Feature: Tableware
produced using 100% lead-free ThermECO glaze and is manufactured using a once- fired technology, significantly reducing the impact of production on the environment. Comments Dudson: “We believe
Inflight Equipment International was given the enviable task of both designing and supplying the Business chinaware, linen, glassware and stainless steel cutlery. Commenting on the project, Anu Khosla, director of Inflight Equipment International said: “Modern European trends in the hotel industry provided the focus we needed to create the clean lines and subtly rounded shapes that now allow the inflight service and wonderful menu, created by Luke, to shine. “The decision to go with near full-size cutlery,
the use of white cotton linen and including our elegant stemless glasses produced specially for Virgin Australia in Europe, all result in an exceptional above-the-wing fine dining experience”. Among the team of experts brought in to
assist with the re-launch in addition to Chef Luke Mangan were fashion designer Juli Grbac, Tim Greer from Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects and Virgin Australia creative director Hans Hulsbosch.
“Chinaware, glass and linen should match the airline’s corporate identity as well as use contemporary design that enhances the overall service delivery and complements the menu”
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www.onboardhospitality.com
Above clockwise from top left: Plane Talking Products’ new serviceware for Jet Airways; Helios teams up with Italian Culti brand for Alitalia’s Ottima Business service; Classic porcelain tableware from Bunzl and Sola’s designer cutlery
When Jet Airways wanted to redefine the
inflight dining experience for its guests in First and Premiere (Business) they turned to Plane Talking Products to orchestrate the design and development of an integrated collection of service items. This co-ordinated and cohesive range of chinaware, glass and linen was created with a distinctive look to match Jet Airways’ corporate identity, as well as using a contemporary design that enhanced the overall service delivery, whilst complementing the menu options offered to Jet’s premium passengers. The elegant First collection picks up on the
warm rich colours associated with Indian culture, particularly in the use of actual precious metal decoration, adding to the exclusivity of the range. In Premiere class the platinum design is
a subtle combination of corporate smartness together with contemporary shapes and clean lines. Both collections are
made from high quality, yet lightweight, bone china and are designed to be aesthetically
‘Evolution’ is our most important technological innovation since the launch of Dudson Fine China in 1983. Produced entirely in the UK, ‘Evolution’ has been developed with the prime objective of reducing the carbon footprint created during the manufacturing process. At 79%* less than the equivalent porcelain product, ‘Evolution’ currently has the lowest carbon emissions of any ceramic hospitality tableware manufactured anywhere in the world. * According to independent testing by Endeka Ceramics Ltd. on kiln firing processes
www.dudson.com/evolution
• Breaking away from the confines of rigid shapes used in the design of premium crockery; Helios’s Zara design is a free flowing, organically-inspired and highly modular premium set-up to be used for both tray and table service on Business and First in the air and on rail. The Zara design enhances food presentation and eases portion control.
www.helios-mppd.nl
• Sola is a leading supplier of flatware and cutlery products to the airline and rail industries . Bespoke designs are created for First, Business and Economy and Sola features a massive range of suggested designs on its website. Sola is exhibiting its new range at IFSA in Seattle.
www.sola.nl
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