Private Jet Catering Madrid (LEMD / MAD) and Torrejón (LETO / TOJ): Spanish Menus from Our Madrid Kitchen
Private jet catering in Madrid has a special place in the Global Diners network, because Madrid is home to one of our own production kitchens. From Madrid (LEMD / MAD), Spain's capital and busiest business aviation airport, to the official and diplomatic flights of Madrid Torrejón (LETO / TOJ), our Madrid team prepares the Global Diners menu with Spanish produce and Spanish flair: Ibérico ham carved by hand, Manchego and Idiazábal cheeses, tortilla made that morning, Cantabrian anchovies and the sweet almond turrón of the holidays.
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. This guide explains how our Madrid kitchen works for crews and passengers, which Spanish dishes travel best at altitude and how to plan departures around the city's calendar, from the trade fairs of IFEMA to the long summer evenings. It complements our guides to Barcelona and Catalan menus and Seville in Holy Week.
Our own kitchen in Madrid
Global Diners operates three production kitchens of its own: Paris Le Bourget, Nice and Madrid. In Madrid, this means our chefs prepare each order in our own facility, follow HACCP principles from the first ingredient to the final seal, and keep every dish within a careful cold chain until it reaches the aircraft's FBO. At Madrid (LEMD / MAD), our Madrid kitchen delivers to the FBO, where crews collect their catering together with the written confirmation and the allergen labels for every item.
Having our own kitchen in the city gives Madrid departures a natural rhythm. Our specialised team knows the airport, its FBOs and the habits of the operators who fly there every week, and each order is planned with the same attention whether it is a quick breakfast for two pilots or a full lunch for a family travelling to the Balearics.
Madrid-Barajas and Torrejón: two airports, two styles
Most business aviation traffic in Madrid uses Barajas, with its dedicated general aviation terminal and FBOs close to the city. Torrejón, to the east, is a military air base that also welcomes official, state and diplomatic flights. Each has its own way of working, and our team adapts the catering to both:
Airport | Typical flights | How Global Diners serves it |
Madrid (LEMD / MAD) | Corporate shuttles, family trips, Balearic and Riviera hops | Prepared in our Madrid kitchen and delivered to the FBO |
Madrid Torrejón (LETO / TOJ) | Official, state and diplomatic flights | Prepared in our Madrid kitchen and coordinated with the authorised handler and base procedures |
Valladolid (LEVD / VLL) | Corporate and wine-country trips in Castilla y León | Delivery coordinated with your FBO or handler |
For flights at Torrejón, we recommend sharing passenger numbers, vehicle details and protocol preferences as early as possible, so the delivery fits smoothly into the base's access procedures. Our article on government and diplomatic flight catering explains how we prepare discreet, protocol-aware menus for official delegations.
Spanish flavours that travel beautifully
Spanish cuisine is generous, seasonal and wonderfully suited to the cabin, because so many of its finest dishes are served cold or at room temperature. Our Madrid kitchen builds menus around these classics:
Ibérico ham: hand-carved, laid on paper and sealed so it can rest at cabin temperature before service.
Spanish cheeses: Manchego, Idiazábal, Torta del Casar and Mahón, with membrillo, almonds and crackers.
Tortilla española: made the same morning, served in neat squares, with or without onion as the passenger prefers.
Salmorejo and gazpacho: chilled Andalusian soups in sealed bottles, perfect for summer departures.
Seafood: Cantabrian anchovies, octopus a la gallega, prawns and smoked salmon from the Global Diners menu card.
Warm dishes: Madrid-style roast lamb, Galician beef, rice dishes and croquetas, with reheating guidance for the galley.
Sweets: churros with chocolate for a festive moment, torrijas at Easter and turrón at Christmas.
Spanish wines, cava and sherry can be added subject to local rules, and our article on private jet wine pairing offers ideas for matching them with the menu. Halal, kosher and alcohol-free menus are also available, and every item carries an allergen label.
