October 9 2025  |  Catering

GIC International Catering becomes Air China exclusive caterer for Frankfurt to Chengdu

Air China joins GIC International Catering portfolio for Frankfurt to Chengdu route

Since mid-September, Air China has joined the client portfolio of GIC International Catering (GIC). GIC is now exclusively responsible for the catering on the direct connection from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chengdu operated by Air China. The long-haul flights connect Germany with the capital of Sichuan Province.

Passengers can look forward to carefully prepared meals that combine European influences with authentic flavors from Chinese cuisine. For example, tender beef fillet with roasted potato cubes, buttered snow peas and thyme demi-glace, or aromatic Kung Pao chicken with crisp vegetables and rice. GIC places particular emphasis on quality, freshness and an appealing presentation of the dishes, which allows for moments of enjoyment in every service class.

"With Air China, we are starting an exciting new partnership that makes diverse flavors at the highest level tangible. Therefore, it is our goal to offer all guests unique culinary delights – authentic, fresh, and always with attention to detail," said Göksel Yildirim, CEO of GIC International Catering. "We are also particularly pleased about the new collaboration because our companies share values such as hospitality and a love for excellent food."

25 years of experience in airline catering

The family-owned company from Kelsterbach, near FRA, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and currently produces up to 5,000 meals a day for international airlines, business jets, private charter flights, as well as for schools and events. In a production area of 2,500 square meters, 170 employees work to ensure smooth logistics and the implementation of the highest quality standards. Recently, the company announced the collaboration with the Cuban airline Cubana, which will take off in December.