UK. SSP has opened a new Starbucks store at London Gatwick South Terminal. The new unit offers a range of coffees plus a menu that features grab and go items as well as a sit-down dining range.
The food offer includes the newly launched Breakfast Hot Boxes, with options such as scrambled eggs, tomato & spinach or spicy chorizo, poached egg and potato.
There are also digital features including wireless charging zones and access to Gatwick’s free Wi-Fi. There is hand-painted artwork on the timber-clad walls, and the shape of the walk-ways and curved surfaces reflect airport design features, such as luggage carousels and runways.
SSP UK CEO Simon Smith said: “We’re delighted to have been chosen to operate a fantastic new Starbucks coffee shop in the newly developed South terminal area at Gatwick, and to be building on our successful relationship with one of the UK’s most prestigious airports.”
Gatwick Airport Chief Commercial Officer Guy Stephenson said: “The opening of this new Starbucks store at Gatwick perfectly complements our existing line up of shops and restaurants. Our passengers want fast and reliable service from brands they trust as they travel across the globe so Starbucks coffee, recognised the world over, will be very well received. This opening further adds to the wealth of food and drink choices at Gatwick – with passengers able to have take-away options from all restaurants or receive their order within 15 minutes when dining in.”
Starbucks Europe, Middle East and Africa Director Channel Licensing Michael Haley said: “We are thrilled to open our new store at Gatwick South Terminal with SSP UK. The new store is designed with the travelling customer in mind, with innovative wireless charging, bringing our world class coffee, with added convenience.”
To mark the opening, the store is running specialist coffee tastings led by Starbucks Coffee Masters throughout the opening period.
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