Corporate Jet Catering Needs

Information about corporate jet catering can be hard to come by. A web search will certainly turn up some important details, but how can you know for certain that a particular caterer can provide the type of service you must have? Let's explore some options that can help you navigate through the maze of corporate jet catering.

Many caterers insist that they can provide the type of catering private flight attendants are accustomed to ordering. In reality, most caterers fall short, some woefully so. Besides food quality that is characterized as sub-par, some of the complaints voiced by flight attendants has been that the order was not packaged correctly, the portion sizes were too small, the food was overcooked/undercooked, and a myriad number of other shortcomings. For the sake of brevity, this article will only cover sources to equip you in your quest to finding a corporate jet caterer.

NBAA Catering Subcommittee - The National Business Aviation Association has several standing committees in place that handle different aspects of corporate aviation. The Flight Attendants Committee is one of these committees and the NBAA Catering Subcommittee reports to the Flight Attendants Committee. For the flight attendant desiring information about specific caterers, menu planning, plate presentation and garnishing, ordering, packaging, and more, the subcommittee offers a Caterer Mentoring Program whereby participants can visit the caterer's kitchen for a one-on-one or small group meeting with the caterer. Participants have found the program to be highly engaging, clearing some of the mystery behind corporate jet catering.