KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is now serving meals designed by prize-winning Brazilian chef, Rodrigo Oliveira, on its flights from Brazil to Amsterdam. Meals by this top chef will be served in both Business and Economy Class onboard KLM flights.

Rodrigo Oliveira is the chef and owner of the renowned São Paulo restaurant Mocotó, whose superb Brazilian cuisine has been awarded two stars by the Guia 4 Rodas. Rodrigo was voted Brazil’s Chef of the Year and won the Best New Restaurant Award with Mocotó in the same year.

Brazil is an important growth market for KLM, particularly through its recently launched, close partnership with the airline GOL. By entering into a collaboration with this new top chef, KLM is preparing to harness the benefits forthcoming major sporting events: the football World Cup in June and July of this year and the 2016 Olympic games. South American cuisine is extremely popular and accessible to a wide range of tastes.