Provence by Private Jet: Catering for Avignon, Nîmes, Le Castellet and Rural French Airports
Private jet catering in Provence brings the flavours of the south of France to the cabin, whether guests are heading to a Luberon village, a vineyard estate in the Var or a summer house in the Alpilles. Provence is served by a constellation of airports, from Avignon (LFMV / AVN) and Nîmes (LFTW / FNI) to Le Castellet (LFMQ / CTT) and Marseille (LFML / MRS), each with its own character and operating hours.
Global Diners prepares VVIP inflight catering in its own production kitchens in Nice, Paris (Le Bourget) and Madrid, and runs kitchens across more than 2,500 airports. For Provence, that combination lets flight departments choose between catering from our Nice kitchen on a Riviera departure and our kitchens at the regional airports closest to the villa.
The airports of Provence at a glance
Provence is a region of smaller airports with generous character. Several operate with set opening hours, prior permission or customs on request, so itineraries are usually planned a little further ahead than at a major hub. The table below summarises the main options for business aviation and how catering is arranged.
Airport | Best for | Catering with Global Diners |
Avignon (LFMV / AVN) | Luberon, Gordes, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux | Our kitchen, delivery per airport arrangements |
Nîmes (LFTW / FNI) | Camargue, Arles, Uzès, the Gard | Our kitchen, delivery per airport arrangements |
Le Castellet (LFMQ / CTT) | Var estates, Bandol, Circuit Paul Ricard | Our kitchen, delivery per airport arrangements |
Marseille (LFML / MRS) | Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, Cassis | Our kitchen, delivery per airport arrangements |
Toulon-Hyères (LFTH / TLN) | Hyères, Porquerolles, the Var coast | Our kitchen, delivery per airport arrangements |
Nice (LFMN / NCE) | Riviera gateway with onward transfers | Own kitchen, planeside delivery |
Avignon and the Luberon
Avignon (LFMV / AVN) is the natural choice for the Luberon, Gordes and the Alpilles. Guests often arrive for long weekends of lunches in hilltop villages and lavender fields in early summer. Catering here is prepared by our local kitchen.
Nîmes and the Camargue
Nîmes (LFTW / FNI) opens the way to Arles, the Camargue and Uzès, with Roman heritage and rice-field landscapes nearby. It suits guests combining cultural visits with stays in the countryside of the Gard.
Le Castellet and the Var estates
Le Castellet (LFMQ / CTT) sits on the plateau above Bandol, next to the Circuit Paul Ricard, and is popular with guests visiting estates and wineries of the Var. Nearby, Toulon-Hyères (LFTH / TLN) serves Hyères and the islands, and Saint-Tropez La Môle (LFTZ / LTT) brings travellers close to Saint-Tropez.
In Provence, the journey is part of the stay: a light Provençal lunch on board sets the tone before the first glimpse of the vineyards.
Three ways to fly into Provence
Flight departments typically choose one of three models, and each has its own catering rhythm:
Direct to a regional airport: the aircraft lands at Avignon, Nîmes or Le Castellet, closest to the villa. Catering for the return leg is ordered from our local kitchen for the departure day.
Via a larger gateway: the aircraft lands at Nice or Marseille, and guests continue by car or helicopter. At Nice (LFMN / NCE), catering comes from our own kitchen with planeside delivery.
Drop and reposition: guests disembark in Provence while the aircraft repositions to a larger airport. Crew meals for the positioning leg can be ordered in the same quote.
A menu with a taste of the south
The Global Diners menu card includes Mediterranean dishes that suit a Provence itinerary beautifully: salads with seasonal vegetables, grilled fish, cheese boards, fresh fruit and light desserts. Our team selects dishes that travel well and reheat gently in a business jet galley. Wine and champagne can be added to the order, subject to local rules on alcohol.
For summer arrivals, cold courses and platters are often the favourite choice: they are refreshing, quick to serve on short sectors and present beautifully at the table. On longer return legs, a hot main course completes the service.
