World’s Largest Airline Kitchen - Emirates Flight Catering
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 มิ.ย. 2024
- I visited the world’s largest airline kitchen - Emirates Flight Catering. On an average day, the kitchen produced 225,000 meals and over 1 billion meals since its inception. Join me for the eye-opening behind the scenes tour.
My tour started at the end of an A380 flight, over 100 used trollies, leftover food, and dirty items arrived at Emirates Flight Catering for offloading and cleaning. On average, over 3 million items are being cleaned every day by mega washing machines. The cleaned trolley and item are then board on a “monorail” to travel to the other side of the building for packing.
The next stop is the hot food kitchen. Emirates has a separate kitchen section for Western food, Asian food, Arabic food and Indian food. Executive chef James Griffith showed me around each section. After the food is cooked, they go into chillers for 4 hours before arriving at portioning and packaging for flight. I witnessed the cooking by specification and weighting of food to ensure consistency.
At the tray build-up area, new trays and portioned food were then loaded onto the cleaned trolley. All catering were then kept chilled before being taken by high loader truck into the airplane for passengers.
Last, I visited World’s largest vertical farm, Bustanica which produces fresh lettuce for Emirates Flight Kitchen from farm to fork in just 14 hours! The vegetables were grown sustainably without using soil and fertilizer.
It shows how strict Emirates' catering standards are that they immediately took out the clean trays that Sam touched with his hands. Another great video Sam, very informative and impressive!
When he started touching them, I was thinking, I don't think you should be touching them!
@@Locutus Before I realized it they already took the trays away 😅
I don't see real hygiene in this Emirates kitchen, It seems to me a very obsolete kitchen, everything is done manually, most of those who work there do not cover their mouths completely, In China I had the opportunity to enter a kitchen like that where they prepare food for airlines and the whole process was automated and very clean, everyone who works there must wear a transparent plastic device that covers their mouths and they can talk to each other without the possibility of saliva particles getting into the food, another thing they are not using food grade gloves, they are using regular gloves that are not the most appropriate for handling food, I don't see much hygiene in the Emirates kitchen. I am going to send a video to Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum so that he can see a fully automated and very clean kitchen and correct the errors and the poor hygiene that is there in the Emirates Airlines kitchen.
@@ForeverFREE2024 it aint that deep , exhaling air wont kill you
Are you a germ a phobe?? Our body is supposed to deal with germs.
Me and my Husband Worked here in this Amazing Company for almost 3 years!🥳 I’m so happy to see Sir Bassam, Chef James and Sir Robert..🤗😊🥰 Every department is very important and organized! You guys can’t imagine the Hardwork and passion every Employees put into every Tray..❤
Whenever I’m in the flight, I wish I could tell to everyone “Hey don’t waste the food” hey! Finish your Food, Haha!🤗😁
Great Video Sam! Love from Naveen and Jona😍
Nicee 🤩
Hi is there direct flight from UAE to davao by emirates airlines ?
@@supermario4024 Hello! I’m not really sure, but I think they do connecting from DXB- MNL and thru PAL to DVO..
@@ajmalmk3482 Thank you.,🤗☺️
Hello mam how did you get job in emirates did you apply online can you help me to get job inside emirates by your reference
I love the pride in the gentleman who is showing you around. THAT is someone who loves what he does. THAT is the dude i want in charge of making my food
That was one of the best videos you’ve done Sam. Very different from you flying and you get to see behind the scenes on what it takes just to get food to the aircraft. Great job!
This is what sets Sam Chui apart from the other airline bloggers. He looks at all aspects of aviation. He has a few other videos like these on behind-the-scenes actions of airlines.
Incredible indeed!
I Loved this 🙏🙏
Definitely should not be watching this when in bed and trying to sleep. 😋
I'm really impressed, so amazing to see the entire process!
The amount of pressure to be in charge of this kitchen would be insane.
I tell you
Thank goodness they have AI !
Also just the attention to detail to ensure every single meal is exactly the same weight, look, and taste, prepared with speed is super interesting.
I'm sure this facility has multiple managers handling different sections and shifts.
If you've been working in the industry for some time, it'll be a walk in the park.
My head spinning already
I was in heaven the whole video. I'm 71 years old and my father worked at American Airlines and British Airways from my birth onward. I've always loved airline food, always. I started flying in DC-6 prop planes through the present day aircraft. Still love eating in flight. Thanks. You make the best videos and share the most fun.
For economy class, Emirates does provide the best catering service among all the airlines around the world! And the scale they handle every day is truly amazing!
True! Worst for me is Kuwait Airlines & Cebu Pac.
