UK. London Gatwick Airport is set to welcome its first Black Sheep Coffee and Krispy Kreme outlets before Christmas, with new outlets opening across both the airport’s North and South Terminals.
In line with the airport’s new vision to be the “airport for everyone, whatever your journey”, the offerings will provide passengers with more choice just in time for the busy festive season.
Meanwhile the Giraffe World Kitchen in the South Terminal will be expanding to provide nearly 60 extra covers across 119 additional square metres, including a new bar area.
Gatwick’s busiest day for departures over the festive period is usually Friday 30 December, closely followed by Friday 23 December. Around 750,000 passengers are expected to pass through during the Christmas and New Year period.
London Gatwick Retail Director Rachel Bulford said: “We’ve already welcomed several new, big-name brands to London Gatwick this year and the addition of Black Sheep Coffee and Krispy Kreme is fantastic news, as we strive to offer all our passengers an exciting, diverse range of options before they fly.
“Black Sheep Coffee is a well-known brand, particularly across London and the Southeast, while Krispy Kreme is a globally recognised name – both will add an exciting element to our food & beverage offer. The expansion and revamp of Giraffe World Kitchen is also great news for passengers, who will be able to enjoy the new-look menu from December.”
Operated by The Restaurant Group (TRG), the expanded Giraffe site will provide a new-look menu, including breakfast, brunch, main meals and kids’ options.
Co-Founders of Black Sheep Coffee Eirik Holth and Gabriel Shohet said: “We are so excited to be opening our first (branch) in London Gatwick, the second-busiest airport in the UK. We are looking forward to attracting a wide range of customers from all over the world and having them experience Black Sheep Coffee.”
TRG Concessions CEO Jonathan Knight added, “This brighter, bigger, and better space is the result of the strong collaboration between TRG Concessions, Boparan Restaurant Group, and our partners at London Gatwick. Guests can enjoy a spacious new bar area for relaxing before flights, additional restaurant seating and a stunning new menu. We can’t wait for guests to experience the contemporary new design that pays homage to Giraffe’s legacy as a traveller’s destination of choice for delicious global comfort food.”
The openings are among a number of new food & beverage outlets to open at London Gatwick this year as the airport continues to provide increased choice for passengers. Vagabond Bar and Kitchen, South Downs Sparkling Wine Bar, Greggs and The Breakfast Club have all landed at London Gatwick in recent months, with BrewDog set to open its doors later this year. ✈