Madrid's table is made for sharing: a plate of jamón, a slice of tortilla and good company at 41,000 feet.
Madrid's calendar for business aviation
Madrid is busy all year, but a few moments stand out. The trade fairs at IFEMA bring corporate shuttles from across Europe, especially FITUR in January and the large technology, fashion and design shows through the year. Spring brings the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament and the San Isidro festivities in May. Summer is the season of departures to Mallorca, Ibiza, Marbella and the Riviera, and autumn welcomes the National Day of Spain on 12 October and a full season of opera and football.
For these peak weeks, our team recommends ordering a little earlier than the usual 24 hours and confirming final passenger numbers as soon as they are known. Many Madrid flights continue to the islands; our guide to Palma de Mallorca in summer shares ideas for the return leg.
Crew meals and day trips
Madrid is a hub for many crews, and day trips to Valladolid, Bilbao, Seville or Lisbon often return the same evening. Our Madrid kitchen prepares crew meals that suit long duty days: Spanish salads, grilled chicken with rice, warm lentil or chickpea stews in sealed containers and fruit for the return flight. Crew meals are packed separately from passenger catering and labelled the same way. Our article on crew catering for layovers explains how we plan meals that support rest.
Valladolid, two hours north by road, is the gateway to Ribera del Duero and the wine estates of Castilla y León, and is a favourite day trip for wine buyers and investors. Our Basque Country guide covers the northern coast.
How to order catering in Madrid
Email order@globaldiners.com with the aircraft registration, airport, date, delivery time, FBO and passenger count, together with any allergies, dietary requests and preferences. We recommend ordering 24 hours ahead. At Madrid (LEMD / MAD) our Madrid kitchen delivers to the FBO; at Paris (LFPB / LBG) and Nice (LFMN / NCE) our own kitchens deliver planeside; elsewhere delivery is coordinated with your FBO or handler. Every request receives a dedicated quote. 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.
Busy-Season Guide to VIP Inflight Catering at Madrid Torrejón (LETO / TOJ)
Torrejón's busiest periods follow the official and institutional calendar of the capital: state ceremonies, international summits and major trade fairs at IFEMA, which sits only a short drive away. As Torrejón is a military base with its own access procedures, a little more planning time is welcome. Order earlier than the standard 24 hours, confirm passenger numbers and protocol details early, and agree the delivery point and timing with the handling agent once the flight is authorised. Choose formats that suit official schedules: plated cold dishes, hot items in thermal carriers and sealed individual boxes for staff and crew.
Event | When | Where |
National Day of Spain military parade | October | Paseo de la Castellana, central Madrid |
FITUR international tourism fair | January | IFEMA Madrid, about 15 km away |
ARCOmadrid | Late February to early March | IFEMA Madrid |
Semana Cervantina | April | Alcalá de Henares, about 10 km east |
Christmas and New Year holidays | Late December to early January | Madrid region |
National Day of Spain military parade at Madrid Torrejón (LETO / TOJ): October
Spain's National Day is marked with a large military parade in Madrid, attended by the royal family and government, with aircraft flypasts in which Torrejón-based units take part. The base is very active in the days before. Order early, share vehicle details as soon as requested and plan around the agreed delivery slots. Hot meals in thermal carriers and generous crew catering suit long rehearsal and ceremony days.
Ceremony and fair dates vary from year to year, so please confirm timings with our team when you order.
Things to do around Madrid Torrejón (LETO / TOJ)
Torrejón sits in the Henares corridor, a short drive from Alcalá de Henares and its car-free historic centre, ideal for a walk past colleges, convents and arcaded streets. Madrid is around 30 minutes away by road for the Retiro Park, the Royal Palace and the shopping of the Salamanca district. The Parque Europa in Torrejón has replicas of European landmarks and space for walking. Further afield, Chinchón, with its arcaded main square, and the royal town of Aranjuez, with palace gardens along the Tajo, make relaxed half-day trips for crews on a longer layover.
