For a limited period in 2019, Air France partnered with renowned three Michelin-star chef Arnaud Lallement to introduce an exclusive selection of gourmet dishes for Business Class travelers.
During this collaboration, Lallement crafted two bespoke entrées each month, featured on long-haul flights departing Paris and select routes within the medium-haul network. This culinary initiative reflected Air France’s commitment to delivering an exceptional inflight dining experience that rivals top-tier restaurants.
Highlights from Arnaud Lallement’s 2019 Business Class Menus
April 2019:
• Tender guinea fowl paired with delicate turnips;
• Flaky cod accompanied by artichoke hearts.
May 2019:
• Lamb Parmentier infused with green curry notes;
• Prawns with quinoa, a medley of cauliflower, and gingerbread crumble.
June 2019:
• Slow-braised beef chuck in a rich red wine reduction, with stuffed conchiglioni and silky carrot purée;
• Crab and prawn ravioli, served with lobster and seasonal vegetable sauce.
Meet Arnaud Lallement: Champion of Authentic French Gastronomy
Arnaud Lallement’s culinary journey began in his family’s celebrated restaurant, L'Assiette Champenoise, nestled in the Champagne region. Driven by a passion for gastronomy from an early age, he trained under acclaimed chefs, earning the coveted title of Chef of the Year and three Michelin stars before turning 40—a rare achievement in the industry.
Today, Lallement continues to honor his roots, working alongside his wife Magali, sister Mélanie, and mother Colette to uphold the warm hospitality and culinary excellence that define L'Assiette Champenoise. His approach is guided by a philosophy of honest, ingredient-centric cuisine—eschewing excess for purity of flavor and authenticity. This ethos, centered on "real food," resonates strongly with Air France’s vision for luxury inflight dining.
