June 25 2026  |  Inflight Entertainment

United expands culinary collaboration with Chef's Table IFE

By PAX Tech Magazine Staff



United Airlines is expanding the Chef's Table experience through its inflight entertainment offerings this summer

On August 1, United and Chef's Table will debut a collection of exclusive, original branded content, offering passengers a unique look at how the airline and world-renowned chefs are elevating the inflight dining experience. The collection takes viewers on a global culinary journey, from bustling local markets to the airline's test kitchens, revealing the artistry and regional inspiration behind the new United Polaris dishes. The content chronicles the collaboration between United and 11 culinary all-stars, documenting the creative process from initial menu concepts and ingredient sourcing to recipe testing and final preparation. The content also spotlights each chef's personal story, exploring how their roots and regional traditions inspired the signature United Polaris dishes being served at 35,000 feet.

United will also bring a selection of video podcast episodes from Chef's Table: Talks to inflight entertainment seatback screens beginning July 1. The podcast episodes feature host David Gelb, creator and director of the series, in conversation with chefs and celebrities about their favorite meals and food memories that altered the course of their creative life.

Chef's Table is an Emmy Award-winning documentary series that spotlights the world's most extraordinary chefs who are redefining the culinary landscape. The series is available only on Netflix. 

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