Private Jet Catering Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY): Ordering Guide for Crews
Private jet catering at Van Nuys is part of the daily rhythm of one of the busiest general aviation airports in the world. Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY) sits in the San Fernando Valley, close to the studios, the hillside homes of Bel Air and the offices of Century City, and it is the airport many flight departments, charter operators and managed fleets in Los Angeles call home. Crews here fly to Aspen, New York, Hawaii and Cabo in the same week, and they need catering that is simple to order and consistent every time.
This is a practical guide for flight attendants, pilots and schedulers ordering at Van Nuys: what to send, when to send it, which menus work best on the typical routes from the Valley, and how Global Diners prepares and delivers each order. Global Diners runs our own kitchens in Paris, Nice and Madrid and our kitchens across more than 2,500 airports, including the Los Angeles area, where delivery is coordinated with your FBO or handler. For a wider view of the West Coast, our guide to Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Francisco covers the region as a whole.
What to include in your Van Nuys catering order
A complete first message is the best way to keep an order calm. Everything our specialised team needs fits in a single email to order@globaldiners.com, and once it arrives, we reply with a dedicated quote and a written confirmation. When the details are clear from the start, the final call with the crew becomes a quick check rather than a long conversation.
Aircraft and flight: registration, aircraft type, departure date and the estimated time of departure in local time.
Delivery: the FBO at Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY) and the time you would like the catering ready, usually 60 to 90 minutes before departure.
Passengers: the number of guests and crew, and whether any children are on board.
Service style: plated, family-style platters or individual boxes, plus the number of services on the flight.
Dietary needs: allergies, gluten-free, plant-based, halal or kosher requests, noted per passenger.
Galley notes: oven type, chiller space and any items you prefer to keep cold until service.
Order 24 hours ahead as standard. For awards weekends, holiday departures and large groups, sharing the request two or three days ahead gives the kitchen time to prepare every element with care. If the passenger count or timing changes, a short email to the same address keeps everything aligned.
Menus for the classic routes from the Valley
Van Nuys flights follow a few recognisable patterns, and each one suits a different style of catering. The Global Diners menu covers them all, from a light Californian breakfast to a full dinner service on a transcontinental leg, with caviar, smoked salmon, cheese and French pastries available on every route.
Route from Van Nuys | Typical flight | How Global Diners prepares it |
Las Vegas, Palm Springs, Scottsdale | Short hop, often same-day return | Light boxes, fruit, salads and chilled drinks, ready for quick service |
Aspen, Jackson Hole, Sun Valley | Ski and mountain weekends | Warm soups, grain bowls and hearty breakfasts with reheating guidance |
New York, Teterboro, Miami | Transcontinental business flights | Two services: a full meal after take-off and a lighter course before landing |
Hawaii, Cabo, Mexico City | Leisure and family travel | Fresh seafood, ceviche, tropical fruit and children's meals |
Paris, London, Geneva | Long-range international departures | Multi-course service with plated dishes, cheese and desserts |
For the eastbound legs, our guide to catering in Teterboro, White Plains and Morristown shows how the same standard continues on arrival, and our article on catering by flight duration helps plan the number of services on longer sectors.
Californian flavours that travel well
Los Angeles passengers often ask for fresh, produce-led food. Grain bowls with roasted vegetables, avocado toast, poke, sushi rolls, citrus salads and açaí bowls all travel beautifully, as do Mexican classics such as ceviche, guacamole and breakfast burritos. Plant-based, gluten-free and dairy-free menus are common requests, and every item from Global Diners carries allergen labelling so the crew knows exactly what is in each dish.
For transcontinental and international flights, many principals prefer a more classic service: a starter of burrata and heirloom tomatoes, grilled fish or a beef tenderloin with sauce packed separately, a cheese plate and a dessert. Californian wines can be added subject to local rules, and cold-pressed juices, kombucha and sparkling waters are always available. Restaurant pick-ups from favourite Los Angeles addresses can be coordinated on request.
