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The ‘rhubarb’ food design concept will offer food with award-winning provenance delivered to the table |
UK. Food & beverage operator SSP has secured a multi-million dollar deal to operate five cafés and restaurants at London City Airport from 1 April 2011.
Two new cafés will begin trading by the summer, and three existing outlets will be refurbished in a programme scheduled to be completed by August.
“Passengers will be able to choose between high quality bespoke bar and restaurant offers, designed to meet the needs of the discerning City Airport traveller and the tastes of the unique mix of travellers at the award-winning business class airport,” said SSP.
At the City Bar and Grill an extensive wine list will feature some of the world’s finest wines such as Château Pétrus. A selection of beers will be available including a range of premium European lagers, together with premium locally brewed beers from the renowned Meantime micro-brewery.
Service innovation and technology are at the core of the new offer, SSP said, and passengers will be able to order food and pre-book dining before departure, via staff equipped with hand-held devices across the terminal.
The ‘rhubarb’ food design concept, which is already well established in a number of other key airport locations, will offer food with award-winning provenance, delivered to the table in less than ten minutes.
Bringing an authentic café experience to the terminal, Illy Espressamente Café will offer premium artisan coffees. It will also serve Italian-inspired bakery products, together with a range of savoury foods.
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Illy Espressamente Café will offer premium artisan coffees at London City Airport |
The new facilities will also include two Panopolis bakeries, one landside and one airside, which mark the brand’s debut at a UK airport.
“We are providing world-class innovation in food quality, supported by a high quality service proposition,” said SSP UK Chief Executive Tony Keating. “We are delighted to be joining forces with City Airport at this exciting time in its development.”
London City Airport CEO Richard Gooding OBE added: “We warmly welcome SSP into the London City Airport family. SSP’s service and dining offerings will complement and further enhance our passenger experience.”
The new development is part of a significant recent investment in the terminal which will result in further improvements in security clearance and an improved travel experience.
All staff currently employed at the bars and restaurants will be retained by SSP.
