São Paulo Grand Prix Weekend: Private Jet Catering via Jundiaí (SBJD / QDV) and Campinas (SBKP / VCP)
São Paulo Grand Prix weekend private jet catering begins long before the lights go out at Interlagos. Each November, the Formula 1 race brings team owners, sponsors, guests and passionate fans to Brazil's largest city, and business aviation follows. The airfields inside the city are at their liveliest, so many crews look a little further out, to Jundiaí (SBJD / QDV) and Campinas (SBKP / VCP), two airports north-west of São Paulo that combine calm operations with easy onward transfers.
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, with São Paulo at the heart of our Brazil network. This guide looks at race week from the angle of Jundiaí and Campinas: why they suit a Grand Prix trip, how catering follows the rhythm of the weekend and which Brazilian flavours make the flight part of the celebration. Our Interlagos guide for Congonhas and Guarulhos covers the city airports.
Four airports, one race weekend
São Paulo is served by several airports that welcome business aircraft, and each plays its own part in Grand Prix week. Congonhas sits in the city's south zone, closest to Interlagos. Guarulhos, north-east of the centre, is the main international gateway. Jundiaí, around 60 km to the north-west, has become one of the busiest general aviation fields in the state, while Viracopos in Campinas offers a long runway and international facilities for long-range aircraft.
Airport | Character in race week | Global Diners catering focus |
Jundiaí (SBJD / QDV) | Busy general aviation field north-west of the city | Race-day boxes, crew meals, Sunday-evening departure services |
Campinas (SBKP / VCP) | Long runway and international facilities | Full services for long-range flights to Europe and North America |
São Paulo Congonhas (SBSP / CGH) | Inside the city, closest to Interlagos | Light menus for short domestic sectors |
São Paulo Guarulhos (SBGR / GRU) | Main international gateway | Several services for intercontinental departures |
For guests staying near Avenida Paulista, Itaim Bibi or the Jardins, the transfer from Jundiaí or Campinas is usually completed by road or by helicopter. Whatever the plan, our team coordinates every catering delivery with the FBO or handler you choose, at the time agreed for your departure.
Why crews choose Jundiaí and Campinas in November
Jundiaí is a natural base for business aircraft in greater São Paulo, with maintenance and aviation services gathered around the field and a relaxed atmosphere even in the busiest weeks. It suits light and midsize jets arriving from elsewhere in Brazil, from Argentina or from Uruguay, as well as aircraft that position out of the city after dropping their passengers.
Crews resting in Jundiaí between race days will find a pleasant town with Italian roots, family cantinas, pizzerias and the wine and fruit route on its outskirts, where Niagara grapes and local wines are a point of pride. It is a calm place to wait for the Sunday-evening departure, and crew meals can be delivered to the aircraft on the day of the flight.
Viracopos, in Campinas, is the choice for larger aircraft on intercontinental missions. Its long runway and international facilities make it a comfortable departure point for a non-stop flight to Europe or the United States after the race. Campinas itself is a technology and university city with an excellent restaurant scene in Cambuí, so crews resting there between legs are well looked after. Our guide to private jet catering in Campinas shares more about the airport through the year.
On race weekend, the calmest flights are the ones whose catering was settled before the first practice session.
A race-weekend catering timeline
Grand Prix week has a clear rhythm, and catering follows it day by day. Sharing the whole plan with our specialised team at the start makes every delivery easy to confirm.
Arrival days: crew meals on landing at Jundiaí or Campinas, with a light welcome menu for passengers who arrive hungry after a long flight.
Practice and qualifying days: aircraft often stay on the ground, so the focus is on crew catering and on any short positioning flights.
Race day: a celebration service for guests flying out on Sunday evening, prepared in advance and delivered at the agreed time.
Monday departures: breakfast services and full menus for long-range flights home, often the busiest catering day of the week.
Onward legs: chilled boxes for short hops to Rio de Janeiro, Paraty, Angra dos Reis or the São Paulo coast.
We recommend ordering race-week catering several days ahead, and at the very least 24 hours before each departure. Final passenger numbers can follow later; a short update with the leg concerned is all our team needs.
Several aircraft, one weekend
Teams, sponsors and hospitality groups sometimes bring several aircraft for the same weekend, each with its own schedule and guest list. Our team can plan them together, with one reference per aircraft and one written confirmation per departure, so flight coordinators keep a clear overview while every crew receives exactly what its cabin needs.
