Virgin Atlantic to serve the 'Best of British' to Upper Class Passengers in 2007

Virgin Atlantic has developed a new menu specialising in British produce for its Upper Class passengers onboard flights originating from the UK for 2007. The initiative will launch in December 2006 complete with a two-week menu of traditional British Christmas food over the festive season. The concept of introducing seasonal specials will be a feature throughout 2007.

Andrew Day, Food & Drink Development Manager for Virgin Atlantic, said, “We tested a ‘Best of British’ menu earlier this year and our passenger feedback was so overwhelmingly positive that we decided to implement a year long ‘Best of British’ menu to ensure we could build on the success of the trial and deliver quality food in true Virgin style.

“We will be offering Upper Class passengers a wide variety of freshly prepared food that will combine the following elements – the best of home grown British produce with a contemporary twist on traditional and using quality local seasonal ingredients from regional suppliers.“

Starters will include dishes such as Broccoli & Hartington Creamery Stilton soup. Main courses range from traditional beef hotpot served with roasted winter vegetables to a creamy fish pie with Taw Valley or Davidstow cheddar cheese mash topping served with creamed leeks and carrots. Desserts that will feature on the menu will be a festive rhubarb trifle and a Bramley apple and blackberry crumble served with custard.

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