DIAP / ABJ · Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International · Abidjan (autonomous district)

Private jet catering at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (DIAP / ABJ), Abidjan

Catering to your aircraft in Abidjan.

At Abidjan DIAP, humid air and a rainy season from May to July shape how a galley is stocked, so we pack for heat and for the aircraft you actually fly. Call or email, day or night, and the meal is handed over at the FBO.

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10 hours

ideal notice, last-minute handled

Plane-side

handover at the steps

Flight deck

crew and pilot dishes, on request

24/7

a flight attendant on the line

Three of us. All ex VIP cabin crew.

We know the galley, the diet card and the 5 a.m. re-plate — because we lived them. So we built the caterer we always wished we could call.

Camille

Menu & galley logistics

Fourteen years on VIP and head-of-state cabins. Can plate for twelve in a G650 galley and still land it hot.

Inès

Dietary & labelling

The one who reads every diet card twice. If it says no cross-contact, it means no cross-contact.

Sofia

The 24/7 line

Answers at 5 a.m. when the leg moved overnight. Same-day swaps are her love language.

The local tableCooked so it travels

What Abidjan brings to your in-flight catering (ABJ)

Abidjan's private jet menu starts from the lagoon and the coast of southern Côte d'Ivoire. Local specialities such as grilled fish, braised chicken with onions, attiéké and alloco are common on the city's tables, and each one has to be adapted for a private jet galley: the fish travels chilled with its sauce apart, the chicken finishes in the oven, the plantain is re-plated. An inflight menu for DIAP also draws on tropical fruit: pineapple, mango, papaya and bananas, which arrive cut and chilled and keep well in Abidjan's humidity.

Private jet food built around Abidjan means choosing what holds in a warm climate. Our private jet menu for the Abidjan region uses attiéké as a cool side, grilled fish packed chilled with sauce apart, and sweet plantain as a warm accompaniment re-plated at the last moment. Among the local specialities that suit a galley, tropical fruit stands out, with cocoa-based sweets as a finishing touch since Côte d'Ivoire is a cocoa producer. The inflight menu for Abidjan is always adjusted to the aircraft type and the number of passengers on board.

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Local specialities and private jet food from the Abidjan region, kedjenou and tropical fruit

01Kedjenou de pouletSlow-cooked chicken stew, Oven

02Poisson braisé and attiékéGrilled fish, Chilled, Sauce apart

03AllocoFried sweet plantain, Oven

04Tropical fruit platePineapple, mango, papaya, Chilled

05Cocoa dessertCôte d'Ivoire chocolate, Re-plate cold

How it works

Three steps, one message

You message us

Tail, pax, diets, timing. One message — no portal, no quote form. Answered at any hour, by a flight attendant.

We cook & pack for a galley

Leak-proof boxes, marked by guest and restriction, with reheating times written on the lid.

You re-plate and serve

Two minutes out of the drawer. Whatever you ordered for the crew comes in the same delivery, and one clean invoice follows.

At a glance · AbidjanFélix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport · DIAP

The three founders, former VIP cabin crew, on a business jet airstair — private jet catering at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (DIAP)

Abidjan sits on the Ebrié Lagoon at 21 feet above sea level, and the rainy season from May to July shapes how a galley here is stocked: private jet catering for DIAP leans on fruit, grilled fish and dishes that hold in humid air. Crews flying in on business aviation sorties find the same menu logic we use everywhere, built around what the aircraft can actually finish. Inflight catering and aviation catering for the apron are ordered by phone or email, day or night, and handed to your handling agent at the FBO. Executive jet catering and cabin crew meals follow the same route, as does in-flight catering for a long sector out of ABJ, and business aviation catering for diplomatic flight catering movements is briefed with the protocol office.

Restaurant cuisine, cooked on the ground
Fresh and local produce
Labelled by seat, diet and reheat
Aviation-ready packaging
High loader for large cabins
HACCP certified kitchens

Who we fly forTwo cabins, one standard

Business jet catering for a corporate flight at Abidjan DIAP, ready to be handed over at the FBO

Business aviationOur core

VIP flight and private jet catering at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (DIAP)

A typical business jet catering brief at Abidjan involves a corporate jet carrying a small team into DIAP for a day of meetings. Corporate jet catering here often means a light lunch, fruit and a bespoke menu built around local ingredients. VIP flight catering and charter flight catering follow the same route, and luxury inflight catering is arranged with a private jet chef who adapts dishes to your galley.

