Etihad Airways. Fine Dining Onboard.

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Inspired service, fine food

We’ve taken the best of hospitality from our Arabian home onto our flights, to give you an inspiring dining experience. That means the finest ingredients and a great choice of meals, served your way.

Inspired service

Dining is an inspiring experience in our Diamond First and Pearl Business Class.

• Dine as you like, when you like. Choose from an extensive á la carte range or our ‘Anytime Kitchen’ menu.
  Relish the flavour and freshness of the finest ingredients that go into the creation of our dishes, all prepared by our award-winning chefs.

• Savour our boutique wines , hand-picked from the world’s best vineyards.
• Your personal chef and Food and Beverage Manager, our  onboard fine dining expert, will help you find the right dish to suit your mood and the perfect accompaniment  for your meal.

Our culinary experts

Meet our culinary experts: Our on-board chef and Food and Beverage Managers.

• Recruited from some of the most reputed fine dining restaurants around the world, they share your passion for the finer things in life.
• Good food, fine wines and the way  to get the best of both – they have an informed opinion on everything that makes for a good meal.

• As our boutique wines come from vineyards around the world, our Food & Beverage Managers undergo extensive training at these vineyards. 

• Our Food & Beverage Managers also spend time with our panel of chefs to learn - and even assist in - the creation of our menus.

Finer tastes

Fine wines

Our selection of fine wines offers the perfect accompaniment for your meal; whatever you choose to dine on, you will find a wine that enhances the flavour and enriches the experience.

• Enjoy a complimentary bar service, whichever cabin you choose to fly in.

• Choose from an extensive selection of fine wines, selected from some of the best vineyards in the world.

• Our ‘boutique’ wines are chosen from smaller vineyards, not mass produced; the passion that goes into their making adds that special flavour to our wines.

• Our Food & Beverage Managers can help you choose the right wine to pair with your meal.

Thought for food

We put a lot of thought into what we serve you on board. Be it our selection of menus, the way we serve it or the cutlery we choose.

• We believe that the finer details make all the difference, and you will instantly notice how this philosophy guides everything we do.

• The freshest and the finest ingredients go into the making of our dishes, ensuring the impeccable quality of our food and beverages.We offer a wide choice of meals so that you always find something that’s just right for your mood and your palate.

• Whichever cabin you fly in, you will find that our portions are always generous.

Lounge and on board dining

Special requests

Dining on board an Etihad flight is meant to be a unique experience for every guest. Whatever your taste, preference or special requirements, we endeavour to offer memorable mealtimes.

• All meals served on Etihad are halal, prepared in strict compliance to halal requirements.

• We have an extensive list of special meals meant for guests with dietary restrictions. Simply place your request at the time of booking or at least 24 hours prior to departure - If SPML is not ordered within 24hrs Etihad cannot guarantee delivery.

Lounge dining

Our lounges in Abu Dhabi International Airport recreate the same dining experience that you are used to when flying in our Diamond First and Pearl Business Class.

• Choose from a wide spread of delectable cuisines, freshly prepared with the finest ingredients and served in a five-star ambience.

• Choose from an extensive selection of fine wines, selected from some of the best vineyards in the world.

• Both lounges offer the unique tastes of our boutique wines, specially handpicked by our sommeliers from some of the best vineyards in the world.

Special Meals.

Nut-free meals

Etihad Airways does not guarantee a peanut-free environment or peanut-free meals onboard.
As part of our guest experience, nuts maybe served in the cabin or used as an ingredient in a menu.

We do not restrict other passengers from bringing items onboard that may contain nuts.

It is therefore possible that traces of peanuts or their derivatives could be in the cabin environment or the aircraft air conditioning. An allergic reaction to peanuts or any derivative can be serious.

Etihad Airways does not provide nut-free meals.
It is recommended that if you have a severe allergy to peanuts or their derivatives, that you bring your own food, keeping mind liquid restrictions currently in force. Our cabin crew will be happy to warm your meal for you.

Etihad Airways does not accept any responsibility for any allergic reaction that you may have whilst onboard one of our flights.We therefore recommend if you have any allergy or have similar concerns, that you discuss these with your doctor prior to travelling with us.

Meals for religious needs

MOML on Etihad flights need not be specially requested as all meals are Halal and therefore suitable for Muslims.

Meal codes	Definitions
VJML	Jain meal
VGML	Vegetarian meal
KSML	Kosher meal - *(Requires 72 hours prior notice)
HNML	Hindu meal

Meals for medical/dietary needs

Meals prescribed by doctors for medical/dietary reasons can be requested as special meals.

Meals codes	Definitions
AVML	Asian vegetarian meal
BLML	Bland meal
DBML	Diabetic meal
FPML	Fruit platter meal
GFML	Gluten-free meal
LCML	Low-calorie meal
LFML	Low fat/cholesterol meal
LSML	Low sodium meal
NLML	Non-lactose meal
RVML	Raw vegetable meal
SFML	Seafood meal
VLML	Vegetarian lacto–ovo meal
VOML	Vegetarian oriental meal

