SkyCafe

About SkyCafe

SkyCafe is a logistics, warehousing, and transportation company that delivers catering solutions to airlines. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Kelowna, Canada. In June 2022, SkyCafe was acquired by GAT Airline Ground Support and now operates as its specialist catering team.

SkyCafe operates a distinct business model compared to traditional airline caterers. Instead of preparing food, the company sources meals and other commissary items like beverages and liquor from local kitchens and restaurants. These items are then delivered to SkyCafe's warehouse facilities, where they are stored and later assembled onto carts for delivery to aircraft. This model is designed to offer greater adaptability, faster turnarounds, and reduced prices for its airline clients. The services include warehousing of food and ancillary items, cleaning items from returned flights, waste disposal and recycling, and restocking carts for outbound flights. Dispatchers manage the logistics of loading and unloading the carts.

The company serves as a division of GAT Airline Ground Support, which provides a comprehensive suite of services including ground handling, passenger experience management, and cargo handling. SkyCafe's clients include airlines such as WestJet. While SkyCafe handles the logistics and warehousing, food preparation itself is often handled by other companies like Gate Gourmet, which has provided meals for WestJet flights serviced by SkyCafe.