Government flight catering and head of state flight catering prepared for an aircraft at Abidjan ABJ

State & royalDiscretion, protocol

Government flight and VIP aviation catering at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport

For official movements into DIAP, state visit aircraft catering means a menu agreed with the delegation, a named team and sealed packing. Government flight catering, head of state flight catering and VIP aviation catering are briefed by phone or email, and handed over at the aircraft with the paperwork intact.

Menu highlights for private jet catering at *Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport*Or write your own, we cook it

Cold private jet platters and gourmet inflight meals with tropical fruit for Abidjan DIAP

Cold galley

No oven · served in four minutes

Private jet platters: tropical fruit, pineapple, mango and papayaChilled

Gourmet inflight meals: grilled capitaine fish with attiékéSauce apart

Private jet snacks: cashews and dried banana chipsRe-plate cold

Avocado and shrimp salad with lime dressingSauce apart

Hot kedjenou and alloco from the Abidjan private jet menu, ready for the galley oven

Hot service

One oven · re-plated in twelve minutes

Kedjenou de poulet with steamed riceOven

Poulet braisé with onion and tomato sauceOven

Alloco, fried sweet plantainOven

Cocoa fondant, Côte d'Ivoire chocolateOven

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A dish sealed and labelled for one guest's diet

PrincipalSealed

Nut-free · gluten-freeChecked by two people

Special meals

Dietary requirements and aviation catering at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (DIAP)

Special meals at Abidjan DIAP are handled as a procedure adapted to the local kitchen: peanuts, shellfish and fish stock appear in many West African sauces, so allergen free plates are cooked and packed apart, with a separate board and a separate box. Kosher and halal requests are ordered with the flight, vegan and gluten free dishes use rice, plantain and yam as bases, and kids meals can be kept simple and mild. All of it is labelled by seat number, never by name.

Allergens

A sheet per guest. Separate boards, separate boxes.

ii.

Halal & kosher

Sealed, certificate in the same box.

iii.

Children

Their own menu, nothing to cut at altitude.

iv.

Plant-based & wellness

Vegan, low-carb, light — composed, never compromised.

Crew & pilot mealsOn request

Crew meals on request for flights from Abidjan (ABJ)

When a crew sits on the ground at DIAP, crew meals matter more than the guest menu. Flight crew meals are a separate request, invoiced on their own. We pack pilot meals in two different boxes, plan crew catering around the duty day, and label crew meal boxes so nobody opens a passenger tray. Cockpit meals are easy to eat in the seat, and different meals for pilots are offered when needed.

Meal passDIAP

Cabin crew

Box

Marked crew

Galley

Oven 6 min

Order

On request

Marked crew

Meal passDIAP

Pilots

Box

CPT ≠ F/O

Galley

Cold or hot

Order

On request

Two dishes

Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport terminal and apron, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

To the steps, on your slot.

Airside · plane-side · day or night

DeliveryEvery FBO

FBO delivery and FBO catering at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ)

FBO catering at Abidjan is delivered to the aircraft through your handling agent, who opens the gate for the slot. Catering delivery to the FBO at the general aviation terminal is coordinated for airside access, and ground handling catering follows the same route. Handling agent catering means one contact for the hand-over.

FBOHandling agentGround handlerGA terminal

High loaderLarge cabins, bizliners

Galley-door delivery and aviation catering at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ)

On the DIAP apron, how the galley gets loaded depends on the type of aircraft. A light jet takes a few sealed boxes passed through the door, while a larger cabin needs a high loader for airside catering delivery and aircraft provisioning. Tell us the type, and we plan galley catering around the oven, the drawers and the door height, so the load matches the galley you actually have. If your handling agent arranges the high loader, we coordinate the handover with them.

Mention it when you order

HACCP kitchen

Certified, inspected, with cold-chain records filed against your trip.

All FBOs served

Whichever terminal you park at, handover is at the aircraft, on your slot.

Diets read twice

Allergen sheet per guest, halal and kosher on request, sealed and labelled.

