Planning a flight with Cebu Pacific? One thing travelers often consider is food on board. While you can sometimes purchase snacks and drinks during your flight, Cebu Pacific also offers the option to pre-order meals before you fly. This guide delves into CEB Meals, examining what they are, how to obtain them, and what the sources reveal about whether incorporating them is the right choice for your journey.

Guide to CEB Meals (Cebu Pacific Pre-Ordered Meals): Worth the Add-on?
Guide to CEB Meals (Cebu Pacific Pre-Ordered Meals): Worth the Add-on?

What Are CEB Meals (Cebu Pacific Pre-Ordered Meals)?

CEB Meals is the add-on service provided by Cebu Pacific that allows passengers to pre-order food for their flight. With this add-on, travelers can pre-order freshly cooked meals and snacks. The primary benefit highlighted is that pre-ordering ensures you don’t go hungry on your flight.

How to Pre-Order Your CEB Meals

The sources outline a straightforward process for securing your CEB Meals ahead of time. There are two main ways to pre-order:

  • During the booking process: when you initially book your flight, you have the option to add CEB Meals to your reservation.
  • Through Manage Booking: If you didn’t add a meal when you booked, you can do so later using the Manage Booking feature on the Cebu Pacific app.

It’s essential to note that to purchase or add CEB Meals, you must have a MyCebuPacific account.

The Pre-Order Deadline

A critical detail about CEB Meals is the pre-order deadline. Hot meals, which are part of the pre-ordered options, must be purchased at least 24 hours before your flight’s departure. This requirement is in place to ensure that meals are prepared fresh, thereby ensuring food safety.

Why Pre-Order Your Meal?

The sources suggest several reasons why pre-ordering might be beneficial:

  • Ensure you eat: The primary stated benefit is that pre-ordering prevents you from going hungry on your flight.
  • Freshness and Safety: The 24-hour pre-order window for hot meals is directly linked to ensuring freshness and food safety in preparation.
  • Guaranteed Item: While light snacks and drinks available for purchase on board from the Fun Cafe are subject to availability, pre-ordering likely guarantees you receive the meal you selected (though this is inferred from the nature of pre-ordering and not explicitly stated as a guarantee of availability compared to onboard purchase).
  • Includes Drinking Water: Every pre-ordered CEB Meal comes with a complimentary bottle of water. Other beverages can still be purchased in-flight.

What Meal Options Are Available for Pre-Order?

The sources mention several meal options, distinguishing between those available for pre-order and those that can be purchased on board.

  • Popular Pre-Order Meals: The sources specifically mention popular in-flight meals that are available for pre-order during the booking process. These include:
    • Beef Adobo
    • Pinoy Spaghetti
    • Grilled Chicken Wrap

These pre-order options are available for as low as PHP 200.

  • New In-Flight Meals (Available On Board): It’s worth noting that Cebu Pacific also introduced a new set of in-flight meals that can be purchased on board from their Fun Cafe menu. These were introduced later and replaced the previous system, which allowed meals to be purchased only up to 24 hours before departure. The new meals available for purchase during the flight include:
    • Chicken Teriyaki
    • Vegetable Tom Yum
    • Chicken Green Curry
    • Penne Chicken Bolognese

These newer meals, available for purchase on board, are priced at PHP 350. They are available on all international flights and select domestic routes departing from Manila. The new meals are also halal-certified and include a plant-based option, the Vegetable Tom Yum.

This distinction is important: the classic “popular” options, such as Beef Adobo, are primarily available for pre-order, while the newer options, like Chicken Teriyaki, are available for purchase during the flight.

Meal Details and Policies

When considering pre-ordered CEB Meals, specific details are provided:

  • Hot Meals: The pre-ordered options include hot meals.
  • Water Included: As mentioned, each pre-ordered meal comes with a complimentary bottle of water.
  • Allergens: Information about allergens is typically provided on labels. Allergens may vary depending on the ingredients used, and the actual meal served will have the final allergens listed on its label.
  • Meal Limits: There are limits on how many meals a guest can order per flight:
    • For domestic and short-haul flights, you can order up to two (2) meals per guest, per flight.
    • For long-haul flights, you can order up to four (4) meals per guest, per flight.

Serving Meals on Long-Haul Flights

For long-haul flights, the serving time for pre-ordered meals is specified. Meals are served 1 hour after take-off and 2 hours before landing.

Other Onboard Food Options

Apart from pre-ordered CEB Meals, passengers have other options for food and drinks during their flight:

  • Fun Cafe: Light snacks and drinks are available for purchase from the Fun Cafe on board. However, these items are subject to availability.
  • New Hot Meals Onboard: As detailed above, the new set of in-flight meals (Chicken Teriyaki, Vegetable Tom Yum, etc.) can be purchased on board from the Fun Cafe menu.

