Private Jet Catering São José dos Campos (SBSJ / SJK) & Sorocaba (SDCO / SOD): Crew & Passenger Guide
Private jet catering in São José dos Campos (SBSJ / SJK) and Sorocaba (SDCO / SOD) serves two airports at the heart of Brazilian aviation. São José dos Campos is the country's aerospace city, and Sorocaba is a well-known centre for business jet maintenance. Global Diners prepares the Global Diners menu for both, with delivery coordinated with your FBO or handler, for delivery and acceptance flights, positioning legs, corporate trips and weekends in the mountains or on the coast.
This guide is written for the pilots, cabin crews, technical teams and passengers who fly through São José dos Campos (SBSJ / SJK) and Sorocaba (SDCO / SOD). It covers crew catering for ferry, test and maintenance flights, the regional flavours of the Paraíba valley and the São Paulo countryside, the seasonal calendar and the FBOs on each field, with connections to São Paulo Guarulhos (SBGR / GRU), Congonhas (SBSP / CGH) and Campinas Viracopos (SBKP / VCP).
Two airports shaped by aviation
São José dos Campos sits in the Paraíba valley between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Since the 1950s, when the aerospace research institutes arrived, it has grown into Brazil's aerospace capital, home to a major aircraft manufacturer, the air force research command and a celebrated engineering school. Business aviation here is closely tied to aerospace, defence, technology and the industries of the valley, and the airport is also the closest field to Campos do Jordão in the Serra da Mantiqueira and to the beaches of the north coast.
Sorocaba, around 100 kilometres west of São Paulo, is one of the state's largest interior cities. In business aviation, it is best known for its maintenance and service facilities for business jets and turboprops, so many flights are positioning legs for inspections, upgrades, interior work and repainting. Corporate traffic comes from automotive, wind energy, metalworking and logistics companies, and the airport offers a convenient alternative for executives heading to the countryside around Itu and São Roque.
Delivery and acceptance flights: crew meals for long legs abroad and catering for the first passengers on board.
Maintenance and positioning: sealed crew boxes for long days at the hangar and the flight onwards.
Corporate trips: working trays for aerospace, technology and industrial missions.
Weekends away: warm mountain menus for Campos do Jordão and fresh seafood for Ilhabela and the north coast.
Crew catering for delivery, test and maintenance flights
Flights linked to manufacturing and maintenance have their own rhythm. A delivery flight may leave for another continent with only the crew on board, a test flight may follow a technical schedule, and a positioning leg may depend on the day an aircraft is released from the hangar. In each case, the crew deserves proper, nourishing meals that are easy to store and enjoy whenever the schedule allows.
Our kitchens prepare sealed individual boxes, sandwiches, salads and hot dishes in thermal carriers, all clearly labelled with contents and allergens and accompanied by reheating guidance. When you share the expected departure day, our team plans calmly with your FBO or handler, and the order can easily follow the aircraft's release date. Our article on catering for crew-only ferry flights offers more ideas for these missions.
Long legs abroad: several meals per crew member, plus snacks and plenty of water and juices.
Days at the hangar: sealed boxes and salads that keep their quality until lunchtime.
Flexible timing: share the expected release date so our team can follow the aircraft's schedule.
First passengers on board: a new cabin deserves a memorable first service from the Global Diners menu.
Owners preparing to take delivery of a new aircraft will also find practical advice in our cabin catering guide for buying a private jet.
Flavours of the Paraíba valley, the mountains and the coast
The region around São José dos Campos offers three very different tables within an hour of each other: the country cooking of the valley, the mountain cuisine of the Serra da Mantiqueira and the seafood of the caiçara fishing communities on the coast.
Afogado and bolinho caipira from the valley
Afogado, a slow-cooked beef stew traditionally served at the Festa do Divino, is the signature dish of the Paraíba valley, and it travels beautifully in thermal carriers. Bolinho caipira, a crisp corn-flour dumpling filled with seasoned meat, makes a delicious snack for a short sector.
Trout, pinhão and chocolate from Campos do Jordão
Up in the mountains, Campos do Jordão is famous for trout, pinhão (the seeds of the araucaria pine) in season, fondue and artisanal chocolates. Warm menus suit the cool climate: soups, smoked or grilled trout, cheese dishes and hot chocolate make a cosy service for winter weekend flights.
Caiçara seafood from the north coast
On the coast, the caiçara fishing communities of Ubatuba, São Sebastião and Ilhabela cook azul-marinho, fish stewed with green banana, as well as shrimp, squid and fresh fish that are lovely chilled or grilled. A chilled seafood platter with smoked salmon and caviar from the Global Diners menu card makes an elegant start to a summer weekend.
