Passengers on board Vietnam Airlines will soon be getting an authentic taste of the Southeast Asian country thanks to a brand new relationship between the carrier and celebrity chef Luke Nguyen.
The bestselling author and television host has been named as Global Cuisine Ambassador for Vietnam Airlines.
The new gig will see him share the beauty of Vietnamese culture and cuisine with the world.
Over the next three years, Luke will develop eight mouth-watering culinary creations which will be introduced on the Business Class menus of all flights departing Australia to Vietnam.
He will also put his touch on the current 50 dishes served being served globally.
Luke said the new role would require a lot of thinking outside the box.
“Menu planning sky high is very complex. We lose about 15 to 20 per cent of our taste at 50,000ft and finding a food offering that has authentic Vietnamese flavours to suit different passengers isn’t easy. I look forward to the challenge.”
Luke Nguyen
He said he was particularly excited to be stepping into the new role because he had always been impressed with how much pride Vietnam Airlines took in providing top quality cuisine.
“So for my dishes to take off in such a big way is pretty special. I’m already dreaming up my next idea for the airline,” he said.
Executive Vice President of Vietnam Airlines Le Hong Ha said as the national carrier the airline was always looking for ways to introduce their passengers to “a truly Vietnamese experience.”
“We are delighted to work with Luke Nguyen to bring this to life,” he said.
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