CEB Meals Cost

Based on the sources, the cost varies depending on the meal type and how it’s purchased:

  • Popular pre-order meals (like Beef Adobo, Pinoy Spaghetti, Grilled Chicken Wrap) are available for as low as PHP 200 when pre-ordered.
  • The newer in-flight meals available for purchase on board (Chicken Teriyaki, Vegetable Tom Yum, etc.) are priced at PHP 350.

Is Pre-Ordering CEB Meals Worth the Add-on?

Considering the information from the sources, the “worth” of adding on a CEB Meal depends on your priorities:

  • Convenience and Guarantee: Pre-ordering guarantees you a hot meal (if ordering a hot meal option) and includes bottled water. This removes the uncertainty of onboard availability for hot meals, particularly given that buying hot meals on board is a relatively new option, and snacks and drinks are subject to availability.
  • Menu Options: The specific menu items available for pre-order (Beef Adobo, Pinoy Spaghetti, Grilled Chicken Wrap) are different from the newer options available for purchase on board (Chicken Teriyaki, Vegetable Tom Yum, etc.). If you specifically want one of the pre-order menu items, you must pre-order it.
  • Cost: Some pre-order meals are available for as low as PHP 200, which is less expensive than the PHP 350 price point for the newer meals available for purchase on board.
  • Flexibility vs. Planning: Pre-ordering requires planning and adhering to a 24-hour deadline for hot meals. Purchasing the newer meals on board offers more flexibility if you miss the pre-order window or make a spontaneous decision. However, availability may be a factor for snacks and drinks.

For travelers who want a specific meal from the pre-order menu, wish to ensure they receive a hot meal, appreciate having bottled water included, and are looking for potentially lower-priced hot meal options, pre-ordering a CEB Meal seems like a worthwhile add-on, based on the available information. If your desired meal is one of the newer options, or if you prefer the flexibility of purchasing on the spot and the price difference is not a significant concern, buying food on board is also an option.

Conclusion

CEB Meals offer Cebu Pacific passengers the opportunity to plan their onboard dining experience by pre-ordering hot meals and snacks up to 24 hours before their flight. This process requires a MyCebuPacific account and ensures your meal is prepared fresh. Pre-ordering includes a complimentary bottle of water and offers access to select menu items, such as Beef Adobo or Pinoy Spaghetti, at a potentially lower price than meals purchased on board.

While light snacks, drinks, and new hot meal options are available for purchase during the flight, please note that these may be subject to availability (for snacks and beverages) or come at a different price point. By understanding the pre-order process, deadlines, included items, and the various meal options available, travelers can determine if adding a CEB Meal is the best way to satisfy their in-flight cravings.

Frequently Asked Questions About CEB Meals (Cebu Pacific Pre-Ordered Meals)

What are CEB Meals?

CEB Meals are a pre-order add-on offered by Cebu Pacific that allows passengers to purchase freshly cooked meals and snacks to enjoy during their flight. This is a way to ensure you have food available and can satisfy your in-flight cravings.

How can I pre-order CEB Meals?

You can pre-order your hot meals at two points: when you initially book your flight, or later through the Manage Booking section of the Cebu Pacific app. To use the Manage Booking option, you will need a MyCebuPacific account.

What is the deadline for pre-ordering hot CEB meals?

Hot meals must be purchased at least 24 hours before your flight departure time. This deadline is in place to allow Cebu Pacific to prepare the meals fresh and ensure food safety standards are met.

Can I purchase snacks and drinks on board if I haven’t pre-ordered a meal?

Yes, light snacks and drinks are available for purchase from the Fun Cafe on board all flights. However, please note that these items are subject to availability, so we recommend pre-ordering for hot meals.

Is drinking water included with a CEB Meal order?

Yes, drinking water is included with your CEB Meal order. Each pre-ordered meal comes with a complimentary bottle of water. Other beverages may also be purchased during the flight.

How many meals can I order per person per flight?

For domestic and short-haul flights, you can order up to two (2) meals per guest, per flight. For long-haul flights, you can order up to four (4) meals per guest, per flight.

When are meals served on long-haul flights?

On long-haul flights, meals are served approximately one hour after take-off and again two hours before landing.

Where can I find information about potential allergens in the meals?

While allergen information may vary due to ingredient availability, the actual meal served will have the final allergen list listed on the label.

The information presented in the blog post “Guide to CEB Meals (Cebu Pacific Pre-Ordered Meals): Worth the Add-on?” was drawn from two primary sources provided. The details regarding what CEB Meals are, how to pre-order, the 24-hour hot meal deadline, included water, meal limits per flight, and serving times for long-haul flights were primarily derived from excerpts titled “CEB Meals Add-on“

Specific information about the introduction of new in-flight meals available for purchase onboard, including their menu options, price (PHP 350), availability on international and select domestic flights, halal certification, and a plant-based option, as well as the distinction from existing popular pre-order meals (like Beef Adobo, Pinoy Spaghetti, and Grilled Chicken Wrap) available for as low as PHP 200, came from a news article published on Business.Inquirer.net entitled “Cebu Pacific introduces new in-flight meals”.