At Van Nuys, the best catering order reads like a good flight plan: clear, complete and confirmed well before the crew arrives at the aircraft.
Burbank, Santa Monica and LAX: the wider Los Angeles network
Van Nuys is not the only option in the area. Burbank (KBUR / BUR) suits studio and production flights from Burbank and Universal City, Santa Monica (KSMO / SMO) is convenient for Santa Monica and the Westside, and Los Angeles (KLAX / LAX) handles many international arrivals and departures. Global Diners prepares catering for all four airports, so a fleet that moves between them can keep one supplier, one menu and one ordering routine.
When a trip continues abroad, the same order can include later legs. At Paris Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG), our own kitchen delivers planeside, and our team keeps passenger preferences consistent from the Valley to Paris. Our guide for international operators flying to the United States explains how foreign-registered aircraft order catering on US stops.
A simple routine for crews based at Van Nuys
Email order@globaldiners.com with the full details as soon as the trip is confirmed.
Receive your dedicated quote and confirm it in writing.
Share any change in passenger count, timing or FBO by email as soon as you know it.
Check the labelled items and reheating guidance on delivery at your FBO or handler.
Plan the next leg in the same message when the trip has several stops.
Many crews add a short note about the principal's habits, such as a preferred breakfast, a favourite tea or a dessert they always enjoy. Our team keeps these notes with each order request, so the same details appear on the next trip. Our article on what flight crews expect from a private jet caterer shares more ideas.
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.
Peak Dates for Inflight Catering at Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY)
Van Nuys, in the San Fernando Valley, is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the world and the main private-jet base for the entertainment industry. Its calendar peaks with awards season from January to March, when studios, talent and guests fly in for ceremonies and parties, and again with festival weekends, summer car events and the holiday period. These are the liveliest weeks of the year in the Valley. Order two to three days ahead, finalise passenger numbers early and agree delivery times with your FBO or handler. Californian dishes such as grain bowls, avocado toast, sushi, fresh fruit and cold-pressed juices travel well, and plant-based, gluten-free and other dietary requests are common here.
Event | When | Where |
Golden Globes and Grammy Awards | January to February | Beverly Hills and Downtown Los Angeles |
Academy Awards | March | Dolby Theatre, Hollywood |
Frieze Los Angeles | February | Santa Monica Airport |
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival | April | Empire Polo Club, Indio |
Monterey Car Week | August | Pebble Beach and the Monterey Peninsula |
Thanksgiving to New Year | Late November to early January | Los Angeles and onward to Aspen, Hawaii, Cabo and New York |
Golden Globes and Grammy Awards at Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY): January to February
Awards season opens with the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, followed by the Grammy Awards downtown. Artists, executives and their teams arrive from New York, London and Nashville, and after-parties keep departures late. Hot dishes in thermal carriers, gourmet sandwiches and snacks suit night flights, while breakfast boxes help next-morning returns. Order at least 48 hours early and agree delivery windows with your FBO or handler, so every awards-weekend departure stays calm.
Awards ceremonies, festivals and auction weeks in California shift every year, so please confirm the dates with our team when you order.
Dining and shopping near Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY)
Ventura Boulevard runs through the Valley with sushi bars, steakhouses and cafés, while Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and Santa Monica offer chef-driven restaurants and celebrity favourites. Grand Central Market downtown and the taco stands of East LA show the city's everyday food culture. Rodeo Drive is the luxury shopping street, The Grove and Melrose Avenue suit fashion and lifestyle brands, and Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice is known for independent boutiques.
