Children's Meals on Private Jets: Kid-Friendly Inflight Catering Ideas
Children's meals on private jets can turn a family flight into the best part of the holiday. Young travellers have their own tastes, their own rhythms and sometimes their own allergies, and a little planning makes the cabin feel like home for them and relaxing for their parents. Global Diners prepares kid-friendly options from the Global Diners menu for family departures worldwide, from ski flights to Aspen (KASE / ASE) to summer hops to Ajaccio (LFKJ / AJA), Nice (LFMN / NCE) and Paris (LFPB / LBG).
This guide gives crews, family offices and parents practical ideas for every age, from toddlers to teenagers: what to serve, when to serve it, how to present it with a smile and how to handle allergies and dietary needs with complete confidence.
Why children's catering deserves its own plan
Children experience a flight differently from adults. They are often excited at departure, hungry at unexpected moments and tired before landing. Food that is familiar, easy to eat and served at the right time helps them settle, and it gives parents a chance to enjoy their own meal. A separate children's selection also makes life simpler for the crew, who can serve younger passengers first and keep the main service calm.
Our team prepares children's items alongside the adult menu, packed and labelled separately, so the crew can see at a glance which tray or box belongs to which young traveller. Every item carries an allergen label.
Ideas by age group
Age | What usually works | Global Diners suggestion |
Toddlers (1 to 3) | Soft textures, small portions, familiar flavours | Fruit purées, yoghurts, soft pasta and finger foods on request |
Young children (4 to 7) | Simple, colourful, easy to hold | Mini sandwiches, chicken strips, vegetable sticks and fruit skewers |
Children (8 to 12) | Recognisable favourites with a little adventure | Pasta with tomato sauce, mini burgers, sushi rolls, pancakes |
Teenagers | Adult-style dishes in generous portions | Grilled chicken bowls, wraps, salads and a dessert to share |
Parents usually bring infant formula and baby food for the youngest travellers, and our team can add simple soft foods to support them. For older children, the secret is choice: two or three options let them feel in charge of their own meal.
Timing, presentation and a little fun
Children are rarely hungry on an adult schedule. Serving a small snack soon after take-off, a main dish in the middle of the flight and a treat before descent works well on most sectors. On long flights, a children's breakfast box and a light supper can follow the family's usual routine, which helps with rest on arrival.
Bento-style boxes: small compartments with a sandwich, vegetables, fruit and a sweet treat look inviting and are easy to eat in a seat.
Colourful fruit: berries, melon and grapes cut to size, with a little yoghurt dip.
Finger food: mini wraps, cheese cubes and crackers, perfect for small hands.
A small surprise: a decorated cookie or a mini cake for a birthday flight, arranged on request.
Drinks: water, milk and fresh juices; sipping a drink during descent can help with ear pressure.
A happy child makes a happy cabin: a small box of favourite foods, served at the right moment, often does more for a family flight than any entertainment system.
Allergies and dietary needs, handled with care
Food allergies are common in children, and parents rightly want certainty. Every item on a Global Diners delivery carries its allergen information, and children's items can be packed separately from adult dishes to keep things clear. When you order, please list each child's allergies and dietary needs; our specialised team then plans the selection around them.
List each child's name or seat, age and any allergies with the order.
Ask for children's items to be packed and labelled separately.
Keep a familiar back-up snack from home for very selective eaters.
Confirm halal, kosher or vegetarian needs; these menus are available for children too.
Serve children first, so parents can relax during their own meal.
For more on safe handling in the galley, read our guide to time and temperature control on private jets.
Family destinations and seasons
Family flights follow the school calendar. In winter, ski destinations such as Aspen and the Alps call for warming breakfasts, hot chocolate and comforting pasta. In spring and summer, Mediterranean islands like Corsica, the Riviera and the Balearics invite fresh fruit, light sandwiches and ice-cold drinks. For summer family flights, see our Palma de Mallorca summer guide and our Antalya Riviera guide.
In Paris (LFPB / LBG) and Nice (LFMN / NCE), our own kitchens deliver planeside, which is particularly convenient when a family arrives with lots of luggage and a tight schedule. Everywhere else, delivery is coordinated with your FBO or handler. 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. Until it opens, every request goes through order@globaldiners.com.
A family flight checklist for crews
Ask about children's ages, allergies and favourite foods when the trip is confirmed.
Order 24 hours ahead and request separate children's boxes.
Plan a snack, a main dish and a treat for each child on longer sectors.
Keep wipes, napkins and spare cutlery close to the family seats.
Save a small surprise for the end of the flight.
With a little attention, children's catering becomes one of the most rewarding parts of VVIP service: the smiles are immediate, and parents remember the care long after landing.
Busy-Season Guide to VIP Inflight Catering at Aspen (KASE / ASE)
Aspen sits in a narrow mountain valley, and its compact airport is at its liveliest during the major holidays and festivals. Winter is the main season, especially Christmas, New Year and Presidents' Day week, when parking reservations are often required and many departures are concentrated in short daylight windows. Summer brings a second peak with food, ideas and music festivals. In these weeks, place orders well before the standard 24 hours, confirm passenger lists early, coordinate delivery times with the handler, and choose menus that suit altitude and cold weather, such as warm soups in thermal carriers, hearty sandwiches and plenty of water.
