NEW YORK, N.Y. – KLM will be serving meals by leading Dutch chef Richard van Oostenbrugge on World Business Class flights out of Amsterdam between October 26, 2014 and January 22, 2015.
“KLM is delighted to be working with leading chef Richard van Oostenbrugge. He will fit in perfectly at KLM. Like KLM, he is Dutch with international allure. Richard has developed a wonderful menu for our WBC passengers,” says EVP Inflight Services, Paul Elich.
Richard van Oostenbrugge began his career in Gstaad, Switzerland and is praised for his command of precise French techniques. At the end of 2011, van Oostenbrugge started on a new adventure in Amsterdam at the luxury five-star hotel De L’Europe as Executive Chef of the restaurant Bord’Eau. This year, Richard was named Chef of the Year by Gault Millau. Richard’s style can be best described as “creative cooking with the finest ingredients.”
“I am truly honored to be involved in this exceptional partnership. My Sous Chef Thomas Groot and I have developed a menu that literally elevates to new heights the unique dishes of Bord’Eau. Working with the team at KLM, we will provide a fabulous, worldwide culinary experience,” says Richard van Oostebrugge.
For many years, KLM has offered its World Business Class passengers menus created by leading Dutch chefs. KLM continues to invest in its onboard service by working with top chefs and sommeliers. Past menus have been designed by Sergio Herman, Richard Ekkebus, Jonnie Boer and Mario Ridder.
About KLM
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines was founded in 1919, making it the world’s oldest airline still operating under its original name. In 2004, Air France and KLM merged to form AIR FRANCE KLM. The merger produced the strongest European airline group based on two powerful brands and hubs – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Paris Charles de Gaulle. Retaining its own identity, the group focuses on three core businesses: passenger transport, cargo and aircraft maintenance.
In the Netherlands, KLM comprises the core of the KLM Group, which further includes KLM Cityhopper, transavia.com and Martinair. KLM serves all its destinations using a modern fleet and employs over 33,000 people around the world. KLM is a leader in the airline industry, offering reliable operations and customer-oriented products resulting from its policy of enthusiasm and sustainable innovation.
KLM is a member of the global SkyTeam airline alliance, offering customers an extensive worldwide network. The KLM network connects the Netherlands to every important economic region in the world and, as such, serves as a powerful driver for the economy.
Source: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines