Private Jet Catering Cancún (MMUN / CUN) and the Riviera Maya: Flight-by-Flight Guide
Private jet catering in Cancún and the Riviera Maya sets the tone for some of the most anticipated holidays in the Americas. Cancún (MMUN / CUN) is the gateway to the Mexican Caribbean, from the Hotel Zone and Costa Mujeres to Playa del Carmen, Mayakoba and Tulum. Families, wedding parties and executives arrive on long-range jets from North America, Europe and Latin America, and many continue by short flight or boat to Cozumel (MMCZ / CZM) and the islands.
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 Cancún and Cozumel. This guide follows a typical Riviera Maya journey, from the arrival flight to the last tray on the way home, with Yucatán flavours, seasonal planning and practical ordering advice for crews.
The Riviera Maya journey, flight by flight
Most Riviera Maya trips follow a familiar pattern. Guests arrive from New York, Miami, Mexico City or Europe, spend a week or more in a villa or resort, sometimes add a day on Cozumel or Isla Mujeres, and fly home relaxed and sun-kissed. Each flight has its own mood, and the catering can follow it.
Flight | Mood on board | Global Diners suggestion |
Arrival from North America | Holiday begins | Light lunch, ceviche, tropical fruit and fresh juices |
Arrival from Europe | Long day, gentle landing | Warm main, cheese course and a light breakfast before arrival |
Hop to Cozumel | Short and sunny | Fruit cups, finger sandwiches, chilled water and coconut water |
Return flight | The last holiday meal | Yucatán-inspired main, salad and a festive dessert |
Our specialised team prepares each order from the Global Diners menu, then adds local touches on request. Every item carries allergen labelling, hot dishes come with reheating guidance and sauces are packed separately, so the crew can serve each course with confidence in a warm climate.
Yucatán flavours on board
The Yucatán Peninsula has its own cuisine within Mexico, shaped by Maya traditions, Caribbean produce and centuries of trade. Citrus, achiote, habanero and fresh seafood give it bright, distinctive flavours that translate beautifully to the cabin when prepared with care.
Ceviche and aguachile: fresh fish or prawns with lime, coriander and red onion, served chilled.
Cochinita pibil: slow-cooked pork with achiote and sour orange, packed for reheating with tortillas and pickled onions.
Sopa de lima: a fragrant lime and chicken soup, sealed for gentle warming.
Guacamole and salsas: prepared fresh, with chips and crudités on the side.
Desserts and fruit: mango, papaya and pineapple platters, tres leches cake and coconut sweets.
Chilli is always served separately so each passenger can choose the heat. Agua de jamaica, horchata and fresh juices make refreshing alternatives to soft drinks, and wine and champagne are offered subject to local rules. Halal, kosher and alcohol-free menus are also available.
On the Riviera Maya, the cabin menu should taste of lime, sea air and the slow warmth of a Yucatán kitchen.
Seasons on the Mexican Caribbean
The Riviera Maya welcomes visitors all year, but the high season runs from mid-December to Easter, when North American and European travellers escape the winter. Christmas and New Year are the most celebrated weeks, spring break and Semana Santa follow, and the summer brings families, divers and whale-shark excursions off Isla Mujeres and Holbox. Weddings fill the calendar in spring and autumn.
Period | Typical flights | Global Diners menu ideas |
Mid-December to early January | Family holidays, New Year celebrations | Festive platters, children's meals, celebratory desserts |
February to April | Winter escapes, spring break, Semana Santa | Light seafood, salads, tropical fruit |
May and October to November | Destination weddings | Group platters, post-celebration breakfasts, celebration cakes |
June to September | Diving and family summer trips | Refreshing menus, chilled dishes, fruit and juices |
During the high season we recommend ordering a little earlier than the usual 24 hours and sharing passenger numbers as soon as they are known. A confirmed order lets our team plan every delivery calmly with your FBO or handler.
Ordering for Cancún and Cozumel
Email order@globaldiners.com with the aircraft registration, airport, date, delivery time and passenger count for each leg.
Add dietary needs, allergies, children's meals and VIP wishes in the same message.
Order 24 hours ahead, or a little earlier for Christmas, New Year and Semana Santa.
Receive your dedicated quote and a written confirmation from our specialised team.
Our team coordinates each delivery with your FBO or handler at Cancún (MMUN / CUN) or Cozumel (MMCZ / CZM).
Restaurant pick-ups can be coordinated on request, so a favourite dish from a beach restaurant in Tulum or Playa del Carmen can join the order. For business trips that continue to Mexico City (MMMX / MEX), the same menu and the same ordering routine apply.
Flying home to North America and Europe
Return flights from Cancún often head to Miami Opa-locka (KOPF / OPF), Teterboro (KTEB / TEB) or the major European business aviation airports. A daytime flight to Florida suits a light lunch, while a longer flight to the north-east or across the Atlantic calls for a warm main, a cheese plate and a breakfast box for arrival. Our guide to private jet catering at top US airports covers the arrival side, and our winter destinations guide shows how the same care applies across the sun and snow seasons.
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.
Riviera Maya Season Dates for Private Jet Catering at Cancún (MMUN / CUN)
Cancún International is the main arrival point for the Mexican Caribbean, serving Cancún's Hotel Zone, Costa Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Mayakoba and Tulum. Business aviation is liveliest in the winter high season, from mid-December to Easter, when visitors from North America, Europe and Latin America arrive. In peak periods, order earlier than the standard 24 hours, confirm passengers early, agree delivery times with the handler and choose fresh, heat-friendly menus packed in chilled containers for the ramp.
