[VIC, NSW, QLD, WA] 20 Frozen Airline Meals $40 | Airport Pickup @ Gate Gourmet (Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane Airport)

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[VIC, NSW, QLD, WA] 20 Frozen Airline Meals $40 | Airport Pickup @ Gate Gourmet (Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane Airport)

Tony-Abbott on 12/06/2020 - 18:48 gategourmetmeals.com.au (26424 clicks)
Last edited 17/06/2020 - 12:27 by 1 other user

Gate Gourmet - one of Australia's airline food suppliers, is selling airline food for around $2 a meal.
$40 for 20 meals, which includeds
10 breakfasts and 10 main meals.

What's on the Menu?
Assorted Frozen Meals in ready to heat packs. Just store in your freezer, heat and enjoy!
10 meals per Meal Pack | Try the Combo Pack (Breakfast & Lunch/Dinner)

How to Heat & Eat
Microwave: Heat 2 - 4 minutes
Oven: Defrost and bake for 15 minutes at 160 degrees
Cooked with care by our professional chefs. Available until stocks fly out the door..

Available for pick up at:
Melbourne Airport
Sydney Airport
Brisbane Airport
Perth Airport

Pictures of items:
📷 Photo 1 – Exterior packaging https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/112760/80583/img_2555.…
📷 Photo 2 – What you get https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/112760/80584/img_2556.…
and here: https://imgur.com/gallery/S2908hv

Dining & Takeaway Frozen Meal Instagrampost Meals

25 Jun 2020 10:07am

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- - financialminimalism on 20/06/2020 - 11:16
    
    They vary, but the earliest use by date we had was 30 July. Most in August
yasui on 12/06/2020 - 20:37

Do they sell business class meal or economy class?
- Tony-Abbott on 12/06/2020 - 20:39
  
  It would be economy.
  Business class meals aren't in trays, those items are in a big tray to individually serve.
  - davidl2 on 12/06/2020 - 21:09
    
    +2
    
    LOL! was hoping they sell business/first class meal too
JetBombat on 12/06/2020 - 20:39

-4

If they are only selling it now I wonder when was it made. Must be nearing an expiry from a year ago? Otherwise, why would you keep producing it with covid in full swing for months.
- Tony-Abbott on 12/06/2020 - 20:42
  
  +6
  
  Caterers don't make airline food a year in advance. They generally make it on the day or the day before the scheduled flight.
ymmf on 12/06/2020 - 20:41

Donation to those in need might be a better idea?
- Tony-Abbott on 12/06/2020 - 20:43
  
  +1
  
  huh?
  - ymmf on 12/06/2020 - 20:45
    
    I meant if people would purchase for Gate Gourmet to donate to people in need it would be great.
- davidl2 on 12/06/2020 - 21:11
  
  that's come into my mind too, but these meals needs to be microwave to be served!
- arcticmonkey on 12/06/2020 - 21:30
  
  +6
  
  It is - did you do it?
  - ymmf on 13/06/2020 - 10:06
    
    if they have a campaign then yes I would.
UberIsCool on 12/06/2020 - 21:15

+1

Well, I work near there so going to give it a shot. Thanks OP
PoKGuy on 12/06/2020 - 21:31

+2

Portions are ideal for weight loss.

If you just have one for a meal.
SadKen on 12/06/2020 - 21:38

+2

It's times like this I wish I had a second freezer
- tdw on 12/06/2020 - 21:43
  
  +2
  
  until you look at your power bill..
  - SadKen on 12/06/2020 - 21:46
    
    +2
    
    But the money saved on feeds would cover it. Think of the feeeeeeeeds!
    - tdw on 12/06/2020 - 21:49
      
      oh i know i'd love a second or even third freezer. if i had the space and the money to buy the most energy efficient ones i would
- financialminimalism on 20/06/2020 - 11:17
  
  Useby dates only give you 2 months supply max
tdw on 12/06/2020 - 21:41

the meals i had on my last Qantas flights were surprisingly good.

better than all the maccas i've been wolfing down lately.

also, nostalgia

Available until stocks fly out the door..

ugh. lol
Lancerx on 12/06/2020 - 21:42

+1

FYI, in case you didn't know, your taste bud is less sensitive at high attitude, hence airline food taste shit
- tunzafun001 on 12/06/2020 - 23:31
  
  -1
  
  Doesn't explain the texture, the size and general appearance. I'll stick to home cooked meals at $2 per person. I understand the poor business trying something to stay a float, but chosing to eat it when you aren't captive several thousand meters up is beyond me.
  
