Christmas Private Jet Catering: Festive Menus to Serve on Board
Christmas private jet catering turns a festive journey into part of the celebration. In December, families fly home for the holidays, friends gather in the mountains, couples head for the winter sun and business teams travel to year-end dinners. A menu that tastes of Christmas, served in a calm cabin with candlelight colours and a glass of something sparkling subject to local rules, makes the flight feel like the first evening of the holidays.
Global Diners prepares inflight catering in our own kitchens in Paris, Nice and Madrid and in our kitchens across more than 2,500 airports, with one menu, one specialised team and a dedicated quote for every request. This guide shares festive menus from the great Christmas traditions of Europe and beyond, tips for serving them on board and ideas for flights to the Christmas markets of Nuremberg (EDDN / NUE) and Stuttgart (EDDS / STR).
Why Christmas menus deserve early planning
December is the most festive month of the year in business aviation. Many flights cluster around the same dates, from the weekend before Christmas to New Year's Day, and the most loved festive ingredients, such as oysters, caviar, game and fine poultry, are best reserved ahead. Sharing your holiday schedule early lets our kitchens plan every menu calmly and prepare each dish at its very best.
We recommend ordering at least 24 hours before each departure as usual, and for the holiday fortnight, sending the full plan as soon as it is known. A single email with every leg, passenger counts and dietary notes allows our team to prepare a dedicated quote and a clear confirmation for the whole trip.
Tradition | Festive highlights | Global Diners suggestion on board |
French réveillon | Oysters, foie gras, capon, bûche de Noël | Oysters on ice, a refined poultry main and a chocolate yule log |
German and Austrian Christmas | Roast goose, red cabbage, Stollen, Lebkuchen | Goose or duck with red cabbage, Stollen and spiced biscuits with coffee |
British Christmas | Roast turkey, pigs in blankets, Christmas pudding, mince pies | Turkey with all the trimmings, mince pies and brandy butter on the side |
Italian Christmas Eve | Seafood dishes, panettone, pandoro | Seafood starters, a light fish main and panettone with mascarpone cream |
Scandinavian julbord | Cured salmon, herring, ham, rice pudding | Gravlax with mustard sauce, festive ham and cardamom buns |
Orthodox Christmas on 7 January | Fish, vegetable dishes, honey and poppy-seed sweets | Elegant fish and vegetable courses and honey cake |
Festive menus that travel beautifully
The best Christmas menus on board keep the spirit of the festive table while respecting the galley. Roasts are carved before departure, sauces and gravies travel separately, and desserts are portioned so the crew can plate them in seconds. Every item carries allergen labelling and arrives with reheating guidance.
Festive starters: oysters, smoked salmon with blinis, caviar service from the Global Diners menu card and terrines with fig chutney.
Main courses: roast turkey breast with chestnut stuffing, capon with morel sauce, duck or goose with red cabbage, or beef Wellington for a celebration.
Vegetarian centrepieces: a chestnut and mushroom Wellington, a winter vegetable tart or a truffle risotto.
Sides: roasted root vegetables, Brussels sprouts with chestnuts, gratin dauphinois and cranberry sauce.
Cheese: a festive board with Comté, Stilton, Vacherin Mont d'Or in season and fruit bread.
Desserts: bûche de Noël, Christmas pudding, panettone, Stollen, mince pies and chocolate truffles.
Halal, kosher and alcohol-free menus are available, and festive dishes can be adapted to dietary needs, from gluten-free stuffing to plant-based desserts, so every guest enjoys the same sense of occasion.
Christmas markets by private jet
Germany and Austria are the heart of Europe's Christmas-market tradition. Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt, on the old town's main square, is one of the most famous, with its gingerbread, mulled wine and Nuremberg sausages. Stuttgart's market, one of the largest in Germany, fills the squares around the old castle with decorated stall roofs. Vienna, served by Vienna (LOWW / VIE), lights up with markets in front of the City Hall and at Schönbrunn Palace, and the season ends with the famous New Year's Concert.
A day or weekend at the markets pairs naturally with a festive menu on the way home: Lebkuchen with coffee, a warming soup, roast duck with red cabbage and a slice of Stollen. Our team can also coordinate a restaurant pick-up on request, for a favourite dish from the city your guests have just visited.
