Bahamas Family Islands: Andros, Berry Islands, Governor's Harbour (MYEM / GHB) and Rock Sound
Private jet catering for the Bahamas Family Islands opens the door to the quietest, most authentic corners of the archipelago. Andros, the largest island of the Bahamas, the Berry Islands with their fishing cays, and the hillside town of Governor's Harbour (MYEM / GHB) and the rural south of Eleuthera around Rock Sound (MYER / RSD) welcome owners, anglers and villa guests who value space and calm above all. This guide shows how Global Diners plans catering for these islands, where every flight is personal and every detail matters.
Global Diners prepares VVIP inflight catering in our own kitchens in Paris, Nice and Madrid and in our kitchens across more than 2,500 airports. For the Family Islands, our team works from Nassau (MYNN / NAS) and with the local handling at Great Harbour Cay (MYBG / GHC) and Chub Cay (MYBC / CCZ), always coordinating delivery with your FBO or handler.
Andros: the great island of blue holes and bonefish
Andros is the largest island of the Bahamas, yet it remains wonderfully wild. Its interior of pine forest and mangrove creeks is dotted with inland blue holes, and offshore the Andros Barrier Reef runs along the edge of the Tongue of the Ocean, one of the deepest marine trenches in the region. Andros is a world-famous bonefishing destination, and its lodges welcome anglers through much of the year. The island is also home to Androsia, the colourful batik fabric made by local artisans.
For Andros, our team focuses on the departure side: for flights to Andros from Nassau (MYNN / NAS) or South Florida, our team prepares generous chilled menus and provisions for the lodge or villa, and for the return our specialised team can plan catering at Nassau for guests connecting onwards. Andros land crab, a summer speciality, and freshly caught fish are part of the island's identity, and our team is happy to suggest Bahamian dishes in the same spirit.
The Berry Islands: Great Harbour Cay (MYBG / GHC) and Chub Cay (MYBC / CCZ)
The Berry Islands are a quiet chain of about 30 cays between Andros, Grand Bahama and Nassau. Great Harbour Cay, the largest, offers long beaches on its eastern shore, a sheltered marina and excellent bonefishing, and Hoffman's Cay to the south hides a blue hole ringed by cliffs. At the southern end of the chain, Chub Cay sits on the edge of deep water where the Tongue of the Ocean meets the Northwest Providence Channel, making it a long-standing base for marlin, tuna and wahoo fishing.
Fishing days: early breakfasts, wraps, fresh fruit and cold drinks packed for the boat.
After a good day offshore: seared tuna salads, fish tacos and celebration platters for the flight home.
Marina weekends: sharing platters, salads and desserts for owners and their guests.
Second homes: welcome hampers with cheese, pastries, fruit and breakfast essentials.
On the Family Islands, time slows down. Catering should feel the same: generous, fresh and completely unhurried.
Governor's Harbour (MYEM / GHB): the heart of Eleuthera
Governor's Harbour is one of the oldest settlements on Eleuthera and one of the prettiest towns in the Bahamas, with Victorian and colonial houses climbing the hill above a calm harbour. French Leave Beach faces the Caribbean side, while the Atlantic coast offers pink-sand beaches and reef snorkelling close to shore. Villa groups and families arrive for long weekends, and Earco Elite Co. welcomes private aircraft at the airport.
Eleuthera's sugarloaf pineapple, sweeter and less acidic than most, is the island's pride, celebrated each June at the Pineapple Festival in Gregory Town. Pineapple tarts, fruit platters and fresh juices are lovely additions to a menu from Governor's Harbour, alongside grilled snapper, conch fritters and peas 'n' rice.
Rock Sound (MYER / RSD) and South Eleuthera
Rock Sound International serves the rural south of Eleuthera, where the Ocean Hole, an inland blue hole linked to the sea, sits in the middle of the settlement. Cape Eleuthera and its marina are the base for deep-sea fishing in Exuma Sound, and Lighthouse Beach at the southern tip is one of the island's most beautiful. Odyssey Aviation welcomes private aircraft at Rock Sound, and our team coordinates every catering delivery with them or with your handler.
