Michelin chef Nandu Jubany introduces Catalan cuisine to Singapore Airlines

To mark its 20th anniversary in Barcelona, Singapore Airlines (SIA) is bringing the heart of Catalonia straight to your Business Class seat. Michelin-starred chef Nandu Jubany, renowned for innovations in Catalan cuisine while honouring its local roots, is the first chef from the region to partner with the globally recognised airline.

Together with SIA’s catering team and Gate Gourmet, the airline’s catering partner in Barcelona, chef Jubany has created a menu designed not just to feed but delight the senses. But recreating restaurant quality dishes for the skies is a science – cabin pressure and humidity subtly alter taste, requiring precise adjustments in flavour, texture and cooking techniques.

“Cooking for an airline is not just about adapting a recipe; it’s about rethinking it so that it inspires on board just as it does in a restaurant,” Jubany explains.

From 1 May, passengers on the direct Barcelona–Singapore route can savour a curated menu that rotates quarterly through March 2027.

The first Summer cycle menu (May/June) begins with hand-rolled zucchini canelón, delicately encasing a rich, buttery crab filling, drizzled with a fragrant black garlic sauce, a touch of sriracha mayonnaise and fresh tomato salsa.

The main course, Catalan style bacallà, features tender salted cod simmered in a vibrant tomato sauce, enriched with golden raisins, toasted pine nuts, roasted red peppers and a creamy hard-boiled egg.

The finale is a luscious Pastís de Formatge cheesecake, its deep golden crust giving way to a silky interior, elevated with bittersweet notes and a fresh mixed berry compote.

Each course has been reimagined to deliver the essence of Catalonia even in flight, ensuring that every bite is as memorable as a dish from the chef’s own table.

Kevin Lee, SIA’s General Manager in Spain and Portugal, says: “Collaborating with Nandu Jubany allows us to unite Asian hospitality with Catalan culinary excellence, creating an experience that is truly unique.”

For passengers, this partnership shows that sometimes, the most memorable part of travel begins at your tray table.