Nairobi, Kenya · HKJK / NBO

Private jet catering at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (HKJK / NBO), Nairobi

Catering to your aircraft in Nairobi.

Nairobi sits at 5,330 ft, so the air in the galley is thin, dry and cool, and food behaves differently. We cook and pack for that, then hand it over at the aircraft with every tray marked by seat and restriction.

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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

Local specialities from Nairobi for your inflight catering

Nairobi City County feeds a private jet menu with real character. Kenyan beef from the highlands is the backbone of an inflight menu: nyama choma-style grilled cuts, sliced cold or packed for an oven finish. Coastal prawns and Lake Victoria tilapia bring lighter private jet food for the sectors that continue to Zanzibar or the Seychelles.

Kenyan coffee and tea are a local speciality worth carrying in quantity: single-estate beans from the Aberdare slopes, or a proper chai with milk kept apart. Fresh passion fruit, mango, avocado and Naivasha greens fill the cold tray, and samosas and mandazi suit the snack drawer. Each of these local specialities is packed the way a galley needs it, with sauces apart and cold items labelled for a cold re-plate.

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Kenyan nyama choma beef and kachumbari as local specialities for a Nairobi private jet menu

01Nyama choma-style beefHighland beef, sliced, with kachumbari packed apart

02Prawns from the coastChilled, lemon and sauce in separate pots

03Lake tilapiaWhole or filleted, oven finish only

04Kenyan single-estate coffeeGround or whole bean, flask for the cabin

05Samosas and mandaziSnack drawer item, warm or at room temperature

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 · NairobiJomo Kenyatta International Airport · HKJK

The three founders, former VIP cabin crew, on a business jet airstair — private jet catering at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (HKJK)

Safari-season turnarounds at Jomo Kenyatta International are rarely quiet, and the galley is where the pressure lands. Private jet catering for HKJK is written for whoever opens the drawer: sealed, labelled, ready to re-plate. Inflight catering here leans on Kenyan produce, and in-flight catering for a long sector home needs dishes that survive the wait. Our aviation catering follows the aircraft's own galley, and business aviation catering for the capital's regular visitors is packed to the same standard. Cabin crew meals ride in the same delivery, and executive jet catering or diplomatic flight catering is briefed through one contact.

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

Private jet cabin at Nairobi with a business jet catering tray served by the galley

Business aviationOur core

Private jet catering in Nairobi for business and VIP flights (NBO)

At Jomo Kenyatta International, business jet catering means briefing the galley before the menu. Corporate jet catering for visiting executives often follows a day of meetings, and VIP flight catering for returning delegations leans on Kenyan produce. Charter flight catering is built around the guest list, luxury inflight catering adds coastal seafood when the sector allows, and a private jet chef can design a bespoke menu for Nairobi departures.

Government delegation aircraft at Jomo Kenyatta International, Nairobi, with crew meals being loaded

State & royalDiscretion, protocol

Diplomatic and state visit aviation catering in Nairobi (HKJK)

State arrivals at Nairobi demand quiet, careful handling. Government flight catering is briefed through one contact, head of state flight catering is traceable from kitchen to galley, VIP aviation catering avoids unnecessary visibility, and state visit aircraft catering is coordinated with the handling agent.

Private jet menu at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport: inflight catering highlights (NBO)Or write your own, we cook it

Cold platters with prawns and avocado, a Nairobi private jet platters selection from HKJK

Cold galley

No oven · served in four minutes

Private jet platters of Kenyan beef and kachumbariChilled

Gourmet inflight meals: coastal prawn salad, avocado and limeChilled

Private jet snacks: roasted cashews, mango strips, biltongRe-plate cold

Naivasha green bean and baby vegetable saladSauce apart

Hot pilau and goat stew boxed for inflight meals at Jomo Kenyatta International, Nairobi

Hot service

One oven · re-plated in twelve minutes

Slow-cooked goat stew with ugaliOven

Pilau rice with spiced beefOven

Grilled tilapia with coconut sauceSauce apart

Chicken biryani with raitaOven

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A dish sealed and labelled for one guest's diet

PrincipalSealed

Nut-free · gluten-freeChecked by two people

Special meals

Kosher, halal, vegan and gluten free in-flight catering at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

In a Nairobi kitchen, allergens hide in groundnut sauces, coconut milk and shared fryers, so each special meal is cooked and boxed separately, with a card on the lid. We handle kosher, halal, vegan, gluten free, allergen free and kids meals as a procedure, not a label: separate boards, separate boxes, and special meals marked by seat number so nobody opens the wrong tray.

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 for pilots and cabin crew at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

Crew meals for HKJK are ordered on request and invoiced like the rest of the order. Flight crew meals and cabin crew meals are packed in boxes marked CREW, apart from the guest trays. Pilot meals and cockpit meals are built to be eaten one-handed during a busy rotation, and we can provide different meals for pilots so captain and first officer never share a dish. Crew catering and crew meal boxes can be added to any order for Nairobi.

