gategourmet proves that airplane food can be flavorful when prepared with carefully selected ingredients, maintaining high quality and taste. With over 12 tons of supplies received daily, the facilities operate 24/7 to serve over 30 long-haul flights departing from São Paulo every day.
São Paulo, Brazil, November 14th – gategourmet proudly showcased their São Paulo operations at Guarulhos International Airport to several members of the media sphere of Brazil. During an exclusive tour through the more than 17,000 square meters, the guests had the opportunity to discover the behind the scenes of a constantly bustling kitchen, where 1,400 pieces of fresh fruit is pealed and cut every day, 400 liters of sauce is produce and over 21,000 pieces of breads are baked daily.
A Hub for Excellence in São Paulo
The São Paulo gategourmet unit, located at Guarulhos International Airport, stands as the Competence Center for gategourmet’s Latin American operations. This state-of-the-art facility produces an impressive 18,000 meals per day, supported by over 800 dedicated employees working around the clock to meet the high standards of some of the world’s most prestigious airlines. With a focus on operational precision, gategourmet caters to over 30 long-haul flights daily from GRU, ensuring each meal is fresh and customized to meet the diverse culinary preferences of international travelers.
Rodrigo Decerega, Chief Commercial Officer of gategourmet Latin America, emphasized the company’s dedication to quality and consistency: “At gategourmet, we pride ourselves on delivering a seamless culinary experience to passengers. Our São Paulo facility is a cornerstone of our operations in Latin America, and we are constantly striving to innovate and adapt to meet the evolving needs of the airline industry.”
As part of its ongoing commitment to operational excellence and delivering exceptional in-flight dining experiences, gategourmet serves some of the world’s top airlines with tailored, high-quality meals every day.
Unmatched Culinary Craftsmanship
One of the standout features of the São Paulo facility is its ability to create artisanal, fresh meals at an industrial scale. With over 12 tons of supplies received daily, local ingredients are prioritized for both freshness and sustainability. The kitchen at Guarulhos International Airport is led by Executive Chef Guilherme Schulze, who, along with his team of chefs, food engineers, and experts, are responsible for all culinary creations and operations. The unit features an in-house bakery and pastry production, allowing gategourmet to offer a range of gastronomic options that include special meals designed for dietary restrictions and cultural preferences. The facility is also home to one of Brazil’s only Halal-certified kitchens, underscoring the company’s commitment to catering to diverse customer needs.
Over 700 recipes are used daily to prepare around 18,000 meals – including a multitude of world flavors such as African, Asian, Latin, American, Middle Eastern, European, and Brazilian.
In addition to its aviation services, gategourmet has expanded its offerings to the food solutions industry in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through its gatesolutions brand, the company now provides a range of services including catering solutions, event management, and packaged meal options for the retail sector, demonstrating agility and resourcefulness in navigating the ever-changing food service landscape.
About gategroup
gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents. For further information, please visit: www.gategroup.com.
About gategourmet
gategourmet was founded in Switzerland in 1992 to cater Swissair. Today it’s a global company with the most comprehensive catering network in the aviation industry. gategourmet, part of gategroup, develops top-quality culinary concepts from menu design to execution and deliver consistent and standardized catering provisioning services, while ensuring on-time-performance to airlines and a memorable onboard experience for their passengers. For further information, please visit: https://gategroup.com/our-brands/gategourmet/
