Carlos Concha Torres International · SETN / ESM · Ecuador

Private jet catering at Carlos Concha Torres International Airport (SETN / ESM), Tachina

Catering to your aircraft in Tachina.

At SETN the afternoon sea breeze and coastal heat decide what travels cold and what goes in the oven. We handle the catering so the crew only has to re-plate.

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

Regional dishes of Tachina for jet catering at ESM

Esmeraldas Province is Ecuador's green Pacific coast, and the private jet menu for Tachina borrows directly from it. Shrimp, corvina and conch arrive in the coastal kitchen, coconut milk carries the sauces, and green plantain turns up as patacones, tostones and in soups. For an inflight menu these are local specialities that travel well if you respect their limits: ceviche stays chilled and sealed, encocado de pescado needs its sauce apart, and fried plantain is re-crisped in the galley oven.

Private jet food out of Esmeraldas tastes of the coast around Tachina: coconut-braised fish, shrimp in peanut sauce, cassava bread and tropical fruit such as maracuyá and naranjilla. Each of these local specialities gets a service note so your private jet menu reads clearly from the drawer. Some plates go cold and wait, some go in the oven, some keep their sauce in a separate pot, and the whole inflight menu is packed for the galley you described.

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Esmeraldas local specialities on a private jet menu: coconut shrimp and plantain, Tachina

01Encocado de camarónShrimp in coconut sauce — Sauce apart

02Ceviche de conchaBlack conch ceviche — Chilled

03Corvina with coconut riceSea bass fillet — Oven

04PataconesTwice-fried green plantain — Oven

05Tropical fruit plateMaracuyá, naranjilla, pineapple — Chilled

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 · TachinaCarlos Concha Torres International Airport · SETN

The three founders, former VIP cabin crew, on a business jet airstair — private jet catering at Carlos Concha Torres International Airport (SETN)

Tachina's airport serves Esmeraldas Province, and the region's cooking is coconut, shrimp and green plantain. Private jet catering for ESM starts from that larder and from the galley you actually have. Business aviation catering, executive jet catering and in-flight catering all follow the same method: we cook, pack and label, you re-plate. Diplomatic flight catering through SETN is cleared by protocol before a single pot is lit.

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 prepared with private jet catering on the Esmeraldas coast, SETN

Business aviationOur core

Executive jet catering at Carlos Concha Torres International Airport (ESM)

A business jet catering brief at ESM is usually a small cabin, a short list of guests and a galley with an oven and a drawer. Corporate jet catering here leans on seafood and plantain, packed so you re-plate without cooking. VIP flight catering and charter flight catering use the same method, whether it is luxury inflight catering for the owner's party or a private jet chef's plated dinner. A bespoke menu is built from the passenger list and the galley you describe.

Government flight catering handover at the apron of Carlos Concha Torres International, ESM

State & royalDiscretion, protocol

Private jet catering for government and royal flights at Carlos Concha Torres International Airport (ESM)

Delegations landing at SETN need confidence in what is on the plate. Government flight catering is planned with the protocol office, and head of state flight catering uses a fixed team and sealed packing. State visit aircraft catering and VIP aviation catering for Tachina are written to be traceable and discreet.

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

Chilled ceviche and fruit private jet platters for flights from SETN, Tachina

Cold galley

No oven · served in four minutes

Ceviche de camarón on private jet platters, with toasted cornChilled

Sliced tropical fruit, gourmet inflight meals starterChilled

Cheese and cured meat private jet snacks boxRe-plate cold

Hearts of palm and avocado saladChilled

Cacao truffles from the Esmeraldas hinterlandRe-plate cold

Hot encocado and patacones gourmet inflight meals for ESM, Esmeraldas Province

Hot service

One oven · re-plated in twelve minutes

Encocado de pescado, coconut fish stew with riceSauce apart

Patacones with shredded beef, a gourmet inflight meals mainOven

Grilled corvina with plantain puréeOven

Chicken in peanut sauce with cassavaSauce apart

Corn empanadas for private jet snacks serviceOven

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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 Carlos Concha Torres International Airport (ESM)

Coastal Esmeraldas cooking leans on shellfish, peanuts and coconut, so allergen work here starts at the ingredient list, not at the label. Kosher and halal meals are prepared as sealed units and arrive unopened for you to heat. Vegan and gluten free plates are easy to build from plantain, cassava and rice. For special meals, allergen free service and kids meals, tell us who is on board and the seat plan, and each box is marked by seat and restriction.

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 Tachina (SETN)

When a crew lands at Tachina, someone has to eat. Crew meals are added to the order on request, and flight crew meals are chosen to suit the length of the rotation. Pilot meals and cockpit meals are packed separately from guest trays, and crew meal boxes make it easy to share around the cabin. We offer different meals for pilots whenever policy requires, and crew catering stays invoiced with the order.

Meal passSETN

Cabin crew

Box

Marked crew

Galley

Oven 6 min

Order

On request

Marked crew

Meal passSETN

Pilots

Box

CPT ≠ F/O

Galley

Cold or hot

Order

On request

Two dishes

Carlos Concha Torres International Airport (SETN/ESM) terminal and apron, Tachina, Ecuador

To the steps, on your slot.