Meal passHKJK

Cabin crew

Box

Marked crew

Galley

Oven 6 min

Order

On request

Marked crew

Meal passHKJK

Pilots

Box

CPT ≠ F/O

Galley

Cold or hot

Order

On request

Two dishes

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport terminal and apron in Nairobi, NBO

To the steps, on your slot.

Airside · plane-side · day or night

DeliveryEvery FBO

Ground handling and FBO catering at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

We arrange FBO catering at HKJK by confirming who meets us and at which gate. Catering delivery to the FBO goes through the general aviation terminal, with ground handling catering and handling agent catering aligned so the aircraft receives everything as planned.

FBOHandling agentGround handlerGA terminal

High loaderLarge cabins, bizliners

Galley-door delivery and aviation catering at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

At Nairobi, larger business jets and VIP airliners need galley catering delivered by high loader, so we confirm aircraft type, door height and trolley access early. Airside catering delivery is coordinated with your handling agent, and aircraft provisioning follows the galley layout: cold in the drawers, oven items together, sauces and beverages in labelled boxes.

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 airportHKJK / NBO

About Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): airport catering for business aviation

Jomo Kenyatta International is Kenya's main gateway and a busy airport catering point for business jets, with a general aviation presence alongside scheduled traffic. FBO services and ground handling services here support safari charters, diplomatic visits and corporate flights.

Business aviation

Nairobi is a business aviation hub for East Africa, with safari season pulling in heavy private traffic. Inflight catering and in-flight catering here follow the calendar, while aviation catering, business aviation catering and executive jet catering for conference weeks stretch kitchen capacity. Diplomatic flight catering for visiting delegations and cabin crew meals for the long sector home are briefed with the same order.

Customs & food import

Kenya controls imported meat, dairy and fresh produce, so catering relies on local ingredients where possible. Items from outside may need declaration or inspection, which is why we recommend telling us early about anything unusual.

ReviewsFrom the crews we cater for

4.3 / 5

★★★★☆

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

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★★★★☆LIGHT JET

“Between cabin checks at HKJK, I coordinated a light pasta dish with grilled vegetables for 6 guests and explained our concerns about a tight boarding window. Our request to The Galley Girls focused on the starters, with enough detail to distinguish passenger portions from additional provisions. The quantities of snack boxes matched our service plan, leaving us comfortable with the order before the final briefing. I want a private jet chef to understand crew briefing, and this order gave us a useful starting point.”

Adriana W. | VIP flight attendant

Citation XLS+

★★★★☆LARGE CABIN

“Our priority at NBO was a light pasta dish with grilled vegetables for 8 passengers, with a short ground stop shaping the service plan. I wanted clear identification on the canapés; The Galley Girls made the packing arrangement easy to compare with the order. We could distinguish the breakfast portions at a glance instead of lifting lids just to establish what belonged to each service. My main takeaway from this in flight catering order was the practical approach to galley preparation.”

Jun R. | Chief cabin officer — private jet

Gulfstream G650ER

★★★★★GOVERNMENT

“Passenger preferences led us to roasted chicken and seasonal vegetables at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport; 6 portions were needed, with limited fridge space factored into preparation. With several people involved, The Galley Girls kept the main courses and delivery arrangements together in a concise order update. My main takeaway from this inflight catering services order was the practical approach to catering handover. We could account for the desserts before passing the boxes to the cabin team, without a lengthy unpacking exercise.”

Jun M. | Government flight manager

Falcon 7X

What crews ask before NairobiAsked by crews

How much does private jet catering cost at Nairobi?+

Cost shifts with menu choice and cabin size. Nairobi's local produce keeps some options accessible, from highland vegetables to Kenyan coffee, while imported fish pushes the total up. The type of aircraft and the size of its galley decide how much hot service can be supported, and that is what moves the figure most.

What is the lead time for private jet catering at Nairobi?+

The lead time question is mostly a customs question. Kenyan beef, vegetables and fruit sourced locally move easily, whereas imported specialities may need clearance. Tell us early about unusual items; last-minute orders are handled for standard menus.

Are there customs rules on catering at Nairobi?+

Kenya controls imported meat, dairy and fresh produce, so customs at HKJK matters mostly for what arrives from outside. A menu built on Kenyan avocado, tilapia and grilled beef stays simple, while imported cheese or cured meats may be held up.

Can you bring food onto the aircraft at Nairobi?+

Bringing your own food depends on the slot. A short turnaround leaves little room for extra checks, and customs can question outside items. Delivery to the FBO with our handover is the safer route, and Kenyan coffee or fresh mango can be added to the same order.

Is catering part of a charter into Nairobi?+

No. Catering is not part of a private jet charter: you order it separately and it is invoiced on its own, like any order. Waiting on the ground cuts into crew duty time, so meals arranged before the aircraft lands are a practical help.