Florida–Bahamas Shuttle Catering: Miami and Fort Lauderdale to Nassau (MYNN / NAS)
Florida–Bahamas shuttle catering is a craft of its own. The hop from Miami International (KMIA / MIA), Fort Lauderdale (KFLL / FLL) or Miami-Opa Locka (KOPF / OPF) to Nassau (MYNN / NAS) lasts about an hour, yet it carries some of the most relaxed and demanding passengers in business aviation: homeowners heading to Paradise Island and Lyford Cay, families starting a holiday, yacht owners joining their boats and bankers flying in for a day of meetings. A short sector deserves catering that is quick to serve, beautifully presented and perfectly timed.
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, on both sides of the Florida Straits. This guide shows how to plan catering for the shuttle in both directions, which menus suit a one-hour flight, how to bring Bahamian and Floridian flavours on board and how to extend the trip to the Out Islands. For the Nassau side in depth, see our Nassau (MYNN / NAS) crew guide.
One hour in the air: what the shuttle calls for
On a sector of around an hour, the cabin crew has a short window between the climb and the descent. The catering must be ready to present almost as soon as the seat-belt sign switches off, and the cabin should be tidy again before landing. That shapes every choice, from the menu to the packaging.
Plated and ready: chilled platters arranged for immediate service, with garnishes packed separately for a fresh finish.
Light and bright: seafood, salads, fruit and fine pastries suit the tropical mood and the short flight.
Easy service: individual portions and labelled boxes let the crew serve every passenger quickly and elegantly.
Family friendly: smaller portions and familiar favourites for children starting their holiday.
Crew meals: for a day of several rotations, crew meals travel in the same delivery, labelled separately.
For guests who prefer a warm dish, a single hot item with reheating guidance, such as a breakfast frittata or a grilled fish fillet, fits comfortably into the hour. Sauces are packed separately so the dish looks as good in the cabin as it did in the kitchen.
Southbound: departures from Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Opa-locka
South Florida has several airports for business aviation, and each has its own rhythm. Miami-Opa Locka (KOPF / OPF) is a favourite base for business jets, Fort Lauderdale (KFLL / FLL) is close to the yachting world of Las Olas and Port Everglades, and Miami International (KMIA / MIA) connects with long-haul arrivals from Europe and Latin America. At each one, our specialised team coordinates the delivery with your FBO or handler.
Departure airport | Typical passengers | Global Diners suggestion |
Miami International (KMIA / MIA) | Guests connecting from long-haul flights | Light refreshing plates, fruit, sparkling water and pastries |
Fort Lauderdale (KFLL / FLL) | Yacht owners and charter guests | Seafood platters, stone crab in season, key lime tartlets |
Miami-Opa Locka (KOPF / OPF) | Homeowners and business travellers | Breakfast trays, Cuban-style sandwiches, café con leche service |
Floridian flavours work beautifully on the southbound leg: chilled shrimp and stone crab claws in season, ceviche, tropical fruit, Cuban-inspired sandwiches and key lime pie, alongside the Global Diners menu classics of caviar, smoked salmon, cheese and pastries. Our existing guide to private jet catering at JFK, LAX and Miami covers more of the US network.
Northbound: flying home from Nassau
The return flight from Nassau usually follows a holiday, a weekend at home or a busy day of meetings, and the catering can reflect that. Bahamian flavours are a lovely way to close a stay: conch salad and conch fritters, grilled grouper, peas and rice, Bahamian macaroni and cheese, johnnycake and, for dessert, guava duff. These specialities are available on request, and our team suggests the ones that travel best for the cabin.
On a one-hour flight, elegance lies in preparation: everything arranged in the kitchen so the crew simply presents it.
Ordering in Nassau follows the same simple rules as in Florida: one email to order@globaldiners.com with the registration, airport, date, delivery time, passenger count and dietary needs, ideally 24 hours ahead. Delivery is coordinated with your FBO or handler at Nassau (MYNN / NAS), and our team confirms every detail in writing.
Round trips, day trips and island hops
Many Florida–Bahamas missions are round trips on the same day, or two short legs within a weekend. Ordering both directions in one request keeps everything simple: our specialised team prepares a dedicated quote for each leg, plans the southbound breakfast and the northbound dinner together, and confirms both deliveries in one email thread.
Plan both legs together: one request for the outbound and return flights, with a dedicated quote for each.
Think about the hour: breakfast for morning departures, light lunch at midday, canapés and champagne (subject to local rules) for evening flights.
Extend to the Out Islands: Exuma (MYEF / GGT) is a short hop from Nassau; catering for the onward leg can be ordered at the same time.
Keep one channel: changes go to the same thread at order@globaldiners.com, so the crew and operations always share the same information.
For guests continuing to the Caribbean, our guides to private jet catering in Sint Maarten (TNCM / SXM) and island-hopping from Sint Maarten follow the route further south-east to Sint Maarten (TNCM / SXM).
Crew tips for a smooth Nassau turnaround
Many shuttle crews fly out in the morning and back in the afternoon, so the turnaround at Nassau is part of the catering plan. Our team suggests ordering the return catering together with the outbound one, so it can be prepared in Nassau and handed over at the agreed time. Ask for chilled items packed in sealed boxes that keep their freshness in the tropical warmth, keep ice and still and sparkling water in the order, and add crew meals for the full duty day. Clear labels on every box make the second service as easy as the first.
The season on both sides of the Straits
The shuttle has a clear calendar. Activity builds from US Thanksgiving, reaches its high point over Christmas, New Year and Junkanoo, and continues through the winter season, when South Florida welcomes its seasonal residents. Spring break brings families in March and April, and the Fort Lauderdale boat show each autumn draws the yachting community. In these weeks, ordering a little earlier than the usual 24 hours keeps everything calm, and our team plans production around the busiest weekends.
