Boston Private Jet Catering: Hanscom Field (KBED / BED) and Logan (KBOS / BOS) Guide
Boston private jet catering serves one of the most distinguished business destinations in North America. Universities and teaching hospitals of world renown, a thriving life-sciences and technology scene, historic neighbourhoods and the summer islands of Cape Cod all draw business jets to the city throughout the year. Most of them arrive at Boston Hanscom (KBED / BED), the preferred general aviation airport north-west of the city, or at Boston Logan (KBOS / BOS), close to downtown and the waterfront.
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 Boston. This guide explains how to choose between Hanscom and Logan for your catering, which New England flavours passengers love on board, how the Boston calendar shapes the year and how to order with one simple email.
Hanscom, Logan or Norwood?
Hanscom Field in Bedford is the natural home of business aviation in the Boston area. It sits close to the technology corridor along Route 128, Lexington and Concord, and offers a relaxed, private atmosphere with dedicated FBOs. Logan International is the choice for passengers who want to be downtown within minutes, or for long-range jets connecting with international schedules. Norwood (KOWD / OWD), south-west of the city, is a convenient option for guests heading towards Foxborough or the South Shore.
Airport | Best for | Global Diners catering approach |
Boston Hanscom (KBED / BED) | Technology corridor, universities, discreet arrivals | Full meal services, working lunches and crew meals, coordinated with your FBO |
Boston Logan (KBOS / BOS) | Downtown, Seaport, international connections | Long-range menus and multi-course services for transatlantic departures |
Norwood (KOWD / OWD) | South-west suburbs and sporting events | Compact trays and sharing boards for light jets |
Whichever airport you use, the Global Diners menu and the ordering routine are the same. One email to order@globaldiners.com covers every leg, including onward sectors to Teterboro (KTEB / TEB), White Plains (KHPN / HPN) or Montréal (CYUL / YUL).
New England flavours for the cabin
Boston has one of the most recognisable regional cuisines in America, built on the Atlantic and the farms of New England. For the cabin, we keep its character and serve it in a form that travels beautifully.
Lobster rolls: chilled lobster with a light dressing on a toasted brioche roll, assembled on board from separately packed components.
New England clam chowder: creamy and comforting, packed hot for a short sector or chilled with reheating guidance.
Atlantic seafood: oysters on request, seared scallops and cod with herbs, served chilled or gently reheated.
Autumn harvest: roasted squash, cranberry and apple salads, maple-glazed vegetables and cider-braised chicken.
Sweet classics: Boston cream pie, blueberry muffins, apple crumble and cranberry scones for breakfast.
The Global Diners menu card sits beside these regional dishes, with caviar, smoked salmon, fine cheeses and pastries available on every departure. Halal, kosher and alcohol-free menus are available, and wine and Champagne can be included subject to local rules. Every item carries allergen labelling, and sauces are packed separately with reheating guidance for the crew.
In Boston, the perfect cabin menu tastes of the Atlantic and the autumn orchards: a lobster roll, a warm chowder and an apple crumble before landing.
The Boston year in business aviation
Boston welcomes business jets in every season. Spring brings the Boston Marathon weekend in April and university graduations in May and June, when families and guests fly in to celebrate. Summer turns the region towards Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, with many short hops from Boston to the islands. Autumn is famous for its foliage, the Head of the Charles Regatta in October and a busy calendar of medical and technology conferences, while winter brings the holiday season and ski trips to Vermont and New Hampshire.
Season | Typical flights | Menu ideas from Global Diners |
Spring | Marathon weekend, graduation celebrations | Celebration platters, light salads, fresh fruit and pastries |
Summer | Island hops to Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard | Chilled seafood, lobster rolls, salads and fresh juices |
Autumn | Foliage weekends, regatta, conferences | Harvest salads, chowder, cider-braised chicken and apple desserts |
Winter | Holidays and New England ski trips | Warming soups, roasted meats and festive pastries |
For graduation weeks and long weekends, we recommend ordering a little earlier than the usual 24 hours and confirming passenger numbers as soon as they are known. It gives our team time to plan each delivery calmly with your FBO.
Business trips and working lunches
Many Boston flights are day trips: investors visiting laboratories in Cambridge, executives meeting partners at the Seaport, medical teams travelling between hospitals and conferences. For these flights, simplicity is everything. Working lunches with salads, grain bowls, sandwiches on fresh bread and a cheese plate allow passengers to keep working, while a hot dish and dessert can be added for the return when they want to relax.
For larger groups, sharing boards with charcuterie, cheese, crudités and dips keep the cabin sociable. Our guide to what flight crews expect from a private jet caterer and our overview of private jet catering at major US airports share more ideas for US operations.
Crew meals at Hanscom and Logan
Crews flying in and out of Boston often spend a night or two in the city. Balanced crew meals keep everyone at their best: grilled fish or chicken, vegetables, whole grains, fresh fruit and light snacks, packed and labelled individually. Mention crew numbers and preferences in your order, and our team prepares crew meals alongside the passenger catering.
How to order catering in Boston
Email order@globaldiners.com with the aircraft registration, airport, date, delivery time and passenger count.
Add dietary needs, allergies and VIP preferences in the same message.
Order 24 hours ahead, or a little earlier during graduation weeks and holiday weekends.
Receive your dedicated quote and a written confirmation from our specialised team.
Our team coordinates the delivery time with your FBO or handler at Boston Hanscom (KBED / BED) or Boston Logan (KBOS / BOS).
Restaurant pick-ups can also be coordinated on request. If passengers have a favourite Boston seafood restaurant or bakery, mention it in your order and our team will include it in the delivery plan. For trips that continue to Europe, our own kitchens at Paris Le Bourget and Nice deliver planeside on arrival.
