Kengtung · VYKG / KET · Myanmar

Private jet catering at Kengtung Airport (VYKG / KET), Kengtung

Catering to your aircraft in Kengtung.

A quiet apron at 2,798 ft, in the middle of Shan State: that is Kengtung. For crews flying in, we prepare regional food packed to your galley and delivered at the aircraft, day or night.

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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

Kengtung on the plate: local specialities for in-flight catering at KET

Kengtung is where Shan, Lahu, Akha and Wa food traditions meet, so a private jet menu for Shan State can be genuinely regional rather than generic. Think grilled fish with lemongrass, bamboo shoot soups, rice noodles in clear broth, and strong tea to finish.

Private jet food for a Kengtung departure starts with the season: citrus and avocado when they run, mango when they do. Local specialities are sorted by how they behave on board: Chilled, Oven, Sauce apart, Re-plate cold. Private jet platters go cold in the drawer; hot dishes finish in the oven. Gourmet inflight meals for a longer leg get two services, each marked. Private jet snacks stay dry and crew-friendly: tea-leaf mix, peanuts, sesame sweets. The inflight menu for VYKG is agreed with you before anything is cooked.

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Shan State local specialities for a private jet menu at Kengtung, plated on a galley tray

01Shan noodles in clear brothBroth in its own pot, noodles Chilled, re-plated by crew

02Pickled tea-leaf saladChilled, dressing Sauce apart

03Grilled river fish with lemongrassOven, finished plated at the seat

04Sticky rice with sesameRe-plate cold, sealed in a covered box

05Tomato and peanut saladChilled, Sauce apart

06Seasonal fruit platterChilled, cut per guest

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 · KengtungKengtung Airport · VYKG

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

Kengtung (KET) is a quiet highland airfield in eastern Myanmar, and its rhythm is set by weather, not by a busy ramp. For a private jet catering order here we start from your tail and your galley, then pack Shan dishes to suit. In-flight catering for VYKG is delivered to the aircraft through your handling agent. Our aviation catering team treats a Kengtung departure like any other trip: menu agreed first, then cooked and packed. Executive jet catering, business aviation catering and diplomatic flight catering are all handled the same way, and cabin crew meals can be added on request.

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 on the apron at Kengtung Airport, Shan State, ready for private jet catering handover

Business aviationOur core

Business jet & VIP jet catering at Kengtung Airport

A corporate party leaving Kengtung wants food that matches the place. Business jet catering from a Shan State kitchen means tea-leaf salads, river fish and noodles, packed for your oven and drawers. VIP flight catering for a small group, corporate jet catering for executives, and charter flight catering for visiting parties all use the same procedure. A private jet chef writes the bespoke menu, and luxury inflight catering comes from the finishing.

Government flight catering at Kengtung VYKG: cleared menu boxes prepared for a delegation

State & royalDiscretion, protocol

Government flight and VIP aviation catering at Kengtung Airport

Government flight catering at Kengtung begins with protocol, not with the menu. Head of state flight catering and VIP aviation catering are cleared with the delegation's office before cooking, with named seats and traceable ingredients. State visit aircraft catering for an official party at VYKG is discreet, with an assigned team and a handover through the handling agent.

Private jet platters and gourmet meals: jet catering in *Kengtung* (KET)Or write your own, we cook it

Chilled private jet platters and tea-leaf salad packed for a Kengtung flight

Cold galley

No oven · served in four minutes

Pickled tea-leaf salad with crisp beansChilled

Private jet platters of fruit, rice cakes and cured meatsRe-plate cold

Tomato and sesame saladSauce apart

Gourmet inflight meals: cold poached chicken with herbsChilled

Private jet snacks: roasted nuts and dried fruitRe-plate cold

Hot gourmet inflight meals, grilled fish and noodles, packed for the oven on a Kengtung departure

Hot service

One oven · re-plated in twelve minutes

Grilled river fish with lemongrassOven

Shan noodles in clear brothSauce apart

Bamboo shoot and chicken soupOven

Gourmet inflight meals: braised pork with steamed riceOven

Private jet snacks: warm samosa-style pastriesOven

Make a request Download the menuPDF

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 Kengtung Airport (VYKG)

Kengtung cooking uses peanuts, sesame, fish sauce and shrimp paste freely, so allergens hide in sauces and broths rather than in the main ingredient. Kosher, halal, vegan, gluten free, allergen free and kids meals are handled as a procedure: separate board, separate box, marked by seat. Tell us the restriction and we build the special meals around it, with sauces in their own pots.

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

Pilot meals and crew meals at Kengtung Airport (KET)

At VYKG, your crew eats last and fastest, so we pack for that. Crew meals are on request, boxed and marked CREW. Flight crew meals, pilot meals, cockpit meals: each is packed for the seat they will be eaten in. Crew catering for an overnight stay, crew meal boxes for a short turn, different meals for pilots when the policy asks. Cabin crew meals sit in their own drawer.

