Chef Charles Inflight Catering

Chef Charles Inflight Catering is a Charlotte-based catering company led by Chef Charles Semail, providing catering services for the aviation industry as well as private and corporate clients. The company creates bespoke menus for private aviation clients, including international cuisine and southern dishes, and also offers in-home personalized catering events. The commercial kitchen is located 8 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Chef Charles Semail began his culinary training as an apprentice in Chartres, France at age 14, worked as a chef and restaurant owner across multiple U.S. cities, served as executive chef at Quail Hollow Club, was team chef for the Carolina Panthers for 13 years serving 2,000-plus people on Game Days, and started Chef Charles Catering in 2002 before launching inflight catering in 2013. Serving Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (JQF), Monroe Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport (EQY), Rock Hill/York County Airport (UZA), and Hickory Regional Airport (HKY). Reviewers consistently highlight the food quality, beautiful presentations, and attentive staff, with one corporate client noting they use Chef Charles exclusively for monthly company training events.