Boston, Lexington and Concord High Season: Ordering Private Jet Catering at Boston Hanscom (KBED / BED)
Hanscom Field is the main business aviation airport for Greater Boston, used by technology, biotech, finance and university travellers who value its location close to Route 128. The busiest spells come in spring, with Patriots' Day and graduation season, in summer, when short hops to Cape Cod and the islands multiply, and in autumn, with regattas and foliage visitors. In those periods, order earlier than the standard 24 hours, confirm passenger numbers as soon as possible, agree delivery timing with the handler and choose formats suited to the flight: compact snack boxes for island hops and fuller menus for transcontinental or transatlantic legs.
Event | When | Where |
University commencement season | Late May to early June | Harvard, MIT, Tufts, Boston College and other campuses |
Summer flights to Cape Cod and the islands | Late May to early September | Hanscom Field to Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod |
Head of the Charles Regatta | October | Charles River, Boston and Cambridge |
Fall foliage season | Late September to October | Concord, the Berkshires and northern New England |
University commencement season at Boston Hanscom (KBED / BED): Late May to early June
Graduation ceremonies at Boston's universities bring families, alumni, honorary-degree recipients and speakers to the area within a few short weeks. Celebratory platters, sparkling drinks, cakes and New England seafood are popular for the return journey. Book as soon as the ceremony date is confirmed, share final numbers early and allow for afternoon departures straight after the event.
Graduation, race and regatta dates vary each year, so please confirm the current timings with our team when ordering.
Culture and heritage near Boston Hanscom (KBED / BED)
Lexington and Concord are where the American Revolution began in April 1775. Concord was also home to Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau and Louisa May Alcott, whose Orchard House is open to visitors. In Boston, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art lead a rich museum scene, alongside historic churches and colonial buildings.
Dining and shopping near Boston Hanscom (KBED / BED)
Boston is known for seafood: lobster rolls, oysters, clam chowder and fried clams. Concord and Lexington have pleasant village centres with cafés and independent shops. For shopping, Newbury Street in Back Bay combines fashion, art galleries and cafés, and Harvard Square offers bookshops and boutiques, while Concord's shops sell local crafts, books and antiques.
Also on the Global Diners network: Boston Logan (KBOS / BOS)
Boston Logan International Airport sits on the harbour a few minutes from the city's financial district, making it a convenient arrival point for business aviation. Passengers come for asset management and finance, the biotech and life-science cluster around Cambridge's Kendall Square, major hospitals and universities including Harvard and MIT. Summer brings families heading to Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, and autumn draws visitors for the foliage across New England. Academic calendars shape the year, with commencement weekends in May and June and a lively autumn term.
The Freedom Trail, marked in red brick through the streets, links 16 historic sites from Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument. The Public Garden's swan boats, the Charles River Esplanade and the Emerald Necklace parks are ideal for walks. Whale-watching cruises leave from the harbour between spring and autumn, and ferries serve the Boston Harbor Islands. Fenway Park offers tours and Red Sox games in season. Day trips lead to Salem's maritime streets, Concord and Lexington, and the beaches of Cape Cod. Sailing on the harbour, kayaking on the Charles and golf at the many clubs north and south of the city fill out the options.
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).
Boston Hanscom (KBED / BED): Atlantic Aviation, Jet Aviation and Signature Aviation
Boston Logan (KBOS / BOS): Signature Aviation
Norwood (KOWD / OWD): Boston Executive and FlightLevel Aviation
Teterboro (KTEB / TEB): Atlantic Aviation, Jet Aviation and Signature Aviation
White Plains (KHPN / HPN): Atlantic Aviation, Million Air White Plains and Signature Aviation
Montréal (CYUL / YUL): Signature Canada FBO Services Inc, Aviation Etcetera YUL, Shell AeroCentre and Skyservice FBO Montreal
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for private jet catering in Boston?
Boston Hanscom (KBED / BED) is the main general aviation airport and suits the technology corridor and universities, while Boston Logan (KBOS / BOS) is closest to downtown. Global Diners prepares catering for both, with delivery coordinated with your FBO or handler.
Can I order New England dishes such as lobster rolls and clam chowder?
Yes. Lobster rolls, clam chowder, Atlantic seafood and seasonal New England dishes can be included alongside caviar, smoked salmon, cheese and pastries from the Global Diners menu card, each with allergen labelling.
How far ahead should I order catering in Boston?
We recommend ordering 24 hours ahead by email to order@globaldiners.com, and a little earlier during graduation weeks and holiday weekends. Our specialised team replies with a dedicated quote and a written confirmation.
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 a lobster roll for a flight from Hanscom Field (KBED / BED)?
Yes, lobster rolls are available on request for departures from Hanscom Field (KBED / BED). We pack the dressed lobster separately from the toasted rolls so the cabin crew can assemble them just before service, which keeps the bread crisp. Clam chowder in sealed containers and chilled shellfish platters can be added to make a full New England menu.
Can Global Diners cater a flight from Bedford (KBED / BED) on a university graduation weekend?
Yes, Global Diners caters departures from Hanscom Field (KBED / BED) on commencement weekends for the Cambridge and Boston universities in May and June. Family groups often ask for celebratory platters, desserts and children's options alongside the main menu. As many families travel on the same dates, early ordering is recommended; our team confirms the details with each quote.
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Flying to Boston soon?
Whether your passengers are visiting Cambridge, celebrating a graduation or heading on to the islands, Global Diners brings one menu, one specialised team and our kitchens to Boston Hanscom (KBED / BED), Boston Logan (KBOS / BOS) and Norwood (KOWD / OWD). Send us your schedule and we will prepare a dedicated quote for every leg.
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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