Gate Gourmet is one of the world’s largest independent airline catering and logistics companies. The company has a staff of more than 20,000 employees worldwide and provides services to over 90 flight kitchens in nearly 25 different countries. It offers a range of services, such as service design and scheduling, forecasting and gallery planning. The company also provides monitoring services that include invoicing, reporting, communication and performance management. In addition, it has an in-house catering exchange portal that creates catering service orders and manages flight service schedules. Founded in 1992, Gate Gourmet produces more than 200 million meals annually and maintains a location in Chicago.