Culture and heritage near Madrid Torrejón (LETO / TOJ)
Alcalá de Henares is listed by UNESCO for its university, founded by Cardinal Cisneros in the 16th century, and its planned university city. The birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes is now a museum, and the Corral de Comedias is one of Europe's oldest surviving theatres. In Madrid, the Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums hold some of Europe's finest art collections.
Also nearby: Valladolid (LEVD / VLL)
Valladolid Airport sits on the high plateau at Villanubla, north-west of the city, and serves the capital of Castilla y León. Business aviation is mainly corporate and institutional: regional government delegations, automotive and components manufacturers, agri-food companies and visitors to the university and hospitals. Wine is the other great draw, with the Ribera del Duero vineyards along the river east of the city and the Rueda, Cigales and Toro areas within easy reach, bringing buyers, investors and wine tourists. Hunting estates across the meseta add autumn and winter traffic. Holy Week and the autumn film festival are the city's highlights.
Valladolid's Plaza Mayor, one of the oldest of its kind in Spain, opens onto streets of churches and palaces. The Campo Grande park makes a green walk in the centre, and the Pisuerga river has riverside paths. East of the city, the Duero valley offers wine routes through Ribera del Duero, with Peñafiel's castle and wine museum as a highlight. Castles at Simancas, Portillo and Fuensaldaña, golf courses near the city and hunting estates across the meseta fill longer stays. Medina del Campo, Tordesillas and Segovia are within day-trip 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).
Madrid (LEMD / MAD): General Aviation Service SL, AviaVIP, Sky Valet Spain and United Aviation Services S.L.
Valladolid (LEVD / VLL): South Europe Ground Services SL
Paris (LFPB / LBG): Dassault Falcon Service, Jet Aviation, Signature Aviation, Advanced Air Support International, Jetex Le Bourget, ExecuJet Paris and Universal Aviation France
Nice (LFMN / NCE): Signature Aviation, AviaVIP and DC Aviation G-OPS
Frequently asked questions
Does Global Diners have its own kitchen in Madrid?
Yes. Madrid is one of our three own production kitchens, together with Paris Le Bourget and Nice. Our Madrid kitchen prepares catering for Madrid (LEMD / MAD) and the surrounding airports.
Where is catering delivered at Madrid-Barajas (LEMD / MAD)?
At Madrid (LEMD / MAD), our Madrid kitchen delivers to the FBO, where crews collect their catering with the written confirmation and allergen labels.
Can I add Spanish wine or cava to the order?
Yes, Spanish wines, cava and sherry can be added subject to local rules, and alcohol-free menus are available everywhere in our network.
Which Spanish dishes travel best on a private jet?
Ibérico ham, Spanish cheeses, tortilla, chilled salmorejo and gazpacho, seafood and croquetas all travel beautifully, and warm dishes come with reheating guidance.
Can Global Diners cater a government or diplomatic flight at Torrejón (LETO / TOJ)?
Yes. Global Diners prepares catering for official and diplomatic flights at Torrejón Air Base (LETO / TOJ), subject to the base's access and security procedures. Formal canapés, multi-course hot menus, halal, kosher and other dietary options are available on request. Please share the delegation size, protocol requirements and the authorised delivery point early so our team can coordinate with the handling agent.
How is catering delivered to an aircraft at Torrejón Air Base (LETO / TOJ)?
At Torrejón Air Base (LETO / TOJ), Global Diners delivers catering through the authorised handler or the reception point agreed for each flight, in line with base security rules. Sending vehicle and driver details as early as possible helps our team complete access formalities in good time.
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Flying from Madrid soon?
Send us your schedule and our Madrid kitchen will prepare the Global Diners menu with Spanish produce and calm attention, for Madrid (LEMD / MAD), Torrejón (LETO / TOJ), Valladolid (LEVD / VLL) and every onward leg. Each request receives a dedicated quote and a written confirmation.
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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