Hong Kong Airlines Launches New Western Menu

Hong Kong Airlines has collaborated with homegrown chef Gabriel Choy to offer a range of Western dishes with an Asian twist to its business class passengers on all flights departing from Hong Kong.

Chef Gabriel has designed 12 main courses, each reflecting a unique blend of ingredients that include the likes of black bean tapenade gratin chicken supreme with bacon with pumpkin gnocchi and a Genovese sauce; grilled beef tenderloin with red date demi-glaze sauce and roasted potato; and mixed seafood cannelloni in a white mornay sauce.

Born in Hong Kong, chef Gabriel was the first Asian winner of the Gordon Ramsay Scholar competition back in 2005. He has culminated a wealth of culinary experience, having worked at some of the world’s finest restaurants, including Ramsay’s own Pétrus as well as Heston Blumenthal’s three Michelin-starred The Fat Duck and Gaddi’s at The Peninsula Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Airlines’ collaboration with Gabriel reaffirms the airline’s brand promise of offering an in-flight experience that is truly representative of “Where Hong Kong Begins”. Gabriel’s Hong Kong heritage, combined with his experience of Western culinary techniques and the use of locally sourced ingredients, has resulted in a menu of delectable fusion dishes that is sure to tantalise the taste buds.

Hong Kong Airlines has collaborated with chef Gabriel Choy to offer a range of Western dishes with an Asian twist to its business class passengers.

Hong Kong Airlines has worked with some of the very best culinary talents over the years, and our partnership with Chef Gabriel is no exception,” says Hong Kong Airlines’ general manager for Service Delivery Chris Birt. “His flair for creating fresh, vibrant, and mouth-watering dishes complement our young and energetic image.”

In addition, Hong Kong Airlines’ in-flight dining experience in business class is further enhanced by the introduction of new tableware, which the airline has developed in partnership with award-winning local homeware design brand JIA Inc. and in-flight experience specialists CLIP. Inspired by the Bauhinia flower, seen on Hong Kong Airlines’ logo and also the floral emblem of Hong Kong, the new tableware celebrates the city’s unique heritage and culture.

The airline has also introduced a pre-inflight meal selection service for business class passengers flying from Hong Kong to Auckland, Cairns, Gold CoastLos AngelesVancouver, and soon-to-be-launched San Francisco. Eligible passengers can visit the Hong Kong Airlines website and pre-select their main course 30 days before the flight right up to 24 hours before departure.

“It has been a privilege for me to work with Hong Kong Airlines to develop new dishes for its premium customers,” says chef Gabriel. “The experience has been an eye-opener for me, as I work with airline experts to showcase a selection of dishes that feature flavour profiles that remain extremely tasteful, even at 35,000 feet.”

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