Starred menus for passengers departing from Paris with Air France

This autumn, Air France is introducing new haute cuisine menus, available in airport lounges (La Première Paris-Charles de Gaulle terminal 2E concourses K, L, M and in Paris-Orly, in the international lounge at terminal 3) and on board flights departing from Paris. Two new world-renowned chefs, Jérôme Banctel and Josselin Marie, join the company's already prestigious culinary team, alongside famous names such as Nina Métayer, Glenn Viel, Philippe Rigollot and Alain Ducasse. The aim is to offer passengers a unique taste experience, which reflects the excellence of French cuisine.

 

The menus have been created in collaboration with Servair, a world leader in airline catering, and focus on fresh and seasonal ingredients. The approach is responsible, with the use of meat, poultry and eggs of French origin and fish from sustainable fishing. Vegetarian menus are always available both in the lounges and on flights.

 

Michelin-starred chef Jérôme Banctel signs the dishes of Business Class on long-haul flights, drawing inspiration from his homeland, Brittany. Its creations are enriched with light and delicious sauces, without butter or cream, for a refined gastronomic experience even at 10,000 meters above sea level. Among the dishes offered: chicken with buttermilk sauce and buckwheat risotto, haddock with spicy carrot sauce, a perfect mix of tradition and innovation.

 

 

For desserts, the Best Pastry Chef in the World 2023, Nina Métayer, continues her collaboration with Air France. Its desserts combine gluttony and lightness, such as the caramel and hazelnut crunch or the mango-coconut slice, which delight the most demanding palates.

 

 

For the La Première cabin, Glenn Viel, a three-Michelin-starred chef, continues to create exclusive menus until November 2024, while desserts bear the signature of Philippe Rigollot, one of France's best pastry chefs. Passengers will be able to enjoy desserts such as apricot tart with rosemary cream or Black Forest cake, which combine tradition and modernity.

 

 

The Premium Economy cabin also relies on the talent of Frédéric Simonin, a Michelin-starred chef, to offer dishes that respect the excellence of the products used. On short-haul routes, Michel Roth, another Michelin-starred chef, has created a selection of gourmet sandwiches and cold dishes to accompany Business Class meals. The menus vary monthly, always offering new surprises to the most frequent travelers.

 

 

In the lounges of Terminal 2F in Paris, Michel Roth and Josselin Marie offer gourmet dishes, the result of their collaboration. Passengers can enjoy recipes such as chicken in red wine and fried dumplings in butter, or vegetarian dishes created by Marie, such as celery cream with truffonade and celery gherkins. An experience that continues on board the flights with a selection of dishes signed by the chefs.

 

 

In the La Première lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, exclusive dishes are curated by Alain Ducasse and his team, including the famous coquillettes dish with ham and black truffle and the classic rum baba. Even in the long-haul lounges of Terminal 2E, passengers can enjoy new creations from the Ducasse team, such as the Burgal, a plant-based and healthy alternative to the classic burger.

 

 

For the first time, Air France has entrusted chef Jérôme Banctel with the creation of dishes for Business Class on long-haul flights departing from Paris. Its menus draw inspiration from Brittany and include exclusive creations such as chicken with buttermilk sauce and buckwheat risotto, or haddock with carrot and ginger sauce.

 

 

With these proposals, Air France further elevates the travel experience of its passengers, combining the refinement of French cuisine with a responsible and sustainable approach. The airline continues to collaborate with world-renowned chefs, enhancing local products and offering a unique experience that combines tradition and culinary innovation.

 

Edited by the editorial staff, Avion Tourism Magazine

Text source: Air France Press Office

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