Premium Inflight Catering by AirWise: A Unified Culinary Experience from Paris to the French Riviera

For years, AirWise Executive Flight Support has been recognized as a trusted authority in VVIP inflight catering coordination and culinary logistics for business aviation across the French Riviera. Known for precision, reliability, and refined taste, AirWise has built a reputation for transforming the inflight dining experience through its exclusive collaborations with France’s most renowned and certified inflight caterers.

Today, this expertise extends beyond the Mediterranean coastline to the Paris region, bringing the same world-class quality, operational discipline, and attention to detail that clients have come to expect at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (LFMN), Cannes Mandelieu (LFMD), Marseille Provence (LFML), and Toulon-Hyères (LFTH).

Through its strategic partnerships with local VIP caterers, AirWise now coordinates premium inflight dining for private jets operating through the capital’s three major business-aviation gateways:

• Paris Le Bourget Airport (LFPB)

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (LFPG)

• Paris Orly (LFPO)

This expansion allows AirWise to deliver a seamlessly unified inflight catering solution across France’s key aviation corridor — from Monaco and Nice to the heart of Paris — ensuring that every meal, every delivery, and every detail reflect the same uncompromising AirWise standard of excellence.

A Strategic Culinary Presence Across France with certified partners

AirWise does not own its own kitchens; instead, we operate through exclusive partnerships with certified VIP inflight catering suppliers that meet the highest European sanitary standards (HACCP and ISCC). Each supplier we select has proven expertise in aviation-specific catering, traceable sourcing, and strict cold-chain control.

This model ensures that AirWise clients benefit from the best kitchens in France — without the risks associated with brokers who subcontract without oversight.Through our local presence and supervisory control, we verify that every order meets AirWise’s operational and quality standards from preparation to ramp delivery.

Paris: The New Chapter in AirWise Culinary Coordination

Expanding into Paris was a natural evolution. As the epicentre of European business aviation, the Paris region handles thousands of private jet movements every year. By combining our Riviera expertise with our certified Paris partners, AirWise now offers a nationwide premium catering coordination service that aligns culinary excellence with aviation precision.

Our Paris office manages orders at LFPB, LFPG, and LFPO, providing:

• 24/7 order support and last-minute assistance

• Ramp-timed deliveries with refrigerated vehicles

• Certified food-safety compliance and traceable documentation

• Coordination with FBOs and ground handlers for direct aircraft delivery

Each order is handled with full operational visibility and local control, ensuring that timing, temperature, and presentation standards meet the expectations of VVIP clients and crews alike.

A Seamless Link Between Paris and the Riviera

For many operators, the most frequent pairing in French private aviation remains the Paris–Riviera route. AirWise ensures consistency of culinary experience between both regions by maintaining unified supervision standards, supplier vetting processes, and cold-chain protocols.

Whether departing from Paris Le Bourget (LFPB) and arriving at Nice Côte d’Azur (LFMN) or operating a return leg from Cannes or Toulon, clients enjoy the assurance of one coordination team, one quality standard, and one trusted partner throughout the entire mission.

This dual-region network also provides operational flexibility during peak periods — such as the Monaco Grand Prix, Cannes Film Festival, or summer charter season — when demand for fine dining inflight catering exceeds local capacity. AirWise can pre-position or redirect catering orders between Paris and the Riviera, guaranteeing uninterrupted service even during the busiest event weeks.

Catering Coordination: Precision from Kitchen to Cabin

Menu Creation and Sourcing

AirWise collaborates with certified aviation caterers and fine-dining establishments to craft menus tailored to high-altitude service.Typical examples include:

• Paris departures (LFPB/LFPG) – multi-course “Michelin-style” meals prepared in aviation-compliant packaging, with reheating guidance for onboard service.

• Nice or Cannes departures (LFMN/LFMD) – Riviera-inspired selections featuring Mediterranean seafood, Provençal vegetables, and French patisserie.

Each dish is prepared under strict sanitary supervision, using fresh, seasonal ingredients from trusted French and Italian producers.

Ordering and Delivery Process

AirWise’s Paris coordination team provides:

• A 24/7 concierge desk for all inflight catering and restaurant pickup requests.

• Rapid response for last-minute amendments, dietary restrictions, or passenger changes.

• A network of refrigerated vehicles and high-loader access for heavy or wide-body aircraft.

• Real-time liaison with FBOs and ramp supervisors to ensure punctual, temperature-controlled delivery.

VIP Restaurant Pickups and Onboard Enhancements

Beyond conventional catering, AirWise also manages exclusive restaurant pickups across Paris and the Riviera. Our concierge team liaises directly with prestigious Michelin-starred restaurants, gourmet boutiques, and luxury suppliers to deliver fine dishes, desserts, or wine orders (subject to local customs and alcohol transport regulations).

We also coordinate onboard presentation items such as floral arrangements, linen, crockery, and bespoke tableware, ensuring that the visual experience matches the gastronomic quality of the food served.

