Catering or organizing and supplying in-flight meals is one of many amenities offered in the private aviation industry. The range of this service can vary from purchasing drinks, snacks and food for short-haul flights to full seven-course meals for long-haul intercontinental flights. Catering, being an elite service, is considered the highlight of private aviation, it allows providers to focus directly on the needs of customers.
Catering is a flexible service that can be tailored to individual preferences. The key point, however, is that it doesn't have to be another form of takeaway food. Since it can take hours between preparation, delivery to the aircraft and actual service at cruising altitude, the characteristics of food and ingredients must be considered to ensure the safety and health of passengers and crew.
The standard set of food and drinks includes: crisps, cookies, snacks, water, juices, regular soft drinks, non-alcoholic drinks without sugar, miniature bottles of liquor and wine.
Food and drinks on private jet
Depending on time of the day, you can order breakfast (fruits, sandwiches, oatmeal, bread basket with muffins and croissants, tea / coffee, water / milk); lunch (salad, pasta, rice, vegetables, meat, ice cream, soft drinks) or dinner (chicken, white fish, pasta, salad, vegetables, dessert of your choice, drinks).
Local specialties are available upon request. So, flying from Nice, you can order the delivery of niçoise salad, in Nigeria it’s worth trying tiger prawns, and in Zurich - the famous Zürcher Geschnetzeltes.
If you chartered a large jet equipped with a kitchen (galley), then the crew team can include a personal chef who will cook to serve freshly prepared meals to passengers.
In case of ordering ready-made in-flight meals, most catering companies can prepare meals or snacks, taking into account any dietary restrictions of passengers. This includes gluten-free, vegan, halal and kosher food. Suppliers take into account all preferences, whatever they may be dictated - allergies, taste preferences or personal wishes.
If you’re flying to a festive event, then the catering service can be part of the celebration. Birthday cakes, decorations, desserts and special meals can be ordered in advance and prepared for the trip. If you’ll allow yourself to be more creative, the celebration can begin as soon as you board the private jet!
