CYQT / YQT · Thunder Bay International · Ontario

Private jet catering at Thunder Bay International Airport (CYQT / YQT), Thunder Bay

Catering to your aircraft in Thunder Bay.

CYQT is the working airport of northwestern Ontario, with lake weather, small cabins and early slots. Former VIP flight attendants cook for that galley, and the meals reach the aircraft through your handling agent.

Menu & order Download the menu

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 Thunder Bay brings to your in-flight catering (YQT)

Thunder Bay sits in northwestern Ontario, and the local table follows the lake and the boreal forest. A private jet menu for Thunder Bay starts with Lake Superior whitefish and lake trout, which travel well as cold smoked plates or as pan-seared fillets with the sauce in its own pot. The inflight menu can also lean on wild blueberries, maple, wild rice and bison from the region, all local specialities that cook and pack cleanly for a galley.

Private jet food in Ontario's north is honest and hearty, and the city's Finnish and Italian communities show in the bakeries. Thunder Bay is known for Persian rolls, a sweet pastry with a pink icing and berries, and for its bakery boxes on a morning departure. Add whitefish, wild rice and bison and the local specialities fill a private jet menu without a single dish that needs a full kitchen on board.

Winter at Thunder Bay International shapes the inflight menu: warm bowls, braised dishes and soups that finish in the oven rather than on a burner. Summer swings to cold plates, Superior whitefish, blueberry desserts and wild rice salads. Either way, private jet food for this region is packed for a small galley, and Thunder Bay produce keeps it local.

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Lake Superior whitefish and wild rice, local specialities of Ontario for a Thunder Bay private jet menu

01Lake Superior whitefishPan-seared fillet, lemon butter in its own pot.

02Cold smoked lake troutServed chilled on rye with dill crème fraîche.

03Wild rice saladOntario wild rice, dried blueberries, toasted seeds, dressed on board.

04Bison short ribBraised, finished in the oven, jus apart.

05Thunder Bay Persian rollBakery pastry with berry icing, packed for a morning slot.

06Wild blueberry tartNorthern blueberries, maple cream apart.

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 · Thunder BayThunder Bay International Airport · CYQT

The three founders, former VIP cabin crew, on a business jet airstair — private jet catering at Thunder Bay International Airport (CYQT)

Thunder Bay International sits at 653 ft on the north shore of Lake Superior, and winter weather decides more of the schedule than any passenger list does. Private jet catering here has to survive a de-icing hold, a late slot and a cold ramp. Inflight catering for CYQT is cooked and packed for the galley you actually have, and in-flight catering for crews is ordered the same way, with your tail and slot.

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 service with private jet catering at Thunder Bay International (YQT)

Business aviationOur core

Executive jet catering at Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

A typical Thunder Bay business brief is a small party flying to the northwest on a tight itinerary, so business jet catering at CYQT stays practical. Corporate jet catering is often a cold lunch plus a hot option, VIP flight catering adds a plated dinner, and charter flight catering is ordered on its own. Our private jet chef writes a bespoke menu around the galley, and luxury inflight catering never means more than the aircraft can finish.

Government flight catering prepared for a VIP aircraft at Thunder Bay International Airport, CYQT

State & royalDiscretion, protocol

State visit and VIP aviation catering at Thunder Bay International Airport

Government flight catering at Thunder Bay International follows protocol: named staff, sealed trays and traceable ingredients. For head of state flight catering the menu is cleared before cooking begins, and VIP aviation catering stays discreet at the FBO. State visit aircraft catering uses the same chain of custody, from kitchen to galley.

The *Thunder Bay* inflight catering menu (YQT)Or write your own, we cook it

Cold private jet platters with smoked lake trout and wild rice salad for Thunder Bay, Ontario

Cold galley

No oven · served in four minutes

Private jet platters: smoked lake trout, rye, dill crème fraîcheChilled

Wild rice and blueberry saladSauce apart

Gourmet inflight meals: cold poached whitefish, pickled vegetablesRe-plate cold

Private jet snacks: maple nut mix, Persian roll, northern cheese boardChilled

Hot gourmet inflight meals of whitefish and braised bison packed for a Thunder Bay International departure

Hot service

One oven · re-plated in twelve minutes

Pan-seared Superior whitefish, lemon butterSauce apart

Braised bison short rib, root vegetablesOven

Wild mushroom and wild rice pilafOven

Maple-glazed lake trout, charred greensOven

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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 Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

Special meals for a Thunder Bay departure are prepared as a procedure, not a promise. Kosher, halal, vegan and gluten free dishes are cooked and sealed separately, and an allergen free tray is built on its own board. Northern Ontario kitchens run on fish, nuts, dairy and wheat, so the allergens are named on the order before cooking starts. Kids meals are available on request, and each dish carries its seat number.

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 Thunder Bay (YQT)

Crew meals are on request at Thunder Bay, ordered and invoiced like the rest of the order. Flight crew meals are packed in boxes marked CREW, and pilot meals can be different for captain and first officer. Crew catering covers turnarounds in the cold, and cockpit meals are made to eat one-handed. Crew meal boxes are labelled by role, and different meals for pilots are always possible.