One clean invoice

Itemised and trip-report ready, sent after the leg.

About the airportDIAP / ABJ

About Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (DIAP): aviation catering and general aviation

Abidjan Félix-Houphouët-Boigny is the main international gateway of Côte d'Ivoire, with a general aviation apron used by business jets and official flights. Airport catering here serves a mix of regional corporate traffic and long-haul visitors, and the field at 21 feet is flat and hot. FBO services and ground handling services on the apron are what carry a meal from the kitchen door to the galley.

Business aviation

Abidjan is a regional business aviation hub, with traffic tied to cocoa, banking and diplomacy. Aviation catering here covers inflight catering and in-flight catering for charter and corporate flights, executive jet catering for operators, diplomatic flight catering for delegations, and cabin crew meals ordered with the flight. Business aviation catering is adapted to the season, and the FBO services and ground handling services on the general aviation side decide how crew meals reach the aircraft.

Customs & food import

Customs at DIAP applies agricultural import rules to food carried on board, so declare fresh produce and meat. The practical answer is to order catering locally and keep the galley light on arrival; your handling agent, through the FBO services and ground handling services on the field, will confirm what is required.

ReviewsFrom the crews we cater for

4.7 / 5

★★★★★

Average rating from the cabin crew and pilots we cater for.

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★★★★★CREW MEALS

“It was the packing plan I cared about at ABJ, with 9 servings of a mezze selection with flatbreads and a tight boarding window to consider. The order made aviation catering services feel manageable because the packing arrangement had been considered beforehand. I gave The Galley Girls our storage brief and asked for the sandwiches to arrive in stackable containers. Separating the side dishes from the first service items helped us avoid opening boxes we did not yet need.”

Charlotte B. | Chief flight attendant

Global 6000

★★★★★BUSINESS JET

“Good preparation made the difference at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport, where 4 guests expected a cheese board and savoury canapés despite a small galley worktop. I want an aviation catering company to understand written menu details, and this order gave us a useful starting point. The Galley Girls gave us an update on the sandwiches before the handover, which helped us organise the cabin checks. Knowing where the fruit plates were packed meant the crew could begin the relevant checks as soon as the order arrived.”

Akira Z. | VIP flight attendant

Global 7500

★★★★☆LIGHT JET

“Rather than an elaborate service at DIAP, our 2 guests wanted vegetarian wraps and colourful salads, organised sensibly around a small galley worktop. After a final adjustment to the desserts, The Galley Girls gave us one revised order summary to work from. The fruit plates remained as originally requested, which was reassuring when we checked the latest version with operations. When comparing aviation catering companies, I would look closely at crew briefing after this experience.”

Aaron Z. | VIP flight attendant

Citation CJ4

Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International: the questionsAsked by crews

How much does private jet catering cost out of Abidjan during the rainy season?+

Rainy season in Abidjan, roughly May to July, changes what is easy to source: mangoes and pineapples are at their best in the dry months, while some fish is harder to get after storms. A tropical fruit platter costs less than imported cheese, and a lobster plate costs more than kedjenou. Price follows what you order, quoted per menu by email or phone.

What is the lead time for catering at Abidjan when the crew duty day is long?+

What makes ordering easy here is a clear slot at the FBO and a known galley. A crew with hours to wait on the ground at ABJ can take something that reheats in the oven, and last-minute orders are handled the same way.

What does customs mean for catering on a short repositioning flight with an empty cabin into Abidjan?+

An empty repositioning leg into Abidjan still lands in a country with its own food import rules, and customs can check what is on board. Keep meals sealed in the packaging they were prepared in, and tell us the origin so the paperwork matches. Crew meals for the leg can be packed in marked boxes.

Can you bring food on board a light or large jet at Abidjan?+

Yes, though customs in Côte d'Ivoire can restrict fresh meat, dairy and produce arriving from abroad. The size of the galley matters just as much: a small cabin cannot store a big spread. We adapt the order to the aircraft.

Is catering part of a charter when a passenger needs a special meal into Abidjan?+

Charter price and catering price are two different invoices. If one guest needs a vegan or gluten free meal on a flight to Abidjan, we handle it as part of the same food order, quoted and invoiced as catering.