Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines or Qantas: Who has the best first class meal?
We take a peek at the exclusive food and wine menus offered by Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Singapore Airlines, including seasonal Asian dishes, cocktails and vintage wines
There are a lot of perks of flying first class on commercial airlines; lounge privileges, privacy and sleeping space, priority screening lanes when going through security and customs, fantastic amenities, free-flowing drinks and of course, first-class meals.
We all hear about the delicious meals offered in first-class cabins, but what exactly is served?
Check out some of the delights three premium airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Singapore Airlines are dishing up for their exclusive clients in the sky.
Cathay Pacific
Swire-owned Cathay Pacific is widely known for its quality offerings, including stylish design to attention to detail.
Based in Hong Kong, a gastronomic hub featuring a mix of both Asian and Western cuisines, the airline takes its on-board dining seriously.
It has collaborated with renowned chefs in Hong Kong, including Michelin-starred chef Pino Lavarra at Tosca, the restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, and May Chow at Little Bao to curate its in-flight menus.
From caviar and fine smoked salmon to pan-fried sea bass and kung pao chicken, first-class dishes are paired with drinks highlighted with the airline’s signature cocktails Cathay Delight and Pacific Sunrise.
A variety of bubblies and wines such as Krug Grande Cuvée Champagne, Chateau Lynch Bages 2004 and Estancia Reserve Monterey Chardonnay 2007 are also available.
Since December 2018, travellers between Hong Kong and London, Los Angeles, New York, Paris and San Francisco have had the enchanting 2005 vintage by the renowned Bordeaux winery Chateau Montrose added to their wine list.