Chef Tina Legarda Brings Gourmet and Comfort to PAL's In-Flight Dining

Dec. 18—Philippine Airlines (PAL) Business Class passengers flying to and from North America until December 31 can look forward to another treat on their journey — no less than chef Tina Legarda of the well-loved Bamba Bistro has created the current in-flight menu consisting of gourmet comfort food.

The country's flag carrier has collaborated with chef Legarda to further elevate its in-flight menu served during nonstop flights from Manila to Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Honolulu, Vancouver, and Toronto.

Chef Legarda has always focused her menu on heirloom home-cooked meals that give a sense of nostalgia and reflect both her Filipino and Spanish roots. Her recipes are heavily inspired by her family's repertoire and extensive professional training in Italian, French and Asian cooking under renowned culinary experts here and abroad.

She's bringing this expertise — and a decade's worth of experience in satisfying the loyal clientele of Bamba Bistro — to PAL's Business Class passengers with a 10-course in-flight menu.

The menu includes Amuse bouche (The Filly and Maria's Toast), Kalabasa Soup, and Luzviminda Salad. Crowd-pleasing main courses include Crab Mie Goreng, Breakfast Burrito, Pan-fried Snapper, Nasi ng Bayan, and Boeuf Short Ribs. The meal ends on a sweet note with Banana Budino Trifle. Her creations bring familiarity but with a hint of surprise in every item.

"With the increasing consumer confidence in international and domestic travel, we continue to look for innovative ways to elevate PAL's in-flight dining experience. This partnership with chef Tina supports PAL's thrust to become a more customer-centric brand that upholds the highest standards of service, safety, and security to travelers," said PAL President and COO Capt. Stanley Ng.

"As the country's flag carrier, we are proud to bring the Filipino culinary legacy to the skies by partnering with culinary pros like Chef Tina," said Ria Domingo, PAL Vice President of Marketing. "Beyond flying the public, it is truly inspiring to work closely with and provide these promising local chefs an impactful platform to showcase their talent and the taste of Filipino cuisine on the global stage."

"I believe that PAL and Bamba operate with the same mission in mind: to create a remarkable experience and provide a unique 'very Filipino' service to all our customers. A warm and well-thought-out experience that they are going to share with their family and friends back home," chef Legarda shared.

"When I was designing the menu, I wanted anybody, regardless of nationality, to taste the quality comfort food and feel the warmness that Bamba is really known for, in every meal," she added.

The collaboration between PAL and chef Legarda is part of the many developments and innovations that PAL is whipping up for its passengers. Earlier this year, PAL also worked with JP Anglo and is looking to onboard more gourmet masters to heighten business class flights in the future.

Book your flights now via philippineairlines.com and enjoy a familiar and delicious feast above the clouds.

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