Lufthansa First Class Dining— What to Expect

Dining forms an important part of that strategy. From caviar service and prestige champagne to chef-designed tasting menus, Lufthansa has introduced a new culinary concept designed to complement its premium offering.

The Dining Concept

Lufthansa’s current First Class dining experience is built around a modern fine-dining philosophy.

The concept was developed in partnership with two-Michelin-starred chef Christoph Kunz and catering specialist gategourmet, a Swiss-based airline catergin company.

Rather than focusing on a traditional airline meal service, the program emphasizes choice, presentation, and personalization.

The concept allows passengers to structure their meals according to their own preferences, creating a dining experience that feels closer to a restaurant than a conventional airline service.

Aviation writer Ben Schlappig of One Mile at a Time describes Lufthansa’s broader FOX (Future Onboard Experience) initiative as a meaningful enhancement of the airline’s soft product, noting that the carrier is placing greater emphasis on the overall passenger experience.

The Menu Structure

While menus vary by season, route, and departure city, Lufthansa’s First Class service typically follows a multi-course format.

Flights departing Germany feature tasting-style elements that may include amuse-bouche selections, appetizers, main courses, and desserts presented as a sequence of smaller courses. Passengers may choose a traditional entrée or combine multiple dishes in tasting-sized portions.

This approach allows travelers to sample a broader range of dishes than would be possible with a conventional single-course selection.

Writing about Lufthansa’s dining overhaul, Daniel Ross of Upgraded Points noted that the airline’s tasting-menu approach is more commonly associated with fine-dining restaurants than traditional airline catering.

Signature Caviar Service

One of the best-known elements of Lufthansa First Class dining is its signature caviar service.

The presentation traditionally includes caviar accompanied by blini, chopped egg, shallots, lemon, and crème fraîche. Lufthansa also offers passengers the option of enjoying caviar as part of breakfast service on selected flights.

The service remains one of the defining features of the First Class experience and is intended to provide a sense of occasion during the flight.

According to Daniel Ross of Upgraded Points, Lufthansa recently enhanced the presentation of its caviar service with additional serving elements, reinforcing its status as one of the airline’s signature onboard traditions.

“Lufthansa has also added some bells and whistles to its caviar service, namely, blinis and a mother-of-pearl spoon.” Daniel says.

“And to wash it all down, the German flag carrier is introducing Prestige cuvée La Grande Dame by Veuve Clicquot. ”

Champagne and Wine Program

The beverage program plays a significant role in Lufthansa’s First Class offering.

Dining on Your Own Schedule

One of the most notable aspects of Lufthansa’s First Class dining experience is the emphasis on flexibility.

Passengers are not limited to a predefined meal schedule and can generally decide when they would like to dine during the flight. This can be particularly valuable on overnight and ultra-long-haul routes, where travelers may prefer to maximize sleep or adjust to a new time zone.

For selected departures from Germany, passengers can also pre-select their preferred main course before departure, helping ensure availability of their desired meal choice.

Travel writer Chris Chamberlin of Business Traveller argues that dining flexibility can be particularly valuable on long-haul flights, where passengers may be trying to adapt to a different time zone or maximize rest.

“By ordering what — and when — I like, I savour breakfast mid-flight upon waking . . . not later, when everybody else takes the default route,” he says.

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First Class Terminal Dining

For passengers departing Frankfurt, the dining experience begins at the airport terminal before boarding.

The Lufthansa First Class Terminal features an à la carte restaurant offering premium dishes and seasonal menus in a dedicated First Class environment. This allows travelers to enjoy a restaurant meal before their flight and creates a more seamless transition between the ground and onboard experience.

For many travelers, the First Class Terminal is as much a part of the experience as the flight itself.

Ricky Zhang, Prince of Travel, describes the Frankfurt First Class Terminal as one of the defining features of Lufthansa First Class, noting that many passengers view the ground experience as an integral part of the overall product.

“The First Class Terminal is part-and-parcel of the overall Lufthansa First Class experience, arguably surpassing even the onboard experience in terms of its sheer opulence,” Ricky says.

“Be sure to leave at least a few hours’ time to enjoy it fully. ”