British Airways has introduced an innovative, restaurant-inspired dining concept for its Club World (Business Class) guests, debuting on the flagship London Heathrow to New York JFK route. This sophisticated service forms a key pillar of the airline’s multi-million-pound investment in the premium long-haul experience.
Travelers in Club World are now invited to savor a curated selection of gourmet starters and desserts, elegantly presented on bespoke trolleys and served tableside by attentive crew, complete with refined new tableware. The airline’s ambition: to offer an authentic fine-dining atmosphere at 35,000 feet.
The refreshed menu features:
Starters
- - Loch Fyne smoked salmon tartare with a delicate wasabi crème fraîche
- - Creamy burrata paired with heirloom tomato carpaccio, finished with extra virgin olive oil and a balsamic glaze
- - Velvety butternut squash soup garnished with chives and a dollop of sour cream
- - Seasonal market salad with grilled vegetables, served with a choice of French vinaigrette or olive oil and balsamic
Main Courses
- - Heritage breed beef gnocchi, tossed in Café de Paris sauce and accompanied by sautéed green asparagus
- - Grilled Cornish Dover sole, complemented by Mediterranean lentils, celeriac purée, and a drizzle of lemon butter
- - Handcrafted artichoke ravioli crowned with aged Parmesan
Desserts
- - DO & CO’s signature double chocolate indulgence
- - Zesty lemon tart
- - Warm Viennese apple strudel with vanilla bean sauce
- - Freshly picked strawberries
- - Artisanal cheese board featuring Somerset brie, Keen’s cheddar, Cropwell Bishop stilton, walnuts, grapes, and fig chutney
The wine program has also been thoughtfully elevated, with chilled whites and Champagnes displayed in striking silver coolers atop the trolleys, while an array of premium reds stand ready for selection.
Highlights from the wine list include Bourgogne Chardonnay from Patriarche Père et Fils (Burgundy), Tiki Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, Las Olas Malbec/Bonarda Reserve (Argentina), and Reata Three County Pinot Noir (California).
Champagne lovers can choose from Henriot Brut Souverain NV, Champagne de Castelnau Brut Réserve NV, and Champagne de Castelnau Brut Rosé NV.
British Airways’ ongoing commitment to guest comfort continues with the introduction of premium bedding in partnership with The White Company.
Club World travelers now enjoy plush day cushions, generously sized pillows, luxuriously soft woven blankets with satin edging, and bespoke duvets, all complemented by thoughtfully designed amenity kits for a restful journey.
Since the full rollout, these enhancements have become a hallmark of British Airways’ Club World across the long-haul fleet, consistently earning praise from frequent flyers and industry experts alike for setting a new benchmark in business class travel.
