Qatar Airways is celebrating its 20-year anniversary of flying to South Africa with an exciting new menu that showcases the rich culinary heritage of the African continent. Passengers travelling on routes between Doha and South African cities will soon be treated to beloved local dishes including braised lamb potjie, Durban’s famous bunny-chow, and traditional bobotie served with raisin rice.
The airline’s catering team has reimagined these classics whilst maintaining their authentic flavours, even introducing innovative dishes like biltong beef soup. On the Lagos-Doha route, travellers can already enjoy West African favourites such as jollof rice with slow-cooked beef and cassava.
The airline’s commitment to African cuisine goes beyond just serving traditional dishes, as explained by Senior Vice President of Product Development, Ms. Xia Cai. Working closely with local chefs and considering the unique challenges of in-flight dining, Qatar Airways aims to promote African flavours globally whilst maintaining authenticity and innovation.
The initiative also extends to supporting South Africa’s renowned wine industry, with carefully selected wines from world-leading local wineries featuring in their service. This culinary programme demonstrates Qatar Airways’ dedication to sustainable sourcing and celebrating regional specialities, whilst ensuring their dishes taste as exceptional at 40,000 feet as they would on the ground.