Island | Airport | Catering ideas from Global Diners |
Andros | Via Nassau (MYNN / NAS) or South Florida | Generous chilled menus and lodge provisions on departure |
Great Harbour Cay | Great Harbour Cay (MYBG / GHC) | Fishing breakfasts, marina sharing platters |
Chub Cay | Chub Cay (MYBC / CCZ) | Seared tuna, fish tacos, celebration platters |
Central Eleuthera | Governor's Harbour (MYEM / GHB) | Pineapple desserts, villa-group platters |
South Eleuthera | Rock Sound (MYER / RSD) | Fresh fish, robust chilled dishes |
Planning catering for the Family Islands
Smaller islands mean a more personal rhythm. Fresh produce often arrives by mailboat, and local fishermen bring in the day's catch, so a little advance notice lets our team source the very best. Halal, kosher and alcohol-free menus are available, together with vegetarian and vegan dishes, every item carries an allergen label, and wine and champagne are offered subject to local rules.
Email order@globaldiners.com with the island, airport, date, delivery time and passenger count.
Share dietary needs, allergies and any fishing or boat plans that follow the landing.
Order 24 hours ahead, and a few days ahead for holiday weeks and larger groups.
Receive a dedicated quote and a written confirmation from our specialised team.
Our team coordinates delivery with your FBO or handler on each island.
Our guides to catering at challenging airports and spectacular airports explore more remote destinations, and the Global Diners client portal, coming very soon, is designed to bring the menu, order requests, confirmations and documents into one space for crew, operations and finance. Until it opens, every request goes through order@globaldiners.com, and a Global Diners crew training programme will also launch soon.
VIP Inflight Catering for Events Near Governor's Harbour (MYEM / GHB)
Central Eleuthera is a small, quiet market, so a handful of busy weeks set the pace for catering here. Thanksgiving, the winter holidays and the Easter break bring villa owners and family groups in waves, and local kitchens serve island restaurants and private homes at the same time. Fresh seafood and produce arrive by mailboat and local fishermen, so a little extra planning brings the best of the catch. Order well before the usual 24 hours in peak weeks, confirm guest numbers early, agree a delivery time with the handler and choose robust, chilled dishes that travel well in the heat. During hurricane season, keep the team informed of any schedule changes.
Event | When | Where |
Eleuthera Pineapple Festival | Early June | Gregory Town, north of Governor's Harbour |
US Thanksgiving week | Late November | Governor's Harbour and central Eleuthera |
Christmas and New Year holidays | Late December to early January | Governor's Harbour and central Eleuthera |
Spring break and Easter | March or April (varies) | Central Eleuthera beaches and settlements |
Atlantic hurricane season | June to November | Eleuthera and the central Bahamas |
Eleuthera Pineapple Festival at Governor's Harbour (MYEM / GHB): Early June
Gregory Town celebrates Eleuthera's sugarloaf pineapple with food stalls, music, a pineapple-eating contest and local crafts at the start of summer. Bahamians from other islands and visitors fly in for the weekend, adding traffic to an otherwise quiet month. This is the best time to feature the island's pineapple onboard: ask for fresh fruit, juices and pineapple tarts and order two or three days ahead so local supply can be reserved. Light, chilled dishes suit the warm weather.
Island festival and holiday dates vary from one year to the next, so confirm the timing with our team when you order for Governor's Harbour.
Things to do around Governor's Harbour (MYEM / GHB)
Central Eleuthera is made for slow days outdoors. French Leave Beach, just outside Governor's Harbour, faces the calm Caribbean side, while the Atlantic coast offers long pink-sand stretches with reef snorkelling close to shore. The Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve, managed by the Bahamas National Trust, has trails through native coppice and a medicinal plant garden. Further north, the Glass Window Bridge shows the narrowest point of the island, with deep blue Atlantic on one side and turquoise shallows on the other. Bonefishing, kayaking, paddleboarding and boat trips to secluded coves complete the picture, and sunset from the hill above the harbour is a local ritual.
Culture and heritage near Governor's Harbour (MYEM / GHB)
Governor's Harbour developed in the 1800s around the pineapple trade, and its hillside of Victorian and colonial houses reflects that period. The Haynes Library, a restored 19th-century building, serves as a community and cultural centre. Eleuthera was settled in the 1640s by the Eleutheran Adventurers, Puritans from Bermuda, whose story is told at Preacher's Cave in the north. Local churches, cemeteries and small settlements keep the island's history close at hand.
