ENJOY ELEVATED CUISINE even above 30,000 feet with Hainan Airlines’ acclaimed Hai Chef meals, developed in collaboration with internationally respected Michelin-starred chefs. These specially curated menus are a key reason Hainan Airlines is consistently rated a Skytrax five-star carrier.
French chef Christophe Camacho joined Hainan Airlines last year and helped shape the airline’s menu philosophy around four guiding principles: seasonality and freshness, contemporary trends, thoughtful customization and authentic flavor. Business-class passengers can expect inventive, personalized in-flight dishes made from premium ingredients, reflecting global culinary trends and modern cooking and presentation techniques.
The Hai Chef program functions as an elevated, in-flight private dining experience. Cabin crew who complete specialized culinary training deliver this service, offering healthier meal combinations and tailored recommendations. The professional Hai Chef team serves all long-haul business-class passengers and continues to attract praise for both food and service. While enjoying their meals, guests can also converse with the trained Hai Chef staff to learn about dish choices and preparation.
Hainan Airlines has forged partnerships with celebrated chefs around the world. Australian chef Brent Savage contributed memorable dishes such as pork belly with garlic and yogurt purée and ocean trout mousse with pickled onions. From England, Michelin-starred chef Alyn Williams created items like a velvety sand carrot soup with coriander and pan-seared sea bass accompanied by celeriac risotto, pickled golden raisins and toasted hazelnuts.
Additional collaborations are planned with distinguished chefs including two-star chefs Mathieu Viannay and Christof Lang, one-star chefs Roman Paulus and Ugo Alciati, and three-star chef Jean-Michel Lorain. Beyond these partnerships, Hainan Airlines continually refreshes its in-flight menus and introduces newly prepared dishes to keep offerings current and appealing.
This year Hainan Airlines also launched its first-ever direct service from Beijing to Mexico. Operated with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner three times weekly, the route links Tijuana with China via the Cross Border Xpress terminal, providing convenient access for travelers from San Diego and greater Southern California. The new route coincides with the airline’s 10th anniversary in the North American market; Hainan now operates more non-stop routes between Mainland China and North America than any other carrier.
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