Giebelstadt · EDQG / GHF · Germany

Private jet catering at Giebelstadt Airport (EDQG / GHF), Giebelstadt

Catering to your aircraft in Giebelstadt.

At Giebelstadt the days are set by the plateau weather and by whichever business jet is on the apron. We cook and pack Franconian dishes for the galley and hand them over at the FBO, so the person on the jumpseat gets labelled boxes and a plan for each service.

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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

Inflight catering with the flavours of Giebelstadt (GHF)

Giebelstadt lies in Lower Franconia, in the Bavaria wine country around Würzburg, and the private jet menu we build for EDQG starts there. Local specialities travel well when they are chosen for the galley: Franconian smoked and cured sausages, carp and trout from the Main valley ponds, Bocksbeutel-region Silvaner as a pairing note, and Frankenwein-braised dishes finished in the oven. Private jet platters carry cold cuts, regional cheeses, pickles and dark rye; gourmet inflight meals add roast pork shoulder with Franconian dumplings, with the sauce in its own pot. Private jet snacks run to pretzels, Lebkuchen in season and nut mixes. Every dish on the inflight menu is portioned per seat, so private jet food from Bavaria reaches the cabin plated the way you would serve it.

For a flight into Giebelstadt, the inflight menu is built around Bavaria's Franconian kitchen rather than a generic European list. Private jet menu choices include Main-valley carp when the season allows, Nuremberg-style sausages, Schäufele roast pork, white asparagus in spring and game in autumn. Local specialities are written for the galley: what finishes in the oven, what keeps its sauce apart, what is served chilled. Private jet platters of regional charcuterie and cheese, gourmet inflight meals with potato dumplings and red cabbage, and private jet snacks of pretzels and Franconian gingerbread give a passenger something unmistakably local. This is private jet food in Bavaria, plated by the person on the jumpseat.

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Local specialities of Bavaria for private jet food at Giebelstadt: Franconian sausages, cheese and rye

01Franconian sausage platterChilled, with mustard and pickles apart

02Main-valley carp or troutSeasonal, oven finish, sauce apart

03Schäufele with potato dumplingOven, gravy in its own pot

04Franconian cheese and rye boardChilled, re-plate cold

05Pretzels and LebkuchenSnack box, packed dry

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 · GiebelstadtGiebelstadt Airport · EDQG

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

Giebelstadt sits at 981 feet on the Franconian plateau of Bavaria, on a former US Army airfield that now handles business aviation. Private jet catering here is shaped by that terrain: a small general aviation terminal, a handling agent who meets the aircraft, and a galley that has to carry Franconian food without a kitchen on board. Inflight catering for EDQG is cooked and packed for the drawer and the oven you actually have; in-flight catering for a government or corporate rotation is marked by seat number. Our aviation catering for Giebelstadt covers business aviation catering, executive jet catering and diplomatic flight catering, plus cabin crew meals boxed separately from the guest trays.

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 cabin set for private jet catering at Giebelstadt (GHF), Bavaria

Business aviationOur core

Corporate and VIP jet catering at Giebelstadt Airport (GHF)

A typical Giebelstadt brief is a corporate or executive rotation into Lower Franconia, a small cabin and a short stay. Business jet catering here usually means a hot Franconian main and a cold platter, with the oven noted on the box. Corporate jet catering and VIP flight catering follow the same logic, charter flight catering for a one-off visit is ordered and invoiced on its own, and luxury inflight catering is the same food plated with care. Our private jet chef writes a bespoke menu around the aircraft type and the galley, so a short rotation does not overload a drawer.

Government flight catering handover on the apron at Giebelstadt Airport (EDQG), Germany

State & royalDiscretion, protocol

State visit and VIP aviation catering at Giebelstadt Airport

Giebelstadt's military-era runway and low civilian traffic suit official flights that want discretion. Government flight catering here is cleared by the protocol office before cooking, traced to a named kitchen team, and packed without names on the lids. Head of state flight catering and VIP aviation catering follow the same rule: nothing leaves the kitchen unrecorded. State visit aircraft catering is delivered to the FBO and handed to the handling agent at the aircraft.

Menu highlights for jet catering in *Giebelstadt* (EDQG)Or write your own, we cook it

Private jet platters of Franconian charcuterie and cheese for flights from Giebelstadt (EDQG)

Cold galley

No oven · served in four minutes

Private jet platters: Franconian charcuterie, cheeses, pickles, dark ryeChilled

Smoked trout, horseradish cream, cucumber saladRe-plate cold

White asparagus with ham and herb vinaigrette (spring)Sauce apart

Private jet snacks: pretzels, nuts, Lebkuchen in seasonChilled

Gourmet inflight meals of Schäufele with dumpling, packed for the galley at Giebelstadt (GHF)

Hot service

One oven · re-plated in twelve minutes

Gourmet inflight meals: Schäufele roast pork, potato dumpling, red cabbageOven

Franconian pan-fried carp, parsley potatoesOven

Bavarian beef roulade, gravy in its own potSauce apart

Kaiserschmarrn with plum compoteOven

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A dish sealed and labelled for one guest's diet

PrincipalSealed

Nut-free · gluten-freeChecked by two people

Special meals

Special meals & dietary requirements: in-flight catering at Giebelstadt Airport

At Giebelstadt the kitchen question is where allergens hide in Franconian cooking: flour in gravies, celery and mustard in sausages, nuts in gingerbread. Kosher, halal, vegan and gluten free special meals are cooked on a separate board and packed in a separate sealed box, labelled by seat number, never by name. Allergen free and kids meals follow the same procedure, so a cabin crew member can open the right tray without reading a menu.

