SA MasterChef winner, Shawn Godfrey, has partnered with Lift Airline to offer an elevated dining experience at 30 000 feet.
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Last week, the airline announced the partnership with Godfrey, who has conceptualised and created an elevated in-flight dining experience for premium passengers.
After claiming the coveted title in 2022, the Gqeberha native, an engineer by profession, launched his new company, The Roasted Dad, which has now partnered with the airline to explore a new way of preparing food high above South Africa’s skies.
Speaking to IOL, Godfrey said had to account for several challenges since meals prepared for flights have their own guidelines, not experienced when dining on land.
‘It’s important to be strategic about the meals served on a plane,’ he said. ‘Obviously, the smell is a big consideration on a flight due to the confined space, so meals including ingredients with a strong odour can be unpleasant and we chose to stay clear of those.’
‘In addition, being mindful that South Africa is a melting pot of beautiful diversity, all food suppliers and products used by Lift are halaal friendly.’
Chickpea shakshuka served with ostrich boerewors and micro herbs as a breakfast snack are among the items featured on the new menu.
Passengers can also enjoy the creamy cheese herb pap tert served with Moroccan pulled lamb, yoghurt, and micro herb topping, for lunch or a dinner snack.
Dark brownie and white cappuccino truffles, mindfully chosen by Godfrey in an effort to switch things up from the common jellied consistency of desserts offered on flights will be available to travellers with a sweet tooth.
‘To complement the new food menu, the airline will bring in a fresh assortment of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages,’ explained Lift co-founder Jonathan Ayache. ‘Travellers will be able to choose from a wide range of premium wines and spirits by local and international producers such as DGB – SA’s largest producers of wine brands: Bellingham, Bochendal, Backsberg, and Fryer’s Cove.’
‘Additional beverages include the world’s leading spirits: vodka’s Absolut, SA’s premium gin – Inverroche, second best-selling single malt – Glenlivet, as well as super-premium Scotch whiskey – Chivas Regal, to name a few from Pernord Richard’s international portfolio of brands.’
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