British Airways has partnered Michelin-starred celebrity chef, Tom Kerridge, who has designed a number of gourmet food items for the airline’s short-haul economy passengers.
The new Speedbird Café will be available to pre-order for customers in its Euro Traveller section.
Customers wanting to order from the Speedbird Café must pre-purchase their meal on British Airways’ inflight retail site www.highlifeshop.com before flying to ensure passengers receive their first choice of meal, while reducing onboard waste.
BA will also continue to offer complimentary refreshments in Euro Traveller on all fights comprising a bottle of water and a snack, such as a breakfast bar or crisps.
Dishes designed by Tom Kerridge include:
- Warm Steak & Ale Pie
- The Ham Hock & Smoked Cheddar Sandwich
- The Spiced Cauliflower Tortilla Wrap (Vegan)
- The Chicken, Bacon and Celery Brioche
- The Brie Ploughman’s Sandwich (Vegetarian)
Carolina Martinoli, British Airways’ Director of Brand and Customer Experience, said: “Over the last few months we know that our customers have valued the complimentary refreshments offered, so they’re here to stay.
"But in addition, we also wanted to offer more choice and the ability to buy something more substantial.
"After a successful partnership with M&S, we have teamed up with another British favourite, chef Tom Kerridge.
“Our expert teams have worked closely with Tom to create delicious British staples for our short haul menu. We know how popular the menus that Tom designed for our centenary were with our customers, so we are delighted to be working with him again and can’t wait for our customers to experience his fantastic new food at 35,000ft.”
Tom Kerridge added: “I am truly happy to be working with British Airways again, and to have the opportunity to champion the best of British to so many people.
"A sandwich, made with care and great flavours, can be a perfect meal and I hope the passengers enjoy my short haul menu.”
The airline will also be introducing another BrewDog IPA, exclusively available for British Airways’ customers.
The Scottish craft brewery has developed another exciting blend for the airline called JetSteam, following on from the popular limited edition Speedbird 100.
