Business jet on the apron at Groton New London Airport, KGON, with private jet catering being loaded
Groton · KGON / GON · Connecticut

Private jet catering at Groton New London Airport (KGON / GON), Groton

Catering to your aircraft in Groton.

KGON is a quiet field on the Connecticut shoreline, busiest in summer and around Navy and shipyard traffic. Private jet catering here is packed for a one-oven cabin, labelled by seat and passed to the crew at the aircraft.

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Groton New London Airport KGON
Camille, former VIP cabin crew, co-founder
Inès, former VIP cabin crew, co-founder
Sofia, former VIP cabin crew, co-founder

Read by Camille, Inès or Sofia — former VIP cabin crew.

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, former VIP cabin crew, co-founder
Camille

Fourteen years on VIP and head-of-state cabins. Can plate for twelve in a G650 galley and still land it hot.

Inès, former VIP cabin crew, co-founder
Inès

The one who reads every diet card twice. If it says no cross-contact, it means no cross-contact.

Sofia, former VIP cabin crew, co-founder
Sofia

Answers at 5 a.m. when the leg moved overnight. Same-day swaps are her love language.

The local tableCooked so it travels

Groton on the plate: local specialities for in-flight catering at GON

Groton New London is the New England shoreline, and the private jet menu for Connecticut follows it. Local specialities here start with seafood: littleneck clams, oysters from Fishers Island Sound, and the lobster roll, which on this coast is served either cold with mayonnaise or warm with butter. That choice decides how the dish travels, so we ask which one your passengers want.

An inflight menu built on the Connecticut shoreline leans on what the boats land: striped bass, scallops, clam chowder in the clear Rhode Island style or the creamy New England one. Private jet food from this coast travels well when sauces stay apart and shellfish stays chilled. We also work with the shoreline's apple cider donuts, a fall favourite in Groton and New London, plated cold and warmed in the galley oven. Private jet platters for the cabin are built from the same market, with local specialities named on each lid so the crew knows what is in the drawer.

Connecticut is where chowder, clam strips and corn on the cob are summer, and where autumn means apples, cider and squash. Our private jet menu for the Groton area rotates with that calendar, and gourmet inflight meals follow the same market, from a seared scallop plate to a roast squash dish for the vegetarians. Private jet snacks come from the shore too: smoked bluefish pâté, sea salt crackers and fruit from Connecticut farms.

New England lobster roll and clam chowder, local specialities for private jet catering at Groton, Connecticut
01New England lobster rollChilled with mayonnaise, or warm with butter apart
02Connecticut littleneck clamsKept cold and sealed, shucked by nobody on board
03New England clam chowderOven, in a lidded pot, crackers separate
04Seared Long Island Sound scallopsSauce apart, finished in the oven
05Fishers Island Sound oystersChilled on ice, lemon and mignonette in pots
06Apple cider donutsRe-plate cold or warm briefly in the galley

How it works

Three steps, one message
01

You message us

Tail, pax, diets, timing. One message — no portal, no quote form. Answered at any hour, by a flight attendant.

02

We cook & pack for a galley

Leak-proof boxes, marked by guest and restriction, with reheating times written on the lid.

03

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 · GrotonGroton New London Airport · KGON
The three founders, former VIP cabin crew, on a business jet airstair — private jet catering at Groton New London Airport (KGON)

Fog, a crosswind off the water, a late arrival from Teterboro or Boston: this is how a day at GON usually looks for a flight attendant. We write private jet catering around it, so the trays survive a hold and the galley does the rest. Expect inflight catering that respects a one-oven cabin, in-flight catering marked by seat, and aviation catering handed over at the FBO or the aircraft. Business aviation catering and executive jet catering cover the corporate side, diplomatic flight catering the protocol side, and cabin crew meals the people flying the aircraft.

  • 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
Light business jet at Groton New London, GON, ready for private jet catering delivery to the galley
Business aviationOur core

Business jet catering at Groton New London Airport for VIP flights

A typical Groton flight is a corporate light or midsize jet coming from the New York area or Boston, with four to eight on board. Business jet catering and corporate jet catering here usually means cold seafood, a warm main and a bespoke menu written by a private jet chef. VIP flight catering, charter flight catering and luxury inflight catering all follow the same plan: what your galley can finish, labelled for each seat at GON.

Government flight aircraft at Groton New London KGON, head of state flight catering handled with discretion
State & royalDiscretion, protocol

Head of state and government inflight catering at Groton New London Airport (GON)

Government flight catering at Groton usually follows the defence and shipyard business around the field. For head of state flight catering and state visit aircraft catering, the menu is cleared by the protocol office before anything is cooked, with a named team and tight confidentiality. VIP aviation catering at KGON is packed sealed and traceable.

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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 and allergen free inflight catering at Groton New London Airport

Shellfish is the allergen to watch on the Connecticut shoreline, so Groton orders get a separate board, separate utensils and a labelled box for anything shellfish-free. Kosher, halal, vegan, gluten free and allergen free meals are set up as a procedure, and special meals and kids meals are packed apart from the guest trays.

i.
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 and cockpit meals in Groton (KGON)

At GON the crew often has a short wait on the ground, and crew meals are what they remember. We pack flight crew meals and crew meal boxes as a separate order, on request and invoiced with the rest, with crew catering marked CREW. Pilot meals and cockpit meals come in two different dishes when needed, so different meals for pilots are never mixed with the guest trays, and cabin crew meals are boxed for the galley.

