Cannes Royal Regattas by Private Jet: Inflight Catering for September on the Riviera
Private jet catering for the Cannes Royal Regattas is part of one of the Riviera's most elegant traditions. Every September, the Régates Royales bring classic yachts, tall rigs and modern racing boats to the Bay of Cannes for a week of sailing, set against the Lérins Islands and the hills of the Esterel. The event dates back to 1929 and remains one of the great meeting points of the Mediterranean yachting calendar.
For guests flying in, the Riviera offers two ideal gateways: Cannes (LFMD / CEQ), the closest airfield to the Croisette, and Nice (LFMN / NCE), home to one of Global Diners' own production kitchens. With our kitchens in Paris (Le Bourget), Nice and Madrid and kitchens serving more than 2,500 airports worldwide, we prepare your inflight catering for the journey in and the journey home.
The Royal Regattas: a September tradition
The Régates Royales take place each year in the second half of September, shortly after the Cannes Yachting Festival. Racing runs through the week in the Bay of Cannes, while the Quai Saint-Pierre in the Old Port becomes a floating museum of varnished hulls and polished brass, open to visitors who stroll the pontoons in the late summer light.
The fleet brings together classic and vintage yachts, metre-class boats and modern sailing yachts, with crews and owners from across Europe and beyond. On shore, the Regatta Village, receptions and prize-givings give the week a sociable rhythm that suits a long weekend on the Riviera.
When: every September, typically over a week in the second half of the month.
Where: the Bay of Cannes, with the fleet moored at the Old Port.
Best viewpoints: Le Suquet, the Croisette and the Pointe Croisette.
Nearest airport: Cannes (LFMD / CEQ), with Nice (LFMN / NCE) about 30 minutes away by car.
Choosing your airport: Cannes-Mandelieu or Nice
Airport | Best suited to | Distance to Old Port | Global Diners catering |
Cannes (LFMD / CEQ) | Light and midsize jets | About 10 minutes by car | Our kitchen, menu card |
Nice (LFMN / NCE) | All jet sizes, long-haul arrivals | About 30 to 40 minutes by car | Own kitchen, planeside delivery |
Saint-Tropez La Môle (LFTZ / LTT) | Light jets and turboprops | Longer transfer by road or sea | Our kitchen, menu card |
Cannes (LFMD / CEQ) is focused on general aviation and suits light and midsize business jets, bringing guests within minutes of the Croisette. Larger aircraft and long-haul arrivals typically use Nice (LFMN / NCE), where our Nice kitchen prepares the order and delivers planeside, directly to the aircraft. Helicopter transfers between Nice and Cannes are a popular way to reach the regatta in a few minutes.
September is a lively month on the Riviera, with the Monaco Yacht Show and the Cannes Yachting Festival on the calendar too. Planning parking and timings early keeps every arrival relaxed, and ordering catering 24 hours before delivery gives our team time to prepare each detail.
Inflight catering for regatta guests
Regatta weekends follow the wind and the sun: early starts on the water, long lunches in the Old Port and evening receptions. Inflight catering should fit that rhythm, light and fresh on the way in, more generous on the way home after a week of sailing.
Arrival flights
For morning arrivals into Cannes or Nice, guests often choose breakfast boxes, fresh fruit, viennoiseries and a selection of cold-pressed juices. Midday flights suit Mediterranean starters, salads and seafood, with a light dessert to keep the afternoon free for the water.
Return flights
Departures after the prize-giving are a chance to celebrate. A warm main course for the galley oven, a cheese selection, a dessert board and champagne service, subject to local rules on alcohol, make the flight home a fitting finale. Our guide to wine and champagne pairing offers ideas for the cellar.
From the Old Port to the aircraft door: a September week on the water deserves a table to match on the way home.
A week in the life of a regatta guest
A typical regatta stay begins with an arrival on Thursday or Friday, a first evening in the Old Port and a morning on the water watching the classic fleet race past the Lérins Islands. Afternoons are for the Regatta Village, a swim from the yacht or a quiet lunch on the Croisette, and evenings for receptions and dinners in Le Suquet. The weekend closes with the final races and the prize-giving, followed by a relaxed flight home.