  Wonder if it comes wrapped in the usual more layers of plastic than the cast of Baywatch?
  
  Only entertainment would be pulling up in ya Falcon, announcing "this is your captain speaking and we are currently traveling at 2 and half feet, the stewards will bring you your meals shortly"…kids would do the usual and mush it everywhere.
- yasui on 13/06/2020 - 11:31
  
  I watched on TV before that they make it saltier as your taste bud is less sensitive. Could be too salty to eat on ground level? Some people even says food taste saltier on new 787 where air pressure is optimized, less pressure.
A061 on 12/06/2020 - 21:45

+1

Gym opens tomorrow Meal Prep Sorted !
INFIDEL on 12/06/2020 - 21:51

+3

Public Transport in Brisbane to factory:
Bus 590 stop is 15min walk away.
Bus travels between Toombul & Garden City

(As route is 5min walk from my place - an easy choice.)
- INFIDEL on 14/06/2020 - 13:51
  
  Free travel for those with a Seniors GoCard!
  Or jump on bus without a GoCard - drivers will let you travel free at the moment due to the virus precautions.
  These are usually quite empty buses off-peak.
- INFIDEL on 17/06/2020 - 13:33
  
  Left home near Carindale @noon, will be back by 2pm after picking up at 1. Was a free ride on buses with 6 passengers🚍
  
  20 packs just fit in 1 woolies cold bag
umoddbro on 12/06/2020 - 21:56

Gonna need to see what meals they are before commiting…
Sydgun on 12/06/2020 - 22:04

+3

Looking at the pictures, seems they are only providing the main dish. For some reason I thought it was the whole tray.
- justtoreply on 13/06/2020 - 00:59
  
  Thanks. Didn't realise. Kinda kills the value if I might need 3 of them for lunch
strangeloops66 on 12/06/2020 - 22:06

The fact that they can't name these meals is concerning…
- Tony-Abbott on 12/06/2020 - 22:08
  
  In what way?
  - strangeloops66 on 13/06/2020 - 10:33
    
    -1
    
    To name something, you need to be able to identify it. "Can't", not "don't".
geoffs87 on 12/06/2020 - 22:11

+6

Wondering whether something like this could be added to the annual ozbargain charity, whereby money contributed goes towards buying meals at $2 a pop and can be given to the homeless/needy/disadvantaged.

Helps a local business doing it tough, while also helps those in need?

I’m sure someone with more time than I could co-ordinate? Could even raise funds through the ozb community to buy a couple thousand of these and then distribute, somehow?
- cheapskateasian on 16/06/2020 - 18:31 Comment score below threshold.
  - geoffs87 on 19/06/2020 - 22:41
    
    Mmm… ok.
    
    I used to think just like you, until you realise the world isn’t so clean cut. Not everyone is homeless because they ‘don’t’ get a job
lainey13 on 12/06/2020 - 22:18

Can't believe they put both a dolled up, nicely plated version next to the picture of what you actually get.. The ones in the tray look absolutely horrible!
SeVeN11 on 12/06/2020 - 22:50

How much freezer space do I need to store this stuff…

I don't usually buy 20 frozen meal at a time….
- j0hnd0e on 13/06/2020 - 00:53
  
  You can buy 10 meals for $25.
Lancerx on 12/06/2020 - 23:52

+6

Could someone share photos of the actual meals? Wouldn't mind keep some for quick work lunch, just not sure how big is the portion
- INFIDEL on 13/06/2020 - 09:36
  
  First available pickup is on Monday.
  With 9k clicks & rising, this popular Deal may end before photos are available!
- yasui on 13/06/2020 - 18:33
  
  Interested know how it tastes like!
nocaro on 13/06/2020 - 00:32

+7

Thanks OP! I actually love airplane food :D
ca6leguy on 13/06/2020 - 07:00

With the current recession and everyone loosing their job, this is good.
Hansi on 13/06/2020 - 07:36

+8

Now I can bring my own food on Scoot and Jetstar "Do you mind heating this up for me quickly? Thanks"
- strangeloops66 on 13/06/2020 - 14:31
  
