I recall on the flight back from Canada the trolly dolly was handing out meals. I heard her saying to the Hindu family behind me, "It is quite nice. It's beef!" They declined the offer
Quite sensible if my experience of airline 'food' is anything to go by! I'd probably have done the same.
Mind you, I do recall two occasions out of the many flights I've taken, where the food was outstanding.
One was transAtlantic to the States with TWA (remember them?) and I had an excellent fillet steak whilst enjoying the luxury of Club class travel.
The other was with Evergreen (ever heard of them?) on a trip (also Club) to Taiwan. Real crockery, real knives/forks and personally served food. All piping hot and remarkably good. Mind you that was ten years ago.
P.S. It's 'trolley' Nick.