Qatar Airways First Class / Business: Enjoy fine dining

Qatar Airways places gastronomy at the heart of its in-flight offering. The experience varies depending on the cabin and aircraft: à la carte service in First and Business Class, and a varied meal tray in Economy. Here are the menus presented by the airline for each configuration.

On its official website, Qatar Airways notes that menus may change based on the destination, flight duration and season. The dishes listed below are examples taken from the airline’s interactive presentation.

First class meal

Qatar Airways offers First Class exclusively on the upper deck of its A380 aircraft, where passengers enjoy the highest level of fine dining. The service follows a restaurant-style concept: passengers choose when their meal is served and the order of the courses from an extensive menu.

Amuse-bouche: Alaskan crab meat cannelloni
Appetizer: Arabic mezze
Soup: Asparagus velouté with ricotta cream
Main course: Sous-vide cooked lobster tail
Dessert: Hazelnut and brown butter tart
Cheese: Selection of aged cheeses

The meal unfolds in six courses, from the amuse-bouche to the cheese, featuring fine dining cuisine.

Business Class / Qsuite meal

Qatar Airways’ Business Class and Qsuite offer access to a varied gourmet menu, namely:

Starter: Burrata and heirloom tomato salad
Soup: Celery and pear soup with blue cheese crostini
Main course: Lamb duo, mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Dessert: Pistachio mousse, lavender biscuit & spiced plums

The meal is served with an assortment of breads, butter, and fresh fruit juice, all elegantly presented on a set table. An augmented reality feature even allows passengers to preview the dish before making their selection.

Economy Class meal:

Passengers flying in Qatar Airways Economy Class have access to a complete four-course menu. The menu blends global cuisines, featuring flavors from the Maghreb, Italy and Asia:

Starter: Moroccan couscous
Bread: Rosemary focaccia
Main course: Thai chicken curry with rice
Dessert: Mixed berry panna cotta

Vegan, vegetarian, and special meals

Qatar Airways offers passengers a range of 100% plant-based à la carte dishes, including vegan options (smoked moutabal, tofu and spinach tortellini, fried tofu with vegetable tagine, cauliflower couscous, etc.) and other special meals (gluten-free, children’s, religious, medical, etc.).

Pre-order your meal

Please note that vegetarian and special meals must be ordered in advance, either when booking your flight or via the “Manage Booking” section of the Qatar Airways website or mobile app, at least 24 hours before departure.. All meals are Halal, and there are numerous options available:

– vegan meal (VGML), containing no animal products
– lacto-ovo vegetarian meal (VLML), including eggs and dairy products
– meals for children, religious meals, and meals for medical reasons or allergies.

Important: Qatar Airways informs passengers that these meals cannot be guaranteed on flights operated by partner airlines or on codeshare flights. Therefore, if your journey includes such a flight, you should check with the relevant airline.