  +1
  
  They might think that you nicked it from the galley.
subydooby on 13/06/2020 - 08:22

+1

Perfect for those missing travel…
rambutann on 13/06/2020 - 08:40

+1

I dont even mind the ole airline mains, but i absolutely hate airline breakfasts…
Jugg.Judy on 13/06/2020 - 09:34

Mine says ready for pickup but they don't open on weekend! It must be frozen not made fresh.
- popsiee on 13/06/2020 - 09:37
  
  I don't think they are making fresh meals with flight capacity at around 5% .
  Unless they like making huge losses that biz generally don't like to do .
- INFIDEL on 13/06/2020 - 09:42
  
  It's ready in the freezer!
  Check your pickup day next week.
- strangeloops66 on 13/06/2020 - 14:35
  
  Assorted Frozen Meals in ready to heat packs.
  
  It was made fresh some time.
dammit on 13/06/2020 - 09:39

+2

ha gold, you don't need to park at the airport, they are in Mascot a couple blocks away. (Sydney)
Tejas57 on 13/06/2020 - 10:34

i would be brought the $40 pack but the pick up hours in brisbane are shocking..
- INFIDEL on 13/06/2020 - 11:31
  
  Bought the $40 pack in Brissie.
  Very limited times, but OK for me.
  Pick-up 1.00 - 2.30pm Mon & Wed
  Same as Perth. Sydney is 9-9 M-F!
  
  Bought local Japanese restaurant Premium Curry Sauce with Wagyu Beef 790g catering packs - delivered quickly for $11.88 [Expired] a week ago.
  Delicious & nice big chunks of Wagyu Beef. Just add rice (they threw in some frozen fried rice free). Better value. But can't live on just Wagyu Beef curry rice🍛
Ozpit on 13/06/2020 - 12:19

-3

Everyone is assuming it’s cattle-class meals because Ozbargainers only travel cattle class. That’s all we know… cattle class. How do we know they aren’t first-class meals? For example, the 20 meals could include such dishes as Filet mignon, Coq au vin, Kyo-kaiseki or Snd Míng Jiā Zhēn Zhuàn, and each meal complemented with a bottle of red or white wine. Who’s to say they aren’t first-class?
- INFIDEL on 13/06/2020 - 12:43
  
  How do we know they aren’t first-class meals?
  
  We've already discussed it - it's economy
  Business class meals are apparently plated from a larger dish.
  Economy is disposable - gets small individual plastic tray serves. And like most travellers - chucked out when we reach our destination!
  
  See the photos in the Deal (of food crammed in black plastic trays) instead of living in a fantasy.
  
  It's just an alternative to cheap frozen meals from Aldi etc.
  And it's only the meal serve, no extras like wine, cutlery, etc.
  Very economy class!
adrianhughes1998 on 13/06/2020 - 14:12

Just ordered the 10 meals for $25 here in Perth, willing to give it a go because why not.
stevie67 on 13/06/2020 - 14:16

These meals are frozen economy meals that were originally destined to be loaded on Virgin Australia flights. This is for longer flights to and from Perth, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and the like. Batch produced, portioned into foil or plastic oven proof containers then blast frozen. With no international flying taking place and domestic aircraft not serving hot meals they have frozen stock that needs to be moved on by retail, find a new commercial home or get dumped.
- INFIDEL on 13/06/2020 - 14:33
  
  +2
  
  Likely so. Still a reasonable price.
  
  This happens with manufacturers & even supermarkets - too much stock, not enough demand or lack of storage space.
  
  So much used to be dumped, but now is diverted by food recovery services like Ozharvest. Often better for businesses to recover their costs like this.
  
  Was talking with Ozharvest when over a tonne of frozen deserts needed to be quickly cleared to make way for more expensive items at a Woolies distribution centre. Deserts ended up destined for services feeding the needy - but not great nutrition.
  - strangeloops66 on 13/06/2020 - 14:39
    
    +2
    
    People don't always realise that deserts can be incredibly cold places, especially at night ;)
    - INFIDEL on 13/06/2020 - 14:40
      
      +3
      
      And that spell checkers change what we write😉
      - strangeloops66 on 13/06/2020 - 14:41
        
        +1
        
        @INFIDEL: I call it autoerror…
        
        INFIDEL on 13/06/2020 - 14:45
        
        +1
        
        @strangeloops66: Organising a deal with a business a week back, I replied that their email hadn't been received - had checked Junk folder.
        But was corrected to Kink folder! I don't know what the manager thought about that!
        
        strangeloops66 on 13/06/2020 - 14:46
        
        @INFIDEL: We all have a kink folder, don't we?
        
