Finnair has redefined its Business Class Signature Menu program through high-profile collaborations with acclaimed chefs Steven Liu of China and Sasu Laukkonen of Finland.

Passengers traveling on Finnair’s intercontinental routes departing Helsinki can now savor premium Finnish organic ice cream from Jymy as part of the elevated onboard experience.

“These strategic partnerships allow us to bring together the best of Nordic and Asian gastronomy for our business class guests,” shares Juha Järvinen, Chief Commercial Officer at Finnair. “Chef Steven Liu’s expertise introduces an Eastern perspective to our Nordic roots, offering a truly global culinary experience at 35,000 feet.”

Steven Liu, celebrated Executive Chef de Cuisine with an impressive background at iconic venues including The Savoy and The Dorchester, as well as a distinguished tenure at Le Cordon Bleu, curates Finnair’s long-haul Business Class menus on flights from Beijing and Shanghai. Chef Liu’s “When East Meets West” menu seamlessly blends classic European techniques with vibrant Asian influences, delivering inventive dishes that appeal to discerning global palates.

Beyond his menu development, Chef Steven Liu is recognized as Le Cordon Bleu’s Culinary Ambassador for Greater China and serves as Culinary Director for the Top Chefs Challenge Reality Show on CCTV-2. He has also judged culinary competitions such as Master Chef China on Dragon TV and Master Chef Celebrity China on Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation, underscoring his status as a luminary in the Asian fine dining scene.

Finnair’s collaboration with Sasu Laukkonen brings the essence of modern Nordic cuisine to Business Class passengers departing from Helsinki. Chef Laukkonen, with over 15 years of culinary mastery, is the driving force behind

his celebrated Helsinki restaurant awarded two Michelin stars since 2014.

Business Class guests can also indulge in Jymy’s organic Finnish ice cream, crafted exclusively from locally sourced organic milk, wild berries, and pure ingredients. Jymy has emerged as a leader in Finland’s gourmet food scene, championing sustainability and authentic Nordic flavors.

“Exceptional in-flight dining is integral to the overall premium journey we offer,” notes Maarit Keränen, Head of In-flight Service at Finnair. “We’ve carefully selected partners whose commitment to quality, innovation, and freshness matches our own, guided by valuable passenger feedback.”

Since initiating its Signature Menu program in 2013, Finnair has continually partnered with leading Finnish chefs to create distinctive menus for its long-haul business class. Following previous collaborations with acclaimed chefs such as Jaakko Sorsa for the Hong Kong-Helsinki route, the airline continues to set new standards for in-flight gastronomy in 2025.