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A new gourmet meal box in Business on Air France short-haul flights

Since 1 February 2024, Air France has been offering Business customers travelling on its short-haul network* a new catering offer, developed in collaboration with Servair Corporate Chef François Adamski, Bocuse d'Or and Meilleur Ouvrier de France. The airline is offering a menu that changes…VideoAir France is launching a new gastronomic offer in Business on short-haul flights Committed to responsible catering, the meal box and the food waste it contains are sorted on board. For the first time at Air France, and with the support of Servair, the boxes are subject to methanization*** for…About François AdamskiFrançois Adamski trained in the kitchens of the Hôtel de Matignon, then at the Plaza Athénée, the Ritz, the Maison Prunier and the Hôtel Intercontinental. In 2001, François Adamski won the Bocuse d'Or, and in 2007 became Meilleur Ouvrier de France. After six years working at the Abbaye Saint-…

Air France launches its new "signature" menus in Premium Economy with Frédéric Simonin

For the first time, Air France is offering a menu designed by a Michelin-starred French chef in the long-haul Premium Economy cabin on departure from Paris; Frédéric Simonin is the 19th chef to work with Air France in 2023. For the first time, Air France is entrusting the creation of the à la carte…VideoAir France lance ses nouveaux menus « signature » en Premium Economy avec Frédéric Simonin To prepare these menus, Frédéric Simonin worked together with Servair, the world leader in in-flight catering, choosing fresh, local and seasonal produce, as well as fish from sustainable fisheries. His…Premium Economy, more comfort for everyoneAvailable on the entire Air France long-haul fleet, the Premium Economy cabin offers greater comfort for all customers. Gradually deployed on a selection of Airbus A350s and Boeing 777-300s, the latest seat model is a recliner. On Airbus A350s with the new travel cabins, all passengers benefit from…About Frédéric SimoninFrédéric Simonin is an undisputed chef who has always shown outstanding talent. First Young Chef of the Year in 2004, then Chef of the Year in 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, he was…

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…

Spring flavours on the Air France menu

From March to June 2022, Air France is teaming up with three top French chefs to create the dishes offered on board its flights. On the airline's medium-haul network, in the Business cabin, François Adamski will be unveiling delicious and original recipes. On long-haul flights, Anne-Sophie Pic has…Culinary delights by François Adamski in the medium-haul Business cabinServair corporate chef François Adamski, Bocuse d'Or and Meilleur Ouvrier de France, is offering Business customers on the Air France medium-haul network tasty new dishes this month. For the occasion, the chef is revealing the recipe for his "poached egg at 30,000 feet".VideoSpring flavours on the Air France menu | Air France Click here to download the “Poached Egg at 30,000 feet” recipe Sautéed prawns, slices of Charolais beef and salmon with basil complete this new cycle of dishes on offer over the next few months, on flights to and from Paris. Attached to…On long-haul flights, Michelin-starred menus by Anne-Sophie Pic and Régis MarconAir France has also teamed up with Anne-Sophie Pic and Régis Marcon to sign the menus for the La Première and Business long-haul cabins on departure from Paris. With a selection of vegetarian, red or white meat or fish dishes, the French Michelin-starred chefs have come up with refined dishes for…About Anne-Sophie PicAfter studying management, Anne-Sophie Pic returned to Valence, her hometown, and finally decided to devote herself to her true passion: cooking. In 1991, she took over the gourmet restaurant "La Maison Pic" from her father. With “La Maison Pic”, she became the first French woman with three…About Régis MarconWith a Bocuse d'Or and three Michelin stars, Régis Marcon embodies a distinct part of French gastronomy: more than a style or a time, his dishes above all symbolise the nature that surrounds him and tells his story. Between Ardèche and Auvergne, between plains and mountains, between Velay et…About François AdamskiFrançois Adamski trained in the kitchens of the Hôtel de Matignon, then at the Plaza Athénée, the Ritz, the Maison Prunier and the Hôtel Intercontinental. In 2001, François Adamski won the Bocuse d'Or, and in 2007 became Meilleur Ouvrier de France. After six years working at the Abbaye Saint-…

Air France presents its new spring menu on board its long-haul la première and business cabins