What a massive industry, and this is just one kitchen of many around the world. Not so long ago all the washing up would of all been done by hand and no recycling. Incredible. Thank you
I flew on both Turkish Airways and Qatar Airways a couple months ago, and the food and service of the Middle Eastern airways is amazing! My mind was blown at both their lounges as well, the amount of fresh food at Turkish Airlines is mind blowing. Made me realize just how terrible US flights are
I recall being on a Turkish Airlines last daily flight out at midnight on a A330 from uk-istanbul, literally only 15 passengers & it had a full blown chef on board with a hat who was giving us all a detailed taster of business class food etc. Never seen a chef & haven't since
If people rediculously over pay - they should get good food.
just so u know türkiye isnt part of the middle east
All the hard work and delicate operations that goes into running Emirates into a world class airline thanks for sharing Sam a bit of that EK magic!
I think this is why Emirates are so Successful in attention to detail. They are my personal favourite Airline by far 👍👍
Amazing how the catering has grown. When I first flew through DXB in 1973 (refuelling and catering stop on BritishAirtours charter flight B707 LGW-BKK) any serious catering was done by a top local hotel downtown ! Back then there were not many long-haul flight movements and many other carriers en route to Asia would stop in BAH.
Incredibly impressive and amazing to see how a company like Emirates manages flight catering of this sheer immense scale. Great video Sam.
Wow!, amount of work goes into keep us fed 36000 feet In the air is simply uncomparably hard job. Thanks Sam for showing us the behind the scenes work. Kudos to all those workers and chefs and everyone who keeps our stomachs full during our flights.
Mr Chui, of all you videos you’ve ever put out here. This one I love. It’s amazing to see what goes into preparing airplane food and the sanitation process of making so sure how clean the utensils and plates are. That’s so important to me. Thank you so much for the insight. And I do love all of your content. While I will never go to all those beautiful place you go to. It’s great to see everything through your eyes. Thank you. Much love and respect from Paterson NJ
Wow the Hawaiian chef looks very professional, polite and positive
Just incredible what Emirates does to ensure customer satisfaction with wonderful food. 220,000 meals per day....unbelievable. Thanks for the inside look at the kitchen Sam!
I had always wondered about how these kitchens deliver so precise to all flights… awesome to visualise them now Sam 👏🏾👏🏾
James, Sam’s “brother”, is a cheerful guy. 😊 Good video, Sam 👍🏻
Wow! Such a efficient set up. The reason why Emirates is among the best. Thank you Sam for the video.
What a great video!
Those chefs need medals!
They do a tremendously excellent job!
I've once had the chance to visit the kitchen of Cathay's catering in HongKong. I was surprised to see real cooks as I thought machine would have taken over. Now I see Emirates and it still blow my minds. What an impressive organization behind your flight meal. Thanks for sharing this.
"You don't know what you don't know". Now I know what I didn't know- dang amazing setting up. The vertical farming was definitely out-of-the-blue.
Great video.
Sam, the logistics are mind boggling. This is a rare behind the scenes look of controlled chaos. I’m glad everyone there knows what they’re doing. I wouldn’t have the foggiest idea. As always, safe travels, from YYC. Very cool vid.
Absolutely fantastic Sam, a Thank you is not enough! Salutes to everyone on the supply and process chain 🙏
One of your best videos Sam!! Really cool to see the inner workings and to think.. 220,000 meals a day?? Crazyyy. Having grown up in the fine dining restaurant business, it’s also really nice to see the pride that these workers have in what they are cooking. Love the head chef as well, seems to be a really down to earth kind of guy. That high pressure water slicer is pretty wild, never seen something like this.
This is impressive!! Hope those constant complainers see how much effort is going into this! Thanks to all the people preparing all the food!
Impressive. Thanks Sam for this precious documentary. All of us aviation fans are grateful for the opportunity to learn about this unimaginable aviation backstage. 👏👏👏👏
This is incredible ! I fly for a living .. eat the food provided but I never ask my self on where and how it was made ! its simply incredible ! for me its probably one of your best video . Thank you
Thank you Sam. It's amazing the scale of this operation. Lot's of hard-working people!
What a great EMIRATES BIGGEST Kitchen to make some food, also your video always makes us relax, we all hope your channel will have 10M Subscribers!!
After watching this video I will definitely respect more whatever food they serve and hat’s of to you guys whoever working that hard for make us happy inflight
I shouldn't have watched this - I'm hungry now. What I'm amazed at is the amount of care going into each meal, I had pictured it being a machine-type mass production with just a few people supervising. Instead it looks like every step has a person who is responsible for their part of every meal and ensures the quality is to a high standard.
