Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced its partnership with acclaimed chef and restaurateur Sid Sahrawat, to design a distinctly Kiwi culinary experience for the Airline’s First Class and Business Class customers departing from New Zealand. Sid is well recognised for his award-winning restaurants Cassia, KOL and The French Café as well as his most recent establishment Anise in 2024.
Joining SIA’s Guest Chef programme, Sid will curate four seasonal menus that spotlight the finest New Zealand ingredients, focusing on provenance and local produce, while also drawing inspiration from his Indian cultural roots. Sid’s first onboard menus feature a selection of signature dishes incorporating well-known local ingredients such as Marlborough Smoked King Salmon and kiwi fruit locally grown in the Bay of Plenty.
Sid said: “I am thrilled to partner with Singapore Airlines on this exciting culinary collaboration. This is a unique opportunity to showcase the quality and diversity of New Zealand produce in a totally new way. I am eager to bring my passion for culinary excellence to this innovative partnership, which has given me a deeper understanding of the incredible precision and attention to detail required to create exceptional in-flight dining experiences.”
One of New Zealand’s most acclaimed chefs, Sid is renowned for his innovative approach to cooking. Drawing inspiration from global cuisines, he masterfully blends flavours, textures, and artistic presentation in his culinary creations. Born in Chandigarh, India in 1980, Sid made New Zealand his home in 2000 and has since become the driving force behind several of Auckland’s best loved restaurants. His exceptional skill has garnered him numerous accolades throughout his career, including the prestigious title of New Zealand’s Best Chef in 2018.
The onboard menus feature a selection of seasonal dishes, including an appetiser of Poached Crayfish with Corn and Spring Onion Hash, Macadamia Nuts and Wasabi Mayo, a main course of Canterbury Lamb Rack with Roasted Kūmara and Korma Sauce, and a Classic Pavlova with Salt Baked Pineapple for dessert.
George Robertson, Singapore Airlines General Manager New Zealand said: “As one of New Zealand’s most beloved and best chefs and restauraters, with his creative approach and passion for elevating the dining experience, Sid is a perfect pairing with Singapore Airlines’ commitment to culinary excellence. This collaboration will help deliver an exceptional in-flight dining experience for our customers, underpinned by the very best of New Zealand produce. We are very excited to bring Sid’s creative menus to our customers over the next year.”
Available on Singapore Airlines flights departing from Auckland and Christchurch from 1 March 2025, the collection of exclusive dishes includes appetisers, soups, main courses, and desserts. Each can be complemented by the Airline’s award-winning wine collection, and details of the menu selection can be found in Annexe A.
Along with Sid’s curated dishes, Singapore Airlines offers First Class and Business Class customers an internationally inspired menu for their onboard dining experience. For a wider selection of dishes, customers can pre-order their meal through SIA’s Book the Cook service, available via Manage Booking. The Book the Cook selection features dishes created by the Singapore Airlines International Culinary Panel, featuring globally recognised chefs Matt Moran and Georges Blanc.
Singapore Airlines has a long-standing commitment to dining excellence, and currently works with five world-renowned chefs under its International Culinary Panel in the design of its Suites, First Class and Business Class menus. Two of the chefs are Michelin star recipients, collectively holding 10 Michelin stars. Singapore Airlines also has an international panel of wine consultants, including Oz Clarke, who curate the selection of wines available on board.
Singapore Airlines was named World’s Best International Airline in the Travel + Leisure (USA) The World’s Best Awards in 2024, and was awarded Best Airline (Overall) in the 2024 DestinAsian (Asia) Reader’s Choice Awards.
For more information, or to book a flight on Singapore Airlines, please visit: singaporeair.com.