Each step of that rhythm shapes the catering. Arrival flights are light and bright, return flights are celebratory, and crew meals are planned for every leg so that pilots and cabin crew enjoy the same quality as their guests. Sharing your full itinerary in a single email allows our team to prepare each leg from the same menu card.
Catering for yachts and the flight home
Many regatta guests stay on board their own yacht or a charter yacht in the bay. Global Diners focuses on inflight catering for the aircraft, and our specialised team can coordinate a pick-up from a Riviera restaurant to be delivered with your order, ideal for a favourite dish from the week. For a special occasion, a restaurant such as Beefbar Monaco can also be coordinated.
How catering reaches your aircraft
Email order@globaldiners.com 24 hours before delivery with the aircraft registration, airport, date, delivery time and passenger count.
Choose your selection from the Global Diners menu card and share any allergies or dietary preferences.
Receive a dedicated quote confirming the menu and delivery arrangements.
At Nice (LFMN / NCE), your order is prepared in our own kitchen and delivered planeside; at Cannes (LFMD / CEQ), delivery arrangements are confirmed for the airport.
Every item arrives labelled with allergens and kept in the cold chain, prepared to HACCP principles.
Flying in from further afield? Our own kitchen in Paris (LFPB / LBG) prepares the same menu card for departures from Paris, and our kitchens cover airports such as Geneva (LSGG / GVA) and London (EGGW / LTN) for guests arriving from Switzerland or the United Kingdom.
Making the most of September in Cannes
September is one of the most beautiful months on the Côte d'Azur: warm sea, softer light and a calmer pace after the summer. Guests often extend their stay with a visit to the Lérins Islands, a round of golf in the hills or a dinner in the Old Town of Le Suquet. For a broader view of the region, read our guide to private jet catering in Paris and the French Riviera.
Events That Shape Private Jet Catering at Cannes (LFMD / CEQ)
Demand peaks around MIPIM (March), the Cannes Film Festival (May), Cannes Lions (June), the Cannes Yachting Festival (September) and MIPCOM (October), so please order catering early during these periods.
Event | When | Where |
Cannes Film Festival | May | Palais des Festivals, Cannes |
Cannes Lions | June | Palais des Festivals, Cannes |
MIPIM | March | Palais des Festivals, Cannes |
MIPCOM | October | Palais des Festivals, Cannes |
Cannes Yachting Festival | September | Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto, Cannes |
Summer season | July to August | Cannes, Mandelieu-la-Napoule and the Esterel coast |
Cannes Yachting Festival at Cannes (LFMD / CEQ): September
Europe's largest in-water boat show presents hundreds of yachts and motor boats across two harbours. Owners, buyers and shipyard teams combine viewings with the late Riviera season, and Cannes-Mandelieu is the natural landing point. Yacht-style platters, seafood, rosé from Provence and fresh pastries are popular requests. Book catering when you confirm the slot, as the show runs at the same time as other September events along the coast and the apron fills early.
Palais des Festivals events and holiday peaks move from one year to the next, so confirm dates with our team when you book catering.
Dining and shopping near Cannes (LFMD / CEQ)
The Marché Forville in Cannes sells fish, cheese, flowers and Provençal produce each morning, and the lanes of Le Suquet are lined with small restaurants. Beach clubs on the Croisette serve long lunches through the summer, and Mougins has a long tradition of fine dining. The Croisette hosts the major fashion and jewellery houses, while the Rue d'Antibes mixes luxury and premium brands. Grasse perfume houses offer workshops where visitors can create a personal fragrance.
Local flavours for flights from Cannes (LFMD / CEQ)
Cannes sits on the western Riviera, where Provençal cooking leans on olive oil, herbs and the catch of the day. Tapenade of black olives, anchoïade with raw vegetables and fougasse with olives or lardons make simple and elegant aperitif plates for the cabin. Pan bagnat and salade niçoise work well for lunch, while Mediterranean fish such as sea bass and red mullet can be served as cold fillets with sauce vierge. Ratatouille and tian of summer vegetables are good warm options for reheating. Grasse, just inland, is known for jasmine and roses, and floral notes appear in local pastries and syrups. The tarte tropézienne, a brioche filled with light cream, is popular along the whole coast, and calissons and candied fruit from the region make nice gifts. On the islands facing Cannes, the monks of the Abbaye de Lérins produce their own wines, and Côtes de Provence rosé is the classic summer choice; citron pressé and herbal infusions are fresh non-alcoholic options. Our kitchens selected specifically for private aviation prepare each order, and pick-up from Cannes restaurants and beach clubs is available on request.
