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Private jet catering at HAL Airport (VOBG), Bangalore

Catering to your aircraft in Bangalore.

HAL Airport is Bangalore's old city field, wedged between Marathahalli and Old Airport Road, and bizjets still turn here on short notice. We pack for the galley you actually have and hand over at your 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 Bangalore brings to your in-flight catering (VOBG)

Bangalore and the wider Karnataka region give a private jet menu plenty to work with, and an inflight menu from here leans on dishes that survive a reheat. The local specialities that travel best are pepper-forward and rice-based: bisi bele bath, lemon rice, curd rice, and the familiar breakfast set of idli, vada and dosa with sambar and chutneys packed in separate pots.

For private jet food that stays cold, Mysore pak and coconut barfi make a sweet course without any assembly, and Coorg pork is better kept for ground catering since the spice and fat do not reheat cleanly in a small oven. Seasonal fruit such as mango in summer, with jackfruit chips as private jet snacks, rounds out the drawer, and the sweets can be portioned as private jet platters for the cabin. Everything is labelled by seat and by reheating time, so the flight attendant is not guessing at altitude.

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South Indian idli, dosa and bisi bele bath, local specialities of Karnataka for a private jet menu at HAL Airport

01Bisi bele bath with boondiPacked hot-hold ready; reheat covered, boondi kept in its own pot.

02Idli, vada and sambar setSambar and chutneys in sealed pots, idli steamed just before delivery.

03Mysore masala dosaDosa rolled and filled on the day, potato masala travels separately.

04Curd rice with pomegranateServed cold from the drawer, no reheating needed.

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 · BangaloreHAL Airport · VOBG

The three founders, former VIP cabin crew, on a business jet airstair — private jet catering at HAL Airport (VOBG)

The old HAL runway at Bangalore sits at nearly 2,900 feet, which thins the air enough that operators watch weight on warm afternoons. Private jet catering for VOBG is therefore planned light: compact trays, no dead weight, and a galley list that matches the passengers on the manifest. Executive jet catering orders for the Whitefield and Electronic City crowd tend to arrive with a seat plan and a single change of headcount.

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

Bizjet cabin at HAL Airport Bangalore set with business jet catering trays

Business aviationOur core

VIP flight and private jet catering at HAL Airport (VOBG)

Most movements at HAL are corporate: a technology founder out to Mumbai or Delhi, a charter flight catering order for a board visiting the Electronic City campuses, a charter group heading to Goa. Business jet catering here usually means a morning breakfast service or a light lunch for four to eight. Corporate jet catering orders arrive with seat numbers and a headcount that changes once. VIP flight catering for family travel leans on filter coffee, idli and dosa components packed to reheat, and fruit from the Karnataka markets. A private jet chef writes the bespoke menu around what the galley oven can actually do, and luxury inflight catering at this terminal means cold items that wait in the drawer without losing shape.

Sealed government flight catering trays prepared for a VIP departure from VOBG, Bangalore

State & royalDiscretion, protocol

Government flight catering and aviation catering at HAL Airport (VOBG)

HAL has a long history with official traffic, being the former state-side field of Bangalore and still used for ministerial and visiting-delegation arrivals in Karnataka. Government flight catering is arranged through the protocol or security office, never the kitchen, and the menu is cleared before anything is cooked. Head of state flight catering and state visit aircraft catering follow the same discipline: a named team, traceable ingredients, sealed trays and a handover recorded at the aircraft. VIP aviation catering for Indian delegations is usually vegetarian-forward, with Jain and sattvic options asked for early, so confirmation of dietary lines comes before pricing.

Private jet menu at HAL Airport: inflight catering highlights (VOBG)Or write your own, we cook it

Cold private jet platters with curd rice and fruit packed for HAL Airport, Bangalore

Cold galley

No oven · served in four minutes

Seasonal fruit plate with Karnataka mango or papayaCold, cut on the day, private jet platters style

Curd rice with pomegranate and curry leaf temperingCold, drawer-stable

Mysore pak squares and jackfruit chipsRoom temperature, portioned private jet snacks

Coconut chutney and mint chutney with crisp dosa shardsCold, separate pots

Hot gourmet inflight meals of idli, vada and dosa ready for reheating on a Bangalore flight from VOBG

Hot service

One oven · re-plated in twelve minutes

Idli and vada with sambarGourmet inflight meals: reheat covered, sambar apart

Masala dosa with potato fillingReheat flat, chutneys separate

Bisi bele bathReheat in sealed tray

Upma with cashew and gheeReheat gently, stir before serving

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A dish sealed and labelled for one guest's diet

PrincipalSealed

Nut-free · gluten-freeChecked by two people

Special meals

Halal, kosher and kids meals: inflight catering at HAL Airport (VOBG)

Kids meals at VOBG are usually mild versions of the main tray: plain idli, curd rice, buttered rice with dal, with spice added on the side. Special meals follow the same rule, built apart from the guest trays. Kosher and halal requests are handled by a separate board and sealed packaging, vegan means no ghee and no curd, and gluten free needs rice-based items kept clear of wheat dosa batter. Allergen free orders matter here because nuts, sesame and mustard oil turn up in many South Indian dishes, so we ask about each before a recipe is chosen.

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 Bangalore (VOBG)

Crew catering at HAL is ordered the same way as the passenger trays and invoiced with them, on request. Flight crew meals are packed as boxed rice, dal and a dry vegetable, since pilot meals often get eaten in the cockpit with one hand free. Cockpit meals can differ between captain and first officer, so different meals for pilots are available when the operator asks. Crew meal boxes are marked CREW and kept apart from the guest trays, which suits the long hold times when a cabin crew waits on the ground for passengers delayed in Bangalore traffic.

