Air New Zealand has introduced its onboard premium menu, A Taste of Aotearoa, which features authentic flavours of New Zealand.
The curated menu will be available in Business Premier and Premium Economy cabins on longhaul flights departing New Zealand from October.
It features contemporary cuisine with a focus on showcasing the country’s finest produce, such as kahawai, a popular fish found around the New Zealand coastline, and tāmure (snapper), caught from the waters of the North Island’s Hauraki Gulf.
Some highlights of A Taste of Aotearoa offerings include smoked kahawai mousse, crayfish bisque with chive crème, rose veal with green bean, slow-cooked beef short rib with black truffle jus, seared Hauraki Gulf snapper with nori butter, and for dessert, peach and raspberry warm melba pudding with vanilla crème anglaise.
A selection of wines including Craggy Range Te Kahu Gimblett Gravels, Neudorf Tiritiri Pinot Rosé, and Aotea Seifried Sauvignon Blanc will also be available.
Air New Zealand head of culinary Justin Koen shared: “Our latest menu, inspired by manaakitanga – the Māori tradition of hospitality – reflects who we are and our dedication to delivering a world-class experience. Those travelling in Economy don’t miss out either, with special menu items to choose from. Our culinary team has crafted each meal to create an onboard experience so good, you’ll forget you’re in the skies.”
