Qatar Airways launches new in-flight dining concept

Four Michelin-starred chefs have devised dishes to be prepared for first and business class passengers

Doha: Qatar Airways on Monday officially launched in-flight menus created by four international celebrity chefs which began rollout in business and first class cabins this month.

Japan’s Nobu Matsuhisa, Lebanese TV star Ramzi Choueri, Britain’s Tom Aikens and India’s Vineet Bhatia were chosen by the airline to create dozens of dishes to be served on long- and short-haul routes, with option of choosing a chef-designed dish or a standard menu item. The dishes created by the team of chefs, who have accumulated nine Michelin stars between them, will be prepared by Qatar Airways’ catering and finished off in-flight by specially-trained cabin crew.

“In Qatar Airways, we always choose the best and that is why we have chosen these four chefs. We are always innovating ideas and products,” said Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways’ CEO.

Reacting to comparisons with on-board chefs who cook for passengers on other airlines, Al Baker said they are “just a gimmick”.