Also nearby: Great Harbour Cay (MYBG / GHC)
Great Harbour Cay Airport serves the largest island of the Berry Islands, a quiet chain of cays between Grand Bahama, Andros and Nassau. Most business aviation flights are piston and turboprop aircraft from Florida, carrying second-home owners, boaters heading for the marina, and anglers chasing bonefish on the flats and pelagic fish in deeper water. The settlement of Bullocks Harbour is home to the island's small local community. The pace is unhurried, and traffic peaks in winter and spring and around US holidays, with family visits and fishing trips continuing through the summer.
Great Harbour Cay's long beaches on the eastern shore offer clear water and quiet sand. The marina is the base for boating, fishing charters and trips to nearby cays. Bonefishing on the flats is a highlight, along with offshore fishing for mahi-mahi and wahoo. Snorkelling and diving reveal reefs, wrecks and marine life, and Hoffman's Cay, to the south, is known for its blue hole surrounded by cliffs. Kayaking, paddleboarding and beachcombing round out the island's relaxed activities. Sunset from the western shore and stargazing on clear nights, far from city lights, are simple pleasures that many visitors remember.
FBOs at every airport in this guide
Here are the business aviation terminals (FBOs) and handling options at each airport mentioned above. Our team coordinates every catering delivery with the FBO or handler you choose, and our own kitchens deliver planeside at Paris (LFPB / LBG) and Nice (LFMN / NCE).
Governor's Harbour (MYEM / GHB): Earco Elite Co.
Great Harbour Cay (MYBG / GHC): local airport handling, with every catering delivery coordinated by our team with your handler
Rock Sound (MYER / RSD): Odyssey Aviation
Chub Cay (MYBC / CCZ): local airport handling, with every catering delivery coordinated by our team with your handler
Nassau (MYNN / NAS): Odyssey Aviation and Jet Nassau
Frequently asked questions
Which Family Islands airports does Global Diners serve?
Our network includes Governor's Harbour (MYEM / GHB), Rock Sound (MYER / RSD), Great Harbour Cay (MYBG / GHC) and Chub Cay (MYBC / CCZ), with Nassau (MYNN / NAS) close by. Delivery is coordinated with your FBO or handler.
Can you prepare catering for a flight to Andros?
Yes. For flights to Andros from Nassau or South Florida, our team prepares generous chilled menus and provisions on departure, and can plan your return catering at Nassau for guests connecting onwards.
Is fresh Eleuthera pineapple available?
Yes, when local supply allows. Pineapple is most plentiful in early summer, around the Pineapple Festival in Gregory Town, and appears in fruit platters, tarts and fresh juices.
How far ahead should I order for the Family Islands?
We recommend 24 hours ahead, and a few days ahead for holiday weeks and larger groups, so our team can source the freshest local produce and catch.
Can I order Eleuthera pineapple desserts and fresh juices for a flight from Governor's Harbour (MYEM / GHB)?
Yes. For departures from Governor's Harbour (MYEM / GHB) we can include fresh Eleuthera pineapple in fruit platters, tarts and pressed juices when local supply allows, alongside tropical fruit and pastries. Pineapples are most plentiful in early summer. Mention the request when ordering and the team will confirm what is available on your date, with delivery to your handler before departure.
Is catering available at Governor's Harbour (MYEM / GHB) for a villa group arriving for a long weekend?
Yes. At Governor's Harbour (MYEM / GHB) we can prepare departure catering for villa groups as well as onboard meals for the inbound sector from your origin airport. Shared platters, salads, sandwiches and desserts are prepared by our kitchens. Order through our single address with flight times and guest numbers, and the specialised team sends a quote for confirmation.
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Discovering the Family Islands?
From the blue holes of Andros and the fishing cays of the Berry Islands to the pineapple fields of Eleuthera, Global Diners brings one menu, one specialised team and our kitchens to the quietest corners of the Bahamas. Send us your plans and we will prepare a dedicated quote, so every island flight feels as calm as the place you are heading to.
To request a quote, email order@globaldiners.com with your aircraft registration, airport, date, delivery time and passenger count. Our specialised team replies with a dedicated quote for your mission.
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