NBAA-BACE Private Jet Catering: Convention Week Guide for Henderson (KHND / HSH) and Las Vegas
NBAA-BACE private jet catering is a small but telling part of the business aviation calendar's biggest week in North America. Each autumn, the National Business Aviation Association brings operators, flight departments, manufacturers and service providers together for its Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition, and the 2026 edition takes place in Las Vegas from 20 to 22 October. Aircraft arrive from across the continent and beyond, and every one of them needs crew meals, passenger catering and a calm plan for the flight home.
Global Diners prepares inflight catering in our kitchens across more than 2,500 airports, including Henderson (KHND / HSH), Las Vegas (KLAS / LAS) and Orlando Executive (KORL / ORL), a previous host city of the convention. This guide covers how convention week shapes catering, menus for exhibitors, demonstration flights and visiting delegations, the best way to order for several days in a row, and how to combine the trip with the West Coast and the East Coast.
What convention week means for catering
NBAA-BACE combines an exhibition hall full of suppliers, an education programme and a static display of aircraft. In Las Vegas years, the static display is traditionally held at Henderson Executive Airport, so the airport becomes a showroom for the newest business jets, while the main exhibition and meetings take place in the city. Manufacturers fly in demonstrator aircraft, operators bring their fleets to meet clients, and flight departments travel in to compare cabins, galleys and services.
For catering, the week has a distinctive shape. Some aircraft stay parked on display and welcome visitors from morning to evening, others fly demonstration sectors with prospective owners on board, and many simply bring teams in on Monday and take them home on Thursday. Each of these patterns calls for a different kind of menu, and planning them together keeps the whole week relaxed.
Convention moment | Typical guests | Global Diners suggestion |
Arrival day | Exhibitors, sales teams and executives | A light lunch or dinner tray and crew meals for the next morning |
Static display days | Visitors touring the cabin | Canapés, pastries, fresh fruit and still and sparkling water |
Demonstration flight | Prospective owners and their advisers | A refined menu card selection showing the cabin at its best |
Client meetings on board | Small groups around the table | Coffee service, finger sandwiches and petits fours |
Flight home | Teams returning after the show | A complete hot dinner and a generous snack basket |
Menus for exhibitors and static display aircraft
An aircraft on display is a cabin that is seen, photographed and visited all day. Catering here is about presentation and freshness rather than full meals: small portions that look beautiful on the galley counter and stay fresh throughout the day, served on real tableware. Our team suggests ordering a morning delivery and, for longer days, a second afternoon delivery, so that every visitor sees the cabin exactly as an owner would.
Morning: viennoiseries, yoghurt with granola, sliced fruit and fresh juices.
Midday: canapés, finger sandwiches, salads in individual jars and a cheese selection.
Afternoon: petits fours, macarons, chocolate and coffee service.
For the menu card moment: caviar, smoked salmon and blinis for a special client visit.
For the crew: separate meals, packed and labelled, for a long day on the apron.
Every item is labelled for allergens, sauces are packed separately and reheating guidance accompanies each hot dish. Halal, kosher and alcohol-free menus are available, and champagne can be added for a client reception subject to local rules.
Demonstration flights: the menu as part of the cabin
A demonstration flight lets a future owner experience the cabin in the air, and the catering is part of that experience. A carefully presented tray, served on fine china by the cabin crew, shows the galley, the ovens and the service flow at their best. For these sectors, our team recommends choosing a short selection from the Global Diners menu card, with one hot dish that shows off the galley oven and a dessert that looks as good as it tastes.
During convention week, the cabin is the showroom, and the catering is the welcome.
For crews new to an aircraft type, our guide to galley catering on private jets covers storage, reheating and presentation, and our article on VIP cabin crew catering coordination shows how to plan a smooth service from order to table.
Ordering for several days in a row
Convention week often means one aircraft and several deliveries: arrival, display days, perhaps a demonstration sector and the flight home. Sending the whole programme in one message lets our team plan each delivery, avoid duplication and keep dietary details consistent from day to day.
Email order@globaldiners.com with the aircraft registration, airport, dates and the delivery time for each day.
Note whether the aircraft is on static display, flying demonstration sectors or both.
Add passenger numbers, dietary needs, allergies and any VIP preferences.
Order 24 hours ahead, or a little earlier for convention week.
Receive your dedicated quote and written confirmation; delivery is coordinated with your FBO or handler.
Restaurant pick-ups from the celebrated dining rooms of the Las Vegas Strip can be coordinated on request, which can be a lovely touch for a client dinner on the flight home. Our guide to private jet catering for Las Vegas events covers the rest of the city's calendar.
Beyond the convention: West Coast and East Coast connections
Many teams combine convention week with other visits. Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY) is a short flight away for meetings in Los Angeles, and our guide to private jet catering in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Francisco covers the West Coast. Flight departments heading back to the New York area often arrive at Teterboro (KTEB / TEB), while Orlando Executive (KORL / ORL) welcomes operators and guests to Central Florida throughout the year. With one team preparing every leg, preferences and allergies travel with the itinerary.
For European teams, convention week is often one stop in a longer autumn programme that may include Geneva, Paris or Dubai. Our article on catering technology and the CJI Dubai 2026 event looks back at another meeting point of the industry.
Coming 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. Until it opens, every request goes through order@globaldiners.com.
