United and Chef's Table Serve Up Next Course: New Meals from World-Renowned Chefs Take Flight November 1, 2026
United Airlines has unveiled the next menu rotation from its partnership with Chef's Table, the Emmy Award-winning culinary brand behind the Netflix series.
The new lineup features 30 dishes created by 11 internationally acclaimed chefs across 10 cities.
Menus will be available in United Polaris® international business class from 1 November to 31 December 2026.
Customer Response
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More than 60,000 customers have tried the Chef's Table meals since the program launched on 1 August 2026.
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Customer satisfaction scores were nearly 20 points higher than other pre-ordered meal options.
Featured Culinary Hubs & Chefs
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Los Angeles: Chef Nancy Silverton (Osteria Mozza)
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Newark: Chef Fariyal Abdullahi (Hav & Mar)
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Chicago: Chef Jenner Tomaska (Esmé, Petite Edith, The Alston)
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Houston: Chef Justin Yu (Theodore Rex)
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Denver: Chef Penelope Wong (Yuan Wonton)
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San Francisco: Chef David Barzelay (Lazy Bear, JouJou, True Laurel)
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Washington, D.C.: Chefs Isabel Coss & Matt Conroy (Lutèce, Pascual, Maison Bar À Vins)
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São Paulo: Chef Manu Buffara (Manu)
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London: Chef Tomos Parry (Mountain, Brat)
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Tokyo: Chef Tashi Gyamtso (Jimgu, Enowa Yufuin)
Menu Highlights
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Chef-inspired appetizers, salads, and entrees reflecting local culinary traditions.
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Dishes include:
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Spiral meat lasagna by Nancy Silverton.
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Chermoula glazed chicken by Fariyal Abdullahi.
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Roasted chicken breast with mushroom mousseline by Jenner Tomaska.
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Char siu pork by Penelope Wong.
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Grilled rack of lamb by David Barzelay.
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Duck leg enchilada by Isabel Coss & Matt Conroy.
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Grilled halibut by Tomos Parry.
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Ginger soy glazed chicken by Tashi Gyamtso.
United's Broader Food & Beverage Investment
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Builds on more than US$150 million invested in 2025 to improve onboard and lounge dining experiences.
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Recent enhancements include:
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Expanded Economy meal pre-order program.
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New and refreshed snack boxes.
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Enhanced onboard wine selection.
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Upgraded dining concepts in United Clubs.
Booking & Availability
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Chef's Table meals can be pre-ordered through United.com or the United mobile app.
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Available for selection from five days before departure up to 24 hours before flight departure.
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Meals are served on flights departing from the chef's home city that inspired the menu.
Strategic Significance
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Reinforces United's focus on premium travel experiences through chef-led culinary offerings.
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Connects inflight dining with the food culture of key United hub cities and international gateways.
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Continues the airline's strategy of elevating the customer experience through differentiated food and beverage programs.
