S2 Episode 7: Flavor Takes Flight: Entertainment You Can Taste
IFE typically means Inflight Entertainment, but thanks to Chef Mel Alafaci, it now stands for Inflight Flight Education where passengers don’t just watch, they learn. Imagine transforming your flight into a hands-on cooking experience, mastering gourmet cuisine while soaring through the skies.
Through her Inflight Cooking School, a show now featured on American Airlines' inflight entertainment systems, Chef Mel shares expert tips, tricks, and culinary secrets, turning every flight into a flavorful adventure.
Known as The Happy Chef and founder of Vanilla Zulu, Chef Mel joins me today to talk about how she has transformed her passion for food and travel into a global sensation, reaching millions of American Airlines passengers and soon, many more on other airlines. Her mission? To empower passengers inflight with the confidence to create incredible meals, proving that cooking is an art anyone can master.
From the kitchen to inflight entertainment screens, hear Chef Mel’s inspiring journey to success. As a frequent traveler and culinary expert, she also shares insights on how airlines can elevate the inflight dining experience, making every meal unforgettable and showcasing how food can transform the way we travel. Let’s go!
Episode live: Feb 22, 2025
