Private Jet Catering Lagos (DNMM / LOS): Corporate Flights and Nigerian Flavours
Private jet catering in Lagos serves one of Africa's great business capitals. Nigeria's commercial heart moves with energy, finance, telecommunications and media, and its executives fly constantly between Lagos (DNMM / LOS), the federal capital at Abuja (DNAA / ABV), the oil city of Port Harcourt and the financial centres of London, Dubai and Paris. On these corporate flights, the meal on board is part of the working day, and it should taste of the country as much as of the boardroom.
Global Diners prepares inflight catering in our own kitchens in Paris, Nice and Madrid and in our kitchens across more than 2,500 airports, including Lagos, where delivery is coordinated with your FBO or handler. This guide looks at the rhythm of corporate aviation in Lagos, the Nigerian dishes that passengers love to find on board, and the simple steps that make every order clear and calm.
Corporate aviation in Lagos
Lagos is home to the headquarters of Nigeria's leading banks, energy companies, telecom operators and conglomerates, many of them based on Victoria Island, Ikoyi and the new waterfront district of Eko Atlantic. Business aviation connects these offices with the rest of the country and the world. The shuttle to Abuja carries executives to meetings with ministries and regulators; flights to Port Harcourt serve the oil and gas industry of the Niger Delta; and long-range departures head to London, Dubai, Johannesburg and Paris.
Each of these flights has its own catering pattern. A morning flight to Abuja calls for a quick breakfast; an afternoon return calls for a light lunch and coffee; a night departure to Europe calls for a full dinner service and a breakfast before landing. Our specialised team plans each menu around the schedule, so the crew always has the right meal at the right moment.
Flight | What passengers appreciate | How Global Diners prepares it |
Lagos to Abuja shuttle | A quick, elegant breakfast or lunch | Compact trays with Nigerian and international options, labelled for allergens |
Lagos to Port Harcourt | Working meals for energy executives | Sandwiches, salads and small chops packed for short sectors |
Lagos to London or Paris | A full dinner and a breakfast before landing | The Global Diners menu with hot dishes and reheating guidance |
Lagos to Dubai | Halal menus and Middle Eastern favourites | Halal and alcohol-free menus available on request |
Nigerian flavours passengers love on board
Nigerian food is bold, warming and generous, and it travels better than many people expect. Jollof rice, cooked in a rich tomato and pepper sauce, is the star of every celebration and reheats beautifully. Suya, thin strips of beef or chicken coated in a spiced peanut rub and grilled over charcoal, makes a superb cold or warm snack. Fried plantain, known as dodo, moi moi steamed bean pudding and peppered chicken complete a menu that feels unmistakably Lagosian.
Small chops: puff-puff, samosas, spring rolls, mini suya skewers and peppered gizzards, perfect for short flights and receptions on board.
Main dishes: jollof or fried rice with grilled chicken or fish, ofada rice with ayamase sauce, and egusi soup with pounded yam for longer flights.
Light options: pepper soup in a thermal carrier, grilled fish with plantain and fresh salads.
Drinks: zobo, a chilled hibiscus drink, and Chapman, Nigeria's favourite alcohol-free fruit cocktail.
For guests who prefer international dishes, the Global Diners menu brings caviar, smoked salmon, fine cheeses and French pastries. Many passengers enjoy a combination: small chops and jollof for the first part of the flight, and a European main course or a cheese plate later on. Every item carries allergen labelling, and sauces are packed separately so the crew can adjust the spice level for each guest.
On a Lagos flight, a plate of jollof and a few skewers of suya say welcome home better than any words.
Seasons, celebrations and planning ahead
The Lagos year has a clear peak. From mid-December to early January, the city celebrates what Lagosians call Detty December: weddings, concerts, family reunions and the return of the diaspora from London, Houston and beyond. Private aviation is at its liveliest in these weeks, and we recommend sharing schedules several days in advance. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha bring further busy periods, especially on flights to the north of the country, and halal menus are available for every service.
