United and Chef’s Table bring together world-renowned chefs to create new, exclusive inflight meals | News
United has partnered with Chef’s Table, the brand behind the award-winning Netflix series, to introduce 10 new, exclusive meal experiences to the United Polaris® international business class menu. The airline has tapped 11 world-renowned chefs from four continents – representing United’s seven U.S. hub cities and major international gateways in London, Tokyo and São Paulo – to create regionally inspired meals.
“United’s network includes many of the culinary capitals of the world, allowing us to authentically bring together renowned chefs from around the world,” said Andrew Nocella, Chief Commercial Officer of United Airlines. “Our partnership with Chef’s Table demonstrates how we leverage our unique position as the world’s largest airline* to deliver restaurant-quality moments in the air. Our United Polaris international business travelers will love the new dishes coming later this year.”
“This partnership represents an unprecedented look at how we can take the inflight dining experience to the next level, taking the culinary delights of Chef’s Table to heaven,” said Justin Connor, president of Chef’s Table Projects. “By partnering with United, we are making a global culinary journey a reality for millions of passengers. Many travelers around the world will be able to experience firsthand the artistry of these 11 world-renowned chefs on their plates at 35,000 feet. Together we will create incredible, regionally inspired meals and unforgettable experiences for travelers from takeoff to landing.”
Starting August 1, United Polaris international business travelers can sample recipes from Chef’s Table culinary talent. Each chef creates complete meal experiences, including an appetizer, salad and entree, for flights departing from the hometown of the chef who inspired the recipes. The line-up of chefs includes:
Los Angeles – Nancy Silverton, Osteria Mozza
Nancy Silverton, a James Beard Award-winning chef and author, is a culinary icon and co-owner of the Michelin-starred Osteria Mozza in Los Angeles, where she brings her passion for Italian cuisine and artisanal ingredients to life.
New York/Newark – Fariyal Abdullahi, Hav & Mar
Chef Fariyal Abdullahi is the executive chef of Hav & Mar in New York, where a combination of her travels and Ethiopian heritage comes to life with an infusion of European technique into the unique flavors of her meals.
São Paulo – Manu Buffara, Manu
Chef Manu Buffara is the culinary force behind Manu in Curitiba, where she cooks with a keen sense of stewardship, elevating the bold, vibrant flavors of Brazilian cuisine with a modern sensibility and responsible agricultural practices.
Chicago – Jenner Tomaska, Esmé, The Alston and Petite Edith
Chef Jenner Tomaska is a three-time James Beard-nominated chef and co-owner of the Michelin-starred Esmé in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, where he combines classic French cooking techniques with artistry, as well as steakhouse The Alston in the Gold Coast neighborhood, and French-Midwestern bistro Petite Edith in River North.
Houston – Justin Yu, Theodore Rex
A Houston native, Chef Justin Yu is a James Beard Award-winning chef and the owner of Houston’s Theodore Rex, a relaxed fine-dining restaurant with a French twist.
Denver – Penelope Wong, Yuan Wonton
Celebrating the diversity that has helped shape Denver’s food culture, Chef Penelope Wong, a Denver native, brings the flavors of her Asian American childhood and memories of her family to her Yuan Wonton eatery.
San Francisco – David Barzelay, Lazy Bear, JouJou and True Laurel
Chef David Barzelay, a visionary in unpretentious American fine dining, owns the two Michelin-star restaurant Lazy Bear in San Francisco’s Mission District, JouJou in the Design District and True Laurel in the Mission.
Washington, DC – Isabel Coss & Matt Conroy, Lutèce
Chefs Isabel Coss and Matt Conroy combine French technique and Mexican sensibility at Michelin-starred Lutèce, creating sophisticated seasonal dishes that highlight bold flavors.
London – Tomos Parry, Mountain & Brat
Chef Tomos Parry is the founder and co-owner of three fireplace restaurants in London, including the Michelin-starred Mountain in Soho and the Michelin-starred Brat in East London. Inspired by his Welsh and Celtic heritage, his cuisine combines the traditions, techniques and cooking styles of northern Spain.
Tokyo – Tashi Gyamtso, Jimgu, Enowa Yufuin
Chef Tashi Gyamtso is the acclaimed chef at Jimgu, the farm restaurant with menus based solely on what the land has to offer.
Chef’s Table is an Emmy Award-winning documentary series that spotlights the world’s most extraordinary chefs who are redefining the culinary landscape. The series is only available on Netflix.
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*Based on available seat miles
