How many omelets does SATS produce per day?

SATS produces 6,000-7,000 omelets per day.

How many different departure cities does SATS cater to?

SATS caters to 77 different departure cities.

How many meals do chefs at SATS prepare per day?

Chefs at SATS prepare 800-1000 meals per day.

How do chefs at SATS ensure consistency in their meals?

Chefs at SATS use photos to ensure consistency in their meals.

How long before takeoff are meals assembled and loaded onto flights?

Meals are assembled and loaded onto flights within an hour before takeoff.

Inside SATS: How Singapore Airlines Prepares 50K In-Flight Meals Daily

Name: Inside SATS: How Singapore Airlines Prepares 50K In-Flight Meals Daily
Uploaded: 2023-03-18 20:38:22
Description: Chefs at SATS prepare hundreds of meals a day with safety, integrity, and color in mind for airline service.

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "How Singapore Airlines Makes 50,000 In-Flight Meals A Day | Big Business | Insider Business" by Insider Business

TLDR Chefs at SATS prepare hundreds of meals a day with safety, integrity, and color in mind for airline service.

Key insights

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Singapore Airlines' catering operation produces 50,000 in-flight meals a day, with a budget of $500 million a year.
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SATS has a team of over 1,000 chefs who start cooking meals 24 to 36 hours before a scheduled flight, and they handle up to 1,000 menus a day.
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Singapore Airlines only cooks their in-flight meals about 30-40% before finishing them in the air to ensure they are not overcooked by the time they are served.
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Singapore Airlines tracks every in-flight meal with a tracking label to trace any food sickness issues back to the exact batch.
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Singapore Airlines uses photos to ensure consistency in plating their in-flight meals for their 6,500-7,000 cabin crew.
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New planes like A350s, A380s, and 787s are pressurized up to 6,000 feet and have increased humidity to about 24%, making it easier for fliers to taste food and not dehydrate as quickly.
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Chefs avoid serving thin fish like sea bass on flights because thicker fish like cod and salmon "stand up much better to, you know, in-flight experience."
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The Singapore Airlines in-flight meal production process is extremely time-sensitive, with a 72-hour limit for food processing to ensure food safety requirements are met.

Q&A

How many omelets does SATS produce per day?

— SATS produces 6,000-7,000 omelets per day.
How many different departure cities does SATS cater to?

— SATS caters to 77 different departure cities.
How many meals do chefs at SATS prepare per day?

— Chefs at SATS prepare 800-1000 meals per day.
How do chefs at SATS ensure consistency in their meals?

— Chefs at SATS use photos to ensure consistency in their meals.
How long before takeoff are meals assembled and loaded onto flights?

— Meals are assembled and loaded onto flights within an hour before takeoff.

Timestamped Summary

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Antony manages a massive catering operation for Singapore Airlines, creating hundreds of new menus every year to cater to 77 different cities.
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Chefs at SATS prepare 800-1000 meals a day with a variety of proteins, vegetables, starches, and sauces.
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Chefs partially cook food for flight attendants to finish in the air.
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Food is prepared with safety, integrity, and color in mind for airline service.
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Chefs quickly assemble meals and desserts, taking photos for consistency, and packing them into foil containers for flight attendants.
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Antony is using spices to reduce bloating and improve the taste of reheated airplane food.
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Chefs assemble meals an hour before takeoff to ensure thicker fish like cod and salmon taste good in-flight.
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Cook, assemble, and eat food within 72 hours for in-flight safety.