A Christmas menu on board should feel like the first evening of the holidays: familiar flavours, generous gestures and the people you love around the table.
Serving Christmas in the cabin
Set the scene before boarding: festive napkins, candles in battery-powered holders and a small decoration on each table.
Serve oysters and seafood straight from the chiller, with lemon and mignonette sauce on the side.
Warm plates for the main course and reheat roasts covered, following the guidance supplied.
Add gravy and sauces at the last moment so each element keeps its character.
Bring out the desserts with coffee and tea, and keep a few chocolate truffles for the end of the flight.
Offer champagne and festive wines subject to local rules, with sparkling juices and spiced non-alcoholic drinks for every guest.
Our private jet wine pairing guide suggests matches for festive dishes, and our guide to late-night catering has ideas for Christmas Eve departures after dinner.
Holiday flights from Paris and the Riviera
Many Christmas journeys begin or end in France. At Paris (LFPB / LBG) and Nice (LFMN / NCE), our own kitchens prepare festive menus and deliver planeside, whether the flight leaves for a chalet in the Alps, a family Christmas abroad or the winter sun. On the Riviera, the holidays are a lively season, and our guide to peak days on the Riviera helps flight departments plan ahead.
Children are part of many holiday flights, and our team is happy to add festive treats for younger travellers: gingerbread figures, hot chocolate kits, small cupcakes and simple, comforting dishes. For seasonal ideas beyond Christmas, read our guide to winter destinations by private jet.
How to order your Christmas menu
Email order@globaldiners.com with the registration, airport, date, delivery time and passenger count for each leg.
Choose your festive tradition, or a mix of several, from the Global Diners menu.
Share dietary needs, allergies and any celebrations planned on board.
Order 24 hours ahead as a minimum, and send your holiday plan as early as possible.
Receive your dedicated quote and written confirmation, with delivery coordinated with your FBO or handler, and planeside at Paris (LFPB / LBG) and Nice (LFMN / NCE).
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.
Inflight Catering for Nuremberg and Franconia Festivals, Races and Shows (EDDN / NUE)
Nuremberg's busiest weeks are shaped by the exhibition calendar and by the city's Christmas market, one of the most famous in the world. Major fairs bring many business jets within a few days, and the Christkindlesmarkt brings the city to life throughout Advent. Summer adds Rock im Park, the Norisring and the Erlangen Bergkirchweih. During these weeks, early planning lets our kitchens prepare every order at its best. Order earlier than the standard 24 hours, confirm final passenger counts promptly, and agree a precise delivery time with your FBO or handler. Labelled individual boxes and pre-plated trays suit quick turns.
Event | When | Where |
Spielwarenmesse | Late January or early February | NürnbergMesse |
BIOFACH | February | NürnbergMesse |
Rock im Park | June | Zeppelinfeld area, Nuremberg |
Erlangen Bergkirchweih | May or June (around Whitsun) | Burgberg beer cellars, Erlangen |
Norisring race weekend | June or July | Norisring street circuit, Nuremberg |
Christkindlesmarkt | Late November to 24 December | Hauptmarkt, Nuremberg |
Spielwarenmesse at Nuremberg (EDDN / NUE): Late January or early February
The Spielwarenmesse is the world's leading toy fair, gathering manufacturers, retailers and licensing companies from across the globe for several days. It is one of the busiest weeks of the year for business aviation in Nuremberg, so arrivals are planned well ahead. Order catering several days ahead, keeping menus practical for long fair days: hearty breakfasts, working lunch boxes, and dinner platters for evening departures. International guests may need kosher, halal or vegetarian options, so state them clearly when ordering.
Fair and festival dates shift every year, so confirm the current schedule with our team when you place an order.
Culture and heritage near Nuremberg (EDDN / NUE)
Nuremberg was a leading city of the Holy Roman Empire and home to Albrecht Dürer, whose house is now a museum. The Germanisches Nationalmuseum holds the largest collection of German cultural history. The Documentation Centre at the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds and the Memorium Nuremberg Trials, including Courtroom 600, explain the city's 20th-century history. St Lorenz and St Sebaldus churches display Gothic masterpieces.
