Virgin Australia Business Class - Meals, Menus & Service

[Harthagan]

SYD-ADL 30DEC

Chicken Tagine + Cheese Tortellini

A huge improvement over the abysmal Tofu Bowl and average roast Turkey we got on the outbound on Xmas Eve - honestly that resembled what you’d get on the flag carrier of a developing nation.

Tagine wasn’t bad but the Tortellini was quite wonderful. I also really appreciated being served the whole bottle of scotch like an adult. No chocolate or treats unfortunately although the old bloke behind me asked if they had any chocolate cake and they managed to get him a wee muffin (I assume FOC)

The tortellini looks incredible cheesy! Now I feel even worse about missing out on it twice recently lol

 

[BRIS_VA_HAWK]

BNE-SYD 3 JAN
Mid morning departure out of BNE, service from onboard crew was great, even with a near 20 minute delay due to late inbound and a few missing pax for our leg.
Sitting in 2C with Mrs Hawk in 2A, we were advised that only the Cajun Chicken with Dirty Rice was available to us. Whilst it looked reasonably visually appealing, it was bland - the chicken thigh fillet was nicely done and moist, however there was zero taste and zero "cajun" spice or flavour.
The Pinot Noir, on the other hand...quite nice and definitely more flavourful.
Landed in SYD a few minutes late, however as we were pointing south and on the 3rd runway, was nearly 15 minutes late to the gate...not that we were too fussed - public holiday and us being on holidays etc!
In summation, service 10/10, chicken 1/10, wine 7/10...
Heading back to BNE on an evening flight later this week...will be interested to see what's on offer there.

 

[jase05]

BNE-SYD 3 JAN
Mid morning departure out of BNE, service from onboard crew was great, even with a near 20 minute delay due to late inbound and a few missing pax for our leg.
Sitting in 2C with Mrs Hawk in 2A, we were advised that only the Cajun Chicken with Dirty Rice was available to us. Whilst it looked reasonably visually appealing, it was bland - the chicken thigh fillet was nicely done and moist, however there was zero taste and zero "cajun" spice or flavour.
The Pinot Noir, on the other hand...quite nice and definitely more flavourful.
Landed in SYD a few minutes late, however as we were pointing south and on the 3rd runway, was nearly 15 minutes late to the gate...not that we were too fussed - public holiday and us being on holidays etc!
In summation, service 10/10, chicken 1/10, wine 7/10...
Heading back to BNE on an evening flight later this week...will be interested to see what's on offer there.View attachment 268380

Looks good but Cajun chicken is just boring without any zing and spice. Disappointing and hopefully you supply feedback

 

[dk4]

Mid morning departure out of BNE... Cajun Chicken with Dirty Rice

I have noticed as well, that they seem to be serving lunch quite early. Can anyone in-the-know advise if they still have a "brunch window", or do they go straight from breakfast to lunch now?

 

[AIRwin]

I have noticed as well, that they seem to be serving lunch quite early.

Daylight savings?

 

[Must...Fly!]

I have noticed as well, that they seem to be serving lunch quite early. Can anyone in-the-know advise if they still have a "brunch window", or do they go straight from breakfast to lunch now?

An old ET article seemed to indicate meals before 0959 are breakfast. Personally hoping for brekky on the 0930 MEL-SYD tomorrow...in fact if they served breakfast 24x7 I'd quite possibly be happier

 

[twinaisle]

Flights departing 0300-0959 is breakfast
1000 onwards is lunch.
lunch and dinner are the same meals rotated

 

[Mattg]

VA879 MEL-SYD, 18:30 departure

Chicken cacciatore

 

[zig]

NTL - MEL 1400 departure
Roast vegetable quiche wit ratatouille. Alternative was Cajun chicken toastie. Happy with my choice - chicken looked a mess.
Great service on the flight.

 

[Carrots]

Qantas could take a lesson from that "egg and bacon pie" and the way it's plated! Hopefully tasty?

 

[Must...Fly!]

Zucchini fritter with goats cheese, roast tomato and spinach. Pretty good! Would've been amazing with a runny poached egg on top...

Alternative was croissant with smoked salmon and capers.

I think @jakeseven7 would appreciate this one...on the healthy side...

 

[jakeseven7]

Zucchini fritter with goats cheese, roast tomato and spinach. Pretty good! Would've been amazing with a runny poached egg on top...

Alternative was croissant with smoked salmon and capers.

I think @jakeseven7 would appreciate this one...on the healthy side...


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Did you sneeze on it? Or is that salt?

 

[Astro]

Chicken Cacciatore Penne. Looks like it was bumped around a bit in the trolly but tasted delicious. One of the nicer meals I have had lately.

BNK-MEL last week.

 

[hydrabyss]

Did you sneeze on it? Or is that salt?

I remember getting that dish end of last year and thought it looked bad. I think mine may have had half that amount so it could have passed for salt.

 

[jase05]

Did you sneeze on it? Or is that salt?

I’d say that is the goats cheese

 

[jakeseven7]

I’d say that is the goats cheese

Oh right thanks

 

[MooTime]

Chicken Cacciatore Penne. Looks like it was bumped around a bit in the trolly but tasted delicious. One of the nicer meals I have had lately.

BNK-MEL last week.

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Can I say it looks a little plain & possibly cheap?

Great so many posting what to expect onboard VA J though.

 

[wannabeinvestmentbanker]

Can I say it looks a little plain & possibly cheap?

Great so many posting what to expect onboard VA J though.

Agreed, I had it on a recent flight ex-MEL and it was a bit underwhelming. I just have to remember the cost of the fare and pull expectations back into line

 

[sudoer]

Can I say it looks a little plain & possibly cheap?

It's all relative - looks like fine dining compared to the pies, sausage rolls and pasties over on QF.

 

[twinaisle]

I just have to remember the cost of the fare and pull expectations back into line

A lot of people seem to forget how much lower the business fares are at Virgin. Good on you mate.