Megha Kitchen | Airline Catering Kitchen

An airline Catering kitchen, often referred to as a "catering facility" or "airline catering kitchen," is a specialized food production and preparation facility that produces meals and snacks for airlines. These facilities play a crucial role in ensuring that passengers on commercial flights are provided with food and beverages during their journeys.

Here are some key aspects of airline mega kitchens:

This is all written my head as I have spend 16 years in airline catering kitchen. I also have been one of the biggest kitchen in world, my current kitchen is one of the busiest in europe.

Food Production: Airline mega kitchens are equipped to produce a large volume of meals and snacks to meet the demands of multiple flights departing from an airport. These facilities prepare a wide variety of menu items, including hot meals, cold sandwiches, salads, desserts, and beverages.

As we are Gourmet Airline catering company so we have own vegetable , and fruit preparation section, fresh fruit juice production corner, butcher to cut in perfection.

Quality Control: Quality control is paramount in airline catering. Food safety standards are strictly adhered to, and meals are prepared with a focus on taste, presentation, and nutritional value. The catering companies must meet rigorous health and safety regulations to ensure the food is safe for consumption. it is regulated by local authority, government body, airlines auditor, international body. Food and passenger safety comes first.

Menu Planning: Airlines work closely with catering companies to plan their in-flight menus. Special attention is given to dietary restrictions, cultural preferences, and special meal requests from passengers. The menu planning process takes into account the duration of the flight and class of service (economy, business, first class and residence in etihad).

There where I spend my most of the time. New Product Development ( NPD) , Existing Product improvement ( EPI ), Food Research, Development, presentation workshop and scaling the recipes for real day to day production.

Customization: Catering facilities can often customize meals for airlines, allowing them to differentiate their in-flight dining experience. Customization can include branding, unique dishes, and special packaging.

Logistics: Timeliness and logistics are crucial in airline catering. Meals must be prepared and delivered to the aircraft on time to ensure smooth operations. This involves coordination with airline ground staff and following strict schedules.

Waste Management: Given the high volume of meals produced daily, waste management is an important aspect. Airlines and catering facilities work to minimize food waste through careful planning and portion control.

Special Meals: Airlines offer special meals to accommodate passengers with dietary restrictions or specific preferences. These can include vegetarian, vegan, kosher, halal, gluten-free, and more. The catering facility must be capable of preparing and packaging these special meals separately.

Sustainability: Many airlines and catering companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of in-flight dining. This includes using eco-friendly packaging, sourcing locally when possible, and minimizing food waste. This is my own interest. I love mother earth and I want to leave fresh air , food for our future generation as well.

When we make menu we have to be very careful on what we use because it's volume. Always use sustainable produce, endangered species.

Regulations: Airlines and catering facilities must comply with aviation regulations and food safety standards set by aviation authorities and health agencies

Overall, airline mega kitchens play a vital role in ensuring that passengers have a safe and enjoyable dining experience while flying. They are complex operations that require precision, quality control, and the ability to handle large-scale food production.

Lastly, don't judge our foods with rest of airline catering company food. We cook with very much a sense of pride, passion, and dedication to culinary excellence that sets our team and our cuisine aisle apart from the rest. Our Michelin background and the love and care we pour into every dish we create make it clear that we're on a different level.

The image of our kitchen as a place where the elegance of Mayfair London meets the discerning tastes of business, first-class, and residence-class guests is truly captivating. It's impressive to know that you also craft the same menu for Formula 1 Paddock Club hospitality.

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