Private Jet Catering in Southern France: Montpellier, Toulouse, Biarritz, Perpignan and Corsica
Private jet catering in southern France reaches far beyond Nice and Marseille. From the Mediterranean shores of Languedoc to the Basque coast, the Catalan foothills of the Pyrenees and the granite bays of Corsica, the south of France is a mosaic of regional airports that welcome business aviation all year round, and each one is a gateway to a very different kind of stay.
Global Diners prepares VVIP inflight catering in its own production kitchens in Paris (Le Bourget), Nice and Madrid and from kitchens serving more than 2,500 airports worldwide. Across southern France, that means the same Global Diners menu card, the same food-safety standards and the same single point of contact, whether your aircraft lands in Montpellier (LFMT / MPL), Toulouse (LFBO / TLS) or Figari (LFKF / FSC).
Southern France beyond Nice and Marseille
Our guides to Marseille Provence, Toulon-Hyères and Provence cover the eastern half of the region. This guide looks west and south: Occitanie, the Pyrenees, the Basque Country and Corsica. These airports are quieter than the Riviera's busiest hubs, which makes them wonderfully practical for owners, charter guests and flight departments planning a relaxed arrival.
Each airport has its own rhythm. Some are busy with scheduled traffic in summer and calm in winter, others follow seasonal opening hours, and several sit within a short drive of world-class vineyards, golf courses and beaches. The common thread is simple: order 24 hours before delivery, share your aircraft registration and timing, and our specialised team takes care of the rest.
Airport overview for southern France
The table below summarises the main business aviation gateways covered in this guide and the destinations they serve. Delivery arrangements depend on each airport and are confirmed in your dedicated quote.
Airport | Region | Popular destinations | Catering |
Montpellier (LFMT / MPL) | Occitanie, Mediterranean coast | Montpellier, Sète, La Grande-Motte, Camargue | Our kitchen, menu card |
Nîmes (LFTW / FNI) | Gard and Camargue | Nîmes, Arles, Uzès, Pont du Gard | Our kitchen, menu card |
Béziers (LFMU / BZR) | Hérault | Canal du Midi, Languedoc vineyards | Our kitchen, menu card |
Perpignan (LFMP / PGF) | Pyrénées-Orientales | Collioure, Côte Vermeille, Catalonia | Our kitchen, menu card |
Toulouse (LFBO / TLS) | Occitanie | Toulouse, Albi, Carcassonne | Our kitchen, menu card |
Biarritz (LFBZ / BIQ) | Basque Country | Biarritz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, San Sebastián | Our kitchen, menu card |
Figari (LFKF / FSC) | South Corsica | Porto-Vecchio, Bonifacio | Our kitchen, menu card |
Ajaccio (LFKJ / AJA) | West Corsica | Ajaccio, Gulf of Porto | Our kitchen, menu card |
Montpellier, Nîmes and Béziers: the Languedoc coast
Montpellier (LFMT / MPL) is the natural gateway to the Languedoc coast, with the lagoons of Sète, the marinas of La Grande-Motte and the wild horses of the Camargue all close by. A short drive inland brings guests to the hillside vineyards of Pic Saint-Loup and the medieval villages of the Hérault.
Just to the east, Nîmes (LFTW / FNI) serves Nîmes, Arles and Uzès, ideal for cultural weekends among Roman monuments and summer festivals. To the west, Béziers (LFMU / BZR) opens the door to the Canal du Midi and the great estates of the Languedoc wine country. For all three, our kitchens prepare the Global Diners menu card to HACCP principles, keep it in the cold chain and label every allergen. Wine and champagne are offered subject to local rules.
Catering ideas for Languedoc departures
Morning departures: breakfast boxes with viennoiseries, fresh fruit and yoghurt for short hops to Paris or Geneva.
Lunch flights: crisp salads, Mediterranean starters and a light main course.
Evening returns: canapés, a warm main course for the galley oven and a cheese and dessert selection.
Crew meals: balanced, easy-to-serve dishes ordered alongside the passenger catering.
Toulouse: business aviation in the heart of aerospace
Toulouse (LFBO / TLS) is the capital of European aerospace, home to Airbus and to a busy calendar of industry meetings, test flights and corporate visits. Flight departments arriving for board meetings, factory tours or customer deliveries appreciate catering that matches the pace of a working day: precise timing, elegant presentation and dishes that are easy for the cabin crew to serve between discussions.
Toulouse is also a gateway to the southwest's gastronomy and heritage, from the pink-brick city centre to the cathedral city of Albi and the fortified walls of Carcassonne. Guests continuing west towards Bordeaux (LFBD / BOD) or south to Pau (LFBP / PUF) can find the same Global Diners menu card waiting at each airport.
One menu card, one email and one standard of service, from the Languedoc coast to the Basque Country and Corsica.
