Cathay Pacific has created new “Chinese Classics” dishes, inspired by the Eight Great Cuisines of China, for its Business class customers.
Complementing the airline’s “Hong Kong Flavours” and “International Favourites” offerings, the new “Chinese Classics” menu seeks to provide a diverse culinary experience for customers while showcasing Cathay Pacific’s leadership and innovation in inflight dining.
With a profound appreciation for China’s rich culinary heritage, Cathay Pacific masterfully incorporates the essence of China’s eight great regional cuisines into its in-flight dining, connecting the world to Chinese culinary culture through its global network.
Capturing the Essence of Chinese Cuisine
As the cornerstone of Chinese culinary culture, the Eight Great Cuisines of China embody the diversity and storied traditions of Chinese food. The “Chinese Classics” menu encompasses dishes from Sichuan, Fujian, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shandong, Guangdong, Anhui and Hunan, redefining inflight dining with innovative concepts and exceptional quality.
To meet the unique demands of inflight catering, Cathay’s culinary team conducted thorough research on the flavour profiles, ingredients, cooking techniques and cultural heritage of these regional cuisines. The team carefully curated the ingredients and refined cooking methods to ensure that the dishes retain their authentic flavours and visual appeal at high altitudes.
The new menu adheres to rigorous quality control standards and embodies the wisdom of Chinese culinary traditions, providing customers from all over the world with an immersive experience that fosters a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.
The Flavours of Hong Kong
“Our ‘Chinese Classics’ menu complements our already popular ‘Hong Kong Flavours’ and ‘International Favourites’ options, showcasing rich Chinese cultural heritage to all our customers,” says Cathay Director Customer Travel Erica Peng. “These dining offerings are meticulously crafted, vibrant in both flavour and presentation. We hope that these iconic dishes can offer our customers a taste of home and warm their hearts whenever, wherever they fly with us.”
The new menu features a new dish each month, bringing fresh and authentic Chinese flavours to customers from around the world. The airline plans to introduce dishes from Sichuan, Fujian, Jiangsu and Zhejiang this year, with a complete rollout of the eight regional cuisines expected in 2026.
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