Emirates Serves Over 77 Million Gourmet Meals Annually, Showcasing Culinary Excellence in the Skies

By Ivan PetrenkoFeb 17, 2024 03:31 AMNews
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A gourmet charcuterie board with an assortment of meats, cheeses, and nuts, accompanied by a glass of red wine
A gourmet charcuterie board with an assortment of meats, cheeses, and nuts, accompanied by a glass of red wine. Source: unsplash

Emirates, the globe's most expansive international airline, has recently unveiled staggering figures highlighting its mammoth in-flight dining operation, providing fine dining for over 77 million passengers each year. This initiative underlines the airline's dedication to offering a top-tier culinary experience aboard its flights.

The airline manages to serve an astonishing 215,000 meals daily across its 490 flights, equating to 149 meals every minute. This operation is powered by 1,400 chefs stationed at the Emirates Flight Catering Facility in Dubai, alongside partner caterers globally, emphasizing the scale and efficiency of Emirates' culinary endeavors.

In a year, the menu diversity is vast, with passengers consuming 6 million kilograms of fresh chicken, 350,000 kilograms of beef, and over 266,000 kilograms of Atlantic salmon fillets, among other ingredients. This is part of Emirates' effort to balance nutrition and gourmet appeal, offering over 2,200 different recipes each month.

The airline doesn't shy away from luxury, with First and Business Class passengers enjoying high-end products like Monte Vibiano's olive oil and Australian Yarra Valley feta cheese. The use of premium ingredients like truffle, foie gras, and black cod further elevates the dining experience to rival that of world-class restaurants.

Even Economy Class passengers receive special treatment, with offerings like Marshfield’s ice cream and Killowen Farm's rich yogurt on select routes. The snack selection, too, is impressive, featuring gourmet chocolates and a variety of nuts, contributing to the overall enjoyment of Emirates' passengers.

The in-flight dining experience is completed with Emirates' cabin crew's impeccable service, who undergo extensive training in food service and hospitality. This initiative is part of Emirates' Hospitality strategy, aiming to deliver excellence, attentiveness, innovation, and passion in service.

This revelation showcases Emirates' commitment to culinary excellence and passenger satisfaction, setting a high bar for in-flight dining across the aviation industry. As Emirates continues to innovate and expand its gourmet offerings, passengers can look forward to an even more enriching and delightful dining experience in the skies.

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