Gate Gourmet Designs First Class Menu Concept With Hawaiian Airlines

Gate Gourmet has collaborated with Hawaiian Airlines to design and debut an exciting new First Class “tasting menu” concept for the carrier.

Modeled after the popular dining style found in high-end restaurants, Hawaiian’s onboard tasting menu lets First Class customers create their own meal by pairing choices from a wide range of entrees representing different cuisines and featuring unique ingredients.

For breakfast, travelers will select two of three entrées and also receive a fresh plate of assorted fruits. For lunch and dinner, customers select three of five entrées to create their meal. Depending on the route, lunch/dinner selections may include such mouth-watering options as Spinach and Feta Cheese-filled Roasted Eggplant Roulade with Sauce Pomodoro and crispy Fried Risotto Marble, or Chicken Tandoori served with a tangy Makhani Sauce and Sultana Basmati Rice Pilaf.

The inspired concept is the creation of Gate Gourmet’s eGate Solutions team, who designed the tableware, tray set-ups, packing and service routines. The team also worked in close collaboration with award-winning Hawaii Regional Cuisine Chef Beverly Gannon, Hawaiian’s executive chef and owner of two acclaimed Maui restaurants, to design the sumptuous menu. The team then helped train the kitchen staff and Hawaiian’s crew members.

Louis Saint-Cyr, Hawaiian’s Vice President of Inflight Services, said, “In Gate Gourmet, we have found a partner that matches our commitment to innovative products and services. Together, we are putting our focus on the entire inflight experience and delivering a truly First Class product to the people who deserve it - our customers.”

Keith McGrath, Gate Gourmet’s Vice President of Customer Service, said, “This new meal concept is indicative of the significant change that can be generated through creative collaboration. We are dedicated to our partnership and are delighted to contribute to Hawaiian’s success.”

Following a thorough bid process, Hawaiian recently agreed to continue working with Gate Gourmet as its exclusive caterer. The carrier also has renewed its contract with Gate Safe, Inc., and has engaged eGate Solutions to perform a number of management services including Sourcing and Procurement; Asset Management; Galley Planning; and Product Design and Development. GATE GOURMET

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[Travel Guy]

This is great news. I fly Hawaiian often.