A more considered dining experience

In Premium, you’ll enjoy a full meal service with a choice of courses, designed to give you more flexibility and variety during your flight.

Settle in and enjoy a main meal, followed by something sweet, with drinks served throughout.

  • Multi-course meal service
  • Choice of three entrée dishes
  • Dessert and cheese
  • Drinks included
  • Signature Mile High Tea on most routes
  • Welcome glass of prosecco
  • All served on china crockery with metal cutlery and a linen napkin

A few extra touches

Alongside your main meal service, you’ll find a few extra touches to make your experience more enjoyable, from lighter bites to something sweet.

Afternnon tea with scones, cream and jam and a cup of tea

A slice of afternoon indulgence 35,000 feet up

Exclusive to Virgin Atlantic.

Tuck into our signature British Mile High Tea which includes flavourful finger sandwiches, delicately decorated sweet treats and, of course, a hot drink of your choice. You’ll find a tea party on most of our flights from the UK to the USA and Caribbean. After all, there’s always time for a sweet treat. 

A packet of crisps and a Bloody Mary

A little something, when you fancy

From mealtimes to mid-flight nibbles, we’ll keep you fuelled up.

 If you fancy something between services, just ask our crew what’s available onboard.

A taste of what’s onboard

Our menus are inspired by seasonal ingredients and global flavours, with dishes designed to taste great at altitude.

Lady in a purple jacket and man in red coat having drinks in Premium

Drinks to match your meal

Enjoy a selection of drinks to complement your meal, from wines and beers to soft drinks, tea and coffee.

Whether you’re starting your journey or settling in for the flight, there’s something to suit your taste.

  • Wine, prosecco and beers
  • Spirits and mixers including our signature Redhead cocktail and award winning Bloody Mary mix
  • Soft drinks and juices
  • Tea and coffee


 

Cans of drink and example meals on board next to a pack of playing cards

Prefer to decide onboard?

You can still choose your meal during your flight, with a selection of dishes available onboard.

Explore more of what you can enjoy onboard

Premium dining FAQs

Yes. If you haven't already, head to My Booking to select your seat.

When it comes to eating onboard, we put you in the pilot’s seat. If you’re flying with us in Premium or Upper Class, you can choose what main meal you’d like in advance. With a range of menu options to choose from you can relax knowing there’ll be something delicious waiting for you onboard. You can pre-order between 7 days and 24 hours before your flight*.

 * See Pre-order eligibility

All flights include complimentary soft drinks, juices, tea, coffee and a selection of premium wines, craft beers, and spirits. We also offer specialty options such as our mindful sips range on certain routes.

We offer deliciously different meals to cater for a range of tastes, including meals for kids and vegetarians. If you have more specific dietary requirements, such as gluten intolerant, kosher or halal, we can cater for them, but you’ll need to request them in advance. 

You can order a meal to suit your dietary needs up to 24 hours before your flight*, and get onboard knowing you’ll have a carefully considered dish waiting for you. 

*Kosher meals require 48 hours notice.

Our approach to food and sustainability

We believe great food should be good for people and the planet. Here's how we're making a difference.

  1. Sustainable sourcing

    We partner with suppliers who share our commitment to ethical and sustainable food production.

  2. Reducing waste

    Our packaging is recyclable, and we work to minimize food waste through careful planning.

  3. Supporting communities

    We source ingredients from local suppliers where possible, supporting farming communities.

  4. Menu innovation

    Our chefs constantly update our menus with seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.