Meal passCYQT

Cabin crew

Box

Marked crew

Galley

Oven 6 min

Order

On request

Marked crew

Meal passCYQT

Pilots

Box

CPT ≠ F/O

Galley

Cold or hot

Order

On request

Two dishes

Thunder Bay International Airport (CYQT / YQT) terminal and ramp in northwestern Ontario, Canada

To the steps, on your slot.

Airside · plane-side · day or night

DeliveryEvery FBO

Ground handling and FBO catering at Thunder Bay International Airport

The handover at Thunder Bay International runs through the general aviation terminal. FBO catering means we arrive on your slot with the order sealed and labelled. Catering delivery to the FBO is arranged with the ground handling team, which is how ground handling catering reaches the apron, and handling agent catering follows their instructions for access.

FBOHandling agentGround handlerGA terminal

High loaderLarge cabins, bizliners

High loader delivery for jet catering at Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

At CYQT the aircraft decides the loading: a light jet is served by hand at the stairs, while a larger cabin needs galley catering lifted to the door. Airside catering delivery here follows the apron that your handling agent arranges for the slot. Tell us the type and the door height, and aircraft provisioning is packed in carts or boxes that suit it, with extra care in cold weather so cold items stay cold.

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 airportCYQT / YQT

About Thunder Bay International Airport (CYQT): aviation catering and general aviation

Thunder Bay International is a gateway to the northwest, with an airport catering routine built on weather, short days and long distances. General aviation here uses the FBO and the general aviation terminal, and FBO services and ground handling services run through your handling agent.

Business aviation

Business aviation hub traffic in Thunder Bay is shaped by the seasons: fishing and hunting charters in summer and autumn, mining and energy flights all year. Inflight catering, in-flight catering and aviation catering follow that rhythm. Business aviation catering and executive jet catering are packed for light jets, diplomatic flight catering is rare but arranged, and cabin crew meals go on the same order.

Customs & food import

Canadian customs control the food that crosses the border, so Thunder Bay catering is packed with documentation in mind. Fresh meat, produce and dairy are restricted on arrival in the United States, so cooked dishes travel easier. Tell us the next destination, and the order is built to clear it.

ReviewsFrom the crews we cater for

4.7 / 5

★★★★★

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

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★★★★★VIP AIRLINER

“As the person coordinating a breakfast basket with individual preserves for 10 passengers at CYQT, I needed an arrangement that considered different crew meal preferences. The confirmation from The Galley Girls showed the sauces clearly enough for us to check the planned service quantities. We also checked the main courses before approval, which helped avoid a second round of questions later in the preparation. I appreciated the emphasis on catering handover throughout the crew meals arrangements.”

Danielle M. | Chief cabin officer — BBJ

ACJ319

★★★★☆GOVERNMENT

“Working around a family lunch request at YQT, I asked for yoghurt pots and fresh berries in portions appropriate for our 12 passengers. The Galley Girls labelled the fruit plates in line with our brief, so the cabin team could identify the relevant portions quickly. With FBO catering, careful attention to storage requirements matters as much to our crew as the menu itself. Keeping the desserts identifiable helped the colleague taking over service understand the order without another long explanation.”

Jan P. | Government flight manager

ACJ319

★★★★★BUSINESS JET

“We kept the passenger brief simple at Thunder Bay International Airport: a charcuterie board and fresh bread for 6 guests, organised with several individual meal preferences in mind. The order made airport catering feel manageable because the meal organisation had been considered beforehand. We changed the quantities of canapés, and The Galley Girls reflected the request in the final packing list. The desserts remained as originally requested, which was reassuring when we checked the latest version with operations.”

Theo J. | VIP flight attendant

Gulfstream G550

Thunder Bay International: the questionsAsked by crews

How much does private jet catering cost for a Thunder Bay departure?+

Before any menu is drawn up, we need the aircraft type: it tells us whether the galley has an oven, a chiller or only a drawer. From there the cost follows what the aircraft can finish. Thunder Bay produce such as whitefish and wild rice suits a small galley, and that keeps the quote practical.

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

If a front is sitting on Lake Superior, your slot may move, and the catering moves with it. We do not tie the order to a fixed hour; we tie it to the aircraft. Lead time for fresh fish or berries is checked with you, and last-minute orders are handled.

Does customs affect catering ordered for the return leg from Thunder Bay?+

Return meals ordered here face the same rules as anything else leaving Canada. Wild rice, smoked fish and baked goods are usually straightforward, while raw game and fresh berries may not be. We confirm the destination with you and pack the return order to match it.

Can you bring food of your own aboard at Thunder Bay for a night departure?+

Passengers and crew can carry food aboard, subject to customs on arrival. The catch at Thunder Bay is the hour: an early morning slot leaves few places open. Order from us, and the meal waits for the aircraft at the FBO.

Is catering part of a charter flight into Thunder Bay?+

Not as a rule. Whoever books the charter may agree catering with the operator, but if you want us to supply it, we take the order directly. At Thunder Bay the handling agent opens the door to the apron, and we are there on your slot.