GIC International Catering celebrated 25 years of being in business with an event at the FRALounge, overlooking Frankfurt Airport, on the evening of October 23.
The company is based in Kelsterbach, adjacent to the airport. It was founded by the late Talat Yildirim, who is affectionately remembered as Mr T. His son, Göksel Yildrim, is the current CEO.
“You have to listen and learn. That’s the key for success…but the most important thing is that you need the right people,” said the CEO, in a speech that emphasised that the family-owned company is building upon the principles of hard work and values instilled by its founder.
Representatives from clients, business partners and industry organisations were among the invitees present at the event. Nagihan Ilknur Akdevelioglu, the Consul General of Türkiye in Frankfurt, was a guest.
Manfred Ockel, the mayor of Kelsterbach, was among the speakers who addressed attendees. He complimented to the company’s social engagement in and around Kelsterbach.
The evening’s menu paid tribute to individuals who helped shape the company’s evolution over its first quarter of a century and clients during that time.
GIC International Catering prepares approximately 500 business-class meals for Air Dolimiti every day and the selection of starters was inspired by the dishes served.
The caterer’s first client was Malaysia Airlines. The succulent satay skewers that were served paid tribute to that milestone.
As a tribute to Air India, palak paneer was another of the dishes served to guests.
GIC International Catering today employs 170 employees and supplies more than 20 airlines.
Approximately 30% of the meals prepared for airlines are served to passengers flying Business class and 70% in Economy.
“I am very proud of my team and I’m proud of being in the airline catering industry. Hopefully everyone here tonight really felt and understood that what we do is with all our passion,” commented Göksel Yildrim.
