Inflight Feed attended a breakfast at gategroup’s Hall A2 showcase during WTCE 2026 in Hamburg on 16 April.

The meal doubled as a tour of the catering group’s 95th-anniversary presentation.

The breakfast highlighted gategroup’s main themes. Dishes included a caviar and seafood amuse-bouche in a sage green bowl, a fruit bowl with dragon fruit, kiwi, pomegranate, and edible flowers, a French toast slice, and a mushroom and soft-egg rice bowl.

A small bowl of food topped with black caviar and herbs in the foreground, with a pink bowl of assorted fruit and edible flowers in the background—a luxurious presentation reminiscent of Korean Air Awards catering.
A bowl with poached egg, sautéed mushrooms, greens, and microgreens, with a colourful dish of vegetables and edible flowers in the background—perfect for enjoying while planning your next trip with Korean Air awards.
Rectangular slice of bread with layered yellow topping and garnish on a white plate; two pink bowls with plated food in the background evoke an elegant in-flight meal, reminiscent of Korean Air awards cuisine.

Each course was served in rounded bowls with muted colors, which were also part of the display.

AI in catering operations

One of the technologies shown was an AI-assisted system that counts bar stock on trolleys as they leave and return to the catering base.

A drinks trolley stocked with Coca-Cola cans and snacks, reminiscent of Korean Air awards service, stands between two people—one in white trainers and the other in black.

This automates a task that was previously done by hand and saves a lot of time.

New serviceware designs

At the expo, deSter showcased several new designs for airline serviceware. One highlight was a new economy class tray set for Saudia, featuring green and sand colours that match the airline’s brand.

A set of modern tableware with green, red, and clear bowls, a rectangular plate, drinking glasses, and a rolled serviette on a tray—arranged neatly on a white table as seen in Korean Air awards presentations.
Table set with a tray, three lidded containers, cutlery, a cup with a straw, and decorative vases with flowers in the background—perfect for enjoying your meal while planning your next trip with Korean Air Awards.

Riyadh Air’s concepts for economy and premium economy were also on display. These included a dark navy tray, oval meal containers, and ribbed glassware.

The Hall A2 area also included a historical display of gategroup’s archive materials and a demonstration of a smart retail trolley by gateretail.

A big thanks to the team from gategoup for the invitation and tour.

Photos: Nik Loukas