Private Jet Catering Hong Kong (VHHH / HKG): Cantonese Menus and Crew Guide
Private jet catering in Hong Kong brings one of the world's great culinary cities into the cabin. Hong Kong (VHHH / HKG) is the business aviation gateway to Asia's financial capital and the wider Greater Bay Area, welcoming long-range jets from Europe, North America, the Gulf and across Asia. Crews flying in and out of Hong Kong know that passengers expect the very best of Cantonese cooking alongside impeccable international classics.
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 Hong Kong and Macau (VMMC / MFM). This guide is written for crews: how to plan an order at Hong Kong, which Cantonese dishes travel best, how to balance Chinese and Western menus on long sectors and how the city's calendar shapes the year.
A crew guide to ordering at Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a large, well-organised airport, and catering for business aviation works best when the details arrive in one message. Our specialised team needs the aircraft registration, date, departure time, passenger and crew numbers, the handling agent and any dietary requirements. With these, we prepare a dedicated quote, confirm the order in writing and agree the delivery time with your handler.
Lead time: we recommend ordering 24 hours ahead, and a little earlier during Art Basel week, the Sevens and Chinese New Year.
Menu balance: tell us whether passengers prefer Cantonese, Western or a mix of both, course by course.
Reheating: dim sum, congee and soups come with clear reheating guidance for the galley ovens.
Crew meals: add them to the same order, with lighter options for long duty days.
Every item carries allergen labelling, which is particularly helpful with Cantonese dishes that may contain shellfish, soy, sesame or peanuts. Sauces are packed separately so textures stay perfect, and our approach follows HACCP principles and a careful cold chain from kitchen to aircraft.
Cantonese menus that travel beautifully
Cantonese cooking is all about freshness, balance and precise technique, and many of its classics adapt gracefully to the cabin. Steamed dishes reheat evenly, roast meats keep their flavour served warm or at room temperature, and slow-cooked soups bring comfort on a long night sector.
Course | Cantonese choice | Global Diners preparation |
Dim sum | Har gow, siu mai, char siu bao | Steamed and chilled, with reheating guidance and dipping sauces on the side |
Roast meats | Char siu, roast duck, crispy pork belly | Sliced and packed with jasmine rice and seasonal greens |
Soup | Double-boiled chicken soup, wonton soup | Sealed in thermal containers for gentle warming |
Comfort dishes | Congee, steamed fish with ginger and spring onion | Prepared for night sectors and morning arrivals |
Sweet finish | Egg tarts, mango pudding, sago with coconut | Chilled, ready to serve |
Alongside these, the Global Diners menu card brings caviar, smoked salmon, cheese and pastries. Halal, kosher and alcohol-free menus are available, and wine and champagne are offered subject to local rules. Chinese teas, from jasmine to pu-erh, can be added to any order. Restaurant pick-ups from a favourite address in Central or Tsim Sha Tsui can be coordinated on request.
In Hong Kong, a great tray is like a great dim sum lunch: many small pleasures, each one made with precision.
Balancing East and West on long-range sectors
Many flights from Hong Kong cross continents: twelve hours or more to Europe or North America, or long regional sectors to the Gulf and Australia. For these missions, our team suggests alternating Cantonese and Western services, so passengers can choose as their appetite and body clock change. A typical night flight to Europe might begin with dim sum and a light soup, continue with a Western main and a cheese course, and end with congee or a continental breakfast before landing.
Email order@globaldiners.com with the aircraft registration, airport, date, delivery time and passenger count.
Describe the balance you would like between Cantonese and Western dishes for each service.
Add dietary needs, allergies and VIP preferences in the same message.
Receive your dedicated quote and a written confirmation from our specialised team.
Our team coordinates the delivery time with your handler at Hong Kong (VHHH / HKG).
For guidance on ultra-long-range menus, our guide to planning ultra-long-range menus goes into detail, and our article on crew catering for layovers covers the crew side of long trips.
The Hong Kong calendar
Hong Kong is busy with business all year, and a few moments shape the private aviation calendar. Chinese New Year brings family travel in January or February, Art Basel Hong Kong fills March with collectors and galleries, the Hong Kong Sevens follows in spring, FinTech Week arrives in the autumn and the International Races at Sha Tin close the year in December.
Period | Typical flights | Global Diners menu ideas |
January or February | Chinese New Year family travel | Festive dishes, nian gao, oranges and sweets |
March | Art Basel collectors and gallerists | Elegant canapés, caviar, dim sum |
Spring | Sevens visitors and corporate hospitality | Sharing platters, roast meats, fresh fruit |
Autumn | FinTech Week and finance conferences | Working lunches, light Cantonese menus |
December | International Races and year-end trips | Celebration menus, festive desserts |
During these weeks we recommend ordering a little earlier than the usual 24 hours and sharing passenger numbers as soon as they are known.
Across Asia with one menu
Hong Kong is often one stop on a wider Asian itinerary. Macau is a short hop across the Pearl River Delta, Shanghai Pudong (ZSPD / PVG) and Tokyo Haneda (RJTT / HND) are a few hours away, and Singapore (WSSS / SIN) completes many regional circuits. Our team prepares catering at each airport with the same Global Diners menu, so one email can cover every leg. Our guide to global aviation catering coordination explains how.
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.
Hong Kong (VHHH / HKG) Event Calendar for Private Jet Catering
Spring is the liveliest season, with an art fair and a rugby tournament only weeks apart, and Chinese New Year, December racing and autumn finance conferences add further peaks. Plan catering a little ahead in these periods, confirm passenger numbers as soon as possible, and agree a delivery window with your handler that fits the slot. Dim sum, roast meats, Cantonese soups in thermal carriers and sealed Western dishes suit both short regional hops and long-haul sectors.