Meals for children and babies

Meal codes	Definitions
CHML	Child meal
BBML	Baby meal

Detailed definitions

Detailed description of meals
AVML: ASIAN VEGETARIAN MEAL	Contains all types of vegetable, fresh fruit and milk products, and is generally prepared according to subcontinent taste i.e. mildly spicy to spicy. Usually ordered by people from the subcontinent. Does not contain any type of meat, fish or eggs, and is not a Hindu meal.
HNML: HINDU MEAL (NON-VEG)	Contains meat (lamb or chicken), fish, eggs and dairy products, and is prepared according to subcontinent taste i.e. mildly spicy to spicy. Usually ordered by members of the Hindu community. Does not contain any beef.
VGML: VEGETARIAN MEAL	Contains all types of vegetables and fresh fruit. Usually (Vegan) ordered by any person who is vegetarian. Does not contain any meat, fish or animal by-products e.g. animal fat in biscuits etc.
VLML - LACTO-OVO VEGETARIAN MEAL	VLMLs will be served to people who do not eat meat, but who do eat dairy products (lacto) and eggs (ovo). VLMLs do not contain any meat or meat products of any type, or any fish, poultry or products with lard or gelatine.
DBML - DIABETIC MEAL	Contain low-fat milk, butter, plain yoghurt, lean meats, boiled or pureed potatoes, vegetables and fresh fruit. Ordered by people suffering from diabetes (low insulin levels), DBMLs do not contain any kind of sugar. Only certain permitted sugar substitutes are used.
GFML - GLUTEN FREE MEAL	Gluten-free meals are available for guests who need to limit their intake of gluten (or gliadin, a protein fraction of gluten), a substance found in wheat, barley, rye and oats. Gluten-intolerant guests usually suffer from a condition known as Coeliac disease. This condition is caused when the lining of the intestine is damaged by gluten and the body will not absorb food properly. Many packaged and convenience foods contain modified food starches that contain gluten and should be avoided. Therefore, there is no guarantee that meals will be absolutely gluten-free. A rice cracker can be served instead of bread. Items which are usually allowed on a gluten-free diet are: meat, poultry, fresh fish, rice, fresh fruits and vegetables, corn, salt and pepper, herbs and spices, potatoes, aged cheese, eggs, dairy products, sugars and preserves, margarine, tapioca, vegetable oils, yoghurt, chocolate, and dried beans and peas. Items which are usually prohibited on a gluten-free diet include: wheat and wheat flour, barley, oats and rye, sauces, bread, cakes and biscuits, pastry, soups, sausages and sausage meats, pasta, gravy mixes and stock cubes.
LCML - LOW-CALORIE MEAL	Contains food with plenty of roughage and with less fats and carbohydrates. Ordered by people on restricted or low-calorie diets. Does not contain sugar, cream, sauces, mayonnaise or fatty meats.
LFML - LOW FAT / LOW CHOLESTEROL MEAL	Contains food such as margarine, cottage cheese, egg white, boiled rice, potatoes, lean meats, fish, wholegrain bread, cereals and fresh fruit. Ordered by people who need to reduce their fat intake. Does not contain milk, cream, fat, cheese, egg yolk or fatty meats.
NLML - NON-LACTOSE MEAL	Contains food such as salads, roughage, pasta, rice, fish or meat. Ordered by people who are allergic or intolerant to milk or milk products, or people who have low lactose levels in their bodies. Does not contain milk and milk products, sauces, soft rolls, croissants or chocolate.
BLML - BLAND MEAL	Contains mostly soft food that is easily digestible and without spice. Foods recommended are mashed potatoes, spinach, soft boiled eggs, boiled meats, toast and dairy products. Does not contain baked, fried or spicy foods, onion or garlic.
FPML - FRUIT PLATTER	Contains seasonal fresh fruits. Ordered by people for dietary reasons or while fasting.
RVML - RAW VEGETABLE MEAL	Contains mainly raw vegetables and salads.
SFML - SEAFOOD MEAL	Contains food which includes all types of fish or shellfish. Ordered by people who prefer seafood. Does not contain meat products.
CHML - CHILD MEAL (NON - VEG)	Contains food desired by children, such as burgers, fish fingers, chicken nuggets, french fries, crisps, pizza and chocolate. Ordered for children between the ages of two and twelve. Does not have any restrictions.
BBML - BABY MEAL	Proprietary brands of baby meals are available on board Etihad Airways flights. Parents are advised to carry baby foods familiar to and preferred by their babies. Milk or baby meals can be heated on board.
KSML - KOSHER MEAL	Kosher is a Biblical directive specifying laws permitting certain food items and ways of preparing them. Kosher Meals can contain meat from animals that have split hooves and chew the cud, or species of fish that have both fins and scales. It also can contain all types of fruit and vegetables, except ones which are prone to infestation. The Kosher Meal is certified in the kosher kitchen and double sealed after packing. Double sealing ensures that when a kosher meal is reheated alongside a non-kosher meal in an aircraft oven, the vapors and the odours do not penetrate into kosher meals during the heating process.
VOML-VEGETERIAN ORIENTAL MEAL	Mainly for oriental vegetarians. Contains vegetarian food (fruits and vegetables) prepared in Chinese style. Does not contain meat, fish, eggs, dairy products.
VJML-VEGETERIAN JAIN MEAL	Contains non-root vegetables only. The meal is prepared Asian style, usually ordered by a section of the Indian community who are strict vegetarians. Does not contain any root vegetables like onions, ginger, garlic, potatoes, carrots or animal/animal by products.

Source- http://www.etihad.com/
Also See

• Diamond First Class, Etihad Airways.
• Pearl Business Class, Etihad Airways.
• Etihad Airways, Coral Economy Class.
• Etihad Airways, Inflight Entertainment Systems For All.
• Etihad Airways. Fine Dining Onboard.
• One Of The Most Modern Fleet, Etihad Airways