In-Flight Catering Tips

If you have visited Austria and had a chance to eat “Tafelspitz,” then you have

Over the years we have received many inflight catering requests that include either macaroons or macarons. While these two

As the seasons turn, shades of gold and crimson stir themselves into our daily travels, not exclusively in the foliage around us or

Austrian culinary school went beyond the ordinary and created a list of impressive meals, based on charcuterie techniques. Similar to French culinary, there is a

Air Culinaire Worldwide would like to thank our partner Mediterranea Catering in providing

Shaesta Waiz with Dreams Soar left Madrid on June 25, 2017 to Cagliari, Italy. Air Culinaire Worldwide would

Shaesta Waiz, with Dream Soar, made it across the Atlantic on June 9, 2017 after a delay in St John. Air Culinaire Worldwide would like

As Shaesta Waiz continues her trip around the world, Air Culinaire Worldwide would like to thank our  partner in St John’s, New Brunswick – Irving Aviation Services- for taking such great care of Shaesta on her trip around the world. Linda Davis, the Flight Service Coordinator, was a great help in orchestrating the catering for her and …

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At any point, people will say that the quality of airplane food ranks near your local cafeteria level. However, when paying upward of

In every mission, there are set backs from unforeseen circumstances, and due to weather, Shaesta landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia instead of St John’s. Nova Scotia is a great area where fresh and local

Shaesta finished her busy schedule in Montreal where she has been busy encouraging young females to enter STEM careers and is now

On May 15, 2017, Shaesta Waiz, from Dreams Soar, launched from Columbus, Ohio on her mission to

Air Culinaire Worldwide is excited to see the initial launch of Dreams Soar journey around the world piloted by

Which came first, the chip or the dip? A few days ago, we discussed the potato chip, which was invented in 1853. In the Middle East, hummus

Pound cake dates back to Europe in the 1700s. The cake is traditionally made with a pound of each ingredient: flour, butter, egg and sugar –

As a flight crew member who also works for a catering company dedicated to serving the business aviation community, I’m in a unique position to see where the two industries are

Ramadan, the 9th month in the Islamic lunar calendar, takes place this year from June 5th-6th to July 4th-5th. During the month of Ramadan, fasting occurs from sunrise to sunset and is observed by millions of Muslims across the globe. Just as diverse as the countries where the Islamic faith is prominently practiced, so are

Creating an appealing fruit display does not have to difficult! Break it down into elements – shape, size, colour and texture. Which fruit looks appealing? Which fruit contrasts well? How do the sizes and colours play together? Most important is that it should look aesthetically pleasing as well as potentially tasty to the guest while …

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With the best will in the world, as a corporate or VIP flight attendant, we aim to provide the very best catering we can to our guests. However, once we have taken off, if there is a problem with the catering, there is no assistance at 35,000 feet – we are on our own.

As a corporate flight attendant, you may want to add “barista” to your list of skills. In order to make a lasting impression on your coffee loving passengers, let’s explore the basics. Gourmet typically refers to food products that are the most sought after by consumers, as they are of the highest achievable quality. This …

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2015 is coming to an end shortly and this year in business aviation catering has seen many changes to what our passengers are requesting. We all know that our passengers are going to order anything that their hearts desire and we as a flight crew our

The term “kosher” refers to food that conforms to strict Jewish biblical laws. This pertains not only to the type of food that may be eaten, but also to the kinds of food that can be combined at one meal. For example: meat and dairy products may not be mixed according to kosher laws.

A common question when planning an in-flight caviar service is “How much caviar should I buy for the flight?” There are many factors to consider when purchasing caviar, such as: How many passengers will be on-board? How are you serving the

Below you will find eight service tips for serving your passengers (or as we call them in the industry, “pax”) on a private jet. Along with these tips, you will find questions to help you work through various scenarios. As always, if you have additional tips or questions, be sure to

What are High-Risk Foods? Certain types of food can provide the ideal environment for bacteria to multiply in, and under the right conditions will support the multiplication of pathogens, hence the name “high-risk.” In really basic terms, these are foods that do not require any further cooking or process before consumption. If these foods are …

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Sushi and sashimi is a $14 billion dollar industry in Japan alone. Not to mention that it has become a global phenomenon, from the smallest of take-outs to the finest of Japanese restaurants, sushi can be purchased almost everywhere. Sushi and sashimi make a regular appearance on the menus of our corporate jets, and corporate …

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