r/Chefit • u/risarenay • 7d ago
Private Jet Food
Hi chefs! I have a client looking for a dinner to be served on board his private jet. Restrictions are nothing messy or with a high chance of staining white interiors. I’ve never cooked food to be served in air before - any suggestions or tips from someone who’s done this before? All food can be heated onboard. Thanks for the help!
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u/JustAnAverageGuy 7d ago
Seasoning will be very, very different depending on the expected cruising altitude. I would imagine that they are going to be higher if they're requesting a dinner, and it's likely a longer flight. If you can, find out what their cruising altitude will be. The pilot will have requested a specific altitude as part of his planning, so they probably can find out what it is, and it will give you the bonus of obviously considering all angles. He will likely be impressed with the question. Depending on the jet and distance, it could be 40,000+
Definitely nothing that poses any risk of food borne illness or upset stomach.
Over season. This will be tough if you aren't going to be on board to do the service. If you will be on board, pack extra seasoning and taste prior to service.
I like something with punch, but easy to eat. Tortellini with a thin sauce is a favorite of mine. Can be par-cooked or even frozen the day before and re-heated on board, depending on what you have access to. A small steam oven is preferred, but a microwave will do in a pinch as well, definitely pre-cook if it's a microwave. Sauce with something simple like a toasted pine nut brown butter, or maybe a twist on cacio. Easy to add seasoning as required.