Meal passVOBG

Cabin crew

Box

Marked crew

Galley

Oven 6 min

Order

On request

Marked crew

Meal passVOBG

Pilots

Box

CPT ≠ F/O

Galley

Cold or hot

Order

On request

Two dishes

HAL Airport VOBG general aviation terminal and apron in Bangalore, India

To the steps, on your slot.

Airside · plane-side · day or night

DeliveryEvery FBO

Ground handling and FBO catering at HAL Airport

FBO catering at HAL Airport is delivered to the general aviation terminal, where the handling agent arranges airside access. Catering delivery to the FBO follows the ground handling schedule, so we ask for the tail number, the slot and the handling contact. Ground handling catering is coordinated by that call: once the agent confirms the ramp and the gate, the trays are handed over at the aircraft. Handling agent catering requests can be updated when a departure moves, which happens often on a busy city field, so the final time is agreed before the van leaves.

FBOHandling agentGround handlerGA terminal

High loaderLarge cabins, bizliners

Aircraft provisioning for large cabins: airport catering at HAL Airport

Galley catering at VOBG is shaped by what actually flies here: light jets and midsize business jets, with an occasional larger cabin. Smaller aircraft take trays by hand through the main door, while larger types may need a high loader for airside catering delivery. Aircraft provisioning is planned from the type, so a king air galley is not given a menu meant for a long-range jet with a full oven. Tell us the type and whether a trolley fits, and we size everything to match.

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 airportVOBG

About HAL Airport (VOBG): aviation catering and general aviation

HAL Airport is the original Bangalore airfield, named for Hindustan Aeronautics, whose production base sits alongside the runway. For airport catering it is a general aviation location rather than a scheduled one, with FBO services and ground handling services supporting private and corporate traffic. It works as a business aviation hub for the city's technology and manufacturing sector, and business aviation catering here tends to be small, specific and time-sensitive. Cabin crew meals are ordered alongside the passenger trays for the same slot.

Business aviation

Demand at HAL follows Bangalore's business week, with clusters of movements around industry events, aerospace shows such as Aero India held at the Yelahanka air force station, and the monsoon season when weather shifts departures. Delegations arriving for official visits also bring diplomatic flight catering requests, handled through the protocol office. Elevation near 2,900 feet affects loading on hot days, so lighter packaging helps.

Customs & food import

India requires inbound and outbound food to meet customs and food-safety rules, and imported foodstuffs on arriving aircraft are checked. Catering prepared in India is handed to the aircraft under the handling agent's supervision, so plan for documentation and keep the order specific by tail number.

ReviewsFrom the crews we cater for

4.7 / 5

★★★★★

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

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★★★★★CHARTER

“Food presentation mattered to our 11 guests, but a short ground stop also had to be considered when organising avocado toast components and breakfast fruit at VOBG. I needed the starters checked against the revised brief; The Galley Girls answered without sending us through another lengthy exchange. The note about the sandwiches was easy to spot, and we could brief the rest of the team quickly. This experience of FBO catering gave us a useful reference for managing portion planning on another departure.”

Olivia I. | Charter operator

Falcon 900LX

★★★★☆CREW MEALS

“A request for a cheese board and savoury canapés, 8 passengers, and limited fridge space: that was our brief for the departure at HAL Airport. We described our serving sequence to The Galley Girls and asked for the sauces to be packed accordingly. This experience of airport catering gave us a useful reference for managing meal organisation on another departure. The salads were reserved for the next stage, so the worktop stayed clear while we prepared the initial dishes.”

Zaid H. | Chief flight attendant

Falcon 2000

★★★★★LARGE CABIN

“Despite two separate meal services, we wanted the 10 guests at HAL Airport to enjoy a mezze selection with flatbreads without a complicated cabin service. The order made inflight catering feel manageable because the written menu details had been considered beforehand. I gave The Galley Girls our storage brief and asked for the side dishes to arrive in stackable containers. The fruit plates were easy to locate, leaving the crew free to focus on the remaining cabin preparation.”

Karim E. | Chief cabin officer — private jet

Gulfstream G700

HAL: the questionsAsked by crews

How much does private jet catering cost out of HAL Airport in Bangalore?+

The monsoon and the pre-summer heat both change what is worth ordering. Out of Bangalore in June, a fresh mango plate costs more than a cold curd rice and fruit set, and a hot breakfast for six costs more than a cold lunch for the same group. We price per menu once you tell us the date, headcount and galley, so a quote reflects the real season rather than a rate card.

What is the lead time for catering at VOBG?+

Crew duty time sets the real deadline. If the crew is waiting on the ground for hours, an order placed ten hours before departure where possible gives the kitchen room to cook properly, and last-minute orders are still handled. Give us the slot and the handling agent's contact and we confirm what can be ready.

What do customs require for catering at Bangalore?+

A short repositioning flight with an empty cabin still counts as a movement, and food loaded on board must be declared. Indian customs can inspect provisions on arrival, so locally prepared catering handed over at the aircraft is simpler than carrying imported items. Keep receipts and labels with the order.

Can you bring food on board at HAL, or must it come from you?+

It depends on the aircraft type and the galley size. A small jet with a basic oven has little room for a large outside order, while a bigger cabin can take more. Can you bring food? Personal food, yes, but customs can ask about it, and allergens in homemade items are not traceable, which is why most crews order from us.

Is catering part of a charter into Bangalore?+

No. The charter contract covers the aircraft and crew; food is a separate order with its own invoice. This matters for a special-meal request such as kosher, halal, allergen free or a child's tray: those need to be specified when you order, not assumed.