The rest of the year follows the business calendar, with conferences, board meetings and investor visits filling the diary. Lagos Fashion Week each autumn and the growing art and music scene also bring guests from abroad. Our guide to last-minute private jet catering shares ideas for the days when meetings move.
Connecting Lagos with Nigeria and the world
Within Nigeria, Abuja (DNAA / ABV) and Port Harcourt (DNPO / PHC) are the most frequent connections, and many itineraries combine all three cities in a single week. Internationally, London Luton (EGGW / LTN) is a natural arrival point for London, Dubai (OMDB / DXB) for the Gulf, and Paris Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG) for Paris, where our own kitchen delivers planeside. When a trip covers several cities, sending the whole itinerary in one request lets our team vary the menus and keep every passenger's preferences consistent.
Our guides to private jet catering in Dubai and global catering coordination explain how one order can follow a passenger across continents, and the guide to crew catering on layovers adds ideas for crews on multi-day rotations.
How to order catering in Lagos
Email order@globaldiners.com with the aircraft registration, airport, date, delivery time and passenger count.
Tell us the mix you would like: Nigerian dishes, international dishes or both.
Order 24 hours ahead as standard, and several days ahead in December and around the Eid holidays.
Add dietary needs, allergies, halal requirements and preferred spice levels in the same message.
Our team coordinates the delivery time with your FBO or handler at Lagos (DNMM / LOS).
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.
Lagos High Season: Ordering Private Jet Catering at Lagos (DNMM / LOS)
Murtala Muhammed International serves Nigeria's commercial capital, and business aviation here moves with oil and finance, the diaspora calendar and the city's growing cultural scene. December is the strongest month by far, when weddings, concerts and family reunions bring a surge of business jet flights, and religious holidays create further peaks. The seasons shape planning too, from the dry Harmattan months to the tropical rains. During these periods, place orders two to three days ahead, finalise passenger numbers early, and agree delivery timing with your FBO or handler, allowing for Lagos traffic between kitchens and the airport. Sealed individual trays, Nigerian favourites alongside international dishes, and hot food in thermal carriers suit both short domestic hops and long-haul departures.
Event | When | Where |
Detty December | December to early January | Lagos, especially Victoria Island and Lekki |
Lagos Fashion Week | October or November | Lagos |
Lagos City Marathon | February | Lagos city centre and coastal roads |
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha | Dates follow the lunar calendar and move earlier each year | Lagos and nationwide |
Harmattan season | December to February | West Africa |
Rainy season | April to October | Lagos |
Detty December at Lagos (DNMM / LOS): December to early January
Lagos's festive season of concerts, beach parties, weddings and family gatherings, when the diaspora returns from London, Houston and beyond. Private jet arrivals and departures peak around Christmas and New Year, and the whole city is at its most festive. Send orders several days ahead, confirm passenger numbers early, and consider celebratory platters, small chops and jollof alongside lighter international options. Crew meals for long rotations can be added on request.
Religious holidays and event dates vary each year in Nigeria, so please check the timing with our team when you order.
Things to do around Lagos (DNMM / LOS)
Lagos is built around lagoons, creeks and Atlantic beaches. Boat trips cross to Tarkwa Bay and the quieter beaches beyond, while the Lekki Conservation Centre has one of Africa's longest canopy walkways through protected wetland forest. The Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge and the waterfront of Victoria Island offer views of the skyline. Freedom Park on Lagos Island hosts concerts and events, and the Nike Art Gallery in Lekki spreads over several floors. A day trip to Badagry, west of the city, combines history with lagoon scenery, and golf and polo clubs offer a quieter afternoon in the city.
Culture and heritage near Lagos (DNMM / LOS)
Lagos is a Yoruba city with a long history as a trading port. The National Museum in Onikan holds Nigerian art and artefacts, and Freedom Park occupies the site of a colonial prison. The Brazilian Quarter recalls the returnees from Brazil who built distinctive houses in the 19th century. Badagry has museums and sites linked to the Atlantic slave trade. Afrobeat, born in Lagos, is celebrated at the New Afrika Shrine and the Kalakuta Museum.
