Press Release

Gate Gourmet Launches "Buy On Board" Concept with Ted

MEMPHIS, TN, March 3, 2004 - Gate Gourmet has been named the preferred airline caterer for Ted, United's low fare airline, for its "Buy On Board" concept.

The "Buy On Board" concept offers airline passengers the option to purchase reasonably priced, restaurant-quality food in the convenience of their seats.

Gate Gourmet catered the first daily Ted flight from Denver to Ft. Lauderdale in February. Additional routes to be phased in over a four-month period include Denver to New Orleans, Tampa, and Orlando, and from Washington Dulles to Las Vegas.

Ted's menus feature food from Gate Gourmet's restaurant partners Bennigan's Grill and Tavern, Au Bon Pain, and Eli's Cheesecake, as well as Gate Gourmet's own brand, Flight Gourmet.  Gate Gourmet will be preparing the food from its in-flight kitchens in Denver, New Orleans, Tampa, Orlando, Washington Dulles and Las Vegas.

"We've brought in well known restaurant partners like Au Bon Pain, Bennigan's Grill and Tavern, and Eli's Cheesecake, to offer airline travelers the quality brands they recognize," said George Alvord, president of Gate Gourmet Americas Division.  "We have now established this innovative concept in the airline catering industry."

Lunch and Dinner Selections from Bennigan's Grill and Tavern Menu $7

The County Cork Club
Ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato and Swiss and cheddar cheeses stacked between thick slices of toasted sunflower seed wheat bread, topped with Smoky Honey Dijon dressing

Salmon Caesar Salad
Cajun Grilled Salmon served over Romaine lettuce and topped with shredded Parmesan cheese and croutons, accompanied by Caesar dressing

Lunch & Dinner Selections from Au Bon Pain Menu $7

Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap
Crisp Romaine lettuce, chunks of charbroiled chicken breast, savory croutons and aged, shredded Asiago cheese with a creamy Caesar dressing in a Lahvash wrap

Nicoise Salad Au Bon Pain's distinctive salad blend with chunk white Albacore Tuna, Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes, Hard Boiled Eggs, Kalamata Olives and Tomatoes served with a Lite Olive Oil Vinaigrette

Breakfast Selections from Eli's Cheesecake $3

Eli's Croissant Sandwich
A golden, flaky croissant sandwich made from premium shaved smoked turkey, Swiss cheese, hard boiled eggs slices and crisp leaf lettuce

Eli's Blueberry Buckle Cake
Lemon sour cream cake topped with plump Michigan blueberries and buttery streusel

Gate Gourmet will be preparing the food from its in-flight kitchens in Denver, New Orleans, Tampa, Orlando, Washington Dulles and Las Vegas. "We've brought in well known restaurant partners like Au Bon Pain, Bennigan's Grill and Tavern, and Eli's Cheesecake, to offer airline travelers the quality brands they recognize," said George Alvord, president of Gate Gourmet Americas Division. "We have now established this innovative concept in the airline catering industry."