Perpignan and the Catalan coast
Perpignan (LFMP / PGF) serves the Pyrénées-Orientales, where the Côte Vermeille meets the mountains. Collioure, Banyuls and the Catalan coast are a short drive away, and the Spanish border is close enough for guests to combine French and Catalan stays in a single trip. For itineraries that continue into Spain, our own kitchen in Madrid (LEMD / MAD) prepares the same menu card, delivered at the FBO.
Biarritz and the Basque Country
Biarritz (LFBZ / BIQ) is the gateway to one of France's most elegant coastlines: the surf beaches and grand hotels of Biarritz, the harbour of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and the celebrated dining scene of nearby San Sebastián. Golfers, surfers and families flock here from spring to autumn, while the winter months bring a calmer, more intimate atmosphere.
For departures from Biarritz, guests often choose a relaxed selection: fresh seafood, salads, a refined main course and a generous dessert board. Our kitchen prepares each item from the Global Diners menu card and our specialised team confirms the delivery arrangements for the airport in your dedicated quote.
Corsica: Figari, Ajaccio, Calvi and Bastia
Corsica is one of the Mediterranean's most sought-after summer destinations, and it has four airports welcoming business aviation. Figari (LFKF / FSC) serves Porto-Vecchio and Bonifacio in the south, Ajaccio (LFKJ / AJA) the island's capital and west coast, Calvi (LFKC / CLY) the Balagne and its villages, and Bastia (LFKB / BIA) the north-east and Cap Corse.
Corsican airports follow seasonal schedules and summer is their busiest period, so planning ahead pays off. Sharing your timing early allows our team to align catering with the airport's opening hours and your crew's preferred delivery time. Many guests flying out of Figari combine a yacht stay with a final evening flight home, and a well-prepared dinner on board is the perfect close to an island holiday.
Confirm the airport's seasonal opening hours for your arrival and departure.
Order catering 24 hours before delivery at order@globaldiners.com.
Share the aircraft registration, passenger count and preferred delivery time.
Mention allergies and dietary preferences so every item is clearly labelled.
Plan crew meals for the return leg at the same time as passenger catering.
Cannes-Mandelieu: the Riviera's light-jet airfield
Further east, Cannes (LFMD / CEQ) is the closest airfield to the city and a favourite for light and midsize jets heading to the Croisette, the film festival and the Cannes Royal Regattas. Its focus on general aviation makes it a calm and convenient arrival point, while larger aircraft typically use Nice (LFMN / NCE), where our own kitchen delivers planeside, directly to the aircraft.
Coordinating catering across a multi-stop itinerary
Southern France invites multi-stop journeys: a weekend in Biarritz, a vineyard visit near Montpellier, a week in Corsica and a return to Paris or Geneva. Global Diners coordinates each leg from a single email, using our own kitchens in Paris (LFPB / LBG) and Nice and our kitchens elsewhere, so the menu card and presentation stay consistent throughout. Read more about how we handle global aviation catering coordination across several stations.
For guests who would like a taste of the region on board, our team can also coordinate a pick-up from a favourite restaurant at your departure airport, delivered alongside your Global Diners order.
Events That Shape Private Jet Catering at Montpellier (LFMT / MPL)
Montpellier's busy season starts earlier than at most coastal airports. The urban sports festival in May, the dance and music festivals of June and July and the summer beach season all overlap, and the apron handles more leisure jets alongside regular business traffic. Restaurants and caterers in the city and at La Grande-Motte are heavily booked, and summer heat makes cold-chain planning important. To keep things smooth, order earlier than the standard 24 hours, confirm passenger numbers and dietary needs early, agree delivery timing with the handler and choose chilled, sealed formats that suit hot afternoons on the ramp.
Event | When | Where |
FISE – Festival International des Sports Extrêmes | May (around Ascension) | Banks of the Lez, Montpellier |
Montpellier Danse | June to July | Theatres and venues across Montpellier |
Festival Radio France Occitanie Montpellier | July | Le Corum and venues across Montpellier and Occitanie |
Summer season on the coast | July to August | La Grande-Motte, Carnon, Palavas and the Camargue fringe |
Cinemed – Montpellier Mediterranean Film Festival | October | Le Corum, Montpellier |
FISE – Festival International des Sports Extrêmes at Montpellier (LFMT / MPL): May (around Ascension)
The FISE is one of the world's largest urban action-sports festivals, with BMX, skateboarding, scooter and roller competitions along the Lez river. Athletes, sponsors, media teams and brand partners travel in, and short-notice movements are common. Energy-focused catering, such as grain bowls, wraps, fruit and protein snacks, suits athletes, while sponsors may prefer sharing platters. Order a few days ahead, confirm numbers once rosters are final and coordinate delivery times with the handler during the busy holiday weekend.
