Private Jet Catering Berlin (EDDB / BER) and Nuremberg (EDDN / NUE): Capital and Franconian Menus
Private jet catering in Berlin and Nuremberg links two very different faces of Germany. Berlin is the capital of politics, diplomacy, technology and culture, a city of embassies, ministries, start-ups and late-night galleries. Nuremberg, in the heart of Franconia, is a city of trade fairs, medieval walls, gingerbread and one of the most beloved Christmas markets in the world. Both welcome business aviation all year, and both have food traditions that translate beautifully to the cabin.
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, including Berlin (EDDB / BER) and Nuremberg (EDDN / NUE). This guide covers the airports, the seasons, the regional flavours and the simple ordering routine for both cities.
Berlin Brandenburg: the capital's gateway
Berlin Brandenburg Airport lies south-east of the city and serves the whole capital region, from the government district around the Reichstag to the technology campuses of Adlershof and the lakeside villas of Potsdam. Its business aviation terminals welcome state visits, diplomatic delegations, corporate leaders, investors in Berlin's start-up scene and guests of the city's great cultural institutions. Flights range from short sectors to Munich, Frankfurt and Hamburg to long-range departures for Washington, the Gulf and Asia.
Government and diplomatic missions often call for discreet service and precise timing, and our article on government and diplomatic flight catering explains how our specialised team approaches them. For corporate travellers, working breakfasts and light lunches suit the short domestic hops, while long-range departures call for several courses and crew meals.
Nuremberg: trade fairs and Franconian hospitality
Nuremberg Airport is one of the closest to its city centre in Germany, just north of the old town. The NürnbergMesse exhibition centre hosts some of the world's leading trade fairs, including the international toy fair in winter and the world's leading organic food fair, which bring exhibitors and buyers from every continent. Franconia is also home to major industrial and sporting-goods companies, and many executives fly into Nuremberg for meetings in Erlangen, Herzogenaurach and Fürth.
During fair weeks, the airport welcomes many business jets at once, and we recommend ordering a little earlier than the usual 24 hours. Compact executive breakfast boxes and working lunches suit delegates moving between the halls and their meetings, while celebratory dinners on board close a successful fair.
Flavours of Berlin and Brandenburg
Berlin's cuisine is honest, generous and increasingly international. Classic dishes such as Königsberger Klopse, veal meatballs in a caper sauce, and roast duck with red cabbage travel well and reheat beautifully. Spreewald gherkins from the forests south-east of the city add a famous Brandenburg touch to cold platters, and a refined take on currywurst, with the sauce packed separately, always brings a smile on a short sector.
Spring is Spargelzeit, the white asparagus season, when Beelitz asparagus from just outside Berlin appears on every menu from April to late June. Served with new potatoes, ham or salmon and hollandaise packed apart, it is one of the most elegant seasonal dishes for the cabin. Autumn brings Brandenburg game, wild mushrooms and pumpkin, and winter calls for hearty soups in thermal containers. For dessert, the Berliner, a jam-filled doughnut, and Baumkuchen, the layered tree cake, are local favourites.
Dish | Origin | Global Diners serving notes |
White asparagus with hollandaise | Beelitz, Brandenburg (spring) | Hollandaise packed apart, reheating guidance included |
Königsberger Klopse | Berlin classic | Sauce sealed separately, capers added at service |
Nürnberger Rostbratwürstchen | Nuremberg (protected name) | Served warm with sauerkraut and mustard on the side |
Schäufele | Franconia | Slow-roasted pork shoulder, gravy packed apart |
Nürnberger Lebkuchen | Nuremberg (protected name) | Wrapped individually, ideal with coffee or tea |
Organic menus | Inspired by Nuremberg's organic fair | Seasonal produce, every item labelled for allergens |
Flavours of Nuremberg and Franconia
Nuremberg's most famous speciality is the Nürnberger Rostbratwürstchen, small marjoram-scented sausages grilled over beechwood and traditionally served in threes in a roll or by the half-dozen with sauerkraut and potato salad. Franconian cuisine continues with Schäufele, a slow-roasted pork shoulder with a crisp crust, and Franconian carp in autumn and winter. Lebkuchen, the city's celebrated gingerbread, has been baked here for centuries and makes a much-appreciated gift to take home.