Local flavours for flights from Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY)
California cooking is fresh, produce-driven and strongly influenced by Mexican and Asian cuisines, which suits light cabin service. Avocados, citrus, strawberries and greens from Southern California farms feature in salads, grain bowls and avocado toast. Mexican flavours are part of everyday Los Angeles eating: fish tacos, carne asada, ceviche, guacamole with tortilla chips and breakfast burritos are all popular, with the burrito an easy hot breakfast for early departures. Sushi and hand rolls, Korean barbecue from Koreatown and Vietnamese summer rolls cover lighter options. Plant-based and wellness menus are especially common for Los Angeles flights: cold-pressed juices, açaí bowls, chia puddings, smoothies and vegan or gluten-free dishes are available on request. For wine, the Central Coast, Santa Barbara County, Paso Robles and Napa and Sonoma provide Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, while kombucha, sparkling waters and fresh lemonade are popular alcohol-free choices. Our kitchens prepare each order, and pick-up from Los Angeles restaurants, juice bars and bakeries is available on request.
Also nearby: Burbank (KBUR / BUR)
Hollywood Burbank Airport sits in the San Fernando Valley, a short drive from the major film and television studios in Burbank, Universal City and Studio City. It is the most convenient airport for entertainment executives, production crews, actors and musicians working in the Valley and Hollywood. Business jet flights here often go to New York, Las Vegas, Vancouver, Atlanta and other filming locations. Traffic is busy on weekdays with production schedules, and awards season in winter brings further peaks. The airport also suits passengers living in Pasadena and the Hollywood Hills.
Burbank is the home of the studios, and the Warner Bros. studio tour gives visitors a look at working sound stages and backlots. Universal Studios Hollywood, a few minutes away, combines a theme park with a long-running tram tour of film sets. Griffith Park, one of the largest urban parks in the United States, rises behind the city with hiking trails, the Griffith Observatory and the Los Angeles Zoo. Across the hills, Pasadena offers the Rose Bowl stadium loop and the gardens of the San Gabriel Valley, including Descanso Gardens. The Verdugo Mountains above Burbank have quieter trails with views over the Valley and downtown Los Angeles on clear days.
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).
Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY): Clay Lacy Aviation, Jet Aviation Van Nuys, Signature Aviation and The Park
Burbank (KBUR / BUR): Hollywood Burbank Jet Center and Atlantic Aviation
Santa Monica (KSMO / SMO): Atlantic Aviation
Los Angeles (KLAX / LAX): Atlantic Aviation and Signature Aviation
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 far ahead should I order catering at Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY)?
We recommend ordering 24 hours ahead as standard, and two or three days ahead for awards weekends, holidays and larger groups. Email order@globaldiners.com and our specialised team will send a dedicated quote.
Where is catering delivered at Van Nuys?
Delivery is coordinated with the FBO or handler you choose at Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY). Planeside delivery by our own kitchens is offered in Paris (LFPB / LBG) and Nice (LFMN / NCE).
Can you prepare plant-based and gluten-free menus for Los Angeles flights?
Yes. Plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free, halal and kosher menus are available on request, and every item carries allergen labelling.
Can one order cover several legs from Van Nuys?
Yes. Send the full itinerary in one email and our team prepares a quote for every leg, keeping passenger preferences consistent from the first departure to the last.
Can I order Armenian or Middle Eastern food for a flight from Burbank (KBUR / BUR)?
Yes, flights from Hollywood Burbank Airport (KBUR / BUR) can carry Armenian and Middle Eastern dishes from nearby Glendale and Burbank kitchens on request. Mezze platters, kebabs, rice pilaf, flatbreads and sweets travel well. Halal options and vegetarian mezze can be included. Let our team know the number of guests and any dietary requirements.
Can you cater a production or crew flight from Burbank?
Yes, catering for production and film-crew flights from Hollywood Burbank Airport (KBUR / BUR) is available on request. Individual meal boxes labelled by name, sandwich and salad platters, snacks and drinks are practical for larger groups. If the schedule changes, simply let our team know so the order can be adjusted.
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Flying from Van Nuys this week?
From a quick hop to Las Vegas to a long night across the Atlantic, Global Diners brings one menu, one specialised team and our kitchens across more than 2,500 airports to every flight. Send your details and our team will prepare a dedicated quote, so your next departure from the Valley is ready when you are.
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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