Festival dates move slightly every year, so please confirm the timing with our team when you order.
Things to do around Montpellier (LFMT / MPL)
Montpellier's Place de la Comédie and the Promenade du Peyrou, with its aqueduct and views towards the Cévennes, are the centre of city life. Beaches start just 15 minutes away at Carnon and Palavas, while La Grande-Motte's pyramid-shaped apartment buildings and marina offer sailing and watersports. The Camargue, with flamingos, white horses and salt flats, lies to the east. Inland, the Pic Saint-Loup peak and its vineyards are popular for hiking and tastings, and the Gorges de l'Hérault and the village of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert make a classic day trip. Several golf courses are close to the city.
Culture and heritage near Montpellier (LFMT / MPL)
Montpellier's Faculty of Medicine is among the oldest still active in the world, and its medieval streets, the Écusson, hold mansions with grand courtyards. The Musée Fabre has one of France's leading regional fine-art collections. Modern architecture is visible in the Antigone district and the new Port Marianne area. Nearby Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert's abbey is part of the Santiago de Compostela UNESCO listing.
FBOs at Montpellier (LFMT / MPL): the business aviation terminals here are run by AviaVIP. Our team coordinates every delivery with the FBO or handler you choose.
Also nearby: Biarritz (LFBZ / BIQ)
Biarritz Pays Basque Airport serves the French Basque coast, from the surf beaches and grand hotels of Biarritz to the harbour town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and historic Bayonne. Private flights bring families to summer homes and villas, golfers to the region's courses and surfers to some of Europe's best waves. San Sebastián, with its pintxos bars and celebrated restaurants, is across the Spanish border and easily reached by road. Summer is the busiest season, while spring and autumn bring golf and food-focused visitors.
FBOs at Biarritz (LFBZ / BIQ): the business aviation terminals here are run by Aeroport Biarritz/Onet Executive. 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).
Montpellier (LFMT / MPL): AviaVIP
Toulouse (LFBO / TLS): Jetex Toulouse FBO, AviaVIP and General Aviation Terminal
Figari (LFKF / FSC): SCALA
Nîmes (LFTW / FNI): Edeis Nimes
Béziers (LFMU / BZR): Syndicat Mixte / Sky Valet Connect
Perpignan (LFMP / PGF): Aeroport de Perpignan
Biarritz (LFBZ / BIQ): Aeroport Biarritz/Onet Executive
Ajaccio (LFKJ / AJA): Air France Handling and Casavia
Bordeaux (LFBD / BOD): AviaVIP
Pau (LFBP / PUF): Sea Air'Py
Madrid (LEMD / MAD): General Aviation Service SL, AviaVIP, Sky Valet Spain and United Aviation Services S.L.
Calvi (LFKC / CLY): Casavia
Bastia (LFKB / BIA): SATAB Handling
Cannes (LFMD / CEQ): Sky Valet
Nice (LFMN / NCE): Signature Aviation, AviaVIP and DC Aviation G-OPS
Paris (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
Does Global Diners provide private jet catering in Corsica?
Yes. Catering at Figari (LFKF / FSC), Ajaccio (LFKJ / AJA), Calvi (LFKC / CLY) and Bastia (LFKB / BIA) is prepared by our kitchens, using the Global Diners menu card.
How far in advance should I order catering in southern France?
We recommend ordering 24 hours before delivery. Email order@globaldiners.com with your aircraft registration, airport, date, delivery time and passenger count.
Is the menu the same in Toulouse, Montpellier and Biarritz?
Yes. Global Diners works with one menu card everywhere, so guests enjoy the same selection and presentation at every airport on their itinerary.
How is catering delivered at regional airports in southern France?
Delivery arrangements depend on each airport. Our specialised team confirms them for your flight in a dedicated quote.
Can I order catering at Montpellier (LFMT / MPL) for a flight to a yacht or villa on the coast?
Yes. Global Diners caters flights at Montpellier-Méditerranée (LFMT / MPL) for passengers heading to the coast, with chilled seafood, salads, fruit and Mediterranean sharing plates packed for warm weather. Delivery is made to the FBO or handler for loading on board. In July and August, when coastal demand is highest, we recommend ordering earlier than the standard 24 hours.
Is halal or kosher catering available for flights from Montpellier (LFMT / MPL)?
Yes. Halal and kosher meals can be arranged on request for departures from Montpellier-Méditerranée (LFMT / MPL), alongside vegan and allergen-aware options. Certified kosher meals are sourced from specialist suppliers and are usually supplied sealed, so please allow extra lead time and confirm the level of certification required. The team will confirm availability and packing details with your quote.
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Flying to southern France?
Whether your guests are heading to a Basque surf town, a Languedoc vineyard or a Corsican bay, Global Diners prepares your selection from the menu card and coordinates delivery at the time your crew needs it.
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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