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    Roger Leemann

    Roger Leemann

    Air Culinaire Worldwide Senior Vice President of Culinary Operations, Roger Leemann has more than three decades of experience in the food industry, the majority of which have been spent in the aviation catering sector. Roger, who has been with the Air Culinaire Worldwide team since 2001, is an expert in aviation catering menu development and training for business aviation operators. In addition to his work training Air Culinaire Worldwide's chefs, Roger frequently works with pilots and flight attendants, educating them on how to prepare food in-flight, what to expect in packaging, and best practices for in-flight catering. Air Culinaire Worldwide, a Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. company, serves in-flight catering to hundreds of airport locations across the globe. Since 2000, business and private aviation operators have relied upon the organization. With 21 owned-and-operated kitchens and hundreds of associate catering partners on six continents, business aviation organizations receive the total in-flight catering experience from one resource, Air Culinaire Worldwide.

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    • Coffee and Tea Services Aloft: Elevate the In-flight Passenger Experience
      8
      Jul

      Coffee and Tea Services Aloft: Elevate the In-flight Passenger Experience

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Roger Leemann
      PT 5 M minute read
      2249
      While a seemingly mundane consideration, coffee and tea services aloft are an important part of the overall in-flight passenger experience. ...
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    • Beverage Services In Flight – Time-of-Day Recommendations
      27
      Apr

      Beverage Services In Flight – Time-of-Day Recommendations

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Roger Leemann
      PT 4 M minute read
      1965
      No matter what time of day you're taking off, or where in the world you're headed, there are creative beverage ...
      Read More
    • Beverage Services In-flight – Elevate the Passenger Experience
      20
      Apr

      Beverage Services In-flight – Elevate the Passenger Experience

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Roger Leemann
      PT 3 M minute read
      5031
      While in-flight catering pre-planning usually focuses on food selection, it’s important to note that beverage options are also very important ...
      Read More
    • Essential Onboard Catering Supplies for Flight Attendants – Part 2: Checklists and Emergency Backup Plans
      13
      Oct

      Essential Onboard Catering Supplies for Flight Attendants – Part 2: Checklists and Emergency Backup Plans

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Roger Leemann
      PT 3 M minute read
      2027
      For business aircraft operators, catering is an essential element of any flight mission and one that’s “highly visible” from the ...
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    • Essential Onboard Catering Supplies for Flight Attendants – Part 1: Basic Requirements
      6
      Oct

      Essential Onboard Catering Supplies for Flight Attendants – Part 1: Basic Requirements

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Roger Leemann
      PT 4 M minute read
      3024
      Business aviation aircraft operate all over the world. Whether your destination is a remote location or a major international hotspot, ...
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    • Aviation Catering Tips: Understanding Middle Eastern Cuisine
      11
      Sep

      Aviation Catering Tips: Understanding Middle Eastern Cuisine

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Roger Leemann
      PT 4 M minute read
      1721
      One of the pleasures of traveling is having the chance to experience cuisines and flavors from around the world. Middle ...
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    • In-Flight Catering Requirements for Religious, Medical, Allergic and Health Considerations
      27
      Aug

      In-Flight Catering Requirements for Religious, Medical, Allergic and Health Considerations

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Roger Leemann
      PT 4 M minute read
      2419
      There’s enhanced awareness these days of a wide range of passenger dietary requirements. You’re probably familiar with sourcing special food ...
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    • Passenger Catering for Extended Business Aviation Flights
      26
      Mar

      Passenger Catering for Extended Business Aviation Flights

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Roger Leemann
      PT 4 M minute read
      1586
      Passenger catering considerations are often quite different than they are for flight crew. The choices you make will impact passenger ...
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    • High-Energy Foods for Crew on Extended Flights
      31
      Dec

      High-Energy Foods for Crew on Extended Flights

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Roger Leemann
      PT 4 M minute read
      1756
      What you eat impacts your metabolism, alertness and energy levels. When piloting an extended flight, it's best to eat differently ...
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    • 16
      Jul

      HOW TO: Do-It-Yourself In-Flight Catering in Remote Locations (Part 2 of 2)

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Roger Leemann
      PT 4 M minute read
      2085
      This business aviation blog post is the second part of a two-part series. You can read part one here. When ...
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    • 3
      Jul

      HOW TO: Do-It-Yourself In-Flight Catering in Remote Locations (Part 1 of 2)

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Roger Leemann
      PT 4 M minute read
      1853
      This business aviation blog post is the first part of a two-part series. While in-flight caterers are usually the preferred ...
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    • 12
      Mar

      Information In-Flight Caterers Need to Know about Your Orders, and Their Challenges to Fulfill Them

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Roger Leemann
      PT 3 M minute read
      2289
      This aviation blog post is part of a series on in-flight catering for business aviation and continues from our last ...
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