Air France introduces new gourmet delights
From April 2024, Air France will be unveiling new in-flight menus, created by distinguished new names in the world of cuisine. As an ambassador for French fine dining, the company continues to showcase French haute cuisine around the world. On departure from Paris, the triple Michelin-starred…Glenn Viel and Philippe Rigollot in the La Première cabin on departure from ParisFor the very first time, the triple Michelin-starred French chef Glenn Viel is signing the entire menu in the La Première class, the company’s most exclusive travel cabin. Ingeniously combining his Breton roots with Provençal cuisine, this lover of local produce has created a total of twelve…Video3 Michelin-starred French chef Glenn Viel is signing the menu in the Air France La Première cabin As for desserts, the Meilleur Ouvrier de France and world pastry champion Philippe Rigollot will take over the French dessert menu, featuring a selection of lightly-textured, delicious sweet pastries.…Arnaud Lallement and Nina Métayer in the Business cabin on departure from ParisIn the long-haul Business cabin, the triple Michelin-starred French chef Arnaud Lallement is creating new culinary delights for Air France customers. The chef proposes a contemporary and gourmet cuisine infused with emotion, with a selection of nine new gourmet creations. Dishes including polenta…Frédéric Simonin in the Premium Economy cabin on departure from ParisIn the Premium Economy cabin, the one-starred chef Frédéric Simonin continues to delight Air France customers as part of an on-going partnership initiated with the company in November 2023. A perfectionist at heart, he has created a new series of dishes prepared with the greatest respect for the…Signature dishes on departure from destinations worldwideAir France is continuing to develop its exceptional partnerships on departure from its international stations. On flights departing from its stations in the United States*, the company is offering menus signed by triple Michelin-starred French chef Dominique Crenn in the La Première and Business…About Glenn VielOriginally from Brittany, Glenn Viel is passionate about local produce and enjoys mixing his Breton roots with Provençal culinary traditions. Since 2015, Glenn Viel has worn the stars of the gastronomic restaurant “l’Oustau de Baumanière” and works with his team to inspire dreams and arouse emotion…About Philippe RigollotPhilippe Rigollot has been passionate about pastry-making since childhood. After obtaining his vocational diploma as a confectioner-chocolate maker and a master’s qualification in baking, chocolate-making and catering, he joined Lenôtre at the age of 20, where he worked for seven years in the…About Arnaud LallementCooking was a childhood dream for Arnaud Lallement, born in the family restaurant l'Assiette Champenoise. After an apprenticeship with the greatest chefs, Arnaud Lallement was crowned with the title of chef of the year and 3 stars in the Michelin Guide before he was 40 years old. Today, Arnaud…About Nina MétayerDistinguished two years in a row as Pastry Chef of the Year, and crowned “World Pastry Chef 2023” by her peers, Nina Métayer followed dual training in baking and pastry-making. Inheriting from her family a taste for good things, after a year's school exchange in Mexico, she decided to enroll on a…About Frédéric SimoninFrédéric Simonin is an undisputed Chef who has always demonstrated outstanding talent. First Young Chef of the year 2004, then Chef of the year 2011, he was awarded the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2019 and the Gault et Millau “trophy for culinary excellence” in 2022. At just 18 years old…