Franconia is also a wine region, known for its dry Silvaner in the distinctive round Bocksbeutel bottle, and wine and champagne can be added to your order subject to local rules. Caviar, smoked salmon, cheese and pastries from the Global Diners menu card complete any menu, and halal, kosher and alcohol-free menus are available on request.
Between a Berlin state visit and a Nuremberg trade fair, the menu changes completely. The care behind it stays exactly the same.
Berlin and Nuremberg through the year
January: International Green Week in Berlin, a celebration of food and agriculture, and the toy fair season begins in Nuremberg.
February: the Berlinale film festival and Nuremberg's organic food fair.
March: ITB Berlin, the travel industry's great gathering.
April to June: white asparagus season, open-air festivals around Nuremberg and the Norisring race weekend.
September: IFA consumer electronics fair and the Berlin Marathon.
Late November to December: Christmas markets, with Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt among the most famous in the world.
For these high points, sharing passenger numbers early and ordering a little ahead of the usual 24 hours keeps the full menu choice open. Our article on winter destinations for private jets shares ideas for festive flights.
Connecting Germany and Central Europe
Many missions combine Berlin and Nuremberg with Munich (EDDM / MUC), Frankfurt (EDDF / FRA) and Prague (LKPR / PRG), only a short flight from Nuremberg. Sending the full itinerary in one request lets our team plan catering for every leg, with fresh preparation at each departure and delivery coordinated with your FBO or handler. Our guide to European business aviation airports covers other key stations across the continent.
How to order catering in Berlin and Nuremberg
Email order@globaldiners.com with the airport, aircraft registration, date, delivery time and passenger count.
Add dietary needs, allergies and any German or Franconian specialities you would like on board.
Mention trade fairs, state visits or festive events linked to the trip.
Order 24 hours ahead, or a little earlier during fair weeks and the Christmas market season.
Receive your dedicated quote and written confirmation, with delivery coordinated with your FBO.
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. The Global Diners Crew Training Programme, a structured training programme for cabin crew on inflight catering service, is launching soon.
The Berlin Event Year for Private Jet Catering (EDDB / BER)
Berlin attracts government, diplomatic, cultural and business traffic all year, with peaks driven by the film festival in February, the travel and consumer-electronics fairs, the autumn marathon and the festive season. Brandenburg Airport welcomes the capital's business aviation, and during major events the whole city comes alive at once. At these times, order a little earlier than the usual 24 hours, confirm passenger numbers early and agree delivery times with your handler. Berlin and Brandenburg specialities such as smoked fish, Spreewald gherkins, cold roasts and seasonal asparagus in spring make practical choices for short trips.
Event | When | Where |
Berlinale | February | Potsdamer Platz and cinemas across Berlin |
ITB Berlin | March | Messe Berlin |
IFA | September | Messe Berlin |
Berlin Marathon | September | Central Berlin, finishing at the Brandenburg Gate |
International Green Week | January | Messe Berlin |
Christmas and New Year's Eve | Late November to early January | Christmas markets and the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin |
Berlinale at Berlin (EDDB / BER): February
The Berlin International Film Festival is one of the world's three leading film festivals, bringing directors, actors, producers and buyers for premieres and the European Film Market. Arrivals concentrate on the opening days and departures after the awards ceremony. Ordering a few days ahead keeps the full menu open; light, stylish menus work best: smoked salmon, beetroot salads, grilled vegetables, cheese and fresh fruit. Warm soups in thermal carriers are welcome on cold February evenings.
Festival, fair and race dates in Berlin change from year to year, so please confirm them with our team when you place your order.
Culture and heritage near Berlin (EDDB / BER)
Berlin's history runs from Prussian royal capital to the divided city of the Cold War and the reunified capital of today. Museum Island's five museums form a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Humboldt Forum occupies the rebuilt city palace. The Jewish Museum, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and the Topography of Terror document the twentieth century. The Berlin Philharmonic and three opera houses anchor a strong musical life.
Dining and shopping near Berlin (EDDB / BER)
Berlin's food scene is international and inventive, but local favourites remain currywurst, doner kebab, Königsberger Klopse and jam-filled Pfannkuchen. Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg hosts street-food events and artisan producers. The Kurfürstendamm is the classic shopping boulevard, and the KaDeWe department store, opened in 1907, has a famous food hall. Friedrichstrasse and the boutiques of Mitte, around Hackescher Markt, offer fashion and design, and the weekend flea market at Mauerpark is a favourite for vintage finds.
