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Sweetening
the ‘fly better’ experience, Emirates serves artisan chocolate as
part of the signature meal service in all classes, to 140 destinations around
the world. Over the last year, Economy Class customers have consumed 36.3
million chocolates, while customers in the newly launched Premium Economy Class
have enjoyed 322,000 chocolates. In Business Class, customers have indulged in
8.2 million chocolates – while First Class customers, who have access to
unlimited chocolates and are invited to take away some of their favourite
flavours, have relished 122,000 large gourmet chocolate boxes.
Featured
Chocolate currently onboard – Valrhona
Emirates
collaborates closely with connoisseur chocolatiers from around the globe and
rotates the chocolate onboard every 3 months to delight frequent flyers.
Currently onboard is elite French chocolatier – Valrhona.
Recognized
worldwide as the choice of prestigious chefs and chocolate gourmands, Valrhona
was established in France in 1922 by pastry maker and confectioner, Albéric
Guironnet. With over 100 years of passionate and meticulous craftmanship for
exceptional chocolates, Valrhona is renowned for its dedication to excellence
and innovation in the art of chocolate making, as well as its commitment to
ethical sourcing and environmental responsibility, holding a B Corp
certification which recognises the world's most committed companies.
Emirates
partnered with Valrhona to create a bespoke luxury chocolate box for First
Class customers, which are offered after meals onboard. Zeyneb Larabi, Global
Travel Retail Director of Valrhona remarked;
‘Partnering
with Emirates underscores our shared values of excellence, attention to detail
and a commitment to creating unforgettable experiences. This collaboration goes
beyond offering a delightful product, it creates lasting memories for customers
enjoying the Emirates experience.’
Savour
a world of chocolate with Emirates
As
part of the regular rotation for Emirates customers, chocolates are selected
from the most renowned producers globally including Bateel, Coco Jalila and Forrey
& Galland from the UAE, Butlers from Ireland, Godiva, Canonica and Neuhaus from
Belgium, Pacari from Ecuador, and Hotel Chocolat from the
UK. The chocolate brands are selected for a multitude of reasons including
their content, whether dark, milk or white chocolate, bonbons, pralines or
truffles, with fillings of creamy ganache or tangy fruit, as well as the taste
and texture component, brand recognition, current trends and sustainable
sourcing.
Chocolate
Desserts Onboard Emirates
Across
all classes, Emirates customers craving a chocolate fix can also enjoy
chocolate desserts and hot chocolate from the menu. In First Class, delicious
desserts for customers include chocolate mousse with passionfruit,
delicate white chocolate tart, a velvety chocolate fondant with
mascarpone cream, or a vegan chocolate pecan cake with whipped ganache.
In
Business Class and Premium Economy, customers can indulge in a vegan onyx
avocado chocolate tart or a creamy banana mango and milk chocolate
dome, or chocolate mocha marquise wedge, drizzled in salted caramel. In
Economy Class, customers can finish their meal with a zesty chocolate and
orange mousse, or a milk chocolate caramel cake, with a dollop of tangy
raspberry coulis.
On
longer routes, chocolate candy bars are served in a snack tray and chocolate
lollipops are offered to children during festive celebrations. First Class
customers can savour 85% dark chocolate from Lindt in their goodie basket. At
Emirates’ A380 Onboard lounge, customers can also help themselves to vegan and
non-vegan sweet treats of M&Ms, chocolate cake and chocolate mini treats.
Chocolate
in Emirates Lounges
Emirates
Lounges offer a seductive chocolate experience, featuring homemade Emirates
chocolate ice cream, signature Costa Coffee hot chocolate, and an array of
Emirates MasterChef creations. These include a white chocolate and
passionfruit nectar cake, rich chocolate macarons and indulgent dark
chocolate cake amongst many others.
The
newly introduced Emirates First Class dessert trolley elevates the experience
further with Valrhona Grand Cru chocolate truffles featuring Jivara
40% and Guanaja 70%, chocolate-coated madeleines and exquisite desserts like
a crunchy milk chocolate cake with hazelnut praline, and a luscious roasted
banana, chocolate and caramel cake.
Image
Credit: © Emirates Airlines
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