Private Jet Catering Nassau (MYNN / NAS): Lynden Pindling Crew Guide
Private jet catering in Nassau (MYNN / NAS) is often the first service of a Bahamian itinerary. Lynden Pindling International, on the western side of New Providence, welcomes owners flying in for a long weekend, executives visiting the island's financial and wealth-management community, and crews clearing into the Bahamas before continuing to the Out Islands. This crew guide brings together everything you need to plan catering at Nassau calmly: the airport, the FBOs, the right menus for short and long sectors, and the way our team coordinates every delivery.
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. In the Bahamas, Nassau (MYNN / NAS) is our natural hub, with onward flights to Exuma (MYEF / GGT), Chub Cay (MYBC / CCZ) and the Family Islands, and frequent shuttles from Miami (KMIA / MIA) and South Florida.
Lynden Pindling International at a glance
Lynden Pindling International is the main gateway to the Bahamas and the busiest airport in the country. Private aircraft are welcomed by two FBOs, Odyssey Aviation and Jet Nassau, which handle arrivals, departures and catering deliveries for business jets of every size. The airport sits a short drive from Cable Beach, Baha Mar and the gated communities of western New Providence, and about half an hour from Paradise Island, so many passengers reach their villa or resort within minutes of landing.
Topic | What crews should know | How Global Diners helps |
FBOs | Odyssey Aviation and Jet Nassau | Delivery coordinated with your FBO or handler at the agreed time |
Traffic | Winter and spring are the liveliest months | Order 24 hours ahead, earlier in peak weeks |
Climate | Warm all year, hot and humid in summer | Cold chain until delivery, chilled formats for ground time |
Onward flights | Short hops to Exuma, Eleuthera, the Abacos and the Berry Islands | One order for several legs, planned by our specialised team |
Local flavours | Conch, grouper, snapper, lobster in season | Bahamian dishes alongside the Global Diners menu |
What to order for flights from Nassau
Most departures from Nassau fall into three families. Short sectors to Florida or the Out Islands last under an hour, so chilled platters, sandwiches, salads and fruit are ideal. Medium sectors to the US north-east or Canada call for a full meal service, with a hot main course and dessert. Long-range flights to Europe or South America deserve the complete Global Diners menu, from canapés to cheese.
Short hops: under an hour
For the 30 to 50 minutes it takes to reach Exuma, Eleuthera or Miami, the cabin crew has little time to plate. Individually packed salads, finger sandwiches, sushi, fruit skewers, pastries and cold drinks can be served almost as soon as the seatbelt sign goes off. Conch salad, packed on ice, is a refreshing Bahamian welcome for guests arriving for the weekend.
Medium sectors: a full meal
Flights to New York, Boston, Toronto or Chicago leave time for a proper meal. A starter of smoked salmon or a seasonal salad, a main course of grilled grouper, beef tenderloin or chicken with island vegetables, and a dessert such as guava duff or a chocolate tart make a well-paced service. Hot dishes arrive with reheating guidance and sauces packed separately.
Long-range: the complete Global Diners menu
Transatlantic departures from Nassau can enjoy the full menu card, including caviar, smoked salmon, cheese and pastries, with a breakfast service before landing. Our article on galley catering for private jets explains how each item is packed for the galley.
Working with the FBOs and handlers at Nassau (MYNN / NAS)
Every Global Diners delivery at Nassau is coordinated with your FBO or handler. Our specialised team confirms the delivery time against your departure, shares the order details, and makes sure the catering reaches the aircraft in perfect condition. Crews simply tell us which FBO they are using, Odyssey Aviation or Jet Nassau, and we organise the rest.
Agreed delivery time: set according to your departure and the FBO's ramp schedule.
Cold chain: chilled items stay refrigerated until hand-over, which matters in the Bahamian heat.
Clear labels: each item shows the dish name and allergens, with reheating guidance for hot dishes.
Restaurant pick-ups: a favourite Nassau restaurant can be coordinated on request, from Cable Beach to Paradise Island.