I flew to Europe from New Zealand and return on Emirates 16 years ago, I remember the meals being very good - having seen this video I can understand why.
All of that food makes me hungry this Saturday morning. It looks so good. Thanks Sam for giving us a peek behind the scenes of how it all comes together.
This has to be the best video you have done, Sam. As a trained agronomist, I marvel at the scientific advancements adopted at the Vertical Farm. It's a marvel. My best part so far. Thank you for sharing the adventure. 🙏🙏
In the many jobs I’ve had in my working career I’ve worked in mahoosive kitchens and the one thing that was drummed into me from the beginning was if you had a meal presented to you in an unclean plate how would you feel?, so you get the job right first time every time but I was also told that there’s a way to complain without having to belittle the serving staff without wondering if because you’ve moaned at them and worrying if they’ve done something to your plate when it’s out of your sight. I have on more than one occasion seen the chef’s do something to the food of a moaner but I’m delighted to see the cleanliness of the kitchens and the quality of the food, thank you sam
Here we are having those meals on our flights while flying across the world, but what we don’t know is that the hygienic process it goes through to get you that tasty meal.
The scale of these operations is insane. Thanks for taking us behind the scenes to see what it takes to get you those meals on your flight.
It’s happy to see Sri Lankan dish @ the hot kitchen! Good episode Sam ! Well done 👍
One of the most informative videos I’ve ever watched. Congratulations, Sam.
Award worthy
The ground staff is never hungry on these. I used to be an ac engineer for a gulf carrier, i picked up 10kgs in 2 years. So much good food untouched, incredible waste. Unopened steaks, fish, all 1 st class meals. I was eating 5-6 full 1st class courses a shift
Thank you for sharing. You made me laugh to see you in the kitchen for an airline kitchen.
Wow, this is amazing video. Sam you are one of the kind. I love you videos not only from the flight but things from behind the scene like the one about this kitchen. Thank you.
This was super cool to see. Truly amazing how they have created a self sufficient system for their needs.
Love the video Sam. I really enjoy the behind the scenes look at what goes into the catering of an airline like Emirates, and that they do that everyday is incredible. Props to Emirates for the access they gave you, so you could show us! Thanks Sam and Emirates.
First Singapore Airlines, now Emirates. Its really a showdown of airlines
That is a pretty amazing infrastructure they have developed. Very informative and interesting tour. Thank yo Sam.
Absolutely mind blowing!!! It just goes, that we the travelers, know hardly anything about the people, organization and technology working behind the scenes. Staggering.
I love the Indian food on Emirates... The reason I love to fly with them. The best airline.
Sam gave an excellent source of information to see and learn about. Have a more precise idea of what I have eaten 40,000 feet in the air. ✈️🤤
Thank you Sam for showing us how they prepared our food 💌
Working in the kitchen is one of the seriousest job ever seen
Good to see our indian brothers working enthusiastically. Proud of you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Sam, you are a legend mate. You always creat amazing content and it educates me every time. Thank you so much mate. Your input into the luxury of flight always helps me decide which way I'll spend my money in travel. Love ya bro😊🙏🇦🇺🍻
Dear Sam, thank you and thanks to Emirates for this behind the scenes video. The hard working staff are special people. I hope that recycling takes place as our global environment is so fragile. Thank you again and keep up the good work!
Oh boy, look at the scale of operation .... and all that delicious food !!
A very complex procedures under a turnkey project from start to end made perfect by those hard working people working behind the science in the Kitchen.. I love Emirates on board meals.. Well done Sam
I'm really hungry after watching this excellent food processing video . Emirates is number 1 . ✈️✨🏅🌍
I am so addicted to your channel!! Totally love behind the scenes like this! Thank you so much!
Glad to have been a part of the team at EKFC
Things are incredible behind the scenes.Very nice thank you Sam.
Wow I can't imagine to be there and smell all the foods! ❤
Hi Sam. Great video. In regards to the vertical gardening, I wonder if there is a taste difference between the vertical method versus soil gardening. The video really shows how much Emirates cares about their customers by providing meals respective to their customs. Further, James from Hawaii was absolutely amazing. What a great tour guide. The knowledge of the various foods served is just unbelievable. One of the highlights is when James was stating the length it took to nail down the right recipe for the French toast. That spoke volume to their commitment to food perfection with something as basic as French toast. Sam, I think you are single handedly promoting the airline industry with all your videos. It is no wonder that most airlines give you permission for behind the scenes access. Again, great video.