Event | When | Where |
Art Basel Hong Kong | March | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai |
Hong Kong Sevens | March or April | Kai Tak Sports Park, Kowloon |
Chinese New Year | January or February (varies) | Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area |
Hong Kong International Races | December | Sha Tin Racecourse |
Hong Kong FinTech Week | October or November | Hong Kong |
Art Basel Hong Kong at Hong Kong (VHHH / HKG): March
Asia's leading international art fair brings collectors, gallerists and patrons from across the world for a packed week of previews, gallery openings and dinners. Many business jets arrive before the VIP days. Restaurant pick-up from Hong Kong addresses can be arranged on request, coordinated with the handler.
Event dates in Hong Kong change from year to year, so please check the exact timing with our team when you place your order.
Things to do around Hong Kong (VHHH / HKG)
Close to the airport, the Ngong Ping 360 cable car climbs to the Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island. In the city, the Peak Tram rises to Victoria Peak for harbour views, and the Star Ferry links Central with Tsim Sha Tsui. Hiking trails such as the Dragon's Back reach beaches at Shek O and Big Wave Bay, while Repulse Bay and Stanley are easy outings on the south side of Hong Kong Island. Junk-boat trips around Sai Kung and outlying islands, horse racing at Happy Valley and the nightly harbour light show are local favourites.
Culture and heritage near Hong Kong (VHHH / HKG)
Hong Kong blends Cantonese tradition with colonial history. The Man Mo Temple on Hollywood Road dates from the 1840s, and Tai Kwun has turned the former Central Police Station into an arts and heritage centre. In West Kowloon, M+ focuses on contemporary visual culture and the Hong Kong Palace Museum shows treasures from Beijing's Palace Museum. The Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Chi Lin Nunnery are also well worth a visit.
Also on the Global Diners network: Macau (VMMC / MFM)
Macau International Airport lies on reclaimed land beside Taipa, a short drive from the integrated resorts of the Cotai Strip and the historic centre of the Macau peninsula. Private aircraft bring guests to casino resorts, entertainment events and conventions, as well as business travellers working across the Greater Bay Area, with Zhuhai and Hong Kong reachable by road over the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge. Weekends and holidays are the liveliest times, and flights arrive mainly from mainland China, Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Japan and Korea, with long-range jets connecting to the Gulf and Europe.
The Cotai Strip, close to the airport, is home to large integrated resorts with shows, spas, pools and shopping. Taipa Village keeps narrow lanes, colourful Portuguese-era houses and food stalls, while Coloane offers quiet villages, hiking trails and Hac Sa beach. On the peninsula, Senado Square leads up to the Ruins of St Paul's, and Guia Fortress has views across the city. Macau Tower offers an observation deck and one of the world's highest bungee jumps. Ferries and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge link Macau with Hong Kong for easy day trips in either direction.
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).
Hong Kong (VHHH / HKG): Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre Limited
Macau (VMMC / MFM): Sino Macao Business Aviation Center Ltd and TAG Aviation Asia Ltd
Tokyo Haneda (RJTT / HND): InterAviation Japan Co. Ltd, FBO Japan, Noevir Aviation Co. Ltd, All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd, Haneda Airport Services Co. Ltd, IASS Co. Ltd, JAL Ground Service Co. Ltd, JAS Co. Ltd, Jetex Haneda, Mainami Kuko Service Co. Ltd, Swissport Japan Ltd and Universal Aviation
Singapore (WSSS / SIN): dnata Private Aviation Services and Jet Quay Pte Ltd
Shanghai Pudong (ZSPD / PVG): Saint Royal Aviation Ltd
Frequently asked questions
How do I order private jet catering at Hong Kong (VHHH / HKG)?
Email order@globaldiners.com with the aircraft registration, date, departure time, passenger and crew numbers, handler and dietary needs. Our specialised team replies with a dedicated quote and a written confirmation and coordinates the delivery with your handler.
Can I mix Cantonese and Western dishes on one flight?
Yes. Many crews alternate Cantonese and Western services on long sectors. Tell us the balance you prefer and our team prepares each course from the Global Diners menu, with allergen labelling on every item.
Do you also cater at Macau, Shanghai and Tokyo?
Yes. Global Diners prepares catering at Macau (VMMC / MFM), Shanghai Pudong (ZSPD / PVG), Tokyo Haneda (RJTT / HND) and across our network of more than 2,500 airports.
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 get dim sum delivered for a business jet flight from Hong Kong (VHHH / HKG)?
Yes. For departures from Hong Kong International (VHHH / HKG), steamed dim sum such as har gow, siu mai and char siu bao is available on request, packed for reheating in the galley. Roast meats, congee and egg tarts can be added for a complete Cantonese service. Share the passenger count and departure time and our team will send a quote for the order.
Can Global Diners cater a flight from Hong Kong (VHHH / HKG) during Art Basel week?
Yes. Hong Kong International (VHHH / HKG) welcomes many business jets during Art Basel Hong Kong in March, and we recommend placing your order as early as possible. Our team can arrange canapés, Cantonese dishes, Western menus and restaurant pick-ups on request, with delivery to your handling agent.
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Flying to Hong Kong soon?
Whether your passengers are visiting Art Basel, meeting partners in Central or flying on across Asia, Global Diners brings one menu, one specialised team and our kitchens to Hong Kong (VHHH / HKG) and Macau (VMMC / MFM). 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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