Airside · plane-side · day or night

DeliveryEvery FBO

Airport catering at the FBO or general aviation terminal, Carlos Concha Torres International Airport

Every order for Tachina is delivered to the FBO or to the aircraft with your handling agent present. Catering delivery to the FBO and FBO catering at ESM are planned around the general aviation terminal's access rules. Ground handling catering and handling agent catering stay consistent from one visit to the next.

FBOHandling agentGround handlerGA terminal

High loaderLarge cabins, bizliners

Large cabin jet catering with a high loader at Carlos Concha Torres International Airport (ESM)

At SETN the aircraft type decides how the load gets aboard. A light jet or turboprop takes boxes by hand through a low door, while a larger cabin may need a high loader to reach the galley door. We do the galley catering to the galley you describe, and the airside catering delivery follows the handling agent's apron access. Aircraft provisioning is confirmed against your tail, door height and galley layout before anything is packed.

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 airportSETN / ESM

About Carlos Concha Torres International Airport (ESM): airport catering for business aviation

Carlos Concha Torres International serves Esmeraldas Province from Tachina, on Ecuador's northern Pacific coast. Airport catering here is shaped by tropical heat and a small general aviation ramp. As a modest business aviation hub, SETN sees traffic mostly for oil, port and regional travel, and FBO services stay simple and personal.

Business aviation

Few business aircraft use Tachina each week, so each order gets individual attention. Aviation catering and business aviation catering at SETN cover charters and owners' flights; inflight catering and in-flight catering are written per aircraft. Executive jet catering suits private operators, diplomatic flight catering suits official visits, and cabin crew meals and crew meals are added on request. Ground handling services at the field are arranged through your handling agent.

Customs & food import

Ecuador restricts the import of certain fresh meats, dairy and produce, and customs may inspect catering coming off an inbound aircraft. Sealed packing and clear labelling at ESM keep inspection short. Your handling agent, who runs the ground handling services on the ramp, tells you what is cleared.

ReviewsFrom the crews we cater for

5.0 / 5

★★★★★

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

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★★★★★VIP AIRLINER

“An order of roasted vegetable bowls with separate dressings for 2 people at Carlos Concha Torres International Airport had to be organised around a family lunch request. Our brief for inflight catering services was met with a sensible plan for meal organisation. The Galley Girls confirmed the handover contact and identified the side dishes, making the catering delivery easier for our team to track. The cabin team could match the salads to the request before moving on to the remaining departure tasks.”

Anika K. | Chief cabin officer

BBJ

★★★★★GOVERNMENT

“A request for fresh fruit and breakfast pastries, 10 passengers, and a short ground stop: that was our brief for the departure at SETN. The confirmation from The Galley Girls showed the crew provisions clearly enough for us to check the planned service quantities. The quantities of main courses matched our service plan, leaving us comfortable with the order before the final briefing. I want an inflight catering company to understand portion planning, and this order gave us a useful starting point.”

Omar G. | Government flight manager

Gulfstream G650

★★★★★LARGE CABIN

“Food presentation mattered to our 2 guests, but a tight boarding window also had to be considered when organising vegetable tartlets and a dessert selection at ESM. We changed the quantities of crew provisions, and The Galley Girls reflected the request in the final packing list. We checked the breakfast portions against the same summary, keeping the cabin team and the handling contact aligned. When comparing inflight catering companies, I would look closely at final order confirmation after this experience.”

Giulia T. | Chief cabin officer — private jet

Gulfstream G700

The Carlos Concha Torres International questionsAsked by crews

How much does private jet catering cost for a flight out of Esmeraldas when a local product like fresh shrimp is on the menu?+

A shrimp-and-coconut dinner and a light fruit lunch are two very different orders, so private jet catering cost depends on your menu, not on the airport. Tell us covers, appetite and any special product, and the quote reflects it.

What is the lead time for private jet catering at SETN if a guest needs a kosher, halal, allergen free or child's meal?+

Children's meals are easy; a strict allergen free plate in a shellfish-heavy coastal kitchen takes more preparation. Lead time for kosher, halal and other special meals at Esmeraldas depends on cross-contact controls, not just the dish. Send the details, and last-minute orders are handled.

What should I know about customs for catering on a long leg from Tachina that needs two services on board?+

Customs officers care about provenance, so we label every container with its contents. For a two-service sector from SETN, keep the menu simple enough to finish before descent. Anything unfinished may be discarded under local rules, and your handling agent will explain.

Can you bring food of your own on a night departure or an early morning slot from ESM?+

Your own food is allowed in principle, but customs and handling rules apply, especially for raw meat, fruit and dairy. For a very early or late slot, we suggest ordering from us so the packing is documented. We can match whatever you planned.

Is catering part of a charter from Tachina, and does it change with the aircraft type and galley size?+

No. Catering is not part of a private jet charter: you order it separately and it is invoiced on its own. At Carlos Concha Torres International we pack for the galley you describe, so tell us the type and which appliances you have.