FBOs at Cannes (LFMD / CEQ): the business aviation terminals here are run by Sky Valet. Our team coordinates every delivery with the FBO or handler you choose.
Also nearby: Toulon-Hyères (LFTH / TLN)
Toulon-Hyères Airport shares its runway with a French Navy air station on the Giens peninsula and serves the western Var coast. Private flights bring summer residents and yacht owners to Hyères, the Porquerolles and Port-Cros islands, Bormes-les-Mimosas, Le Lavandou and, further east, the Saint-Tropez peninsula. Toulon is home to France's main naval base and a defence industry cluster, so corporate and government traffic continues year-round. Motor-sport fans travel to the Circuit Paul Ricard at Le Castellet, and sailing events around Saint-Tropez add strong peaks in early summer and early autumn.
FBOs at Toulon-Hyères (LFTH / TLN): the business aviation terminals here are run by Toulon-Hyères Vinci Airports Executive Handling. Our team coordinates every delivery with the FBO or handler you choose.
FBOs at every airport in this guide
Here are the business aviation terminals (FBOs) 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).
Cannes (LFMD / CEQ): Sky Valet
Nice (LFMN / NCE): Signature Aviation, AviaVIP and DC Aviation G-OPS
Saint-Tropez (LFTZ / LTT): Sky Valet St Tropez
Paris (LFPB / LBG): Dassault Falcon Service, Jet Aviation, Signature Aviation, Advanced Air Support International, Jetex Le Bourget, ExecuJet Paris and Universal Aviation France
Geneva (LSGG / GVA): Geneva Airpark SA, Signature Aviation, Dassault Aviation Business Services SA, Jet Aviation Geneva and Privatport
London Luton (EGGW / LTN): Signature Aviation and Harrods Aviation
Toulon-Hyères (LFTH / TLN): Toulon-Hyères Vinci Airports Executive Handling
Frequently asked questions
When do the Cannes Royal Regattas take place?
The Régates Royales take place every year in the second half of September in the Bay of Cannes. Check the official programme for this year's exact dates.
Which airport is closest to the Cannes Royal Regattas?
Cannes (LFMD / CEQ) is the closest airfield to the Old Port and suits light and midsize jets. Nice (LFMN / NCE) welcomes all aircraft sizes and is about 30 to 40 minutes away by car.
Does Global Diners deliver catering planeside in Nice?
Yes. Orders for Nice (LFMN / NCE) are prepared in our own kitchen in Nice and delivered planeside, directly to the aircraft.
How do I order catering for a regatta flight?
Email order@globaldiners.com with your aircraft registration, airport, date, delivery time and passenger count. We recommend ordering 24 hours before delivery.
Can I order catering at Cannes-Mandelieu (LFMD / CEQ) during the Cannes Film Festival?
Yes. Cannes-Mandelieu (LFMD / CEQ) is covered throughout the Cannes Film Festival in May, when private arrivals and departures concentrate around the Croisette. Our team works with our kitchens to plan quantities and delivery windows for this period. Ordering early is the best way to secure menus and timings during festival fortnight.
Can you add a tarte tropézienne or Provençal aperitif to my Cannes order?
Yes, for flights from Cannes-Mandelieu (LFMD / CEQ), a tarte tropézienne, tapenade, anchoïade with crudités and fougasse can be added to any order on request. Our team packs the pastry so the cream stays chilled until service, and the aperitif items are boxed ready to plate in the cabin. Let us know the number of guests when ordering.
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Sailing into Cannes this September?
Whether you are racing, watching from the Croisette or hosting guests on board, Global Diners prepares your inflight catering from the menu card and delivers it at the time your crew needs it, in Nice planeside and in Cannes as arranged for the airport.
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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