Air Macau has unveiled a culinary upgrade to its business class service through a new partnership with MGM and Servair Macau.
Launched on March 1 it brings the fine dining restaurant experience to the skies on the carrier’s key international routes.
High-End Restaurant Concepts Take Flight
Business class passengers travelling to Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, Osaka, and Seoul can now enjoy dishes inspired by two of MGM’s acclaimed restaurants: Imperial Court, known for its Lingnan cuisine, and Aux Beaux Arts, a French bistro concept. The menu features 36 specially crafted dishes that maintain quality and authenticity even at altitude.
The ambitious project required a full year of development, with teams from all three organizations collaborating to adapt high-end restaurant dishes for inflight service. According to Chef Dave Minten, Regional Executive Chef at gategroup, the process involved significant knowledge exchange between MGM’s restaurant chefs and servair’s aviation catering specialists.
“From the intricate layering of cubical brioche bread to the refined craftsmanship of our Pรขtรฉ en Croรปte, this project was a remarkable exchange of skills,” Minten explained at the menu’s official unveiling on February 20. “MGM Grand chefs worked closely with our team, introducing advanced culinary techniques while learning from each other.”
Elevating the Passenger Experience
Mrs. Yuan Jing, General Manager of Cabin Service at Air Macau, praised the initiative and the teamwork that brought it to fruition.
Nigel Everard, Regional President of gategroup’s Asia Pacific & Middle East division, and Franck Bouat, CCO Asia Pacific & Managing Director Asia, highlighted the long-standing partnership between Air Macau and servair Macau during the press launch.
Setting New Standards
By bringing restaurant quality dining to the skies, Air Macau aims to set new standards in business class service on its international network.
The partnership demonstrates how combining fine dining expertise with aviation catering precision can create exceptional inflight experiences beyond traditional airline meals.
Photos courtesy of servair
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