In the process, we sought the views of the world's greatest chefs and have incorporated their suggestions into the most creative menus you'll find in the air.
Our wine consultants have selected wines that not only complement our menus but still taste wonderful at 30,000 feet. Along with our acclaimed in-flight service you will be sure of a great dining experience.
Please note that meals are not offered on domestic flights in New Zealand and a simplified new-look menu is now served in Economy Class on Tasman and Pacificı flights.
Our Consulting Chefs
Our consultant chefs design our Business menus, ensuring passengers experience the very best of New Zealand cuisine.
Govind Armstrong, Table 8, Los Angeles and Miami
Govind Armstrong has recently joined the Air New Zealand consultant chef programme. Govind Armstrong, Executive Chef and partner of the critically acclaimed and celebrity endorsed Los Angeles restaurant Table 8, is now providing the creative inspiration behind the menu for premium customers on Air New Zealand flights from the U.S.A.
Geoff Scott, Vinnies, Auckland
Geoff Scott is the new consultant chef for Business Class flights from New Zealand. Geoff has recently moved from White at the Hilton, Auckland, to become owner and chef at Vinnie's, the famous fine dining restaurant in Herne Bay. He brings light flavours and a taste of New Zealand to his onboard menus.
Peter Gordon of The Providores, London
Born in Wanganui, New Zealand, Peter rose to culinary fame in London. Hailed as the most exciting Pacific Rim chef in Britain, Peter creates distinctly different cuisine that combines unexpected ingredients in unique styles on flights from the UK.
Rex Morgan of Citron in Wellington, New Zealand
Wellingtonian Rex Morgan was New Zealand's 2001 Chef of the Nation and has a number of credits to his name. Originally from the Waikato town of Huntley, Rex carved out his enviable reputation as former head chef at Wellington's acclaimed Bouquet Garni restaurant. He has also worked at the prestigious Huka Lodge as well as Icon Restaurant at Te Papa. Rex was awarded the Des Britten Wellington Chef of the year in 2002.
Our Wine Consultants
Selecting wines for drinking in-flight takes special care as there are unique conditions to consider. The low humidity and high altitude affect our palate, causing the tannin and astringency of wine to taste more pronounced. Our panel of judges takes all that into account when selecting wines for Air New Zealand. Twice a year, or more often if premium wines become available, the judges conduct blind wine tastings to select the perfect wines for each class on Air New Zealand. Currently on our panel of judges:
John Belsham, Foxes Island Wines
Winemaker John Belsham began judging wines at competition in 1988. He is now Chairman of the annual Air New Zealand Wine Awards, New Zealand's most prestigious wine event.
John Buck, Te Mata Estate
John has been a wine judge for many years and was the Chairman of the Wine Institute of New Zealand between 1991 and 1996. During that time he was awarded the Order of the British Empire for services to the wine industry.
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