting, as shown by the before and after photos I attach.

Thanks for the warning - was on “offer” just then on QF460 (MEL - SYD). I politely declined and got the chargrilled (note: it was certainly not) sliced chicken with beans and coleslaw with Neil’s sauce. It was not bad in all honesty but I do prefer the pre-made Quinoa-Chicken salad that you get in Tasman Y which is actually super tasting and always to look forward to!

 

[Daver6]

Both look the same to me ... am I the only one?

Good catch!

 

[CaptainCurtis]

Both look the same to me ... am I the only one?

One has the chicken on the right, and the other on the left

 

[RichardMEL]

One has the chicken on the right, and the other on the left

Reminds me of this classic clip...

 

[sudoer]

Both look the same to me ... am I the only one?

Without a doubt the same dish, here's a side by side:



Says a lot about QF catering standards that one recipe can be passed off as two separate dishes and not raise any eyebrows

 

[Port Power]

Without a doubt the same dish, here's a side by side:

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Says a lot about QF catering standards that one recipe can be passed off as two separate dishes and not raise any eyebrows

I don’t think they’re the same. The lower one has a glossier sauce. Mind you, they look interchangeable!

 

[Daver6]

Without a doubt the same dish, here's a side by side:

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Says a lot about QF catering standards that one recipe can be passed off as two separate dishes and not raise any eyebrows

At least both were passed off as chicken....

 

[TheRealTMA]

Without a doubt the same dish, here's a side by side:

View attachment 309623

Says a lot about QF catering standards that one recipe can be passed off as two separate dishes and not raise any eyebrows

No, not the same dish,.

 

[The-Aviator]

Without a doubt the same dish, here's a side by side:

View attachment 309623

Says a lot about QF catering standards that one recipe can be passed off as two separate dishes and not raise any eyebrows

love your work with the side-by-side! oh Qantas

 

[encryptededdy]

Saturday's QF12 A380 service from LAX to SYD, First Class

My transcription of the F Menu;

NORTH AMERICA TO AUSTRALIA

SUPPER

BREAD
French loaf
Wholegrain sourdough
Kalamata olive loaf
CANAPÉS
Caviar blini with crème fraîche
Duck rillettes with beetroot relish on crostini
TO START
Plant Based Dining - moroccan carrot soup with crispy chickpeas and coriander
Tuna crudo with witlof, Jerusalem artichoke and fennel pickle
Smoked chicken with spiced cauliflower, carrots, pepitas, honey and thyme dressing

MAIN
Plant Based Dining - chickpea penne with eggplant, zucchini and tomato caponata, pine nuts and gremolata
Grilled European sea bass with fregola, braised lettuce, peas, broccolini and gremolata
Roasted double lamb cutlet with skordalia snow peas and port wine sauce
Our signature steak sandwich with tomato and chilli relish
Mesclun salad with your choice of Neil's vinaigrette, lemon dressing or aged balsamic vinaigrette

TO FINISH
Selection of cheese served with quincepaste, dried apricots and pecan fruit loaf
Chocolate mousse cake with coffee, raisins, hazelnuts and crème fraîche
Warm sticky date and toffee pudding with ginger butterscotch sauce, mascarpone and pecans
Ice cream
Seasonal fruit
Weiss chocolate - palet lait, marcona, carre café
Pistachio macaron
Boulder Canyon kettle chips

BREAKFAST

FRUIT, CEREAL AND YOGHURT
Brookfarm macadamia toasted muesli with cranberries
Cereal selection
Neil's healthy Bircher muesli with apple and hazelnuts
Seasonal fruit salad
Poached rhubarb with strawberries and vanilla
Greek natural yoghurt

BAKERY
Toast, croissant, cardamom and rosewater muffin
With your choice of:
Vegemite, berry jam, marmalade, honey

MAIN
Buttermilk and ricotta pancakes with strawberry compote, cinnamon yoghurt and toasted almonds
OR
Free range scrambled or poached eggs
With your choice of:
Bacon
Pork sausage
Smoked salmon
Potato and chive fritter
Balsamic roasted tomatoes
Sautéed kale
JUICES
Orange, apple, cranberry juice
Cold pressed juice with cucumber, celery, spinach, lemon, kale and parsley
Cold pressed juice with orange, apple, aloe vera. turmeric. lemon and black pepper

Here's the Tuna starter;

And here's the Lamb;

And here's the Scrambled Eggs + sides for breakfast;


The food was good, although having flown SQ I'd probably say this is what QF Business Class ought to be to compete with them. The Tuna starter was very good though.

I also snuck a picture of the business class menu I found laying around;


And here's the First wine list;


Here's the sunrise from the flight


And the new refurbished seat controller