Caribbean Island-Hopping From Sint Maarten (TNCM / SXM): Anguilla (TQPF / AXA), St Barth and Beyond
Caribbean island-hopping catering from Sint Maarten (TNCM / SXM) opens a whole archipelago. Within a short flight of Princess Juliana lie Anguilla (TQPF / AXA), St Barth, St Kitts (TKPK / SKB), Antigua (TAPA / ANU), the British and US Virgin Islands and, a little further south, the French Antilles. Owners, charter guests and yacht parties often combine several islands in one trip, and every leg deserves catering that suits its length, its cabin and its mood.
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. Across the north-eastern Caribbean, our specialised team plans multi-island itineraries in one request, with one menu, one dedicated quote and delivery coordinated with your FBO or handler at each stop. This guide shows how to cater an island-hopping trip, leg by leg.
Sint Maarten, the hub of the north-eastern Caribbean
Princess Juliana's long runway and excellent connections make it the natural hub for the region. Long-range jets arrive from North America and Europe, and from here the islands are a few minutes to an hour away. Some trips use the same jet throughout, landing at each island where the runway allows; others park the long-range aircraft at Sint Maarten and continue on turboprops or by boat. In both cases, the catering plan starts at Princess Juliana, where the first and last legs of the itinerary usually take place.
For crews, the rhythm of an island-hopping trip is quite different from a single long sector. Flights are short, turnarounds are quick, and the passengers may spend a morning on one island and dine on another. The best catering plan follows that rhythm: generous for the long legs, light and fresh for the hops, and always ready to serve.
Anguilla (TQPF / AXA): the closest neighbour
Anguilla lies just across the channel from Sint Maarten, a few minutes' flight away. The island is known for its long white beaches, quiet resorts at Meads Bay, Shoal Bay and Rendezvous Bay, and a restaurant scene that is remarkable for its size. Private aviation here is mostly leisure, with guests arriving directly from the United States or connecting through Princess Juliana.
Anguilla's food comes from the sea: spiny lobster and local crayfish, grilled red snapper and grouper, conch fritters and salads, served with pigeon peas and rice, johnny cakes or plantain. On board, chilled lobster tails, ceviche, tropical fruit platters with mango and papaya, and coconut desserts travel beautifully on short or long sectors. Delivery at Anguilla (TQPF / AXA) is coordinated with your handler, and the island's FBO is listed further down this page.
St Barth: the short-runway jewel
St Barth's runway is served by smaller aircraft, so most guests arrive via Sint Maarten. For this hop, our team prepares compact boxes with canapés, finger sandwiches, fruit cups and chilled drinks, ready to serve in a small cabin. The long-range jet's menu and the island hop are quoted together, and our article on the St Barth connection via Sint Maarten describes this two-leg plan in detail.
On an island-hopping trip, the best catering is the one that never slows the journey down: ready when the door opens, delightful when the guests sit down.
St Kitts, Antigua and the Virgin Islands
Further south, St Kitts (TKPK / SKB) offers a lush, mountainous landscape, historic Brimstone Hill and a growing collection of luxury resorts, while its sister island Nevis is a favourite for quiet escapes. Antigua (TAPA / ANU) is famous for its 365 beaches, English Harbour and Antigua Sailing Week, which brings yachtsmen and guests to the island each spring. To the west, Tortola (TUPJ / EIS) serves the British Virgin Islands and their celebrated sailing grounds, and St Thomas (TIST / STT) is the gateway to the US Virgin Islands.
These islands share a Caribbean table of fresh fish, Creole sauces, rice and peas, plantain and tropical fruit, each with its own accent. On board, our kitchens combine these local flavours with the classics of the Global Diners menu card: smoked salmon, caviar, cheese and pastries. Halal, kosher, vegan and alcohol-free menus are available at every stop, and rum punch, wine and champagne are offered subject to local rules.