Also nearby: Abuja (DNAA / ABV)
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport serves Abuja, Nigeria's planned federal capital and seat of government, about 40 km from the city centre. It is one of the busiest business-aviation airports in West Africa. Private traffic is driven by government and presidency movements, legislators, diplomats, oil and gas executives, bankers and conglomerate leadership travelling between Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt and Kano, as well as international summits and conferences. Demand is high all year, rising with major national events, end-of-year travel and the cool, dry Harmattan months when the city hosts many meetings.
Abuja is a green, spacious city framed by hills and granite outcrops. Aso Rock rises behind the government district, and Zuma Rock, a giant monolith on the road towards Suleja, is one of Nigeria's best-known landmarks. Millennium Park, the city's largest park, is a quiet place to walk, and Jabi Lake offers boat rides and a waterside promenade. The surrounding Federal Capital Territory has golf courses, hiking on rocky hills and, further afield, the Gurara Waterfalls, a popular day trip in the rainy season when the falls are at their fullest.
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).
Lagos (DNMM / LOS): EAN Aviation Ltd, ExecuJet Aviation Nigeria FZE and Nesto Aviation Services Ltd
Abuja (DNAA / ABV): Globallink Aviation and Etam Avitat Services Ltd
Port Harcourt (DNPO / PHC): ForeverJet Aviation Solutions, Aero Contractors, Base Aviation Systems Ltd, Leading-Edge Aviation Services Ltd, NAHCO Aviance and SAHCOL Skyway Avn Handling Co. PLC
London Luton (EGGW / LTN): Signature Aviation and Harrods Aviation
Dubai (OMDB / DXB): ExecuJet Middle East and Jet Aviation Dubai
Paris Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG): Dassault Falcon Service, Jet Aviation, Signature Aviation, Advanced Air Support International, Jetex Le Bourget, ExecuJet Paris and Universal Aviation France
Frequently asked questions
How do I order private jet catering in Lagos (DNMM / LOS)?
Email order@globaldiners.com with the registration, date, delivery time, passenger count and dietary needs. Our specialised team sends a dedicated quote and confirms every detail in writing. We recommend ordering 24 hours ahead.
Can I order jollof rice and suya on board?
Yes. Nigerian dishes such as jollof rice, suya, dodo, moi moi and pepper soup can be requested alongside the Global Diners menu, with sauces packed separately so the spice level suits each guest.
Are halal menus available for flights from Lagos?
Yes. Halal, kosher and alcohol-free menus are available, and every item carries allergen labelling.
Is catering delivered to the aircraft in Lagos?
In Lagos, delivery is coordinated with your FBO or handler. Planeside delivery by our own kitchens is offered in Paris (LFPB / LBG) and Nice (LFMN / NCE).
Can Global Diners provide small chops for a business jet flight from Lagos (DNMM / LOS)?
Yes, small chops can be included on catering from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (DNMM / LOS) on request. A typical selection includes puff-puff, samosas, spring rolls, suya and peppered gizzards, packed for easy cabin service. Jollof rice, grilled fish and international dishes can be added for a full menu. Send your passenger count and departure time for a quote.
Is catering available for flights from Lagos during the December festive season?
Yes, catering for departures from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (DNMM / LOS) during the December festive season is available on request. It is the liveliest time of the year, so we recommend placing your order as soon as your schedule is known. Our specialised team will confirm the menu and delivery to your FBO or handler.
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From Victoria Island boardrooms to Detty December celebrations, Global Diners brings one menu, one specialised team and our kitchens across more than 2,500 airports to every flight from Lagos. Share your schedule and our team will prepare a dedicated quote, so your passengers enjoy the best of Nigeria and the world on board.
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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