Event | When | Where |
Christmas and New Year holidays | Mid-December to early January | Cancún, Riviera Maya and Tulum |
Spring break | March | Cancún Hotel Zone and Playa del Carmen |
Semana Santa (Holy Week) | March or April (varies) | Cancún and the Riviera Maya |
Whale shark season | June to September | Waters off Isla Mujeres, Holbox and Contoy |
Christmas and New Year holidays at Cancún (MMUN / CUN): Mid-December to early January
The holiday period is the busiest time of year in the Mexican Caribbean, with families staying in villas and resorts from Costa Mujeres to Tulum. Many business jet flights arrive and leave within the same few days around Christmas and New Year. Popular requests include tropical fruit platters, ceviche, Yucatán-style dishes and festive desserts. Order as soon as dates are fixed and confirm numbers a few days before departure.
Holiday and season dates shift each year, so please confirm current timings with our team when placing your order.
Things to do around Cancún (MMUN / CUN)
Ferries and private boats reach Isla Mujeres for beaches and snorkelling, and Cozumel and the Mesoamerican Reef offer some of the best diving in the region. Along the Riviera Maya, cenotes, the freshwater sinkholes of the Yucatán, are ideal for swimming and diving. Eco-parks such as Xcaret and Xel-Há combine nature and culture, and Tulum's clifftop Maya ruins overlook turquoise water.
Culture and heritage near Cancún (MMUN / CUN)
The Yucatán Peninsula was a heartland of Maya civilisation. The Museo Maya de Cancún displays artefacts from across the region, next to the El Rey archaeological site in the Hotel Zone. Tulum, Cobá and, further inland, Chichén Itzá are major Maya sites. Maya language and traditions remain part of daily life in villages across Quintana Roo and Yucatán, and Valladolid preserves a colonial centre with churches and plazas.
Also on the Global Diners network: Cozumel (MMCZ / CZM)
Cozumel is an island in the Mexican Caribbean, a short hop across the channel from Playa del Carmen. Its reefs, part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef system, make it one of the world's leading scuba diving destinations, and visitors also come for fishing, private villas and small resorts. Visits are liveliest in the northern winter and around international endurance events.
Cozumel is one of the world's best-known diving destinations, with Palancar, Columbia and Santa Rosa reefs within the Cozumel Reefs National Park. Snorkellers can explore the shallow reefs at Chankanaab Park and along the western shore. Punta Sur Eco Beach Park, at the southern tip, has a lighthouse, lagoons and peaceful beaches. Fishing charters, sailing trips and golf at the island's course complete the picture. A short ferry ride crosses to Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya, where cenotes and Maya ruins such as Tulum are within reach.
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).
Cancún (MMUN / CUN): ASUR/Cancun FBO
Cozumel (MMCZ / CZM): Manny, ICCS Mexico & Latin America, American Flight Support, ACE, ASMCorp, Menzies Aviation, Real Alfa Flight Aviation Services SA de CV and SEAT - Servicios de Apoyo en Tierra
Mexico City (MMMX / MEX): Manny, ICCS Mexico & Latin America, Aerocharter, ASMCorp, Avemex SA, Menzies Aviation, Real Alfa Flight Aviation Services SA de CV, SACSA and SEAT
Miami Opa-locka (KOPF / OPF): Atlantic Aviation, Embassair, Fontainebleau Aviation, Jet Aviation and Signature Aviation
Teterboro (KTEB / TEB): Atlantic Aviation, Jet Aviation and Signature Aviation
Frequently asked questions
How is catering delivered at Cancún (MMUN / CUN)?
Our team coordinates every delivery with your FBO or handler at Cancún (MMUN / CUN), with fresh dishes packed in chilled containers, allergen labelling on every item and reheating guidance for hot dishes. Ceviche, guacamole and tropical fruit can sit alongside caviar, smoked salmon, cheese and pastries from the Global Diners menu card.
How far ahead should I order catering in Cancún?
We recommend ordering 24 hours ahead by email to order@globaldiners.com, and a little earlier from mid-December to Easter. Our specialised team replies with a dedicated quote and a written confirmation.
Can you cater a flight to Cozumel as well?
Yes. Global Diners prepares catering at Cozumel (MMCZ / CZM) and can prepare compact menus for a short hop from Cancún (MMUN / CUN), each delivery coordinated with your FBO or handler.
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 Yucatecan dishes such as cochinita pibil for a flight from Cancún (MMUN / CUN)?
Yes, Yucatecan specialities can be prepared for departures from Cancún International Airport (MMUN / CUN) on request. Cochinita pibil is packed for reheating with tortillas, pickled onion and salsas on the side, and sopa de lima can be supplied in sealed containers. Chilled ceviche, fruit platters and agua de jamaica complete a regional menu for passengers and crew.
Can Global Diners provide catering at Cancún (MMUN / CUN) for guests returning from a Riviera Maya wedding?
Yes, Global Diners caters return flights from Cancún International Airport (MMUN / CUN) for wedding parties and their families. Group platters, light post-celebration breakfasts, celebration cakes and children's options can be combined in one order. Please share passenger numbers and any dietary needs with your request, and our team will send a quote covering menu and delivery.
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Heading to the Riviera Maya soon?
Whether your guests are arriving for Christmas in a villa, a wedding on the beach or a week of diving, Global Diners brings one menu, one specialised team and our kitchens to Cancún (MMUN / CUN) and Cozumel (MMCZ / CZM). Send us your schedule and we will prepare a dedicated quote for every leg of the journey.
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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