Dining and shopping near Nuremberg (EDDN / NUE)
Nuremberg's dining scene ranges from historic Bratwurst kitchens near St Sebaldus to modern Franconian restaurants and several acclaimed fine-dining kitchens. Brewery taverns and beer gardens serve regional dishes. Shopping runs along Königstraße, Karolinenstraße and Breite Gasse, with department stores, fashion brands and specialist shops. The Handwerkerhof near the main station sells crafts, Lebkuchen and toys in a medieval-style courtyard, while the Hauptmarkt holds a daily market with fruit, vegetables and flowers.
Also nearby: Stuttgart (EDDS / STR)
Stuttgart Airport sits on the plateau south of the city, next to the Stuttgart trade fair centre. The region is the centre of German engineering, home to the headquarters of Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Bosch, along with hundreds of automotive and machinery suppliers. Private traffic is driven by executive travel, supplier meetings and visits to the car-makers' museums and test sites. The Black Forest, the Swabian Alb and Lake Constance are within reach for leisure guests. Traffic remains business-led and steady throughout the year.
Car lovers head for the Mercedes-Benz Museum and the Porsche Museum, both covering more than a century of motoring history. The Wilhelma zoological and botanical garden, the Killesberg park and the Schlossplatz are favourites in town, and the TV tower offers views over the valley. Vineyard trails wind through the hills around the city. Ludwigsburg Palace, the university town of Tübingen, the Swabian Jura and the northern Black Forest are all within an hour's drive, and golf courses dot the surrounding countryside. In autumn, the Swabian vineyards host walking trails with tastings at local wine taverns.
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).
Nuremberg (EDDN / NUE): AirPart GmbH
Stuttgart (EDDS / STR): Kurz Aviation Service
Vienna (LOWW / VIE): Magnum FBO, Vienna Airport FBO and Jet Aviation
Paris (LFPB / LBG): Dassault Falcon Service, Jet Aviation, Signature Aviation, Advanced Air Support International, Jetex Le Bourget, ExecuJet Paris and Universal Aviation France
Nice (LFMN / NCE): Signature Aviation, AviaVIP and DC Aviation G-OPS
Frequently asked questions
What can be served for Christmas on a private jet?
Festive starters such as oysters, smoked salmon and caviar, roast turkey, capon, duck or goose, vegetarian Wellington, festive sides, cheese and desserts such as bûche de Noël, Christmas pudding, panettone and Stollen.
How early should I order Christmas catering?
We recommend at least 24 hours before each departure, and sharing your full holiday plan as early as possible so our kitchens can reserve the finest festive produce.
Can a Christmas menu be adapted to dietary needs?
Yes. Halal, kosher, alcohol-free, vegetarian, gluten-free and plant-based options are available, and every item carries allergen labelling.
Where does Global Diners deliver planeside for holiday flights?
Our own kitchens deliver planeside at Paris (LFPB / LBG) and Nice (LFMN / NCE). At other airports, delivery is coordinated with your FBO or handler.
Can Global Diners deliver catering at Nuremberg (EDDN / NUE) during the Toy Fair?
Yes. Global Diners supplies catering at Nuremberg Airport (EDDN / NUE) during the Spielwarenmesse, when exhibitors and buyers from around the world fly in. Breakfast trays, light working lunches and dinner platters suit fair days, with dietary, kosher, halal and vegan options on request. Order earlier than our standard 24 hours during fair week, and share your schedule so delivery fits the departure.
Can I order Nuremberg Bratwurst and Lebkuchen for a flight from Nuremberg (EDDN / NUE)?
Yes. Nürnberger Rostbratwürste and Nürnberger Lebkuchen can be supplied for departures from Nuremberg (EDDN / NUE) on request, either from our kitchens or through restaurant pick-up on request from a traditional Bratwurst kitchen. The sausages are packed hot with sauerkraut, potato salad and mustard, while Lebkuchen comes in gift tins that suit passengers wanting to take some home.
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Ready for a festive flight?
From oysters and a bûche de Noël over Paris to roast goose and Stollen on the way home from Nuremberg, Global Diners brings one menu, one specialised team and our kitchens across more than 2,500 airports to every holiday flight. Share your plans and our team will prepare a dedicated quote.
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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