Qatar Airways is marking 15 years of service in Australia by giving Business and First Class travellers a fresh, unique dining experience, unveiling a limited-time menu that brings native Australian ingredients to the skies. Available on flights out of Australia until 15 December 2024, this exclusive menu aims to elevate in-flight dining with a distinctly local flavour.
If you’ve got clients heading off to Europe, the Middle East, or beyond with Qatar Airways, this could be a great opportunity to tell them about a dining experience they won’t want to miss.
Local flavour with a global reach
The airline that has been crowned ‘World’s Best Business Class’ for the eleventh time in is taking in-flight dining up a notch by incorporating native Australian ingredients into its Business and First Class offerings.
The new menu showcases fresh, sustainable ingredients sourced from across Australia, ensuring a distinctively local touch.
“This special menu is carefully curated to reflect the Australian heritage by incorporating native flavours into our award-winning business class menu offerings,” Qatar Airways Senior Vice President of Product Development and Design Xia Cai said.
So, what exactly can passengers expect? Think of it as a culinary tour of Australia, all from the comfort of their Business or First Class seat.
Highlights from the menu
For those flying Business or First Class, the dining experience starts with grilled Moreton Bay prawn and seared tuna, served with a Queensland finger lime and chilli dressing. The finger lime adds a sharp, tangy burst of flavour, giving the dish an extra zing, while the Thai-style salad and crispy shallots bring freshness and crunch.
Then there’s the Gippsland beef tenderloin, seasoned with Tasmanian mountain pepper — a warm, spicy complement to the perfectly cooked beef. For seafood lovers, the Western Australian lobster with ginger soy sauce offers a delicate yet bold combination of flavours.
A sweet ending with a native twist
Because it’s a proven fact that no meal is complete without dessert, Qatar Airways doesn’t disappoint. A standout is the apple cream cake with New South Wales strawberry gum compote — a unique native ingredient that brings a subtle eucalyptus-like flavour to the dish. Combined with sticky caramel and vanilla crème fraîche, it’s a delightful way to end the meal on a high note.
Or there’s the honey hokey pokey and chocolate ice cream too.
According to Cai, “We know Australians are passionate about food, and this celebratory menu is testament to Qatar Airways’ commitment to providing the best onboard experience for our passengers.”
Qatar Airways Australia 15th Anniversary Celebratory Menu Dishes
Starters
- Grilled prawns and tuna with Queensland Fingers lime dressing
- Thai style salad and crispy shallots
Main Course
- Tasmanian mountain pepper with Gippsland beef tenderloin
- Western Australian lobster with ginger soy sauce
- Tasmanian smoked salmon with toasted bagel
- Orange and mascarpone crumpets with Manuka honey
Cheese
- Woombye triple-cream, Maffra cheddar and Berry’s Creek blue vein
Dessert
- Northern tablelands strawberry gum compote with apple cream cake
- Honey hokey pokey and chocolate ice cream
Something to digest
This celebratory menu is a nod to Qatar Airways’ ongoing commitment to Australia, where it has operated for 15 years. From its early days to now offering seamless connections to over 170 destinations globally, including 49 in Europe and 33 across the Middle East, Qatar Airways has been a key player in keeping Australia connected with the world.
For agents, this is an easy win. Not only can you promote Qatar Airways’ renowned service and extensive network, but this unique anniversary menu adds a memorable talking point. Your clients will appreciate the added touch of Australia’s finest flavours as they enjoy the airline’s premium amenities.
Qatar Airways has always been synonymous with excellence, and this new menu is yet another example of how they’re constantly looking to enhance the travel experience. Whether your clients are flying for business or leisure, this exclusive in-flight dining experience is sure to make their journey that much more enjoyable.