Meal passVYKG

Cabin crew

Box

Marked crew

Galley

Oven 6 min

Order

On request

Marked crew

Meal passVYKG

Pilots

Box

CPT ≠ F/O

Galley

Cold or hot

Order

On request

Two dishes

Kengtung Airport (VYKG / KET) in Shan State, Myanmar, general aviation apron

To the steps, on your slot.

Airside · plane-side · day or night

DeliveryEvery FBO

Airport catering at the FBO or general aviation terminal, Kengtung Airport

For Kengtung, we coordinate FBO catering with your handling agent so the box reaches the aircraft cleanly. Catering delivery to the FBO, ground handling catering, handling agent catering: all one process. The general aviation terminal at VYKG is where we hand over if the apron is not accessible.

FBOHandling agentGround handlerGA terminal

High loaderLarge cabins, bizliners

Aircraft provisioning for large cabins: airport catering at Kengtung Airport

Kengtung handles smaller business aircraft, so galley catering here is usually carried aboard by hand rather than lifted. For a larger type, airside catering delivery is arranged through your handling agent, who tells us whether a high loader is available. Aircraft provisioning follows the galley of your type: we pack for the drawers and the oven you actually have.

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 airportVYKG / KET

About Kengtung Airport (VYKG): aviation catering and general aviation

VYKG sits on a plateau above 2,700 ft, and the terminal is small. Airport catering has to be arranged ahead of arrival: the airfield is not a place for improvised provisioning. General aviation traffic is light and seasonal.

Business aviation

Kengtung is not a busy business aviation hub, but it is a useful one for travel into the Golden Triangle and eastern Shan State. Inflight catering, in-flight catering and aviation catering here are packed for small types. Business aviation catering and executive jet catering fit a light jet with a modest galley. Diplomatic flight catering is cleared by protocol before anything is cooked, and cabin crew meals are available on request. FBO services and ground handling services are limited, so the order is coordinated with your handling agent.

Customs & food import

Myanmar customs apply to food entering the country and to what leaves on an international leg. Declare any food you bring with your handling agent, and keep the catering invoice with the flight papers. For domestic legs within Myanmar, the rules are lighter.

ReviewsFrom the crews we cater for

5.0 / 5

★★★★★

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

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★★★★★ROYAL FLIGHT

“A request for prawn salad and small fruit plates, 10 passengers, and a revised passenger count: that was our brief for the departure at Kengtung Airport. We described our serving sequence to The Galley Girls and asked for the breakfast portions to be packed accordingly. I would discuss inflight catering services with them again, especially when galley preparation needs careful coordination. We left the starters stored until needed, which kept the first service manageable and reduced unnecessary handling.”

Eva T. | Royal family manager

BBJ

★★★★★CHARTER

“Passenger preferences led us to mushroom risotto and a green salad at VYKG; 8 portions were needed, with a small galley worktop factored into preparation. I want an inflight catering company to understand meal organisation, and this order gave us a useful starting point. We changed the quantities of sandwiches, and The Galley Girls reflected the request in the final packing list. The crew provisions remained as originally requested, which was reassuring when we checked the latest version with operations.”

Akira W. | Charter operator

Citation Latitude

★★★★★GOVERNMENT

“Before our guests boarded at KET, we needed a charcuterie board and fresh bread divided into 6 portions suitable for a family lunch request. When comparing inflight catering companies, I would look closely at portion planning after this experience. We discussed the dimensions before confirming; The Galley Girls grouped the sandwiches into clearly marked packs that were easy to handle. The desserts were easy to locate, leaving the crew free to focus on the remaining cabin preparation.”

Lars J. | Government flight manager

Falcon 7X

Kengtung: the questionsAsked by crews

How much does private jet catering cost for a delegation or government flight out of Kengtung?+

Start from the party, not the price list. For government or head of state travel through Kengtung, private jet catering is shaped by protocol and discretion, then by the menu. Each dish carries its own cost; we list them before cooking so the invoice holds no surprises.

What lead time should I allow for private jet catering at Kengtung, given the departure slot and the turnaround?+

For a Kengtung departure, the turnaround shapes the order more than the calendar does. Hot fish, noodles, soup: they need to be timed against your slot; fruit and tea-leaf salad do not. Last-minute orders are handled, and customs and seasonal produce are coordinated once you share the slot.

What do customs mean for private jet catering at Kengtung, depending on the aircraft type and galley size?+

Galley size and customs go together at Kengtung. A compact galley limits what you can keep chilled, and Myanmar rules limit what you can carry in. Local ordering solves both: packed in labelled boxes, handed over at the aircraft, ready for whatever inspection applies.

Can you bring food to Kengtung yourself for a night departure or an early morning slot?+

Night and early-morning departures at VYKG make self-supply awkward. Shops are closed, cold storage is limited, and customs rules on imported food apply. Our service covers exactly that gap: packed to your galley, delivered through the FBO or handling agent at the slot you set.

Is catering part of a charter on a long leg out of Kengtung with two services on board?+

Not as standard. Private jet charter pricing leaves catering out, so a two-service leg from KET needs its own order. We match the menu to the galley and mark each service so your crew knows what goes first.