        INFIDEL on 13/06/2020 - 14:47
        
        @strangeloops66: Shhh!😂
        
        strangeloops66 on 13/06/2020 - 14:53
        
        @INFIDEL: Thank goodness for passwords, is all I can say.
        
        There's something decidedly ironic (possible incorrect usage, but who cares? Alannis didn't) about an email client correcting Junk Folder - most of my mail goes to that folder - in favour of Kink Folder!
        
        INFIDEL on 13/06/2020 - 14:59
        
        +2
        
        @strangeloops66: Luckily humans have enough intelligence & adaptability to understand the information from the context, rather than the literal meaning of words.
        
        We can find the unexpected use of words humorous. Take that computers!
        
        But if we go on like this… Someone will tell us to get a ~~tool~~ ~~film~~ room!
        
        4wd on 14/06/2020 - 10:56
        
        @INFIDEL: Sometimes it's not the auto-correct that's the problem, sometimes it's the swipe keyboard because some word patterns are remarkably similar.
        
        Like the time I was traveling overseas and sent a pic of the place I was staying along with a message back to the wife:
        
        "Stayed in little hotel in the basement."
        
        You wouldn't guess it but the keyboard pattern for "hotel" is very similar to "girl" on a small screen and inadequate pauses on letters.
        
        I swipe a lot slower now 🤣
        
        INFIDEL on 14/06/2020 - 11:17
        
        @4wd: Embarrassing!😂
        
        Yes my above "errors" were just keyboard alternatives to my presses on the phone's screen.
        
        Despite checking before posting, some strange words slip through.
        Sometimes, it's just human error😢
        
        Emoji suggestions are helpful for some words:
        Desert 🐪🌵
        Dessert 🍨🍰
        How didn't I notice that😉
[Deactivated] on 13/06/2020 - 16:35

-2

Airline food, well look on the bright side buy the entire food from them and start a YouTube channel airfoods.

And taste all the foods you ate and vomited up, I'm sure the viewers will love it.
melbourne guy on 13/06/2020 - 22:36

+1

If I lived closer to the airport I would have definitely given them a try. Great deal for frozen meals.
- INFIDEL on 14/06/2020 - 11:09
  
  +1
  
  Like the Kerrigans in The Castle!
  But at $2 or $2.50 per meal they'd probably say Tell 'em they're dreaming!
simon 84 on 13/06/2020 - 23:00

purchased 10 meals with $25.
let's see on Wednesday
OzCheapo on 14/06/2020 - 12:29

Upvoted the deal but I can't imagine what quality/macros will be in the food for $2 bucks
OhPee on 15/06/2020 - 08:44

+2
I am thinking of getting some today for my 10 step virtual holiday.

Buy the meals 2. Push our lounge chairs together, really close 3. half heat the meals and serve them on tiny trays 4. Make the kids wait to go to the toilet 5. Drink too much 6. Have the kids kick the back of my chair 7. Get someone to recline the la-z-boy chair into my knees 8. Play some crap music 9. Watch an old travel show 10. Throw a few thousand dollars out the window.

Virtual holiday right there.
ddhar on 15/06/2020 - 10:41

God I miss flying so much. Now I can recreate that sensation with these.
Just need to find somewhere to box myself in and voila!
prkr on 15/06/2020 - 14:50

+11

Hi everyone!

