The Nationwide group of companies is pleased to partner with various specialty companies that produce high-quality, bespoke compound salads and handheld hot and cold items at competitive prices.

These products are available for a wide range of airlines, classes, and services.

Examples of these items are shown below, and new items are added regularly. We are happy to source, supply or discuss the type of product that is needed for a delicious and satisfying guest experience!"

Ready-to-Eat Foods for Airline Catering

Ready-to-eat foods give airlines and aviation caterers flexible options for serving passengers efficiently while still providing variety, flavor, and an appealing presentation. Nationwide Exclusive Distribution partners with specialty food producers to source ready-to-eat products for inflight catering programs throughout North America.

Our available products include compound salads and hot and cold handheld items that can work across different routes, cabin classes, and service formats. From lighter salad options to convenient handheld foods, NED works with customers to identify products that suit their menu concepts and operational requirements.

Compound Salads for Inflight Menus

Compound salads provide a versatile option for airline catering because they can be incorporated into different meal and service concepts. Current examples include couscous vegetable salads, quinoa-based salads, and tabbouleh-style options combining grains, vegetables, herbs, and other ingredients.

These products can be considered for lighter meal services, sides, appetizers, or other inflight menu applications depending on the airline's requirements. Our team can discuss portion sizes, product specifications, quantities, packaging, and other considerations when helping customers identify suitable options.

As menus change, we can also work with our specialty food partners to explore additional products that align with a particular airline or catering program.

Hot & Cold Handheld Foods

Handheld foods can provide a convenient option when airlines need products suited to efficient preparation and service. NED's current product examples include breakfast and vegetable empanadas, with additional hot and cold items available depending on customer requirements and supplier offerings.

Different routes and service formats may call for different portion sizes, fillings, preparation methods, or packaging. By understanding how a product will be used, our team can work with customers and suppliers to explore options that fit the intended inflight service.

Ready-to-Eat Food Sourcing & Distribution

Airline menus are continually evolving in response to passenger preferences, service models, and operational needs. NED supports that process by helping customers source ready-to-eat foods rather than limiting them to a fixed selection of products.

Our team combines supplier relationships with experience in aviation catering to discuss product requirements and identify potential sourcing solutions. Once products are selected, our North American logistics network helps coordinate distribution to aviation catering facilities across the United States and Canada.

Whether you need compound salads, handheld foods, or another ready-to-eat product for an upcoming inflight program, Nationwide Exclusive Distribution can help with sourcing and supply. Explore our current products below or contact NED at 561-419-8100 or via our online form to discuss what you need.