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 Celebrated Chefs Nobu, Bhatia, Ramzi & Aikens To Provide New Inflight DiningExperience With Signature DishesDOHA, Qatar,  Sept. 18, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Qatar Airways yesterday officiallyintroduced an incredible line-up of globally renowned chefs to their unrivalled5-star service, with the award-winning Chef  Ramzi Choueiri, Chef  VineetBhatia, Chef  Tom Aikens  and Chef  Nobu Matsuhisa  inspiring an entirely newinflight dining experience.     (Photo:  
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 )Handpicked to set a new standard for dining in the sky while representing thefinest international cuisine from every corner of the world, the all-star teamof culinary ambassadors has collaborated exclusively with Qatar Airways tocreate  the 'Qatar Airways Culinary World Menu'  - a new range of temptingsignature dishes to satisfy the tastes of the airline's discerning passengers.      Chef Ramzi, from  Lebanon, brings his exquisite experience of  Middle East cuisine to the fore;  Mumbai-born Chef Vineet has his unique blend of exoticIndian food; Chef Aikens, from the UK, provides his own variety of Europeanculinary offering; and Chef Nobu, from  Japan, adds a touch of Asian fusioncuisine to Qatar Airways' ambassadorial line-up.  Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer  Akbar Al Baker  said the airline'scollaboration with such global icons and gastronomic pioneers further proves Qatar Airways' commitment to redefining the passenger inflight experience byoffering a truly 5-star service.The chefs were unveiled at an international press conference in  Doha, Qatar Airways' hub city, where they delighted the gathered media with a live cookingdemonstration of some of their favorite dishes.  Al Baker  said: "Qatar Airways continues to challenge and lead the aviationindustry, enhancing different service elements of air travel today and pushingthe boundaries of genuine luxury and comfort.  "The imminent arrival of one of the most advanced aircraft in the world, our newBoeing 787 Dreamliner, heralds the start of an exciting new era for travelersworldwide and our introduction of a unique food offering is part of the overhaulof the entire travel experience for our passengers."Whether for business or pleasure, modern-day travelers want to arrive relaxed,refreshed and rejuvenated regardless of time zones or destinations. Yet as atruly global airline we understand that beyond superior service, travelers alsowant to enjoy the journey of discovery, exploring new tastes and cuisines.  "That is why we've traveled the world to assemble a team of culinary experts tooffer our passengers the very best dining experience available in the sky,"added  Al Baker, himself an admirer of food from different parts of the world.Having been selected to create a  unique and diverse menu for all internationalflights, the renowned chefs spent several months adapting and testing theirspecialities for Qatar Airways' passengers.Their menus have begun to be rolled out on flights to and from  Doha International Airport.The chefs took into account not only the flavors, textures, arrangements, aromasand tastes required for a  memorable inflight dining experience, but also howthe taste buds are altered at 35,000 feet, and what types of food are mostsuited to long-haul flights.The highly celebrated team consists of chefs that have gained a distinguishedlist of accolades including, multiple  Michelin Star  winners, multi-awardwinning authors, TV broadcasters, successful restaurateurs and even a GuinnessBook of World Recorder holder.    With each chef specifically chosen as a master of their own local cuisine, Chef Ramzi Choueiri  was chosen as the culinary ambassador for the Arab World. One ofthe most popular and widely recognised chefs in the  Middle East, Chef Ramzi hasbrought Lebanese cuisine to the masses with a daily live TV cooking show withover 10 million television viewers.    Speaking at the press conference in the Qatari capital, Chef Ramzi explained hispride in being given the opportunity to work with Qatar Airways and the chanceto take his unique style of Lebanese cuisine to the world.  "Since food reflects the traditions of a society, representing the Arab World,the home culture of the airline, is an exciting challenge and I'm extremelyhonored to be involved. Arabic food is a melting pot between traditionalrecipes, new techniques and new methods so it's always ready to be discoveredwhether you've grown up on traditional dishes or sampling for the first time,"he said.The second member of the chef team is the internationally renowned andmulti-award winning Chef  Vineet Bhatia, the only Indian chef to have won twoMichelin stars. Describing his passion for cooking while showcasing hissignature dishes in  Doha, Chef Vineet said: "My cooking comes from the heart.  "I believe in my food and I believe in what I do. As a child, I dreamt of beinga pilot, so I jumped at the chance to work with Qatar Airways and share mypassion with such an established and rapidly growing award-winning that isbringing a whole new travel experience to the world. My objective is to matchthe service with a 5-star dining experience."The third member of the all-star line-up, Chef  Tom Aikens, has quickly risen tofame to become the youngest British chef ever awarded two Michelin stars byperfectly combining British and French influences. Renowned for exploring uniqueflavors and tastes, Chef Tom explained the need to push boundaries.  "I want to give passengers that try my dishes onboard Qatar Airways an excitingtaste sensation and a dining experience to be remembered by bringing togetherworld-class service and world-class food. Qatar Airways is known for itsservice, setting new standards by innovating. I want it to be also known for itsfood through my culinary creations."The final member of the exclusive team responsible for  Qatar Airways CulinaryWorld Menu  is Chef  Nobu Matsuhisa  - a culinary icon around the world, simplyknown as Nobu. With a reputation built over three decades for cuisine blendingtraditional Japanese cuisine with South American ingredients, Chef Nobu hasearned two Michelin stars and the admiration of thousands that he has introducedto Japanese cuisine through his line of 29 restaurants in 25 cities, spanningacross five continents.  Speaking in  Doha, Chef Nobu explained the philosophy behind his cuisine. "Iwant to see those sampling my dishes eat, smile and laugh. To me this ishappiness. Qatar Airways understands my philosophy. Working with Qatar Airwaysis an exciting experience and I look forward to having my food served onboard a5-star airline that cares about the product and the service. Meals and diningare an important part of flying and it is an exciting new challenge to adapt myfood to the service aboard their superb aircraft."The exquisite gourmet offering, already available on select flights, will beintroduced to passengers onboard the airline's new Boeing 787 Dreamliner whenthe next generation aircraft starts flying in  Qatar  Airways' colors in thecoming months.  Qatar Airways has seen rapid growth in just 15 years of operation, currentlyflying a modern fleet of 111 aircraft to 118 key business and leisuredestinations across  Europe,  Middle East,  Africa,  Asia Pacific,  NorthAmerica  and  South America.Since the beginning of 2012, Qatar Airways has launched flights to  Baku (Azerbaijan);  Tbilisi  (Georgia);  Kigali  (Rwanda);  Zagreb  (Croatia), Erbil(Iraq),  Baghdad  (Iraq),  Perth  (Australia) and Kilimanjaro (Tanzania).Over the next few months, Qatar Airways will launch services to a diverseportfolio of new routes, including  Yangon, Myanmar  (October 3);  Maputo,Mozambique  (October 31);  Belgrade, Serbia (November 20);  Warsaw, Poland (December 5); Gassim,  Saudi Arabia  (7 January 2013); and  Chicago,  USA  (10April 2013).Notes to Editors:Qatar Airways currently has orders worth over  US$50 billion  for more than 250aircraft, including Boeing 787s, 777s, Airbus A350s, A380s and A320 Family ofaircraft. Skytrax is the only global independent passenger survey monitoringairline standards and is considered the ultimate benchmark for excellence in theairline industry. In addition to winning Skytrax's prestigious  Airline of theYear  2011 award last summer, Qatar Airways was named Best Airline in the Middle East  for the sixth year in a row, and its Premium Terminal at  Doha International Airport was named Best Premium Service Airport for the secondconsecutive year in 2012. For more information, visit  
  www.qatarairways.com
 SOURCE  Qatar AirwaysQatar Airways Group, Corporate Communications Department, +1-202-719-0922,usamedia@us.qatarairways.com