Autumn and winter bring a different mood to Provence: truffle season, olive harvests and quiet villages. Warm dishes, soups and richer desserts become the natural choice for the flight home, and our team adapts the selection to the season and the length of the sector, always from the same Global Diners menu card that crews already know.
Timing catering around rural airport hours
Regional airports often have defined opening hours and may receive fewer daily movements than Nice or Marseille. That makes timing especially pleasant to plan: delivery is agreed for a precise window, and the crew has time to stow everything calmly.
Order 24 hours ahead: email order@globaldiners.com with registration, airport, date, delivery time and passenger count.
Share the airport's hours: our team schedules delivery within the airport's opening window.
Plan for event weeks: festivals, harvest season and summer weekends are busy; ordering early keeps your preferred dishes available.
Keep one quote per leg: multi-airport tours across Provence are easier to manage when each departure has its own order.
Crew catering on Provence missions
Provence trips often include a few days on the ground while guests enjoy their stay. Crews may reposition the aircraft, wait at a regional airport or fly short sectors between Avignon, Marseille and Nice. Ordering crew meals together with passenger catering keeps everything in one quote and one delivery, and gives the crew balanced, satisfying meals between duties.
For longer stays, crews often prefer a mix of hot dishes, salads and fruit that keep well in the galley chiller. Our team can suggest a crew selection from the menu card that complements the passenger service without repeating it, and every tray is labelled with allergens and reheating guidance.
Sample Provence itineraries
A Luberon lunch weekend
Arrive at Avignon on Friday with a light seafood lunch on board, spend the weekend between Gordes and Lourmarin, and depart on Sunday evening with a hot dinner service ordered from our local kitchen.
A Var estates tour
Land at Le Castellet for vineyard visits around Bandol, continue by car to Hyères and the islands, and depart from Toulon-Hyères with a cold Mediterranean menu for the flight home.
A Riviera and Provence combination
Begin at Nice with catering from our own kitchen, spend a few days on the coast, then reposition to Avignon for the Luberon. Read our guides to private jet catering in Marseille and Paris and the French Riviera for more ideas.
Private Jet Catering During Avignon and Provence Events (LFMV / AVN)
Avignon has one of the most seasonal private-aviation calendars in southern France. From June to September the Luberon, the Alpilles and the Rhône valley fill with second-home owners, wedding parties and festival audiences, and July concentrates the heaviest movement of the year. Apron space at Avignon-Provence is limited, local restaurants are fully booked and handlers work long days. Order well beyond the standard 24 hours, confirm passenger numbers as soon as guest lists settle and agree a precise delivery time with the handler. Summer heat calls for chilled, well-insulated menus; in winter, truffle season and quieter traffic allow more flexible planning.
Event | When | Where |
Festival d'Avignon | July | Avignon city centre and surrounding venues |
Luberon and Alpilles summer season | June to September | Gordes, Ménerbes, Lourmarin, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence |
Chorégies d'Orange | June to August | Théâtre antique, Orange |
Rencontres d'Arles | July to September | Arles |
Feria de Pentecôte | May or June (varies) | Nîmes |
Black truffle season | December to March | Richerenches, Carpentras and the Vaucluse |
Festival d'Avignon at Avignon (LFMV / AVN): July
Founded in 1947, the Festival d'Avignon is one of the world's leading theatre festivals, with the official programme staged in the Cour d'honneur of the Palais des Papes and a large fringe programme across the city. Arrivals spread through the month, often with late-night departures after performances. Place catering orders several days ahead, ask for cool, light dishes and request sealed individual boxes when guests board straight from the theatre. Crew meals help on long duty days.
Programmes and market days vary from one year to the next, so please confirm event timings with our team when placing your catering order.
Things to do around Avignon (LFMV / AVN)
Avignon's ramparts enclose a compact old town that is best explored on foot, from the Rocher des Doms gardens above the Rhône to the famous broken bridge, the Pont Saint-Bénézet. Beyond the city, the Luberon offers hilltop villages such as Gordes and Roussillon with its ochre cliffs, lavender fields in early summer and cycle routes through vineyards. L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is known for its antiques dealers and Sunday market, while Fontaine-de-Vaucluse has a striking spring. Mont Ventoux challenges cyclists, the Pont du Gard is a short drive west, and wine estates around Châteauneuf-du-Pape welcome visitors for tastings.
