THE NETHERLANDS. Avolta and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol today celebrated the opening of a new concept called Salon in Schiphol’s recently refurbished Lounge 1.
The concept, which comprises a Grand Café and Deli, evokes a strong sense of place through design elements and menu items that reference Amsterdam’s canal houses and terraces.
Avolta CEO Northern, Eastern and Central Europe Walter Seib said: “We’re very excited to open Salon to travellers, allowing them to experience a little piece of Amsterdam without even leaving the airport.
“We are proud to work alongside our longstanding partner, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, to help make the traveller’s F&B experience a memorable one.
“I want to congratulate the local Avolta team who designed Salon to authentically reflect the open terraces and leaning canal houses in Amsterdam’s centre. Such unique concepts not only attract travellers but also create loyal customers who will revisit the next time they journey through the airport.”
Royal Schiphol Group Senior Manager Commercial Terminal Services Tim de Bie said: “Over the coming years, Schiphol will continue to open new restaurants that improve the quality and diversity of our offering. Salon is a worthy replacement for Grand Café Het Paleis [a highly popular catering attraction at Schiphol for the past 19 years run by HMSHost, now Avolta -Ed] and I am sure it will become just as popular among our travellers.
“You still have a fantastic view of the planes here, but the flow to the border passage behind has been greatly improved at this new location.”
Salon forms part of a sweeping redevelopment of Lounge 1, which introduces multiple new stores and F&B outlets designed to address and exceed travellers’ changing expectations.
Located in the heart of Lounge 1, where Avolta previously operated Grand Café Het Paleis and the Mediterranean Sandwich Bar, Salon has a combined capacity of more than 300 seats.
At the Deli (pictured below), guests can enjoy a range of artisan sandwiches, seasonal salads, quiches with local ingredients and bites.
The Grand Café is a full-service restaurant, with comfortable seating, an all-day menu and the convenience of ordering via QR code. Guests can enjoy eggs at breakfast, and burgers, sandwiches, soups and more throughout the day, all with a distinctly Amsterdam accent.
The Grand Café’s bar accommodates approximately 14 guests. 