I picked up my combo pack (10 lunch/dinners + 10 breakfasts)

I received the following:

Lunch/Dinners:
Rigatoni Pesto Pumpkin x2
Thai Yellow Curry x2
Beef Bourguignon x4
Lemon Chicken x2

Breakfasts:
French Toast Mixberry 125g x5
Pepper & Cheese Omelette w Mushroom 230g x5

French toast breakfast is insultingly small, less than one normal slice of supermarket bread with a few berries. The omelette looks of decent size though.
- PissLUR on 15/06/2020 - 14:55
  
  +2
  
  pictures please
  - Tony-Abbott on 15/06/2020 - 15:46
    
    Would be good to see!
- simon 84 on 15/06/2020 - 17:31
  
  +1
  
  what is in the Thai Yellow Curry? Any meat?
- j0hnd0e on 16/06/2020 - 15:57
  
  Which city is this?
BargainsLurker on 15/06/2020 - 20:44

+2

I think I drew the short straw. Only got 4 flavours in a 20 mixed bag. 3 of which are meatless. 2 expires in 2 days and a third expires next week. Probably have better luck putting $40 on the pokies
- PissLUR on 15/06/2020 - 20:59
  
  +1
  
  Best before or expiry date?
- strangeloops66 on 15/06/2020 - 22:45
  
  Which city?
- BargainsLurker on 16/06/2020 - 12:11
  
  +1
  
  Why do I get a neg?? Not allowed to express opinions here?
  - j0hnd0e on 16/06/2020 - 16:02
    
    What meals did you get and from which city?
    - BargainsLurker on 16/06/2020 - 22:10
      
      Mango Chicken
      Tom yum fried rice + kailan (veg)
      French toast and berries (tiny)
      Pepper omelette with mushrooms (veg)
      From Sydney
      
      Fried rice was tasty even though it is vegetarian. Haven't tried the chicken yet. Saving the little meat that I have!
      - j0hnd0e on 16/06/2020 - 23:47
        
        @BargainsLurker: Thanks! Tom yum fried rice sounds nice lol, but sucks that you got so many veg items.
  - strangeloops66 on 16/06/2020 - 17:28
    
    +1
    
    This is Ozbargain: best not to ask "why?" Have an equaliser ;)
gumbajen on 15/06/2020 - 21:56

+3

I picked up a combo pack in Syd today. Based on the packaging, they were all meals prepped for Virgin Australia.

Earliest use-by I had was 22-Aug, with most expiring in early September.

Lunch/Dinners:
Thai Yellow Curry x3 - vegetarian
Beef Bourguignon x3
Chicken & Mushroom Stew x4

Breakfasts:
French Toast Mixberry 125g x5
Scrambled Egg & Ratatouille 270g x3
Tomato & Mushroom Frittata 185g x2
- stigsphilocousin on 16/06/2020 - 04:26
  
  Might be a dumb question but how did they pack them for pick up? Did they put them in a box/cooler of some sort or is it just the case of go to freezer, find your order and load into your own bag/box?
  - gumbajen on 16/06/2020 - 05:57
    
    The latter - they took my name, went away to get my order and came back with tied up bundles of 10 frozen meals in a plastic bag.
    
    I live very close to their office, so had no problem transporting these home as they were.
    - stigsphilocousin on 16/06/2020 - 13:07
      
      Good to know! I just placed my order for pickup this Friday so let's see how it goes.
- j0hnd0e on 16/06/2020 - 15:55
  
  You can set pick up dates in October, wonder if the meals will change.
trisnadi on 15/06/2020 - 22:15

+19

I bought the Lunch/Dinner pack only and also got 3 x Thai Yellow Curry, 3 x Beef Bourguignon and 4 x Chicken & Mushroom Stew. I reckon they're good value for $2.50 each. Use by date is Aug and Sept. I can't picture myself eating this every day but handy for backup when I have no time to cook.

📷 Photo 1 – Exterior packaging
📷 Photo 2 – What you get
- PissLUR on 16/06/2020 - 05:26
  
  Is there meat in the Thai yellow curry? The previous poster mentioned that it's vegetarian. But I thought it's the $2.50 pack.
  - strangeloops66 on 16/06/2020 - 08:27
    
    Lunch/Dinner Packs include a variety of chicken, beef, vegetarian meals, and more.
    
    That doesn't answer your question as to whether there is meat in the Thai Yellow Curry, but it does suggest that it may not necessarily contain meat.
  - trisnadi on 16/06/2020 - 10:53
    
    Vegetarian, same as previous poster.
- j0hnd0e on 16/06/2020 - 15:56
  
  Which city is this?
  
  Edit: nevermind, saw mascot nsw on the cover. Thanks for sharing the photos.

This was posted 4 years 5 months 10 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

[VIC, NSW, QLD, WA] 20 Frozen Airline Meals $40 | Airport Pickup @ Gate Gourmet (Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane Airport)

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