Culture and heritage near Avignon (LFMV / AVN)
Avignon was the seat of the papacy in the fourteenth century, and the Palais des Papes remains one of the largest Gothic palaces in Europe. Together with the cathedral, the episcopal ensemble and the Pont Saint-Bénézet it forms a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Petit Palais museum displays Italian and Provençal medieval painting, and the Collection Lambert presents contemporary art. Roman Orange, Arles and Nîmes, all within reach, add theatres, arenas and temples.
FBOs at Avignon (LFMV / AVN): the business aviation terminals here are run by Avignon-Provence Airport. Our team coordinates every delivery with the FBO or handler you choose.
Also nearby: Nîmes (LFTW / FNI)
Nîmes Airport at Garons, south of the city, serves the Gard, the Camargue and the western edge of Provence. Private flights come for the Roman monuments of Nîmes, the Pont du Gard and the photography festival in Arles, and for the two great férias that fill the city's arena each year. Summer adds villa owners heading for the Uzès countryside, the Cévennes foothills and the Alpilles, while Avignon's July theatre festival is within an hour's drive. Business visits link to the region's agri-food, wine and light-industry sectors. Traffic peaks from spring to early autumn, with quieter winters.
FBOs at Nîmes (LFTW / FNI): the business aviation terminals here are run by Edeis Nimes. Our team coordinates every delivery with the FBO or handler you choose.
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).
Avignon (LFMV / AVN): Avignon-Provence Airport
Nîmes (LFTW / FNI): Edeis Nimes
Le Castellet (LFMQ / CTT): Le Castellet Airport
Marseille (LFML / MRS): Jetex Marseille FBO and AviaVIP
Toulon-Hyères (LFTH / TLN): Toulon-Hyères Vinci Airports Executive Handling
Nice (LFMN / NCE): Signature Aviation, AviaVIP and DC Aviation G-OPS
Saint-Tropez (LFTZ / LTT): Sky Valet St Tropez
Frequently asked questions
Can Global Diners deliver catering at Avignon (LFMV / AVN)?
Yes. Catering at Avignon is prepared by our local kitchen, with delivery according to the airport's arrangements.
Which airport is best for the Luberon by private jet?
Avignon (LFMV / AVN) is the closest airport for the Luberon, Gordes and the Alpilles. Marseille (LFML / MRS) and Nîmes (LFTW / FNI) are also convenient depending on the destination.
How early should I order catering for a Provence departure?
We recommend ordering 24 hours before delivery by emailing order@globaldiners.com, and sharing the airport's opening hours so delivery fits the window.
Can wine be included with private jet catering in Provence?
Yes, wine and champagne can be added to your order, subject to local rules on alcohol.
Can I get catering at Avignon (LFMV / AVN) during the Festival d'Avignon in July?
Yes. Global Diners supplies catering at Avignon-Provence (LFMV / AVN) throughout the July festival, using our kitchens selected specifically for private aviation. Because restaurants and caterers in the city are very busy during festival weeks, send your order several days ahead, with passenger numbers and timings. Light Provençal platters, chilled vegetable dishes and sealed boxes for evening departures after performances are available on request, delivered to the handler.
Can black truffle dishes be added to a flight from Avignon (LFMV / AVN)?
Yes. During the winter truffle season, roughly from December to March, Avignon-Provence (LFMV / AVN) departures can include black truffle dishes on request, such as truffled scrambled eggs, brouillade, risotto or cheese. Availability depends on the markets, so mention truffles in your first request. Outside the season, preserved truffle products can be used instead, and the team confirms options and pricing with each quote.
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Flying to Provence this season?
From the Luberon to the Var, Global Diners prepares inflight catering that carries the spirit of Provence on board. Share your itinerary, airports and passenger details, and our specialised team will prepare the right selection from the Global Diners menu card.
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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