about us
RESTAURATEURS AT HEART.
TRUSTED LEADERS IN AIRPORT DINING.
High Flying Foods was born from a deep passion for hospitality, launching nearly 30 years ago with Firewood Cafe, a San Francisco restaurant that quickly gained national acclaim. By 2000, we brought that celebrated concept to SFO, and we’ve been reimagining airport dining ever since. Now with over 40 restaurants in seven international airports, we remain committed to bringing beloved local brands to travelers nationwide.
Our core strength lies in our ability to preserve and elevate the distinct identity of each brand we represent. We specialize in thoughtfully translating iconic, chef-driven, and community-rooted restaurant concepts into the airport environment, ensuring that every location remains true to its origins while meeting the unique demands of travel hospitality.
WE PARTNER WITH
THE BEST LOCAL BRANDS.
We build meaningful partnerships with beloved local chefs, restaurants, and makers because travelers deserve more than national chains. Our menus reflect the communities we serve, with real flavor and local pride in every bite.
When local brands work with us, they stay true to who they are. We don’t water things down. From the menu to the signage, we preserve the integrity of each brand so it lands at the airport exactly as it lives on the street: trusted, authentic, and full of character.
Over 40 locations
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7 international airports
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Over 500 Employees
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Over 100 Brand Partners
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Over 40 locations • 7 international airports • Over 500 Employees • Over 100 Brand Partners •
Gott's Roadside
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Peet's Coffee
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Cutwater Spirits
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Better Buzz
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New Belgium Brewing
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The Taco Stand
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Kettner Exchange
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Oaklandish
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Puesto
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Phil's BBQ
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Stone Brewing
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A16 Pizzeria
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Nixtaco
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Bronzeville
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Temple Coffee
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Urban Roots
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Gott's Roadside • Peet's Coffee • Cutwater Spirits • Better Buzz • New Belgium Brewing • The Taco Stand • Kettner Exchange • Oaklandish • Puesto • Phil's BBQ • Stone Brewing • A16 Pizzeria • Nixtaco • Bronzeville • Temple Coffee • Urban Roots •
San francisco
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oakland
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san diego
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Denver
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Chicago
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Sacramento
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Dallas
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San francisco • oakland • san diego • Denver • Chicago • Sacramento • Dallas •
DESIGN WITH ALTITUDE
Design is integral to the experience. Partnering with world-class international architects, we craft spaces that capture the essence of each brand and city: vibrant, functional, and thoughtfully composed. From architecture to menus, every element is created with purpose and impact.
Our executive Team
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ZAC MEYERS
CO-PRESIDENT
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Roxana Schwettmann
CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER
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Colton Meyers
CO-PRESIDENT
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NIKKI GONZALEZ
SENIOR VP OF OPERATIONS
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Glenn Meyers
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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MARITZA HALLER
VP OF CULTURE & DEVELOPMENT
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KEVIN WESTLYE
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
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GRACE SUN
VP OF FINANCE