Our guide to how handling agents and caterers work together explains this coordination in more detail, and what flight crews expect from a private jet caterer describes the standards we follow everywhere.
Heat, ground time and the galley
Nassau is warm all year, and summer afternoons are hot and humid. Our kitchens plan for that: chilled dishes stay in the cold chain until delivery, desserts travel in sturdy individual containers, and fruit is cut and sealed so it stays fresh through a long turnaround. For aircraft that wait on the ramp before an evening departure, chilled starters and mains designed for reheating keep the service relaxed.
In Nassau, the best catering is the one that arrives cool, clearly labelled and ready to serve the moment the passengers step on board.
Weight also matters on short island sectors, and our article on catering weight and flight efficiency explains how we size each order for the mission.
Dietary menus and local flavours
Halal, kosher and alcohol-free menus are available at Nassau, together with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, and every item carries an allergen label. Wine and champagne are offered subject to local rules. For a taste of the islands, our team can add cracked conch, grouper fingers, peas 'n' rice, Bahamian mac and cheese, johnnycake and tropical fruit, as well as switcha, the local limeade.
How to order catering at Nassau (MYNN / NAS)
Email order@globaldiners.com with the aircraft registration, date, FBO, delivery time and passenger count.
Add dietary needs, allergies and any VIP preferences, and mention onward legs to the Out Islands.
Order 24 hours ahead so our kitchens can offer the full Global Diners menu.
Receive your dedicated quote and a written confirmation from our specialised team.
Our team coordinates the delivery with Odyssey Aviation, Jet Nassau or your handler.
The same simple process now serves our new stations in the Americas, Querétaro (MMQT / QRO) and Buenos Aires Ezeiza (SAEZ / EZE), where crews have shared very positive feedback. The Global Diners client portal, coming very soon, is designed to bring the menu, order requests, confirmations and documents into one space for crew, operations and finance; until it opens, every request goes through order@globaldiners.com. A Global Diners crew training programme will also launch soon.
Peak Dates for Inflight Catering at Nassau (MYNN / NAS)
Lynden Pindling International serves Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, and the resorts of Paradise Island and Cable Beach. The western end of New Providence is home to exclusive gated communities, golf clubs and marinas, and the island is a centre for private banking, wealth management and international financial services. Its short distance from Florida makes it popular for weekend trips, and it is a common clearing point for flights continuing to the Out Islands. Demand is highest during the winter and spring season.
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 |
Atlantic hurricane season | June to November | The Bahamas |
Battle 4 Atlantis at Nassau (MYNN / NAS): Late November
This early-season US college basketball tournament is played at the Atlantis resort over the Thanksgiving period and brings teams, boosters, broadcasters and families to Paradise Island. Team charters and private jets arrive within a few days of each other, often alongside Thanksgiving holiday traffic. For team flights, order larger quantities of protein-rich hot meals in thermal carriers, fruit, and recovery snacks; for owner flights, roast turkey platters and seasonal sides are available on request. Lock in numbers and drop-off times with the handler several days before tip-off.
Junkanoo, tournament and holiday dates move slightly each year, so check the current schedule with our team when you place your order.
Dining and shopping near Nassau (MYNN / NAS)
Arawak Cay, known locally as the Fish Fry, lines up colourful shacks serving cracked conch, conch salad, grilled snapper and Kalik beer (alcohol subject to local rules). Graycliff, in an 18th-century mansion, is known for its wine cellar and cigar rolling. Resort restaurants at Baha Mar and Atlantis cover everything from steakhouses to Japanese. For shopping, Bay Street mixes duty-free jewellery, watch and perfume boutiques with local craft shops, and the straw market sells hand-woven baskets and souvenirs.
Local flavours for flights from Nassau (MYNN / NAS)
Bahamian food centres on conch, the island's signature seafood. Conch salad, raw conch diced with peppers, onion, tomato and citrus, is prepared fresh at stands along the waterfront, while cracked conch and conch fritters are fried favourites. Spiny lobster, known locally as crawfish, grouper and snapper are local catches, typically served with peas 'n' rice and macaroni and cheese. Guava duff, a rolled steamed pudding with butter sauce, is the classic dessert, and Bahamian switcha, a fresh limeade, is a traditional drink. For the cabin, conch salad and lobster salad are packed chilled for early service, grouper fillets reheat well, and conch fritters can be warmed briefly. Pick-up from Nassau's Arawak Cay or Paradise Island restaurants is available on request.