Tropeiro cooking and São Roque's wine country
Sorocaba was once the hub of Brazil's mule trade, and the food of its drovers still defines the region. Feijão tropeiro, beans with cassava flour, bacon, eggs and greens, holds well in thermal carriers, as does virado à paulista, the classic São Paulo plate. Nearby São Roque is known for its wine route and its artichokes, which appear in salads, quiches and antipasti that are perfect for a cold board, and its grape juice makes a fine alcohol-free option.
Mission | Suggested menu | How Global Diners prepares it |
Delivery flight | Several meals per crew member, salads, sandwiches, snacks | Sealed boxes, hot dishes in thermal carriers, reheating guidance |
Maintenance day | Sealed lunch boxes, fruit, juices, coffee | Labelled boxes timed with the aircraft's release |
Mountain weekend | Trout, soups, cheese dishes, hot chocolate | Galley-ready trays, sauces apart |
Coastal weekend | Chilled seafood, smoked salmon, caviar, fruit | Kept in the cold chain until hand-over |
Wine country | Artichoke antipasti, cheeses, São Roque grape juice | Cold boards; wine subject to local rules |
Every aircraft has a first flight and a first service. We like to make that first service one to remember.
Dietary menus, drinks and restaurant pick-ups
Halal, kosher and alcohol-free menus are available at both airports, together with vegetarian and vegan dishes, and every item carries an allergen label. Wine and champagne are offered subject to local rules. Restaurant pick-ups can be coordinated on request, whether from a steakhouse in São José dos Campos, a trout restaurant in Campos do Jordão or a winery restaurant on the São Roque route.
How to order catering at São José dos Campos and Sorocaba
Email order@globaldiners.com with the registration, airport, date, delivery time and number of crew and passengers.
For delivery, test or maintenance flights, share the expected departure or release date.
Add dietary needs, allergies and preferences for each crew member and passenger.
Order 24 hours ahead, and a little earlier in July and during the summer season.
Receive a dedicated quote and written confirmation; our team coordinates delivery with your FBO or handler.
If the schedule moves, our article on last-minute catering for flight crews explains how to share changes with our team.
Our Brazilian network and new services
São José dos Campos and Sorocaba complete a São Paulo network that also includes Ribeirão Preto (SBRP / RAO) in the north-east of the state and the major hubs of the capital. Our network in South America keeps growing. Our new stations at Querétaro (MMQT / QRO) and Buenos Aires Ezeiza (SAEZ / EZE) have received very positive feedback from the crews who fly with us, and the same care now reaches every Brazilian departure we prepare.
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. We are also preparing a Global Diners crew training programme, launching soon, which will be especially relevant for the delivery and ferry crews who pass through these two airports.
VIP Inflight Catering for Events Near São José dos Campos (SBSJ / SJK)
São José dos Campos sits between the mountains and the sea, and its peaks follow both. July is the high point, when the Campos do Jordão winter season and Ilhabela Sailing Week coincide with school holidays and bring the Serra and the coast to life. October brings large numbers of pilgrims to Aparecida, and the summer and Carnival send visitors to the north coast beaches and to São Luiz do Paraitinga. Transfer times up the mountains and down to the coast are worth planning generously. In peak weeks, order earlier than the standard 24 hours, confirm numbers early, agree timings with your handler and choose formats that travel well.
Event | When | Where |
Winter season in Campos do Jordão | July | Campos do Jordão, Serra da Mantiqueira |
Ilhabela Sailing Week | July | Ilhabela, São Paulo north coast |
Feast of Our Lady of Aparecida | October | National Shrine, Aparecida |
Carnival in São Luiz do Paraitinga | February or March (varies) | São Luiz do Paraitinga, upper Paraíba valley |
Summer season and New Year on the north coast | December to February | Ubatuba, São Sebastião, Ilhabela and Maresias |
Winter season in Campos do Jordão at São José dos Campos (SBSJ / SJK): July
In July, Campos do Jordão becomes São Paulo's favourite winter escape, with cold nights, classical music at the long-running winter festival, and restaurants serving fondue and trout. São José dos Campos is the nearest airport, and arrivals rise sharply at weekends. Order two or three days ahead. Warming menus suit the season, from soups and hot dishes in thermal carriers to chocolate, cheese boards and hot drinks for passengers continuing up the mountain.
Festival programmes and holiday peaks vary from one year to the next, so please confirm current dates with our team when ordering.
