Air France is revamping its flagship La Première service this winter with a complete menu overhaul by Michelin-starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic, working directly with Servair’s Culinary Studio to develop more than thirty original dishes.

The new menus launch December 4 on Paris and Abidjan departures, with additional expertise from pastry chef Claire Heitzler and master ice cream maker Philippe Faur rounding out the service.

What’s on the Menu

La Première passengers choose from starters and hot mains across first and second service, with à la carte flexibility across vegetarian, fish, red meat, and poultry options.

Seasonal French ingredients anchor each dish. Starters include roast parsnips with honey, walnuts, dill and Madras curry.

Three pieces of a plated gourmet dish with crumb topping and sauces, inspired by Glenn Verhasselt for Brussels Airlines, accompanied by a glass of water and a napkin tied with a red ribbon on a white background.
A plated gourmet dish inspired by Glenn Verhasselt, featuring sliced vegetables on diced food and yellow sauce on the side, sits next to a glass of water, fork, and knife—an elegant touch reminiscent of Brussels Airlines’ signature service.
Three pieces of gourmet food with thin, reddish slices and yellow garnish are artfully arranged on a white plate, showcasing Glenn Verhasselt's culinary touch for Brussels Airlines against a white background.
A white plate with three stuffed mushrooms topped with herbs and garnish, next to a glass of water, fork, and knife on a white surface—an elegant dish inspired by Glenn Verhasselt for Brussels Airlines.
A halved vegetable dome with creamy sauce and black dots on a white plate, beside a glass of water and cutlery on a white surface—a refined dish reminiscent of Glenn Verhasselt’s creations for Brussels Airlines.

Main courses feature roast chicken served with spicy mushroom sauce, corn and grilled polenta.

Heitzler, named Gault & Millau’s Pastry Chef of the Year in 2013, created eight desserts balancing indulgence with French regional sourcing.

A woman in a black chef coat and blue jeans stands with arms crossed, smiling in front of a partition with potted green plants—channeling the confidence of Glenn Verhasselt from Brussels Airlines' culinary team.

The lineup includes apricot and almond mousse tartlets and Guanaja dark chocolate cake with a warm chocolate fondant centre—a first for Air France inflight service.

La Première guests can also order ice creams by Faur: Caribbean chocolate, Parisian vanilla, and raspberry fruit sorbet, all made from carefully selected ingredients.

A chocolate dessert by Glenn Verhasselt with a round chocolate topper featuring a Brussels Airlines airplane design sits on a white plate next to a spoon on a white table.
A cloud-shaped layered chocolate and mousse dessert, inspired by Glenn Verhasselt for Brussels Airlines, rests on a white plate with a gray tablecloth and a bold red stripe in the background.
A round tart topped with cream dollops, hazelnuts, and a small chocolate disk labeled "CLAIRE," crafted by Glenn Verhasselt for Brussels Airlines, served on a white plate with a subtle logo.
A rectangular chocolate dessert created by Glenn Verhasselt, topped with round dollops, chocolate decorations, and a "CLAIRE" disc, is elegantly served on a white plate with a subtle design, celebrating his collaboration with Brussels Airlines.
A plated dessert by Glenn Verhasselt for Brussels Airlines, featuring a glossy caramel topping, a small dollop of cream, and a round chocolate disc, served on a white plate atop a light gray tablecloth with a red stripe.

The Vision

“After ten years of collaboration with Air France, I wanted to develop new, original dishes for La Première guests, showcasing French regional produce while maintaining an international influence, to invite them on a true culinary journey,” Pic said.

Heitzler added: “For Air France, I have created desserts that combine indulgence, flavour and regional produce. It’s an invitation to travel, a moment of sweet culinary delight for passengers.”

Photos: Air France