Sunday evening is the moment that deserves the most care. Guests leave the circuit at different times, and the departure time of each aircraft often depends on the end of the race and the transfer. Agreeing a delivery time in advance, and keeping our team informed of any change on the day, lets every catering arrive fresh and ready for take-off.
Brazilian flavours for the paddock and the cabin
São Paulo is one of the world's great food cities, and race week is the moment to bring a little of it on board. Pão de queijo, the warm cheese bread of Minas Gerais, is a favourite for breakfast and for the drive back from the circuit. Pastel, coxinha and kibe make lively sharing boards, and sliced picanha with farofa and vinaigrette brings the churrascaria to the cabin. São Paulo's Japanese heritage, rooted in the Liberdade district, makes sushi and sashimi a very local choice, prepared for travel and kept in the cold chain.
For the sweet finish, brigadeiros, quindim and fresh tropical fruit such as mango, papaya and passion fruit are always welcome, along with açaí bowls for guests who prefer something light. A caipirinha toast or champagne for the podium moment can be offered subject to local rules, and alcohol-free alternatives with fresh lime, coconut water and guaraná are equally festive. Our guide to Brazilian flavours on board shares more ideas.
Dietary menus for international guests
Grand Prix guests come from every continent, so halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan and alcohol-free menus are often requested in the same week. Every item carries an allergen label, hot dishes travel with reheating guidance and sauces are packed separately, so the crew can serve a varied cabin with complete confidence. Caviar, smoked salmon, cheese and pastries from the Global Diners menu card remain available on every flight.
After the chequered flag: long-range departures
Many guests leave São Paulo on Sunday night or Monday morning for Europe, North America or the Middle East. A long sector deserves a planned sequence: a light supper after take-off, a rest period with fruit, cheese and small savoury bites, and a full breakfast before landing. For a flight landing at Paris (LFPB / LBG) or Nice (LFMN / NCE), the next leg can be served planeside by our own kitchens. The wider Brazil network is presented in our complete guide to private jet catering in Brazil.
How to order Grand Prix catering
Email order@globaldiners.com with the aircraft registration, airport, dates, departure times, delivery times and passenger counts for each leg.
Add crew numbers, dietary needs, allergies and any Brazilian specialities you would like on board.
Order several days ahead for race week, and at least 24 hours before each departure.
Receive a dedicated quote and a written confirmation from our specialised team.
Our team coordinates every delivery with your FBO or handler at Jundiaí, Campinas, Congonhas or Guarulhos.
Coming soon: the Global Diners client portal
The Global Diners client portal is coming 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. For a race weekend with several aircraft and many legs, seeing every order in one place will make planning even smoother.
Events That Shape Private Jet Catering at Jundiaí (SBJD / QDV)
Jundiaí's busiest periods track the big events of greater São Paulo. The Formula 1 weekend in November and the LABACE business aviation show in August bring many extra aircraft to the region's airports, and Jundiaí welcomes many of them. In January and February, the city's own Grape Festival adds local visitors, while the year-end holidays create departure peaks to the beach and abroad. In these periods, order a little earlier than the usual 24 hours, confirm numbers early, agree delivery windows with your handler and choose travel-ready formats.
Event | When | Where |
São Paulo Grand Prix | November | Interlagos circuit, São Paulo |
LABACE | August | Congonhas Airport, São Paulo |
Jundiaí Grape Festival | January to February | Parque da Cidade, Jundiaí |
Expoflora in Holambra | September | Holambra, north of Campinas |
Christmas and New Year holidays | Late December to early January | Greater São Paulo and Jundiaí |
São Paulo Grand Prix at Jundiaí (SBJD / QDV): November
The Formula 1 race at Interlagos is one of São Paulo's biggest international events, attracting team owners, sponsors and guests. With the city's own airports at their liveliest, many business aircraft use Jundiaí, then continue by helicopter or car. Order catering several days in advance and plan for early departures on race day and Sunday evening returns. Celebratory platters, cold seafood and sealed boxes suit the busy schedule, along with crew meals for long duty days.
Event dates move each year, so please confirm the current timing with our team when you order.
