Qantas Business Class meals & menus

[anat0l]

So? Sponge cake still doesn't scream premium to me.

I'd pay good money for a good Victoria sponge (a pleasant slice with a cup of tea or coffee), but I don't think most airlines have much of a chance in hell of actually presenting a fantastic sponge cake with cream and jam. (Really, most mass produced sponges are too dense and dry for liking, and at least the cream and/or the jam is likely fake). If they "ice creamed it up" - maybe instead of cream (or mock cream) in the sponge, they put vanilla ice cream, and make a macerated strawberry jam (and maybe some strawberry coulis on the outside), that might appeal better.

To be honest, I'd argue that the marginal cost of that bolstered version of the dessert would likely not be more expensive than the effort depicted in the aforementioned post.

 

[danielt25]

CNS - BNE QF655, 5:10pm departure

Choices were fish or duck salad.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

To be honest, I'd argue that the marginal cost of that bolstered version of the dessert would likely not be more expensive than the effort depicted in the aforementioned post.

If QF spent $1 more per meal, that'd be $12 extra per 737. Multiple that by 100 flights a day, 365 days a year, that's almost half a million dollars extra. You can see where the incentive for savings comes in.

I think the average budget for QFd meals must be in the $5 region (or less), drinks excluded. Some meals would be sub $2 (the toasted sarnie). You can't start pushing the boat out when a MEL-SYD return is sub $2000 :shock:

 

[blackcat20]

PER-MEL dinner flight the other week


Left the flight feeling a bit meh about the whole thing. Wine glass often sat empty and I had to ask for refills. FA would stop and ask if there was anything I needed. Wine!


Soup was nice but the Kiev was a big fail. Soggy crumbs and no buttery filling. So basically a disappointing piece of crumbed chicken.



Ice cream on a stick as the dessert isn't good enough in my mind given the cost of transcon J.

 

[Fifa]

PER-MEL dinner flight the other week

Left the flight feeling a bit meh about the whole thing. Wine glass often sat empty and I had to ask for refills. FA would stop and ask if there was anything I needed. Wine!

Soup was nice but the Kiev was a big fail. Soggy crumbs and no buttery filling. So basically a disappointing piece of crumbed chicken.

Ice cream on a stick as the dessert isn't good enough in my mind given the cost of transcon J.

I had the same menu on my PER-MEL flight almost 2 weeks ago and agree with everything you have written.
The avocado was actually really tasty but my chicken was exactly the same as yours and I had to check my menu to make sure that I had in fact ordered the kiev!
I also commented on the ice cream stick and how it just doesn't fit the business class experience .

 

[chooms]

Date: 1 Dec 16
Flight: QF652 PER-BNE
Service: "Supper" (red-eye)

Ok, I think I have found it. Literally the worst menu I've seen for QF J. If I was paying $2k one-way for this flight myself, I'd ask for my money back. Didn't have one thing.

 

[bam71]

Cant blame you there - I wouldn't have any of it either ....

 

[mviy]

At least if you wanted to you could eat in the lounge before and after the flight.

 

[serfty]

At least if you wanted to you could eat in the lounge before and after the flight.

Yeah ... all the pizza and cold cuts you can eat ...

 

[Pleb Status]

Date: 1 Dec 16
Flight: QF652 PER-BNE
Service: "Supper" (red-eye)

Ok, I think I have found it. Literally the worst menu I've seen for QF J. If I was paying $2k one-way for this flight myself, I'd ask for my money back. Didn't have one thing.

It does say a 'big bowl' of soup. There is still scope for that to be enhanced.

I am dreading what 'delights' QF are going to serve up this afternoon PER-BNE.

 

[serfty]

...
I am dreading what 'delights' QF are going to serve up this afternoon PER-BNE.

You'll get better than a supper service. It should be similar to BlackCat20's menu in post #1284.

 

[Altair]

I had the same menu on my PER-MEL flight almost 2 weeks ago and agree with everything you have written.
The avocado was actually really tasty but my chicken was exactly the same as yours and I had to check my menu to make sure that I had in fact ordered the kiev!
I also commented on the ice cream stick and how it just doesn't fit the business class experience .

Same menu on my SYD-WLG Trans Tasman.
Avocado small plate was quite nice, I even got some more tostada chips as I was only one of two passengers eating that dish.
Korean Seared beef was good quality meat the only issue I had was it was served cold so the fat in the beef did not really provide the flavour profile it should.
Instead of ice cream on a stick the offering was chocolate Maggie Beer ice cream or a small plate of assorted cheeses.

 

[Pleb Status]

You'll get better than a supper service. It should be similar to BlackCat20's menu in post #1284.

That is why I am a bit pessimistic. The 'dry chicken Kiev and paddlepop' menu or the 'crunchy meatballs and Woolies sponge' menu (for the fifth time). Wonder what is going in Y.....

 

[blackcat20]

You'll get better than a supper service. It should be similar to BlackCat20's menu in post #1284.

That is why I am a bit pessimistic. The 'dry chicken Kiev and paddlepop' menu or the 'crunchy meatballs and Woolies sponge' menu (for the fifth time). Wonder what is going in Y.....

I was about to say, just dont choose the kiev! I also insisted on cheese and the ice cream...

 

[Comoman]

At least if you wanted to you could eat in the lounge before and after the flight.

For over $4000 the offered food on QF is an embarrassment.

Due to my flight PER-MEL QF772 being cancelled at short notice in Wednesday I ended up going with VA.

The catering is chalk and cheese - real champagne, decent food and portion size, descent cheese plate and you actually get a real desert to and from Melbourne! Take a look:

 

[opusman]

Prawns, can't remember the last time I saw a prawn in QF J.

 

[RichardMEL]

What bubbles in VA J? curious

it looks very nice. I think VA make a real extra effort with transcons that QF has slipped on after the initial fanfare. yet from reports VA dom J elsewhere leaves a bit to be desired so it's not consistent. Maybe in this regard QF catering is kind of consistent!!! LOL

 

[blackcat20]

What bubbles in VA J? curious

it looks very nice. I think VA make a real extra effort with transcons that QF has slipped on after the initial fanfare. yet from reports VA dom J elsewhere leaves a bit to be desired so it's not consistent. Maybe in this regard QF catering is kind of consistent!!! LOL

It was Ayala NV the other week.

 

[kermatu]

Having enjoyed 4 trans-con flights in October and November on VA in J, I am now actually dreading* some upcoming QF flights, one of which will be a red-eye but can't avoid as then flying on to NZ. At least I will have the F lounge in between.

I can just about understand the supper menu on departure, but to not offer a full hot breakfast for arrival is unacceptable in my opinion.

*That may be a bit over the top, but the sentiment remains.

 

[Pleb Status]

Yeah. A different menu.... for me at least.