The largest private jets can be considered mansions in the sky, but do they come equipped with kitchens?
While small to medium private jets often opt to bring food on board, the largest and most lavish private jets boast fully-equipped kitchens, and sometimes chefs to cook in them. These facilities are usually highly advanced, making as much use of the limited storage space as possible.
Read on to learn more about private jets and the amenities they come with.
Equipped To Fly
There are fewer luxurious ways to travel than by private jet. They’re exclusive, well-equipped, versatile, and above all – private.
You don’t need to share your flying space with anyone else, unless you want to, of course. Although private jet ownership comes with a dramatically high price tag, it’s definitely worth it for flying in the lap of luxury.
The most expensive private aircraft are often better built than some modern mansions. They boast state of the art technology, extremely professional crews, and sumptuous interiors.
According to research, there are a string of super-exclusive amenities that most private jet owners look for in their hyper-expensive builds. At the top of the list are gourmet kitchens, fully equipped with the ability to prepare any meal at a moment’s notice.
This would include a full range of appliances, refrigeration, and preparation surfaces. They also seek to have their kitchens staffed by real chefs, with world-class cooking abilities.
Following closely behind gourmet kitchen are full-sized, luxurious bathroom facilities. While private jets come with toilets, sinks, and maybe even showers, a full-sized bathroom is a dream to aim for.
When it comes to entertainment, most airline companies opt for in-flight movie packages. This has been a key feature on long-distance flights for decades, and private jets take the idea one step further.
The inclusion of theater systems within private jets is a popular choice, with some aircraft boasting surround sound setups, huge screens, and comfortable seating. These areas can often double up as conference rooms, which you’ll find aboard many business jets.
For the longest journeys, private jet owners will have a dedicated bedroom built into their aircraft. These will often feature large, luxurious beds, mood lighting, air conditioning, and all sorts of modern technology.
Dine In The Sky
If you were to charter a jet from a rental company, you’d more often than not end up with prepared food being bought onto the flight. You’ll rarely find kitchen facilities on smaller, cheaper aircraft, and will have to rely on sandwiches, cold cuts, snacks, and the like.
However, the finest of private jets have been known to come stocked with vintage wines and champagne, caviar, and expensive cuts of meat or fish. Although, this is reportedly a rare occurrence and reserved almost exclusively for the top-tier of private flying.
In one article on Forbes.com, crew that fly aboard private, chartered jets revealed the truth behind dining on private aircraft. They explained that the majority of customers make requests for very simple meals.
Among the most popular requests are paté and spreads, cheese and crackers, sharing platters, and sandwiches or salads. The average private flight doesn’t come equipped with lobster, Wagyu steaks, or bluefin tuna, as you might expect.
Reportedly, most foods will actually taste different when served aboard a plane, as explained by RobbReport.com. The food is impacted by extreme altitudes, abnormal air pressure, and the air in the cabin of the aircraft itself.
It’s explained that simple changes in the level of humidity in a plane can massively affect the taste and smell of food or the sensitivity of your own taste buds.
The Finest Flights
There are countless private jets on the market, ranging from the positively tiny to the absolutely massive.
At the top of the pile is the Airbus A340-300, which can reportedly cost as much as half a billion dollars when custom-built and fully-equipped. Close behind the slightly older competitor, the Boeing 747-8 VIP.
This gargantuan plane can come equipped with multiple levels, enormous cargo space, and state-of-the-art technology, despite it getting on in years. One of the best examples of the 747-8 being used as a private jet is Air Force One, the President’s personal aircraft.
However, to partake in the ownership of these jets, you’ll need to have at least a billion dollars in the bank. The running costs alone are dramatically high, and persistent.
Perhaps it’s better to fly commercial for now.