Qatar Airways has unveiled its exclusive new in-flight dining experience curated by Ross Lusted, award-winning Australian chef and owner of Woodcut, Sydney and Marmelo, Melbourne. Set to debut on 12 June 2025, the menu is available on First and Business Class onboard Qatar Airways and its valued partner, Virgin Australia’s, flights departing from Australia to Doha.
First and Business Class passengers will get to enjoy the new exclusive menu that celebrates the best of Australian produce. The new menu reflects Chef Ross’s globally-inspired approach to food, and is underpinned by modern inflight fine-dining through Qatar Airways’ commitment to excellence. Passengers can expect a curated selection of signature dishes, ranging from delicately prepared seafood to numerous meat options, capturing the essence of Chef Ross’s culinary philosophy – clean, bold flavours driven by seasonality and sustainability.
Xia Cai, Qatar Airways’ Senior Vice President for Product Development and Design said: “As the only airline in the world to have won the prestigious Skytrax World’s Best Business Class 11 times, Qatar Airways’ mission is to continuously elevate our inflight experience through our onboard product offerings. We understand onboard dining plays a key role in defining the travel experience in the premium segment.”
“Thus, we are thrilled to collaborate with Chef Ross Lusted, whose passion and talent are reflected in every detail of this menu. We are proud to offer our Australian passengers a menu that celebrates Australian produce and culinary creativity, while maintaining the high standards Qatar Airways is known for as we provide world-class cuisine and thoughtful service onboard.”
Chef Ross Lusted, said: “It’s not every day that you get to partner with the world’s best airline to reimagine what fine-dining can look and feel like in the sky, and to do it in a way that reflects the highest standards no less. Collaborating with Qatar Airways has given me the opportunity to bring my Australian culinary ethos to a global audience and showcase our local produce we’re so proud of.”
Chef Ross Lusted,
“I wanted the menu to reflect the best of what Australia has to offer. Every dish is curated with care, drawing on my experience in high-end restaurants while adapting to the unique challenges of inflight dining. It’s an exciting challenge to translate fine dining to the inflight environment, and I’m proud to offer passengers something that feels both familiar and premium.”
With the new menu going live on 12 June 2025 for all Australian routes to Doha, the menu will be refreshed every three months with Chef Ross’ curation for a total of four menu cycles. Ingredients like meats and produce featured in the menu are all locally-sourced through Australian suppliers in accordance with sustainable practices and seasonality to highlight the best of what Australia offers. This collaboration further enhances Qatar Airways award-winning in-flight offerings and marks a new chapter in its culinary journey, while continuing to spotlight its industry-changing partnership with Virgin Australia.
Qatar Airways investment in premium onboard experience and its commitment to working with top culinary talents around the world have earned the airline a reputation as a leader in aviation. Qatar Airways achieved the ‘World’s Best Business Class’ for the eleventh time in 2024, in addition to being awarded ‘World’s Best Airline’ for a record-breaking eighth time in 2024. The airline continues to be synonymous with excellence, taking home, ‘World’s Best Business Class Lounge’, and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’. Qatar Airways currently flies to over 170 destinations worldwide, via one seamless connection through Hamad International Airport, the ‘World’s Best Airport’, as voted by Skytrax in 2021, 2022, and 2024.
Qatar Airways x Chef Ross Lusted, Woodcut Premium Menu:
Australia – Doha Menu
First Class Menu
Appetizer
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Fraser Island Spanner Crab Cakes
warragal greens, smoked mayonnaise and parsley salad
Main Course
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Black Angus Beef Tenderloin
green beans, tarragon butter, bread and butter pickles
Dessert
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Textures of Chocolate
crisp rice and dark chocolate sauce
Business Class Menu
Appetizer
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Seared Cured Fish Plate
soy and sesame oil dressing, cucumber and picked young ginger
Main Course
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Lamb Osso Buco Style
Heirloom carrots, parsley and lemon
Dessert
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Basque Cheesecake
Softened dry fruits, cinnamon, vanilla and walnuts
