Qantas Business Class meals & menus

[Berlin]

Saturday 25 May QF 157 MEL-AKL 18.30 departure. I think the standard of business class meals has declined in recent times and is an embarrassment. When I’m paying close to $2,000 return I expect a better meal than something I would get from a shopping centre food court for $10.

Catering on the trans-Tasman has been woefully inadequate since they’ve swapped away from “proper” international service post Covid. And you probably were on a 737 also which is a way inferior seat to the frequent A330s runs which used to be offered on the route and JetConnect staff which tend to be younger on average and less experienced than proper Qantas mainline crew (less pay, of course, why else ). This used to be okay prior to Covid but there was evidently lots of staff shuffle over the pandemic and I’ve noticed a big slide in service quality- had a few of those “lazies” chit chat in the galley for ages while J class seats hadn’t have their trays cleared for what seemed ages on my last two flights as well.

 

[Princess Fiona]

I rarely share menus/ pics from QF as they are not usually very memorable or special but this breakfast deserves its own post.
QF 1

Sautéed oyster mushrooms with thyme, ricotta and poached egg on sourdough.
Absolute perfection 10/10

 

[jase05]

I rarely share menus/ pics from QF as they are not usually very memorable or special but this breakfast deserves its own post.
QF 1

Sautéed oyster mushrooms with thyme, ricotta and poached egg on sourdough.
Absolute perfection 10/10

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Looks more like parsley than thyme.
I wouldn’t eat that dish but it does look very good

 

[Princess Fiona]

Looks more like parsley than thyme.
I wouldn’t eat that dish but it does look very good

The thyme was in the ricotta. This was just a garnish.

 

[jase05]

The thyme was in the ricotta. This was just a garnish.

Oops

 

[Justinf]

QF103 SYD-HNL 24/5/25

Burrata for entree, snapper for main, chocolate mousse for dessert.

The burrata was great. The snapper a bit dry/overcooked, corn puree was delicious though. Chocolate mousse also delicious. Wine top ups could have been a bit more forthcoming. Bar service with a bag of nuts to get things started. Interestingly my partner received almonds in a small dish.

Scrambled eggs and potato rosti for breakfast. View attachment 386315

Pretty good flight overall.

Hello corn, see you tomorrow.

 

[Mattg]

QF1286 MEL-CBR
19:55 departure

Should have been an A220 but was subbed out to a 717 at the last minute and then delayed.

There was one meal choice, a Thai pork curry with pineapple and coconut cream.



Many of the passengers in J on this flight did not eat pork for religious reasons, so this meal wasn’t suitable for them.

 

[muppet]

QF1286 MEL-CBR
19:55 departure

Should have been an A220 but was subbed out to a 717 at the last minute and then delayed.

There was one meal choice, a Thai pork curry with pineapple and coconut cream.



Many of the passengers in J on this flight did not eat pork for religious reasons, so this meal wasn’t suitable for them.

Really inappropriate to have no options.

Although surely those with dietary restrictions would have selected that option in their booking? Or is that not available for domestic J?

 

[Princess Fiona]

Really inappropriate to have no options.

Although surely those with dietary restrictions would have selected that option in their booking? Or is that not available for domestic J?

You can select a special meal on
Domestic J.
And I would have thought that is the sensible thing to do if you have dietary requirements.

 

[Justinf]

QF1286 MEL-CBR
19:55 departure

Should have been an A220 but was subbed out to a 717 at the last minute and then delayed.

There was one meal choice, a Thai pork curry with pineapple and coconut cream.

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Many of the passengers in J on this flight did not eat pork for religious reasons, so this meal wasn’t suitable for them.

Pork is one of the things I find even worse than Great Northern. Awful stuff.

 

[DC3]

Really inappropriate to have no options

Reminds me of a flight in the US, where the passenger asks the FA about the meal:

Passenger: “What are the meal options today?”
FA: “Yes, or No”.

 

[jase05]

Pork is one of the things I find even worse than Great Northern. Awful stuff.

Pork is my favourite meat by a fair bit. I could eat it everyday but I’ve rarely had a good Pork dish on QF. You do get the occasional good one but it’s rare

 

[Berlin]

Pork is my favourite meat by a fair bit. I could eat it everyday

Oh yes, pork over anything else. Maybe duck comes close but beef for me is only a distant third (but still can be absolutely amazing!)

But then, I’m German-born so who’s surprised… Mhm, pork…

 

[RichardMEL]

Oh yes, pork over anything else. Maybe duck comes close but beef for me is only a distant third (but still can be absolutely amazing!)

But then, I’m German-born so who’s surprised… Mhm, pork…

What if it's pork stuffed pumpkin?

 

[Berlin]

What if it's pork stuffed pumpkin?

Oh you are cheeky @RichardMEL

 

[Lynda2475]

QF103 SYD HNL, flight 40mins late leaving then seatbelt sign on for a bumpy 35mins so was almost 11pm by the time dinner was served and I was struggling to stay awake.

No rose so had a margarita


Had salad for starter as other two options were both variants of pumpkin soup
Then the usual NP leaves which went uneaten
Beef, pumpkin and snow pea main
Panacotta dessert was too hazelnutty for my liking

Breakfast came with a random coffee I didn't order nor drink
Too short a flight to try the snack menu as I needed some zzzzzs

 

[Berlin]

Oh, it was a choice of pumpkin soup or pumpkin with the steak, I see. Actually surprised to not see some dried out chunks of pumpkin with the scrambled eggs there

 

[jase05]

What if it's pork stuffed pumpkin?

Pumpkin is only good for feeding to pigs

 

[RichardMEL]

Pumpkin is only good for feeding to pigs

Aha! Pumpkin stuffed pork! Don't tell @Berlin !!!

(I'm cheeky because I love)

 

[Flyfrequently]

Bit bumpy on descent, crew all seated and announcement made.
Quick excellent service from Carey and her team, food ok.
Mr Flyfrequently had the Ham & Cheese Croissant
and I had Zucchini Fritters, a new item apparently. If you are vegetarian, you may be disappointed to find bacon underneath but I didn't mind.