Canton Ticino Featured in Newest ‘SWISS Taste of Switzerland’ First and Business Class Menus

From June 4th, SWISS First and Business Class guests will enjoy a culinary journey to southern Switzerland.  The latest ‘SWISS Taste of Switzerland’ chapter has been created by Michelin starred Chef Federico Palladino of the Cuntitt restaurant in Canton Ticino.

Chef Federico Palladino - Courtesy SWISS

On Wednesday (May 28, 2025), Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) unveiled their latest ‘SWISS Taste of Switzerland’ premium onboard culinary offer.  From June 4th, First and Business Class guests will enjoy a menu created by Michelin starred Chef Federico Palladino of the Cuntitt restaurant in Castel San Pietro in Canton Ticino.  Chef Palladino has been running his restaurant since 2020, blending haute cuisine  with all the warmth of Italian cooking, a recipe that has already earned his osteria 16 GaultMillau points and a Michelin star.  Over the next four months, SWISS’ premium guests will enjoy exquisite menu selections such as smoked trout with Sbrinz panna cotta, lamb loin with potato mantecata and shortcrust tartlet with pistachio cream. 

Cuntitt Restaurant in Castel San Pietro in Canton Ticino, Switzerland - Courtesy SWISS

In Wednesday’s announcement, SWISS’ Chief Commercial Officer, Heike Birlenbach, said,

“We’re delighted to welcome Ticino back on board as our guest canton.  Federico’s meals are wonderfully suited to the start of the summer season: they bring the sun to the table, and capture all the aromas of Switzerland’s sunny south.”   

Chef Federico Palladino added,

“I am honored to represent Ticino and its cuisine aboard SWISS’s flights.  And I hope our passengers enjoy my creations as much as I have enjoyed devising and developing them. After all, travel and enjoyment go firmly hand in hand.”

SWISS First guests will enjoy a choice of starters, including smoked trout with Sbrinz panna cotta and farina bóna crumble, or carrot and ginger soup with confit langoustine, prawn cracker and lemongrass oil.  Main courses include lamb loin glazed with black garlic served with potato mantecata and sautéed bell peppers, or pikeperch with yuzu sauce accompanied by pan-fried polenta and green beans.  The meal is rounded off with coffee mousse with salted caramel sauce, cocoa crumble and fior di latte ice cream.

SWISS Business guests can start their inflight dining experience with a first course of slow-cooked beef with mustard vinaigrette, radish and Grana Padano.  Their main course options include veal filet with Parmesan crust and saffron cream sauce accompanied by semolina and green asparagus, or barbecue-glazed chicken breast with jus, potato gratin and spinach.  The dessert offering is a shortcrust tartlet with pistachio cream and raspberry gel.

Selections From Chef Federico Palladino's 'SWISS Taste of Switzerland' Menu Showcasing Canton Ticino - Courtesy SWISS

Premium Economy Class customers can also look forward to a three-course meal inspired by Canton Ticino.  Their choice of main course includes a chicken piccata with saffron risotto and tomato ragout, while their meal is rounded off with Gottardo and Tremola Mutschli cheese and a torta della nonna, served with strawberry compote and mascarpone mousse.

For the last 22 years, SWISS has been taking its customers on a journey of gastronomic discovery through its home country’s various regions under its ‘SWISS Taste of Switzerland’ inflight culinary program.  Every three months, in collaboration with catering partner gategourmet, a new top chef is invited to create a selection of quality dishes from their ‘home’ canton to be served aboard SWISS’s long-haul flights from Switzerland.  The meal creations are also accompanied by wines and cheeses from the showcased region.

Source: Swiss International Air Lines