From March to June 2023, on departure from Paris, Air France offers a new series of exceptional dishes to be exclusively enjoyed on board its long-haul La Première and Business cabins. The company is teaming up with a high-flying trio of chefs - Mauro Colagreco, Angelo Musa and Régis Marcon – to…Mauro Colagreco and Angelo Musa in the La Première cabinFor the very first time, the company has entrusted the dishes on the menu of its prestigious La Première suites to Mauro Colagreco, a three-Michelin starred chef and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for biodiversity, based in Menton (France). He has come up with eight tasty dishes that will be revealed…VideoLa carte signée par Mauro Colagreco en cabine La Première d'Air France In terms of desserts, this is also the first time that Angelo Musa, Meilleur Ouvrier de France and World’s Best Pastry Chef, is bringing an elegant and sweet touch to the menus in the La Première cabin worthy of the finest…VideoLes pâtisseries d'Angelo Musa en cabine La Première d'Air FranceRégis Marcon in the Business cabinIn the Business cabin, Régis Marcon, the triple Michelin-starred chef and Bocuse d’Or winner, offers a new series of refined dishes. Nature has always inspired this chef who draws his inspiration from the Ardèche and Auvergne regions of France to create unique dishes for the company. He has signed…À propos de Mauro ColagrecoDepuis sa terre natale l’Argentine, jusqu’à ses terroirs de la Côte d’Azur, le chemin fut parsemé de voyages, de découvertes, d’ambitions, et de travail acharné qui ont mené Mauro Colagreco au sommet de son art. Son audace et sa vision reflètent sa cuisine qui transcende les saisons et sa région.…À propos d’Angelo MusaChampion du monde de la pâtisserie et Meilleur Ouvrier de France, Angelo Musa est l’auteur de techniques artistiques qui ont marqué l’histoire de la profession. Chef pâtissier exécutif de l’Hôtel Plaza Athénée à Paris, à la tête de son salon de thé au sein de l’iconique Harrods à Londres, Angelo…À propos de Régis MarconBocuse d’Or en 1995 et triplement étoilé au guide Michelin, Régis Marcon incarne à lui seul une branche à part dans la gastronomie française. Sa cuisine symbolise avant tout la nature qui l’entoure et raconte son parcours. Entre Ardèche et Auvergne, entre plaine et montagne, entre Velay et Vivarais…

Xavier Thuizat appointed Air France's new Head Sommelier

Air France has chosen Xavier Thuizat, Head Sommelier at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel, to sign its future wine, champagne and spirits list in all its travel cabins and lounges at its Paris airports. The Burgundy-born sommelier will also be putting together a new range of French beers. Meilleur…About Xavier ThuizatOriginally from the Burgundy wine-growing region, Xavier Thuizat is especially fond of this area of France, which he highlights through his work. Having worked at prestigious gastronomic establishments such as Relais Bernard Loiseau, Le Meurice, Pierre Gagnaire and the Peninsula, he now in charge…About Hôtel de Crillon, a Rosewood HotelFronted by the majestic architecture of Ange-Jacques Gabriel, Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel overlooks the spectacular Place de la Concorde, one of the most beautiful city squares in the world. Built at Louis XV’s request, the hotel became the residence of the illustrious Count de Crillon and…

Air France introduces new gourmet delights

From November 2023, Air France will be unveiling new menus in its La Première and long-haul Business cabins. On departure from Paris, the great French Michelin-starred chefs Emmanuel Renaut and Anne-Sophie Pic will be creating exceptional dishes for Air France customers, alongside the Meilleurs…Emmanuel Renaut and Angelo Musa in the La Première cabin on departure from ParisAir France's La Première cabin offers each customer a gourmet dining experience worthy of the finest restaurants. Voted "World's Best First-Class Onboard Catering" at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023, Air France is entrusting its new menu to Emmanuel Renaut from November onwards. A lover of…Anne-Sophie Pic and Philippe Urraca in the Business cabin on departure from ParisIn the long-haul Business cabin, Anne-Sophie Pic is creating new culinary delights for Air France customers. This season, the triple Michelin-starred chef has created eight menus to be enjoyed on board, including a chicken supreme with sake, revealing the power of Japanese ingredients combined with…Jean-Charles Brédas in the Business cabin on departure from the French West Indies, French Guiana and the Caribbean regional networkSince 1 November 2023, the airline has also been offering new dishes by Martinique chef Jean-Charles Brédas in the Business cabin on flights departing from the French West Indies (Pointe à Pitre, Fort de France, Saint Martin) and French Guiana (Cayenne) to Paris, as well as on flights on the…VideoJean-Charles Brédas, nouveau chef « signature » au départ des Antilles et de la Guyane As part of the fight against food waste, Air France is offering its customers travelling in the Business cabin the option of pre-selecting their hot dish up to 24 hours before their flight. This service combines…About Emmanuel RenautRespect for nature, respect for the soil, animals and humans are the messages Emmanuel Renaut wants to convey through each of his creations. French chef born in Soisy-sous-Montmorency, Emmanuel Renaut is reinventing local dishes by using local produce in inventive ways. After training in Paris, he…About Anne Sophie PicA self-taught chef, Anne-Sophie Pic is the chef at Maison Pic in Valence, the only woman in France to hold 3 Michelin stars. For 3 generations, the family house has stood on the edge of the former Nationale 7. It's also the story of the couple she has formed with David Sinapian for over thirty…About Angelo MusaAs the World’s Best Pastry Chef and Meilleur Ouvrier de France, Angelo Musa is the author of artistic techniques that have marked the history of the profession. As executive pastry chef at the Plaza Athénée Hotel in Paris, and head of his tea room at the iconic Harrods in London, Angelo Musa…About Philippe UrracaIt was at the age of 19 that Philippe Urraca, following in his father's footsteps, opened his very first bakery. Passionate about his craft and a proud representative of the French pastry-making tradition, he makes sure that each of his creations is a celebration of the skills he has inherited. In…About Jean-Charles BredasBorn in Martinique, Jean-Charles Brédas has a passion for agriculture! He discovered cooking with his uncle. After obtaining his CAP (top of his class in 1981), he joined the kitchens of the Novotel in Le Diamant, left his native island and immersed himself in French gastronomy in Paris with Chef…