Meal passKGON
Cabin crew
Box
Marked crew
Galley
Oven 6 min
Order
On request
Marked crew
Meal passKGON
Pilots
Box
CPT ≠ F/O
Galley
Cold or hot
Order
On request
Two dishes
Groton New London Airport terminal and runway on the Connecticut shoreline, KGON

To the steps, on your slot.

Airside · plane-side · day or night
DeliveryEvery FBO

Airport catering at the FBO or general aviation terminal, Groton New London Airport

General aviation traffic at GON all passes through the general aviation terminal, so the handover is simple: we meet your handling agent, agree the point of delivery and pass over the trays. FBO catering, catering delivery to the FBO, ground handling catering and handling agent catering all follow the same plan at Groton.

FBOHandling agentGround handlerGA terminal
High loaderLarge cabins, bizliners

High loader and aircraft provisioning: aviation catering at Groton New London Airport

Groton New London sees light and mid-size jets, and the aircraft type decides the loading: most galleys at GON are reached from the stairs, with trays carried by hand rather than a high loader. For a larger cabin we confirm the door height and whether the galley is forward or aft. Galley catering is then packed for that galley, airside catering delivery goes to the apron through your handling agent, and aircraft provisioning for a long leg adds extra sealed 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 airportKGON / GON

About Groton New London Airport: business aviation and airport catering

GON is a small coastal airport in Groton, Connecticut, with a single focus on general and business aviation. Airport catering at Groton is written for light and midsize jets, and the FBO services and ground handling services around it keep the field running.

Business aviation

Groton is a corner of Connecticut where inflight catering and in-flight catering fit a short flight: a cold lobster plate, a warm chowder, a pastry. Our aviation catering is designed for business aviation catering on light jets and executive jet catering for midsize ones. Diplomatic flight catering is available for delegations, and cabin crew meals are boxed apart. General aviation at GON is a business aviation hub in summer, with FBO services and ground handling services handled on the apron.

Customs & food import

Flights into Groton from abroad clear US Customs and Border Protection, and the Department of Agriculture regulates the food that arrives with them. Fresh meat, dairy and produce are often removed, so we plan outbound menus to be served before landing, and your handling agent coordinates what happens to the leftovers.

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
“Nothing about the 5 guest order at KGON called for excess complexity: just a mezze selection with flatbreads and sensible planning for a small galley worktop. The Galley Girls suggested clearly marked packs for the side dishes, and that choice worked well with our storage arrangement. I want a private jet catering company to understand storage requirements, and this order gave us a useful starting point. Separating the snack boxes from the first service items helped us avoid opening boxes we did not yet need.”
Olivia H. | Charter operator
Challenger 350
★★★★★VIP AIRLINER
“It was the packing plan I cared about at GON, with 2 servings of a light pasta dish with grilled vegetables and a small galley worktop to consider. When comparing private jet catering companies, I would look closely at cabin service sequence after this experience. The Galley Girls used a readable packing list for the fruit plates, which helped when two colleagues checked the order together. Keeping the main courses identifiable helped the colleague taking over service understand the order without another long explanation.”
Arthur L. | Chief cabin officer
BBJ
★★★★★LARGE CABIN
“An order of roasted chicken and seasonal vegetables for 8 people at Groton New London Airport had to be organised around a small galley worktop. My search for "private jet catering near me" led to a practical conversation about cabin service sequence. Our handling contact received the order details from The Galley Girls, including how the breakfast portions had been grouped. The cabin team could match the crew provisions to the request before moving on to the remaining departure tasks.”
Leo F. | Chief cabin officer — private jet
Gulfstream G700
Before you order at KGONAsked by crews
How much does private jet catering cost at Groton New London?+

The honest answer for KGON starts with the field: a small airport, an FBO with its own routine, a handling agent who clears the delivery. Given that, the quote is built on what you order. A seafood platter for six is one price, a full hot service for a delegation another, and both are invoiced like any order.

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

On a short repositioning leg into GON with nobody in the cabin, you may only need crew meals and water. That makes the order simple. Last-minute orders are handled, and we tell you if a seasonal item is a problem.

How do customs work for catering at Groton New London?+

If your aircraft flies a long leg into Groton with two meal services, the leftovers matter more than the menu. US customs rules treat inbound food from abroad as regulated, and agricultural items are often disposed of at the FBO. We plan portions to match the service so little comes back to be thrown away.

Can you bring food on a private jet at Groton New London?+

Passengers can carry their own food, and the crew decides if it fits the galley. At GON the problem is rarely permission; it is that the count changes late, and a home-packed bag cannot be split, re-plated or labelled. Ordering from us keeps the service uniform.

Is catering part of a charter flying into Groton?+

Not unless the contract says so explicitly, and most don't. A government or delegation flight to KGON needs a menu cleared by the right people, and that is easier as a separate order. Catering is invoiced like any other order, apart from the private jet charter fee.

Groton New London Airport · KGON

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Plane-side
handover at the aircraft, on your slot
24/7
day or night, every day
Flight deck
crew and pilot dishes, on request
Dessert plated in the galley, ready to serve
Camille, former VIP cabin crew, co-founder
Inès, former VIP cabin crew, co-founder
Sofia, former VIP cabin crew, co-founder
Camille, Inès or Sofia
Former VIP & head-of-state cabin crew
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