A Global Diners crew training programme will also launch soon, and we look forward to sharing it with the cabin crews and flight departments who fly with us.
Private Jet Catering at Henderson (KHND / HSH) on Major Event Dates
Its liveliest weeks follow Las Vegas's convention, motorsport and rodeo calendar, with January and November standing out. During major conventions, order a little earlier than the usual 24 hours, confirm passenger numbers early, agree the delivery time with your FBO or handler, and choose formats that travel well, including insulated cold boxes in summer and hot meals in thermal carriers for late-night departures.
Event | When | Where |
CES | January | Las Vegas Convention Center and Strip venues |
NAB Show | April | Las Vegas Convention Center |
Las Vegas Grand Prix | November | Las Vegas Strip Circuit |
SEMA Show | November | Las Vegas Convention Center |
National Finals Rodeo | December | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas |
CES at Henderson (KHND / HSH): January
CES is one of the largest technology trade shows in the world, bringing executives, engineers and media from across the globe to Las Vegas for a week in January. It is one of the liveliest weeks of the business aviation year, and Henderson Executive is a popular choice for business aircraft. Order a little ahead, with executive menus such as plated salads, sushi, grilled proteins and fruit, and agree the delivery time with your FBO or handler.
Convention and race dates are fixed afresh each year, so please verify the current schedule with our team when you order.
Things to do around Henderson (KHND / HSH)
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, east of Henderson, has boating and lakeside trails, and the Hoover Dam is a short drive further on. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, west of the city, has a scenic drive and hiking among sandstone cliffs, and Valley of Fire State Park, to the north-east, is known for red rock formations. Golf courses in Henderson and Summerlin are open all year, and helicopter tours over the Grand Canyon depart from the valley.
Culture and heritage near Henderson (KHND / HSH)
The Neon Museum preserves historic signs from Las Vegas's past, and the Mob Museum occupies a historic former federal courthouse downtown. The Clark County Museum in Henderson tells the story of southern Nevada with restored historic houses. The Hoover Dam, completed in the 1930s, offers guided tours of its engineering and Art Deco design. Downtown's Fremont Street keeps the atmosphere of early Las Vegas, with vintage casinos and restored neon.
Also on the Global Diners network: Orlando Executive (KORL / ORL)
Orlando Executive Airport lies just east of downtown Orlando, a few minutes from the city's business district, Lake Eola and the leafy neighbourhoods of Winter Park. It suits executives visiting regional headquarters, healthcare and simulation-technology companies, as well as sports fans attending basketball games and college football at the downtown venues. Families heading to the theme parks also use it for its central position. Winter and spring are its liveliest months, along with the New Year bowl games and major sporting events in the city.
Winter Park, just north of the airport, is home to Rollins College and to the Morse Museum, with its exceptional collection of Tiffany glass. Downtown, the Dr. Phillips Center hosts touring Broadway shows and the Orlando Philharmonic. The Orange County Regional History Center tells Central Florida's story from citrus groves to space flight, and the Mennello Museum focuses on American folk art.
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).
Henderson (KHND / HSH): Henderson Executive Airport
Orlando Executive (KORL / ORL): Sheltair and Atlantic Aviation
Las Vegas (KLAS / LAS): Atlantic Aviation and Signature Aviation
Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY): Clay Lacy Aviation, Jet Aviation Van Nuys, Signature Aviation and The Park
Teterboro (KTEB / TEB): Atlantic Aviation, Jet Aviation and Signature Aviation
Frequently asked questions
When should I order catering for NBAA-BACE week?
We recommend ordering 24 hours ahead as standard, and a little earlier for convention week, ideally with the whole programme of deliveries in one message to order@globaldiners.com.
Can Global Diners cater an aircraft on static display?
Yes. Canapés, pastries, fruit, finger sandwiches and coffee service can be delivered for display days, with a second delivery for longer days, and delivery is coordinated with your FBO or handler.
What menu works best for a demonstration flight?
A short selection from the Global Diners menu card, with one hot dish that shows the galley oven and a beautiful dessert, presents the cabin at its best. Every item is labelled for allergens.
Are halal, kosher and alcohol-free menus available in Las Vegas?
Yes. Halal, kosher and alcohol-free menus are available, and champagne can be added subject to local rules.
Can I order late-night catering at Henderson Executive after a show or fight?
Yes, late-night catering for Henderson Executive Airport (KHND / HSH) can be arranged on request, as many departures follow shows, fights and events. Light dishes such as salads, sushi, sandwiches and fruit are popular after a long evening. Please confirm the order in advance, especially on big event nights, and share any changes to the departure time with our team.
Can I get Vietnamese food from Orlando's Mills 50 district for a flight from Orlando Executive (KORL / ORL)?
Yes. For departures from Orlando Executive Airport (KORL / ORL) we can collect Vietnamese dishes from the Mills 50 district on request, such as bánh mì, fresh spring rolls or pho packed for service on board. The neighbourhood is close to the airport, which makes pick-up straightforward. Tell us your preferred dishes and timing, and we will confirm them in your quote.
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Flying to NBAA-BACE this year?
From the first arrival to the last flight home, Global Diners brings one menu, carefully presented catering and our kitchens across more than 2,500 airports to every aircraft at convention week. Send your programme and our specialised 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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