Michelin-starred chef Dominique Crenn signs new La Première and Business menus for Air France on departure from the United States

On flights departing from its stations in the United States*, Air France is now offering new menus signed by triple Michelin-starred French chef Dominique Crenn in the La Première and Business cabins. Since 1 February 2024, these dishes have been available on departure from Chicago, Los Angeles,…Inventive and poetic French cuisineDominique Crenn has created twelve original dishes For Air France customers to enjoy in the La Première and Business cabins. Every month, Air France will offer two signature dishes in each cabin, including a vegetarian option and a fish dish, in addition to the rest of the menu. Lobster, pico de…A vast network linking Paris to the United StatesThis winter, Air France is flying to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York-JFK, New York-Newark, Raleigh-Durham, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington DC. From 13 May 2024, Air France will resume services to Minneapolis (Minnesota). From 23 May…About Dominique CrennDominique Crenn grew up in France, where she developed a keen interest in cooking with her parents, who appreciated fine dining. In 1988, she left France to move to the United States to pursue her culinary aspirations. She began by apprenticing for over two years with chefs Jeremiah Tower and Mark…

New Business menus by Olivier Perret on departure from Canada

Since 1 June 2023, Air France has been offering new dishes by chef Olivier Perret on departure from all its Canadian destinations: Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto and Vancouver. Starting 27 June 2023, these high-flying culinary delights will also be available on departure from Ottawa, a new…VideoOlivier Perret signe les nouveaux plats en cabine Business Air France au départ du Canada Originally from Burgundy, Olivier Perret is the chef at Le Renoir restaurant at the Sofitel Montréal Le Carré Doré hotel. He is a member of the prestigious Maître Cuisinier de France organisation, a Maple…Dishes by prestigious chefs on departure from certain long-haul destinationsIn the La Première and Business cabins, on departure from certain long-haul destinations as well as on departure from Paris, the airline works with some of the great French names on the international culinary scene, focusing on fresh ingredients and always offering a vegetarian option. In this way…VideoJulien Royer signe les plats en cabine Business et la Première Air France au départ de Singapour On departure from La Réunion, since September 2022, the Business menus have been created by Jofrane Dailly, a chef from Reunion Island who works at the Diana Dea Lodge in Sainte-Anne. Born in La Réunion…About Olivier PerretBorn in Burgundy, Olivier Perret inherited his love of cooking from his grandmother. He became a mushroom producer, then completed his culinary training in Lyon. He spent nearly 15 years with the Sofitel hotel chain, holding the positions of Executive Sous Chef at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower…About Julien RoyerJulien Royer began his career under the guidance of Michel Bras, then chef Bernard Andrieux. He continued his training in London and became sous-chef to Antoine Bonnet at the Michelin-starred restaurant The Greenhouse. In 2008, he moved to Singapore, where he became head chef at the JAAN restaurant…About Jofrane DaillyBorn in Reunion Island, Jofrane Dailly grew up with a father and older brother who were both chefs. Choosing pastry at first, he discovered his vocation as a cook alongside chef Yann de Coëtlogon at the award-winning restaurant Le Mas des Vignes. In 2019, he was awarded the Chef of the Year prize…

Amandine Chaignot joins the Air France team with her tasty vegetarian dishes

Amandine Chaignot joins forces with chef François Adamski to create the new spring-summer menu for the Air France lounge located in Terminal 2F at Paris-Charles de Gaulle. From April to September 2023, Amandine Chaignot is working with Air France for the first time, to the delight of the airline'…A new spring-summer menu in the Air France Paris loungesIn all its Paris lounges, Air France offers a wide range of catering services, now including dishes designed by top French chefs. At Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Alain Ducasse and his teams have designed the menu for the Air France La Première lounge. On the menu in this prestigious space, guests can…The Air France team of seventeen talented chefs in 2023In addition to the Bocuse d'Or 2023, of which Air France is a partner, the airline has revealed the seventeen talented chefs with which it is collaborating this year. The chefs will be showcasing French excellence on board the airline's La Première and Business cabins and in the airline’s Paris…About Amandine ChaignotAmandine Chaignot had a happy upbringing where family activities revolved around a big round table. The evening meal was never a complicated affair, but always contained vegetables from the garden, meat from the butcher’s and a desire to eat well. She inherited a taste for authenticity and a simple…