Why Airplanes had Buffets | Aviation Food History

Did you know that Airplanes used to serve restaurant-style food? Complete with inflight buffets? We were so amazed by this discovery that we decided to recreate some of the old snacks for authentic taste testing.

We also learned the evolution of aviation food is a fascinating journey that parallels the advancements in air travel itself. In the early days of commercial aviation in the 1920s and 1930s, onboard meals were simple affairs, often consisting of sandwiches, fruit, and snacks, as flights were shorter and amenities were limited. However, as air travel became more widespread and luxurious in the mid-20th century, airlines began to offer more elaborate meals, served on china plates with silverware, catering to the glamorous image of flying. The 1970s marked a shift towards mass-produced, pre-packaged meals to accommodate the growing number of passengers, but quality declined. Recently, there has been a resurgence in focus on quality and variety, with airlines partnering with celebrity chefs and offering gourmet dining options, reflecting a desire to enhance the overall passenger experience in the sky. Today, aviation food continues to evolve, emphasizing freshness, healthfulness, and culinary innovation, catering to travelers' diverse tastes and dietary preferences worldwide.

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Chapters:
00:00 - The first known in-flight meal
01:33 - Why early aviation food was so glamorous
02:15 - 1960's aviation food explained
02:54 - 1960's airplane snacks
03:51 - The history of airplane food appliances
05:28 - How Packed Peanuts destroyed Aviation food
06:36 - The History of food on other types of aircraft
07:37 - Why Food taste different in airplanes
08:32 - Taste Testing 1960's airplane food snacks


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Produced and hosted by the Socash Family
Production by Kamil Krawiec
Script by Ryan Socash

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