Also nearby: Nuremberg (EDDN / NUE)
Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport lies just north of the city centre and is the main airport for Franconia and northern Bavaria. Business aviation is driven by the NürnbergMesse exhibition centre, which hosts leading international trade fairs such as the Toy Fair and BIOFACH, and by the region's engineering, electrical, sporting goods and IT companies around Nuremberg, Erlangen and Herzogenaurach. Leisure visitors come for the medieval old town, the Christmas market and Franconian Switzerland. Traffic peaks with major fairs, summer festivals and Advent, and Bamberg and Bayreuth are both within easy reach.
Nuremberg's old town, enclosed by medieval walls, is best explored on foot, from the Imperial Castle at the top of the hill down to the Hauptmarkt and the Pegnitz river bridges. The Toy Museum suits families, and Nuremberg Zoo occupies a large forested park. Franconian Switzerland, to the north, offers rock formations, caves, hiking and small breweries. Bamberg, with its UNESCO-listed old town and smoked beer, is an easy day trip. Golfers find several courses around the city, and the lakes of the Franconian Lake District lie to the south for swimming and sailing in summer.
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).
Berlin (EDDB / BER): BAS Berlin Aviation Service, ExecuJet Europe GmbH, VIP Aviation Berlin GmbH and WISAG Ground Service Berlin Brandenburg
Nuremberg (EDDN / NUE): AirPart GmbH
Munich (EDDM / MUC): Signature Aviation, MAS Munich Aviation Service, ExecuJet Europe GmbH and Flughafen Munchen
Frankfurt (EDDF / FRA): FAS Frankfurt Aviation Service, Business Aviation Centre Frankfurt and Fraport Ground Services Executive Aviation
Prague (LKPR / PRG): Euro Jet, ABS Jets, Bell Textron Prague A.S. and Time Air s.r.o.
Frequently asked questions
How do I order private jet catering in Berlin or Nuremberg?
Email order@globaldiners.com with your aircraft registration, airport, date, delivery time, passenger count and dietary needs. Our specialised team prepares a dedicated quote and confirms every detail in writing. We recommend ordering 24 hours ahead.
Can you serve white asparagus on board in spring?
Yes. During the white asparagus season, from April to late June, we prepare asparagus with new potatoes, ham or salmon, with hollandaise packed separately and clear reheating guidance for the crew.
Can I order Nuremberg sausages and Lebkuchen for my flight?
Yes. Nürnberger Rostbratwürstchen can be served warm with sauerkraut and mustard on the side, and Nuremberg Lebkuchen are wrapped individually, perfect with coffee or as a gift to take home.
What is the Global Diners client portal?
The portal, coming very soon, is designed to bring the Global Diners menu, order requests, confirmations and documents into one space for crew, operations and finance. Until it opens, all orders go through order@globaldiners.com.
Can I order Beelitz white asparagus for a spring flight from Berlin Brandenburg (EDDB / BER)?
Yes, Beelitz white asparagus is available on request for flights from Berlin Brandenburg (EDDB / BER) during the asparagus season, which usually runs from April to June. It can be served cold as a salad with ham and vinaigrette, or prepared for reheating with potatoes and hollandaise. Availability depends on the harvest, so please ask when ordering.
Can you provide catering at Berlin Brandenburg during the Berlinale?
Yes, catering at Berlin Brandenburg (EDDB / BER) is available throughout the Berlinale film festival in February. The city is full of industry guests, so sharing your schedule early allows us to confirm menus and delivery times. Light dishes, canapés, salads, fresh juices and vegan or vegetarian options are popular for flights during the festival.
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Flying to Berlin or Nuremberg soon?
Whether your passengers are heading to a ministry in Berlin, a trade fair in Nuremberg or the Christmas markets of Franconia, Global Diners brings one menu, one specialised team and our kitchens to Berlin Brandenburg (EDDB / BER), Nuremberg (EDDN / NUE), Munich (EDDM / MUC), Frankfurt (EDDF / FRA) and Prague (LKPR / PRG). Send us your schedule and we 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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