Leg | Typical flight | Global Diners catering format |
Long-range arrival at Sint Maarten (TNCM / SXM) | Several hours from North America or Europe | Full menu with breakfast, main service and snack |
Sint Maarten to Anguilla (TQPF / AXA) | A few minutes | Chilled drinks, canapés and fruit |
Sint Maarten to St Barth (TFFJ / SBH) | Short turboprop hop | Compact individual boxes, ready to serve |
Sint Maarten to St Kitts (TKPK / SKB) or Antigua (TAPA / ANU) | Under an hour | Light lunch boxes, salads, sweet bites |
Sint Maarten to Tortola (TUPJ / EIS) | Under an hour | Sandwiches, fruit cups, chilled juices |
Final long-range departure | Back to North America or Europe | Full menu with hot mains, cheese and desserts |
Planning an itinerary in one request
The easiest way to cater an island-hopping trip is to send the whole itinerary at once. Our team then proposes a format for each leg, prepares one dedicated quote and confirms each delivery with the FBO or handler at the relevant island. We recommend ordering 24 hours ahead for each leg, and a little earlier during the winter season and the regatta weeks.
Email order@globaldiners.com with the aircraft registration, every leg of the itinerary, delivery times and passenger counts.
Name the FBO or handler at each island, and mention any legs flown on a different aircraft or by boat.
Add dietary needs, allergies, children's meals and crew meals for the whole trip.
Receive one dedicated quote and a written confirmation for every leg.
Share any change in the schedule, and our team updates the deliveries with each handler.
Our article on how handling agents coordinate catering explains how deliveries are synchronised with the ground teams, and our guide to worldwide catering coordination shows how the same process works across continents.
Beyond the islands: our growing network in the Americas
The Caribbean connects naturally with the rest of the Americas, and many itineraries continue to San Juan (TJSJ / SJU), Miami (KMIA / MIA) or Nassau (MYNN / NAS). Our network keeps growing in the region: our new stations at Querétaro (MMQT / QRO) in Mexico and Buenos Aires Ezeiza (SAEZ / EZE) in Argentina have received very positive feedback from crews, and the same Global Diners menu is available all along the way.
Coming very soon: the Global Diners client portal
The Global Diners client portal is coming very soon. It is designed to bring the Global Diners menu, order requests, confirmations and documents into one space for crew, operations and finance, which is ideal for itineraries with many short legs. Until it opens, every request goes through order@globaldiners.com. A Global Diners crew training programme will also launch soon.
Event Weeks at Anguilla (TQPF / AXA): Private Jet Catering in Anguilla
Anguilla's private-aviation peaks follow the Caribbean winter season. From mid-December to April the island's resorts, villas and restaurants are full and holiday weekends are especially lively. The Summer Festival brings a shorter, livelier peak, while June to November is a calmer season with flexible schedules. During busy weeks, order well before the standard 24 hours, confirm passenger numbers early and agree delivery times with the handler. Chilled, travel-ready formats suit the warm climate, and seafood should be reserved in advance when demand is high.
Event | When | Where |
Christmas and New Year holidays | Late December to early January | Resorts and villas island-wide |
Winter high season | January to April | Meads Bay, Shoal Bay and the West End |
Easter holidays | March or April (varies) | Island-wide |
Anguilla Day | May | The Valley and around the island |
Anguilla Summer Festival | Late July to early August | The Valley and Sandy Ground |
Christmas and New Year holidays at Anguilla (TQPF / AXA): Late December to early January
The festive fortnight is the island's busiest time, with families and groups arriving for villa stays and New Year's Eve celebrations at the resorts. Business jets cluster around the holiday weekends, with the handler coordinating every movement. Order catering several days ahead and reserve seafood early. Celebration platters with lobster, caviar and champagne pairings (subject to local rules) can be requested for New Year, alongside children's menus and comfortable breakfast options for early departures.
Event and holiday dates on Anguilla shift slightly each year, so confirm the timing with our team when placing your order.
Culture and heritage near Anguilla (TQPF / AXA)
Anguilla's heritage is maritime and community-based. The Heritage Collection Museum, in the east of the island, tells the story of the Arawak period, the colonial era and the 1967 Anguilla Revolution. Wallblake House, in The Valley, is one of the oldest surviving plantation houses in the region. Boat racing with locally built wooden sloops is the national sport and a central part of island culture.