I like every type of airplane food idk why but i always finish them, even the smell makes me want to eat lol thats why i love flying
Absolutely great video. I love the behind scenes of how everything gets made, especially for this particular airline.
Bravo Sam! The places you take us are amazing. I've learnt a lot on the Emirates food production processes. Thank you.
How dare they throw away the chocolate cake edges!!!
You had the biggest smile in the kitchen!
I appreciate your concern about feeling the aromatic ambience at this end 🍲🍝☕️🤣🤣
This was really fun to watch! Thanks Sam 😋
Incredible work well done chefs!
Wow, I obviosuly expected a lot from Emrirates but this is truly mind blowing. Can tell years of expertise & honing the skill/craft/economies of scale has gone into it yet it feels more like a good resutrant with a personal touch than a industrial kitchen
Amazing vlog and after watching this, I am feeling hungry now 😋😂❤✈️
This is a great video showing us what goes behind the scenes. Such a complex operation that deserves respect! Amazing
Sam, this is an excellent video. Kudos to you and the Emirates kitchen staff 😊❤
Everybody should love the Brand new livery!
Love the background on how the airlines work. Great info again. Thank you
WOW Sam , Thank you for this epic tour . I will never take Airplane Meals for Granted again , Beautiful Video !
awesome Sam. As a person working in the catering industry THESE are breathtaking insights... WOW!!!!
It's so different from other tv or TH-cam channels the way u narrated the story sam. Liked it
Nothing beats Asian food. Here in my home in Berlin and en route. Chinese. Korean. Thai . Especially Thai food. Best kitchen on the planet. Also in the plane.
Great piece of non flying footage Sam.
Happy to see you showcased the start to finish of the flight catering.
It's Awesome, Sam! Very transparent videos. I am atleast confidant now to choose Emirates and I know the Quality of the food served in the airlines. Thanks this lovely video. God Bless You and your family.
In an Avaition industry the on ground staff hardwork also plays a vital role especially food preparation
For my whole life I’ve been flying emirates and I didn’t know most of these foods were served I hope I see these options next time I fly.
Fascinating and entertaining video. The scale of this operation is truly staggering, as is the level of automation employed for lifts and conveyor belts, etc. It's always great to see enthusiastic employees who take pride in their work.
This is amazing to watch! I think it’s your best one yet. I learned so much! Thank you for bringing this to us.
Wow Sam that Was so amazing that is why I love flying with Emirates Airlines
That's the right way to control the food chain process. Hydroponic is fabulous! More people need to adapt this way of farming. MJ growers are using hydro in huge facilities, acres under roof in cold frigid Canada.
I’ve had the indian and western style food on emirates. It was one of the best i had onboard. ❤
what westren food they have fom amsterdam
First! I love your videos! :)
Proud to say I'm part of this company ❤
That amount of left over food, while some dying of hunger is amazing
Sam, thank you for taking us behind the scenes of airplane catering. They work so hard! I’m sure they choose the best chefs for the job! Thank you to all the chefs your amazing! And thank you for making my business class food a great tasting experience! Like said below this one of your Best videos Sam! 🥹🥰
Thanks Sam. Very interesting ! I didn't imagined such side of the services offered onboard. I'm amazed by the quality despite of the quantity ! Every steps we saw in your video are precise and controlled. It is both industrial and a work of craftsmanship. I am impressed with cleanliness and hygiene. It's a great showcase for this company that I use regularly.
Well done Sam and Emirates, thanks for sharing this very interesting tour with us!
Emirates in my opinion does the Indian Subcontinental meals best along with their signature Muhammara in the mezze 😊
C’est impressionnant Waouhh!!
Merci Sam! ❤
Wow, what an industrial process that runs non-stop. That salad farms are super clean.
Sam, great video. It is amazing to show your viewers and us subscribers how Emeret makes all the meals from 'farm to table'. It was nice to see how they use hydrophobic farming to grow all the greens that go into the salads served at 40k. Wish more of the av geeks would give their subs a behind the scene look at this process. After seeing this I'm, someday, considering flying on Emerets to enjoy this wonderful cuisine. Way to go Sam Chui
Your production skills have grown rapidly; from choice of music to thumbnails. Im so happy for you. Can you make a turnaround video of how an aircraft gets ready for its next flight so rapidly from fueling to catering, from cleaning to loading and their staff interactions. Thank you so much.
I worked at the catering facility Taj Sats Mumbai for Vistara & Singapore airlines as airline security staff. I know the feeling of doing security check catering for Singapore A380 ❤
Hello, wow It’s huge! Thanks Sam it’s was very interesting