Source:Piccsy

As we previously reported, Etihad Airways is employing qualified chefs to prepare meals for their First class customers. Now, Jaunted has the latest information:-

Etihad announced the hiring of 110 restaurant-caliber chefs to fly back and forth from Abu Dhabi to a handful of cities while preparing the menu for the Diamond Class cabin. The chefs will also be responsible for contributing to the evolution of the menu and meal choices both in-flight and on the ground in the each of the airline’s lounges. Each chef will need at least 6 years experience in a 5-star restaurant to be welcomed aboard, and there are even some Michelin-starred restaurants that have lost their chef to the airline.

Each aircraft is catered with the fixings to create dishes, just as a chef would do on the ground. Fresh meats, pre-chopped vegetables, spices, sauces and pre-cooked items are available to personalize the menu for passengers. Etihad has even provided the kitchen tools, like whisks and foamers, to jazz up each plate for max “ooo ahhh” reaction.

The complete overhaul of their first class menu, now named “Mazoon Grille,” gives premium passengers plenty of options, based on 5-pz portions of chicken, beef, lamb or seafood. Variety comes in the form of 4 sauces and another 4 sides, allowing passengers to customize their dining experience. The new menu has also eliminated the degustation menu, replacing it with a Taste of Arabia menu that has 6 smaller portions, all with distinct Arab flavors.

These changes will come into effect early next year and will begin on flights from Abu Dhabi to London, Paris, Sydney and Melborne before being implemented onto all flights with Diamond Class Service.