Cathay Pacific is excited to announce its partnership with Eaton HK’s Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant Yat Tung Heen to elevate the inflight dining experience for its Premium Economy and Economy class customers.
The collaboration builds upon the airline’s partnerships with esteemed Hong Kong restaurants that share its commitment to providing customers with dining experiences of the finest quality.
Led by celebrated Chef Tam Tung, Yat Tung Heen has been a beloved Hong Kong dining institution since 1990. The restaurant specialises in traditional yet refined Cantonese fare that highlights the natural flavours of ingredients. The exclusively crafted inflight menu brings together a selection of exquisite local dishes for customers travelling in Premium Economy and Economy classes on selected flights departing from Hong Kong starting January 2025, debuting with all long-haul and selected regional destinations, such as the Chinese Mainland, Japan and Thailand.
This new dining partnership is part of Cathay Pacific’s broader effort to continually enhance the overall inflight experience in its Premium Economy and Economy cabins, which comes with other exciting upgrades that will be introduced progressively.
Cathay General Manager Customer Experience and Design Vivian Lo said: “Teaming up with Yat Tung Heen, a culinary powerhouse in its own right, allows us to transform our inflight dining experience into something even more memorable for our customers. We are thrilled to bring this elevated experience to our customers in Premium Economy and Economy, especially since it is our first time partnering with a Michelin-starred restaurant for our menus in these cabins. Our hope is to enrich every traveller’s journey by giving them a taste of our home city’s unique and iconic flavours, brought to life by the culinary craftsmanship of Cathay Pacific and Yat Tung Heen.”
Eaton Workshop Managing Director Harvey Thompson said: “This exciting collaboration between Eaton HK’s Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant, Yat Tung Heen, and Cathay Pacific is testament to Chef Tam Tung’s talent and perseverance. Chef Tam has been a beloved figure in the Hong Kong culinary community for decades, celebrated for his dedication to simultaneously preserving and innovating Cantonese cuisine.
“Through this collaboration, we are delighted to offer Cathay Pacific customers a true taste of Hong Kong, showcasing the rich flavours and heritage that define our city. It’s an honour to share Chef Tam’s creations with travellers from around the world, bringing them an authentic dining experience that reflects the essence of our city.”
Yat Tung Heen Head Chef Tam Tung said: “In my years as Head Chef of Yat Tung Heen, we have always strived to deliver a Michelin-worthy dining experience to our guests with the best possible ingredients. To see this legacy extend to the skies with an iconic airline such as Cathay Pacific is very exciting. I look forward to more travellers being able to experience the signature flavours of Yat Tung Heen.”