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

Flight crew meals on request at Giebelstadt Airport

At EDQG the crew often eats last and in a hurry, so crew meals are cooked to hold: ordered on request, invoiced like any line. Flight crew meals travel in sealed boxes marked CREW; pilot meals are packed for one hand; crew catering is sized to the rotation. Cockpit meals avoid sauces that spill, crew meal boxes stack in the drawer, and we can supply different meals for pilots, a captain's dish and a first officer's dish, when your policy requires it.

Meal passEDQG

Cabin crew

Box

Marked crew

Galley

Oven 6 min

Order

On request

Marked crew

Meal passEDQG

Pilots

Box

CPT ≠ F/O

Galley

Cold or hot

Order

On request

Two dishes

Giebelstadt Airport (EDQG / GHF) runway and general aviation terminal in Bavaria, Germany

To the steps, on your slot.

Airside · plane-side · day or night

DeliveryEvery FBO

FBO catering and handling agent delivery at Giebelstadt Airport

FBO catering at Giebelstadt is handed over at the general aviation terminal or at the aircraft, to the handling agent. Catering delivery to the FBO is planned around your slot, with ground handling catering coordinated so the cart reaches the apron through the right gate. Handling agent catering is simplest when we have the tail, the type and the seat plan in advance.

FBOHandling agentGround handlerGA terminal

High loaderLarge cabins, bizliners

High loader delivery for jet catering at Giebelstadt Airport (GHF)

For galley catering into Giebelstadt, the aircraft type decides the loading: door height, whether a high loader is needed or a hand cart will do, and what the galley can actually hold. We give the handling agent the tail, the slot and the type so airside catering delivery is planned before the aircraft arrives. Aircraft provisioning on a larger type is split by galley position and marked by trolley, so the crew loads it without opening every box.

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 airportEDQG / GHF

Airport catering at Giebelstadt Airport (EDQG)

Giebelstadt Airport (EDQG / GHF) is a former US Army airfield in Lower Franconia, Bavaria, at 981 feet. Airport catering here serves general aviation, business jets and occasional official flights, with a terminal that handles aircraft without crowding. FBO services and ground handling services are provided on the field, and Giebelstadt works as a quiet business aviation hub for the Würzburg region.

Business aviation

Giebelstadt sees business aviation catering needs from corporate visitors and the occasional official flight, with inflight catering built around a small galley. In-flight catering for a longer departure is split into two sealed services, and aviation catering for a state or delegation flight is traced and cleared. Executive jet catering suits short stays, diplomatic flight catering needs a cleared menu, and cabin crew meals are packed apart from the guest trays.

Customs & food import

Germany applies EU food import rules: meat, dairy and fish arriving from outside the EU are heavily restricted, and leftovers from a non-EU leg generally cannot stay on board. For catering at Giebelstadt, the practical consequence is to order locally and give the handling agent the menu so the declaration matches the cabin.

ReviewsFrom the crews we cater for

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★★★★★

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

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★★★★★GOVERNMENT

“With a changing departure schedule to consider at GHF, we needed a practical way to serve poached fish with steamed rice to 12 passengers. The Galley Girls labelled the starters in line with our brief, so the cabin team could identify the relevant portions quickly. I would discuss business jet catering with them again, especially when portion planning needs careful coordination. The salads were also listed clearly, which made it easier to pass instructions between crew members during preparation.”

Nathan F. | Government flight manager

ACJ319

★★★★★BUSINESS JET

“For 11 passengers departing from Giebelstadt Airport, the agreed menu was a charcuterie board and fresh bread; our main consideration was a small galley worktop. I would discuss business aviation catering with them again, especially when final order confirmation needs careful coordination. After a final adjustment to the breakfast portions, The Galley Girls gave us one revised order summary to work from. There was no need to reconstruct the side dishes quantities from several messages during the final departure checks.”

Irina H. | FBO operator

Gulfstream G650

★★★★★CHARTER

“Working around a small galley worktop at EDQG, I asked for yoghurt pots and fresh berries in portions appropriate for our 7 passengers. For jet catering, that attention to portion planning made the order noticeably easier to manage. The Galley Girls kept the side dishes separate from the finishing elements, which gave us control over the final presentation. Keeping the starters aside until service helped preserve the presentation while we dealt with the boarding tasks.”

Akira X. | Charter operator

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Giebelstadt: the questionsAsked by crews

How much does private jet catering cost for a short repositioning flight into Giebelstadt with an empty cabin?+

For an empty repositioning leg to GHF, the cost follows what you load: two crew meal boxes and bread are one thing, a plated Schäufele service is another. Seasonal products such as white asparagus change the figure, so we price the order line by line and confirm it before the slot.

What is the lead time for private jet catering at Giebelstadt on a long leg with two services on board?+

A two-service sector out of GHF is easier when the second meal needs nothing but plating. We separate the two services in labelled boxes and note which one uses the oven. Orders can come day or night, and last-minute requests are handled where the Franconian produce is in season.

What do customs mean for catering at Giebelstadt when the passenger count changes at the last minute?+

German import rules for food apply on arrival from outside the EU, and the safest route is to order locally. At Giebelstadt, a changed passenger count simply means a changed seat list: we re-label, re-pack and hand over at the FBO.

Can you bring food on a delegation or government flight into Giebelstadt?+

Government flights to Giebelstadt carry extra paperwork around food: origin, allergen list and handling. Arriving food from outside the EU may not clear German rules at all. A menu cleared in advance and packed locally is the simpler path for the crew.

Is catering part of a charter into Giebelstadt, and what about a special-meal request?+

Catering and charter are two different bills. For GHF, we take the menu and the special-meal list on its own order, then hand over at the FBO. Allergen free and halal trays are sealed and marked so nobody opens the wrong one.