Event | When | Where |
Christmas and New Year holidays | Mid-December to early January | Aspen and Snowmass ski areas |
Presidents' Day week and February ski peak | February | Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass |
Food & Wine Classic in Aspen | June | Aspen town centre and Wagner Park |
Aspen Ideas Festival | Late June | Aspen Meadows campus, Aspen |
Aspen Music Festival and School season | Late June to August | Benedict Music Tent, Aspen |
Christmas and New Year holidays at Aspen (KASE / ASE): Mid-December to early January
The holiday fortnight is the busiest period of the year in Aspen, with families arriving for ski weeks and parties at private homes. Order as soon as the trip is confirmed, confirm passenger counts several days ahead and keep delivery timing aligned with the handler. Warming dishes, festive desserts and a good selection of breakfast items are popular, and restaurant pick-up in town can be arranged on request.
Festival programmes and holiday weeks shift slightly each year, so check current dates with our team when arranging your catering.
Things to do around Aspen (KASE / ASE)
In winter, Aspen offers four ski areas on one lift pass: Aspen Mountain above town, Aspen Highlands with its steep Highland Bowl, gentle Buttermilk and the vast Snowmass. Cross-country trails, snowshoeing and sleigh rides add variety. In summer, the Maroon Bells, two of the most photographed peaks in North America, are reached by shuttle or bike. Hiking, fly-fishing on the Roaring Fork River, mountain biking and paragliding fill long days, and Independence Pass offers a dramatic drive when open. Hot springs in Glenwood Springs are within easy reach down the valley.
Culture and heritage near Aspen (KASE / ASE)
Aspen began as a silver-mining boom town in the 1880s, and the Wheeler Opera House and Hotel Jerome date from that era. After the war, the Aspen Institute and the music festival turned the town into an intellectual and cultural centre. The Aspen Art Museum, in a striking modern building, shows contemporary art, and the Aspen Historical Society runs heritage sites and tours.
Also nearby: Ajaccio (LFKJ / AJA)
Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte Airport serves Corsica's capital and the island's west coast. Private passengers come for summer villas and hotels around the Gulf of Ajaccio, for yachts cruising towards the Sanguinaires islands, the Calanques de Piana and the Scandola nature reserve, and for estates in the mountain villages inland. Business traffic linked to the regional administration continues through the year. Leisure demand builds from May, peaks in July and August, and remains steady into September, when the sea is still warm and the island quieter.
The Route des Sanguinaires leads west from Ajaccio to the Pointe de la Parata, where the red granite Îles Sanguinaires catch the sunset. Beaches line the gulf on both sides, with Porticcio across the bay a favourite for families. Boat trips run to the Calanques de Piana and the Scandola nature reserve on the west coast. Inland, mountain villages, river pools and walking trails reveal another side of Corsica, and sections of the GR20 trail are accessible within a day's drive. Diving, sea kayaking and sailing are popular from late spring to early autumn.
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).
Aspen (KASE / ASE): Atlantic Aviation
Ajaccio (LFKJ / AJA): Air France Handling and Casavia
Nice (LFMN / NCE): Signature Aviation, AviaVIP and DC Aviation G-OPS
Paris (LFPB / LBG): Dassault Falcon Service, Jet Aviation, Signature Aviation, Advanced Air Support International, Jetex Le Bourget, ExecuJet Paris and Universal Aviation France
Frequently asked questions
Can Global Diners prepare children's meals for a private jet?
Yes. Kid-friendly options from the Global Diners menu can be prepared for every age, packed and labelled separately from adult dishes, with allergen information on every item.
What do children usually enjoy on board?
Simple, colourful food works best: mini sandwiches, pasta, chicken strips, vegetable sticks, fruit and a small treat. Two or three options let children choose for themselves.
How are children's allergies handled?
Please list each child's allergies with the order. Every item carries an allergen label, and children's items can be packed separately so the crew sees everything at a glance.
Can you prepare a birthday treat for a child on a family flight?
Yes. A decorated cookie or a mini cake can be arranged on request. Please mention it when you order, ideally 24 hours ahead.
Can Global Diners deliver catering for flights to and from Aspen (KASE / ASE) during the ski season?
Yes. Global Diners delivers catering for flights from Aspen/Pitkin County (KASE / ASE) throughout the ski season, including the busy holiday weeks. Warming soups, hearty mains, charcuterie and cheese boards, and hot chocolate are popular for return flights after skiing. Orders are prepared by our kitchens and delivered to the FBO or handler. As winter weekends are very busy, sending requests early is recommended.
Can I pick up a dish from an Aspen restaurant for my flight from Aspen (KASE / ASE)?
Yes. For flights from Aspen/Pitkin County (KASE / ASE), Global Diners can collect dishes from an Aspen or Snowmass restaurant of your choice on request, from sushi to steakhouse favourites. The order is packed for travel and delivered with the rest of your catering to the FBO or handler. Please share the restaurant, dishes and departure time when ordering, especially during peak weeks.
Explore more destinations and guides
Private jet catering in Aspen (KASE / ASE)
Private jet catering in Ajaccio (LFKJ / AJA)
Private jet catering in Nice (LFMN / NCE)
Planning a family flight soon?
Tell our specialised team about your young travellers and we will prepare a children's selection from the Global Diners menu, with a dedicated quote and delivery coordinated with your FBO or handler.
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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