Tom Kerridge On British Airways…His New Menu
Flying the flag food will now be a meat pie, a cheese and ham sandwich and a cauliflower wrap!
Sounds yummy ?
Flying The Flag…New food menu.
Surely a meat pie and a cheese and ham sandwich could be from a snack shack on the corner?
However, not when Michelin starred Chef Tom Kerridge takes over the catering controls.
Using what appear to be some culinary basics this gastronomic pilot plotted a route to tickle your taste buds. And, yes its in economy!
Tom Kerridge on British Airways Euro Traveller Menu
Tom spoke of his desire showcase British cooking, British produce and fantastic hospitality.
This is not just any meat pie…this is a Tom Kerridge beef pie (steak and ale). As each one carries his name!
Tom Kerridge Steak and Ale pies on British Airways.
He said, “We use beer from a local brewery. We are well known in this country for our beef so it was an obvious point to start at. Make sure you get the flavours of the herbs, beautiful stock in there. Really nice bit of British beef. Cooked well and flakes away. And plenty of filling in there.”
“I have taken that simple cheese and ham sandwich to the next level. Ham hock and smoked cheese. Lovely mayonnaise, flaked ham hock which has a love texture to it. When cooked the hocks retain a wonderful flavour.”
Tom Kerridge cheese and ham sandwich and Jet Stream craft beer.
“There is an amazing vegetarian option, a spiced cauliflower wrap. For me even if you are a meat eater, its filling. This is a brilliant sandwich, lovely roasted cauliflower, plus coleslaw with texture, crunch and spice flavour running through it. Super generous!”
He added, “It may be just a sandwich, but it’s a very special sandwich. It’s had a lot of heart and soul and thought put in to it. To make a cheese and ham sandwich that goes around the world.”
Tom Kerridge has created dishes with a special focus on British provenance.
These 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)
This will allow customers to customise their journey by purchasing food, drink and inflight retail items up to 12 hours before departure.
Tom Kerridge new menu. Chicken, Bacon and Celery Brioche.
The airline 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.
Speedbird Cafe British Airways.
However, those wishing to purchase more substantial food options, designed by Tom Kerridge and other food and drink items can do so through the airline’s the new online Speedbird Café hosted on British Airways’ inflight retail site highlife.
Order Tom’s New Menu Up To 12 Hours Before Take-off
This will allow customers to customise their journey by purchasing retail and in-flight items up to 12 hours before departure.
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.
Tom Kerridge new menu Brie Ploughman’s.
“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.
Spiced Cauliflower Tortilla Wrap a vegan option from Tom Kerridge.
The airline will also be introducing another craft beer. BrewDog IPA, exclusively available for BA customers. The Scottish brewery has developed another exciting blend for British Airways called JetSteam, following on from the popular limited edition ‘Speedbird 100’.
Tom ended by saying: “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.”
