Accra, Dec. 19, GNA – Delta Air Lines says it has made provision for Ghanaian passengers who desire local dishes on the flight from Accra to John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport in the United States.
A release from Kingdom Concepts Consult said the service was based on customer feedback and would be enjoyed by passengers travelling during the Christmas holiday.
It said the catering service was in partnership with local chefs and outlets in Ghana to ensure that the food served “maintains maximum integrity and authenticity.”
“We design menus with Ghanian influence and some western touches for our customers…We tend to base our design on passport and customer data.
“We strive to offer thoughtful, elevated food and flight experiences our customers will remember forever,” Gabriel Palchik, Regional Manager, On Board Service and Menu Development, said.
“Pouring into the community is vital to showing an authentic representation of where Delta people live, work and serve.
“That’s why local languages Twi and Ga are also spoken on the JFK-ACC route, ensuring that the service is rooted in the needs and language of the Ghanaian customer,” the statement added.
According to the menu, beef, chicken and fish selections are available on direct flights between JFK and Ghana, while chicken and pasta options are available on European routes – operated by AKFL.
“The meal begins with salad, soup, an appetizer and bread. The main course follows, then completed with a sweet after-dinner chaser: a choice of an ice-cream sundae or cheese cubes.
“Coffee and tea service is also included. Alcoholic beverages, including local beers, are also offered to complement the dining experience,” the company said.
It said both ‘Delta One and Premium’ cabin passengers “can select their main entrees prior to the flight.”
“While some options may occasionally be unavailable, there are five choices available for Delta One customers this winter and three for customers in Delta Premium Select,” it added.
On ‘Delta One’, the list includes, roasted chicken thigh – moyo sauce, turmeric infused sweet potato puree, medley of carrots and zucchini.
Others are ‘braised beef – domoda sauce, steamed rice, roasted root vegetables. Vegetable curry – biryani rice, fried paneer, chickpeas, coriander.’ It also has ‘grilled grouper – vanilla sauce, turmeric infused sweet potato puree, green beans, roasted carrots.’
“Delta offers another West African dish, Thieboudienne, as part of a sauce accompanying the grilled grouper. The sauce is made with tomato, onions, garlic, ginger, bay leaves and other spices.”
“Delta One offers braised beef dish with popular West African tomato-based Domoda sauce, which comes with rice and roasted local vegetables.
“An alternative is the grilled grouper fillet with jollof rice, green beans and roasted pumpkin, served with Thieboudienne sauce,” the company noted.
On ‘Delta Premium Select’ the menu has roasted chicken thigh – moyo sauce, turmeric infused sweet potato puree, medley of carrots and zucchini.
Also available are braised beef – domoda sauce, steamed rice, roasted root vegetables, Vegetable curry – biryani rice, fried paneer, chickpeas, coriander. Jollof rice, a staple in Ghana and West Africa.
“Menu changes on Delta are informed by feedback from passengers regarding requests for Ghanaian meals. In the premium cabins, the whole menu changes every six months, with smaller updates every three months,” it said.
GNA
