Originally Posted by
Marsilius
In general, Business Class food is certainly a step up from Economy Class. There's literally more elbow room, while the food is usually much better quality, as well as being served rather more elegantly on china crockery and with proper cutlery. The selection of drinks is of better quality too.
If travelling in Economy, I tend to refuse all food and anything more than a single drink. In that situation the 20 minutes or so when everyone else is penned in their seats by the tray table also offers a great opportunity to use the lavatory facilities without the need to queue.