Things to do around São José dos Campos (SBSJ / SJK)
São José dos Campos offers Parque Vicentina Aranha, a former sanatorium turned into a leafy park, and the riverside Parque da Cidade. Aviation enthusiasts can visit the Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro beside the airfield. An hour or so away, Campos do Jordão offers mountain walks, the alpine-style streets of Capivari, cable cars and the Horto Florestal forest reserve. Down the Serra do Mar, the north coast has beaches from Ubatuba to Maresias, and Ilhabela offers sailing, diving and waterfalls. Historic São Luiz do Paraitinga, with its colonial square and churches, makes a calm day trip.
Culture and heritage near São José dos Campos (SBSJ / SJK)
São José dos Campos grew from a Jesuit settlement and was known in the early twentieth century as a sanatorium town for tuberculosis patients, before the arrival of the aerospace institutes in the 1950s transformed it into a technology centre. The aerospace memorial covers this history. The wider Paraíba valley preserves coffee-era farmhouses and towns, and the Aparecida shrine is the heart of Brazilian Catholic devotion.
Also nearby: Sorocaba (SDCO / SOD)
Sorocaba's state airport serves one of São Paulo's largest interior cities, around 100 km west of the capital. It is best known in business aviation as a maintenance centre, with several service and repair facilities for business jets and turboprops, so many flights are positioning legs for inspections, upgrades and repainting. Corporate traffic comes from the region's industry, including automotive, wind energy equipment, metalworking and logistics. The airport also offers an alternative for executives heading to western São Paulo state and the countryside around Itu and São Roque. Leisure flights pick up at weekends and holidays.
Sorocaba has a long linear park along the Sorocaba river, popular for cycling and walking, and a large botanical garden and zoo, Parque Zoológico Quinzinho de Barros, a long-standing family favourite with shaded paths and lakes. The nearby town of Itu is known for its historic centre and its humorous oversized monuments, and Salto has riverside parks and walkways around its waterfalls on the Tietê. São Roque's wine route offers winery visits, tastings and colonial-style restaurants, and the hills of the region suit weekend drives, golf, cycling and equestrian activities on country estates.
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).
São José dos Campos (SBSJ / SJK): delivery coordinated with the airport's ground handler
Sorocaba (SDCO / SOD): BR Aviation Center, FBO Embraer Executive Jets, Jet Care Aviation Ltda and World-Way Aviation
São Paulo Guarulhos (SBGR / GRU): Lider Aviacao, ABS Airport Business Services and GATGRU
Congonhas (SBSP / CGH): Lider Aviacao, BR Aviation Center, Premier Taxi Aereo, TAM Aviacao Executiva and Voar
Campinas Viracopos (SBKP / VCP): Lider Aviacao, A.S.A.S. FBO and Universal Aviation
Frequently asked questions
How do I order private jet catering in São José dos Campos (SBSJ / SJK) or Sorocaba (SDCO / SOD)?
Email order@globaldiners.com with your aircraft registration, airport, date, delivery time, number of crew and passengers and dietary needs. Our specialised team sends a dedicated quote and a written confirmation. We recommend ordering 24 hours ahead.
Where is catering delivered at these airports?
Delivery is coordinated with your FBO or handler at São José dos Campos or Sorocaba, at the time agreed for your departure.
Can you cater a delivery flight with only the crew on board?
Yes. For delivery and ferry flights we prepare several meals per crew member, with sealed boxes, salads, sandwiches and hot dishes in thermal carriers, all labelled with allergens and reheating guidance.
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 order catering at São José dos Campos (SBSJ / SJK) for passengers going to Campos do Jordão in July?
Yes. São José dos Campos (SBSJ / SJK) is the closest airport to Campos do Jordão, and catering is available throughout the July winter season. Warm menus suit the mountains: soups, trout, fondue-style cheese dishes, pinhão and hot chocolate, plus snack boxes for the drive up the Serra. July is the busiest month, so order two days ahead and confirm passenger numbers early with our specialised team.
Can I get São Roque wine-country products on board from Sorocaba (SDCO / SOD)?
Yes. For departures from Sorocaba (SDCO / SOD), products from the São Roque wine route, including artichoke dishes, colonial cheeses, cured meats, jams and grape juice, can be arranged on request through our kitchens. They make an easy cold board for short legs or a gift for passengers. Tell us your preferences and departure time, and we will send a quote.
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Flying to São José dos Campos or Sorocaba soon?
From a brand-new aircraft's first passengers to a positioning leg after maintenance or a weekend in the mountains, Global Diners brings one menu, one specialised team and our kitchens to São José dos Campos (SBSJ / SJK) and Sorocaba (SDCO / SOD). Send us your schedule and we will prepare a dedicated quote, so every crew and every passenger enjoys a calm, well-planned service.
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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