Halal, kosher and alcohol-free menus are available on every leg, every item is labelled for allergens, and wine and champagne are offered subject to local rules. The Global Diners client portal is coming very soon, designed to bring the menu, order requests, confirmations and documents into one space; until it opens, every request goes through order@globaldiners.com.
When Nassau and Paradise Island Gets Busy: VIP Catering at Nassau (MYNN / NAS)
Nassau sees its heaviest private-jet traffic from US Thanksgiving through the Christmas and New Year fortnight, then again during the North American spring break weeks. In those weeks the island welcomes arrivals from Florida, the US north-east and Canada, and Paradise Island and Cable Beach are at their most festive. Ordering a little earlier than the usual 24 hours keeps everything calm: send final passenger numbers as soon as the manifest settles and agree a delivery time with your handler before the aircraft leaves its origin. Chilled platters, sealed individual trays and breakfast boxes travel well in the Bahamian heat.
Event | When | Where |
Junkanoo | December and January | Bay Street, downtown Nassau |
Battle 4 Atlantis | Late November | Atlantis Paradise Island |
Christmas and New Year holidays | Mid-December to early January | New Providence and Paradise Island |
Spring break | March to April | Nassau, Cable Beach and Paradise Island |
Independence Day | July | Nationwide, with main celebrations in Nassau |
Junkanoo at Nassau (MYNN / NAS): December and January
Junkanoo is the Bahamas' great street parade, with costumed groups, goatskin drums, cowbells and horns rolling down Bay Street through the early hours of Boxing Day and New Year's Day. It coincides with the liveliest holiday week of the year at Lynden Pindling, so placing orders before Christmas is the elegant choice; ask for chilled items that hold well overnight and confirm early-morning delivery windows with your handler.
Junkanoo, tournament and holiday dates move slightly each year, so check the current schedule with our team when you place your order.
Also nearby: Fort Lauderdale (KFLL / FLL)
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport serves Broward County, a centre of the global yachting industry with miles of canals, marinas and boatyards. Business jets bring yacht owners and charter guests joining their boats, cruise passengers heading to Port Everglades and visitors to Las Olas Boulevard and the beaches of Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood. The airport is also convenient for Miami and the Palm Beaches. Winter residents arrive from the Northeast and Canada between December and April, and the annual boat show in the autumn is one of the liveliest weeks of the year.
Fort Lauderdale is built around water. Its wide public beach runs along A1A, backed by a promenade popular with cyclists and runners, and the city is laced with canals best seen from a water taxi or a yacht charter. Las Olas Boulevard links downtown to the beach, while Hugh Taylor Birch State Park offers shaded trails and lagoon kayaking. Port Everglades sends cruise ships to the Caribbean, and boat trips go out to snorkel the reefs just offshore. Golf is played year-round, and airboat rides into the Everglades are a short drive west. Hollywood's Broadwalk, a few kilometres south, is a relaxed alternative to the main strip.
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).
Nassau (MYNN / NAS): Odyssey Aviation and Jet Nassau
Fort Lauderdale (KFLL / FLL): Sheltair, Fontainebleau Aviation, Ocean Aviation and Signature Aviation
Miami International (KMIA / MIA): Signature Aviation and Tursair Fueling
Miami-Opa Locka (KOPF / OPF): Atlantic Aviation, Embassair, Fontainebleau Aviation, Jet Aviation and Signature Aviation
Exuma (MYEF / GGT): Odyssey Aviation and Strachan's Aviation
Sint Maarten (TNCM / SXM): Atlantic Aviation, Menzies Aviation St Maarten and Signature Aviation
Frequently asked questions
How do I order catering for a Florida to Nassau (MYNN / NAS) flight?
Email order@globaldiners.com with the registration, departure airport, date, delivery time, passenger count and dietary needs. Our specialised team prepares a dedicated quote and coordinates delivery with your FBO or handler. We recommend ordering 24 hours ahead.
Can I order both legs of a Miami–Nassau round trip in one request?
Yes. Send both legs in one email and our team prepares a dedicated quote for each, with breakfast, lunch or dinner planned around each departure time.
What menu suits a one-hour flight to the Bahamas?
Chilled platters, seafood, salads, fruit and pastries arranged for immediate service work best, with one hot item if guests wish. Caviar, smoked salmon and cheese from the Global Diners menu card are popular choices.
Are Bahamian specialities available for the flight home from Nassau?
Yes. Conch salad, grilled grouper, peas and rice, johnnycake and guava duff are available on request, alongside the Global Diners menu.
Can I order stone crab claws for a flight from Fort Lauderdale (KFLL / FLL)?
Yes. During the Florida stone crab season, from mid-October to May, we can include chilled stone crab claws with mustard sauce for departures from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (KFLL / FLL) on request. They can be served on a seafood platter with shrimp and key lime pie for dessert. Our specialised team confirms the seasonal selection in your quote.
Can Global Diners cater flights for yacht owners and charter guests at Fort Lauderdale (KFLL / FLL) during boat show week?
Yes. Boat show week is one of the liveliest periods at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (KFLL / FLL), and we arrange catering for arriving and departing guests on request. Our kitchens prepare each order, and delivery is coordinated with your FBO or handler. Ordering early that week helps us confirm all details.
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Ready for your next Florida–Bahamas shuttle?
From Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Opa-locka to Nassau, Exuma and Sint Maarten, Global Diners brings one menu and one specialised team to every leg. Send us your next shuttle schedule and we will prepare a dedicated quote for each flight, so your passengers land in the Bahamas already in holiday mode.
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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