Every element — from plating and packaging to onboard stowage and galley space — is designed around the unique constraints of business jet cabins.

Working with AirWise vs. Catering Brokers

In private aviation, many so-called “catering companies” are actually brokers who accept your order, forward it to an unknown kitchen, and add a margin without any operational oversight. AirWise operates differently.

We partner only with certified, audited suppliers whose kitchens are built for aviation. We maintain direct coordination with chefs, monitor production timelines, confirm ramp permits, and supervise every stage of delivery.

Why This Matters

1. Accountability – AirWise manages the process end-to-end, ensuring clear traceability and reliability.

2. Quality and Consistency – Every dish comes from a certified kitchen that meets our audited quality checklist.

3. Sanitary Compliance – All partner kitchens hold European sanitary agreements, available to clients upon request.

4. Integrated Logistics – Deliveries are made via chilled vehicles, with packaging designed for aircraft galleys.

5. Transparent Pricing – AirWise’s direct model eliminates hidden brokerage fees and ensures full visibility.

When choosing a caterer, operators should verify sanitary certification, refrigeration logistics, aviation packaging, and ramp access capability. AirWise performs these verifications on your behalf, ensuring full compliance and consistent quality for every operation.

Operational Coverage: From Paris to Lille and Beyond

Our Paris-based coordination hub manages inflight catering logistics not only across the capital’s airports (LFPB, LFPG, LFPO) but also at Lille Lesquin (LFQQ), a key strategic airport for northern France.

This network allows AirWise to deliver the same high-end culinary service to operators repositioning between Paris, Lille, and the Riviera. Whether catering a long-haul G650ER flight departing from Le Bourget or a quick shuttle between Nice and Paris, AirWise ensures that every meal meets the expectations of international clients and crews alike.

Case Studies

1. Long-Haul Departure from Paris

A Gulfstream G650 flight departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle (LFPG) required a full fine-dining lunch for eight passengers.AirWise coordinated with its certified Paris catering partner to prepare a three-course menu featuring smoked sea-bream carpaccio, fillet of beef with truffle jus, and a Valrhona chocolate dessert.Refrigerated delivery, high-loader access, and galley instructions were managed directly by AirWise’s team to ensure seamless service.

2. Executive Shuttle – Paris to the Riviera

For a same-day shuttle between Paris Le Bourget (LFPB) and Nice (LFMN), AirWise arranged fresh “Riviera boxes” for the morning departure and an evening canapé service sourced from a Paris fine-dining restaurant.The coordination between both regions provided a consistent experience without the operator needing two separate suppliers.

3. Event-Driven Traffic Surge

During the Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix, AirWise’s dual-region structure enables redistribution of production between Paris and the Riviera. When southern kitchens reach full capacity, our Paris partner network ensures uninterrupted catering support — maintaining reliability even under extreme demand.

The AirWise Culinary Value Proposition

• Certified Culinary Partners – Only sanitary-approved and HACCP-certified kitchens.

• Seamless National Coverage – Paris (LFPB, LFPG, LFPO), Nice (LFMN), Cannes (LFMD), Marseille (LFML), Toulon (LFTH), Lille (LFQQ).

• Gourmet Fine Dining – Menus crafted by chefs trained in haute cuisine and adapted for aviation service.

• Operational Precision – Supervised deliveries, refrigerated vehicles, coordinated ramp access.

• Transparent Coordination – Direct cost structure, no hidden brokerage mark-ups.

• Customised Service – Dietary, cultural, and VIP-specific menus, available 24/7/365.

Every AirWise order reflects our philosophy: precision in service, perfection in taste, and compliance in every detail.

Safety, Compliance, and the Importance of Traceability

In the aviation catering industry, traceability is as important as taste. A legitimate catering provider must hold a European sanitary agreement and comply with HACCP food-safety standards. AirWise’s partner kitchens meet these requirements, ensuring every ingredient, package, and delivery step can be verified.

We encourage operators to request sanitary certification whenever selecting a catering supplier — and AirWise is proud to share its partner certifications upon request.Choosing verified, certified kitchens means safeguarding not only your passengers’ wellbeing but also your company’s operational integrity.

Final Thoughts

Operating private jets into France’s major business-aviation hubs — from Paris Le Bourget (LFPB) and Charles de Gaulle (LFPG) to Nice Côte d’Azur (LFMN) and Cannes Mandelieu (LFMD) — requires precision, timing, and local coordination. Exceptional inflight catering is not just about cuisine; it’s about control, certification, and reliability at every stage.

With AirWise Executive Flight Support, your catering orders are managed by professionals who understand aviation’s operational tempo. We work only with certified, sanitary-approved VIP catering suppliers, ensuring that each meal reflects both culinary excellence and regulatory compliance.

At AirWise, we believe culinary precision is as vital as flight planning itself.

For premium inflight catering coordination, ramp supervision, or slot management assistance in Paris or Nice, contact our operations desk:✉️ fbo.nce@airwiseexecutive.com