Also nearby: Chub Cay (MYBC / CCZ)
Chub Cay Airport serves a small private island at the southern end of the Berry Islands, best known among sport fishermen. Deep water lies close to the island, where the Tongue of the Ocean meets the Northwest Providence Channel, and that has made Chub Cay a long-standing base for billfish, tuna and wahoo fishing. Most traffic consists of private and charter aircraft from Florida and Nassau, carrying anglers, boat owners and guests of the resort and marina. The island is quiet, with busier spells during the spring and summer fishing season and around US holidays.
Sport fishing is the main reason to visit Chub Cay, with offshore trips for marlin, tuna, wahoo and mahi-mahi, and bonefishing on nearby flats. The island has quiet white-sand beaches and clear water for swimming and snorkelling. Diving reveals coral reefs, walls and abundant marine life along the edge of deep water. Boat trips explore the southern Berry Islands, including small uninhabited cays and sandbars, while kayaking and paddleboarding suit calmer days in protected bays. Evenings are spent watching the boats return to the marina with their catch, followed by sunset on the beach and a quiet dinner by the water.
FBOs at every airport in this guide
Here are the business aviation terminals (FBOs) and handling options 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
Chub Cay (MYBC / CCZ): local airport handling, with every catering delivery coordinated by our team with your handler
Exuma (MYEF / GGT): Odyssey Aviation and Strachan's Aviation
Miami (KMIA / MIA): Signature Aviation and Tursair Fueling
Frequently asked questions
Which FBOs serve private jets at Nassau (MYNN / NAS)?
Private aircraft at Lynden Pindling International are handled by Odyssey Aviation and Jet Nassau. Global Diners coordinates every catering delivery with the FBO or handler you choose, at the time agreed for your departure.
How far ahead should I order catering at Nassau (MYNN / NAS)?
We recommend ordering 24 hours ahead, and a little earlier during the winter season, Christmas, Junkanoo and spring break. Every request receives a dedicated quote and a written confirmation from our specialised team.
What should I order for a short flight from Nassau to the Out Islands?
For sectors under an hour, chilled salads, sandwiches, sushi, fruit, pastries and cold drinks are ideal, as they can be served quickly. Conch salad packed on ice is a popular Bahamian welcome.
Are halal, kosher and alcohol-free menus available in Nassau?
Yes. Halal, kosher and alcohol-free menus are available, together with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes. Every item is labelled with its allergens, and wine and champagne are offered subject to local rules.
Can I order catering at Chub Cay (MYBC / CCZ) for a fishing team flying home?
Yes. Catering for departures from Chub Cay Airport (MYBC / CCZ) can be arranged for anglers and boat crews returning to Florida or Nassau after a fishing trip. Seared tuna salads, fish tacos, wraps, fruit and cold drinks are popular, and celebratory platters can be added after a good day offshore. Order ahead where possible, and the team will agree delivery timing with the handler.
Can I have my own catch prepared for the flight home from Chub Cay?
Yes. On request, Global Diners can ask our kitchens near Chub Cay Airport (MYBC / CCZ) to prepare fish from your trip for the return flight, in line with food-safety rules. Tuna, wahoo and mahi-mahi suit seared, grilled or chilled dishes. Mention this when ordering, give the expected quantity and timing, and the team will confirm what can be arranged.
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Flying to Nassau soon?
Whether you are clearing into the Bahamas, flying a weekend shuttle from Florida or departing on a long-range sector, Global Diners brings one menu, one specialised team and our kitchens to Nassau (MYNN / NAS). Send us your schedule and we will prepare a dedicated quote, so your crew can focus on the passengers while the catering arrives cool, labelled and ready.
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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