Dining and shopping near Jundiaí (SBJD / QDV)
Jundiaí's dining reflects its Italian roots, with cantinas, pizzerias and restaurants serving pasta and grilled meats. The wine and fruit route on the city's rural outskirts has family restaurants and cellar-door shops selling wine, grape juice, jams and homemade sweets. For broader choice, Campinas and São Paulo offer the region's top restaurants. Shopping centres in Jundiaí cover national and international brands, and outlet malls along the highways attract shoppers from the capital at weekends.
Local flavours for flights from Jundiaí (SBJD / QDV)
Jundiaí and its neighbours are fruit country. The city is known for Niagara grapes and family wineries founded by Italian immigrants, while Valinhos is famous for purple figs and Atibaia and Jarinu for strawberries; seasonal fruit platters and grape juice from local producers are excellent on board. Italian heritage shows in fresh pasta, cappelletti, lasagne and polenta, which travel well as hot dishes in thermal carriers. Country-style São Paulo cooking adds frango caipira, pastéis, coxinhas and cheese breads for snack trays. Because São Paulo is close, passengers can also ask for restaurant pick-up from the capital's well-known dining rooms or from Jundiaí's own cantinas, with timing agreed in advance. Cold boards with Italian-style salamis, cheeses and focaccia make an easy option for short legs. Any of these can be requested from our kitchens.
Also nearby: Campinas (SBKP / VCP)
Campinas is a technology, research and university city in the interior of São Paulo state, and Viracopos is one of Brazil's main international cargo airports, with a long runway that suits intercontinental business aircraft. The Cambuí and Nova Campinas districts are the heart of the city's restaurant scene, and the surrounding countryside is known for comida caipira, the comforting rural cooking of the São Paulo interior.
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).
Jundiaí (SBJD / QDV): Jet Avionics
Campinas (SBKP / VCP): Lider Aviacao, A.S.A.S. FBO and Universal Aviation
São Paulo Congonhas (SBSP / CGH): Lider Aviacao, BR Aviation Center, Premier Taxi Aereo, TAM Aviacao Executiva and Voar
São Paulo Guarulhos (SBGR / GRU): Lider Aviacao, ABS Airport Business Services and GATGRU
Frequently asked questions
Why do crews choose Jundiaí (SBJD / QDV) for the São Paulo Grand Prix?
Jundiaí is a busy general aviation field around 60 km north-west of São Paulo, with a relaxed atmosphere even in race week. Guests continue to the city by road or helicopter, and our team coordinates every catering delivery with your FBO or handler at the agreed time.
Which São Paulo airport suits a long-range departure after the race?
Campinas Viracopos (SBKP / VCP) and São Paulo Guarulhos (SBGR / GRU) both welcome long-range aircraft. Our team prepares several services for intercontinental sectors from either airport.
Can I order Brazilian specialities for a Grand Prix flight?
Yes. Pão de queijo, pastel, picanha, sushi in the São Paulo style, brigadeiros and tropical fruit can all be included, with caipirinha or champagne subject to local rules and alcohol-free alternatives available.
How far ahead should I order catering for race week?
We recommend several days ahead for the Grand Prix weekend and at least 24 hours before each departure. Final passenger numbers can be confirmed later.
Can I order catering at Jundiaí (SBJD / QDV) for flights during the São Paulo Formula 1 weekend?
Yes. Catering at Jundiaí (SBJD / QDV) is available throughout the São Paulo Grand Prix weekend, when many business aircraft use the airport as an alternative to the city fields. It is a lively period, so we recommend ordering three or four days ahead and confirming numbers early. Sealed boxes, cold platters and hot dishes in thermal carriers can all be arranged.
Can Global Diners collect a dish from a São Paulo restaurant for a departure from Jundiaí (SBJD / QDV)?
Yes. For departures from Jundiaí (SBJD / QDV), restaurant pick-up from São Paulo or Campinas can be arranged on request. As the drive from the capital takes around an hour, tell us the restaurant, the dishes and your departure time as early as you can. Our specialised team will plan collection and delivery to your FBO or handler, with hot items packed for the journey.
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Flying to Interlagos this November?
Whether you land at Jundiaí, Campinas or in the city, Global Diners brings one menu, one specialised team and our kitchens to São Paulo for Grand Prix week. Send us your race-week schedule and we will prepare a dedicated quote, so every flight feels like part of the weekend.
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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