British Airways is launching a range of special dishes on outbound flights from London over Christmas. The selection includes a traditional lunch menu, a rich chocolate log and a handmade Christmas cake – guaranteed to whet festive appetites.

The Christmas cake, which comes from Ogmore Vale Bakery in South Wales, is a recipe from the 1930s which has been passed on through three generations. The same family is still hand-making the rich fruit mixture with nuts and spices, which baked and delicately topped with marzipan and icing, will be served in World Traveller and World Traveller Plus cabins in December.

Edward Burt, managing director of Ogmore Vale Bakery, said: “When my grandfather Reginald founded his Bakery over 70 years ago he could never have imagined that one day his Christmas cakes would be served to passengers flying around the world. We’ve played a small but significant part in people’s Christmas celebrations and now thanks to British Airways the sky’s the limit!”

The chocolate log will be served in Club World for Christmas travellers between 22 and 26 December. Hand-made in three parts and then carefully assembled, this sweet treat comes served with a festive cranberry compote.