Dining and shopping near Anguilla (TQPF / AXA)
For a small island, Anguilla has a highly regarded restaurant scene, from fine dining at resorts to beachfront grills serving lobster and crayfish. Roadside barbecue stands offer ribs and chicken, especially on weekends, and Sandy Ground is the place for beach bars and live music. Shopping is low-key: art galleries showing Caribbean painters, small boutiques for resort wear, local salt and spice blends, and handmade crafts sold in The Valley and resort shops.
Also nearby: St Kitts (TKPK / SKB)
Robert L. Bradshaw International sits on the edge of Basseterre, the capital of St Kitts, and is the main arrival point for both St Kitts and its sister island Nevis, reached by short sea or air transfer. Private traffic is driven by luxury resorts and villas, the superyacht marina at Christophe Harbour on the south-east peninsula, golf at Frigate Bay, property and investment visits, and the island's medical and veterinary schools. Long-range jets arrive from North America and Europe, especially in the dry winter season from December to April, while summer brings the music festival.
St Kitts combines beaches, rainforest and history in a compact island. Frigate Bay and South Friars Bay are popular for swimming and beach bars, while the south-east peninsula offers quieter coves, snorkelling and the Christophe Harbour marina. Hikers can climb Mount Liamuiga, a dormant volcano covered in rainforest. The St Kitts Scenic Railway, built for the sugar industry, circles much of the island. Golf is played at Royal St Kitts in Frigate Bay. A short ferry ride leads to Nevis, with its beaches, hot springs, plantation inns and Nevis Peak.
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).
Sint Maarten (TNCM / SXM): Atlantic Aviation, Menzies Aviation St Maarten and Signature Aviation
Anguilla (TQPF / AXA): Lloyd's Aviation
St Kitts (TKPK / SKB): KayanJet FBO Services Ltd
Antigua (TAPA / ANU): Signature Aviation
Tortola (TUPJ / EIS): Clair Aero, Platinum BVI Services and Signature Aviation
St Thomas (TIST / STT): ExecuJet Flight Services, St Thomas Jet Center and Standard Aviation
Frequently asked questions
Can Global Diners cater a multi-island itinerary from Sint Maarten (TNCM / SXM)?
Yes. Send the whole itinerary to order@globaldiners.com. Our team proposes a catering format for each leg, prepares one dedicated quote and coordinates every delivery with the FBO or handler at each island.
What is best for very short hops, such as Sint Maarten to Anguilla (TQPF / AXA)?
Light, ready-to-serve items: chilled drinks, canapés, fruit cups and sweet bites, packed individually and labelled for allergens.
Are dietary menus available on every island?
Yes. Halal, kosher, vegan and alcohol-free menus are available, with allergen labels on every item. Wine, champagne and rum punch are offered subject to local rules.
How early should I order for an island-hopping trip?
We recommend ordering 24 hours ahead for each leg, and a little earlier during the winter season and regatta weeks. Sending the full itinerary at once makes planning especially smooth.
Can I order a lobster platter for a departure from Anguilla (TQPF / AXA)?
Yes. For departures from Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (TQPF / AXA), chilled lobster or crayfish platters can be requested, along with grilled local fish, ceviche and tropical fruit. Availability depends on the season and the day's catch, so our team confirms options when you order. Platters are packed chilled for the cabin and delivered to the FBO or handler.
Can Global Diners deliver catering at Anguilla (TQPF / AXA) over the Christmas and New Year holidays?
Yes. Global Diners delivers catering at Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (TQPF / AXA) throughout the festive season, the busiest time of year on the island. Festive menus with seafood, champagne pairings (subject to local rules), roasts and desserts can be requested. Placing the order a few days ahead keeps holiday planning especially smooth.
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Ready to explore the islands?
From Sint Maarten (TNCM / SXM) to Anguilla (TQPF / AXA), St Barth, St Kitts, Antigua and the Virgin Islands, Global Diners brings one menu and one specialised team to every leg of your Caribbean journey. Send us the full itinerary, and we will prepare a dedicated quote with the right catering for each island and each cabin.
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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