SSP Group has been awarded a seven-year contract extension at London City Airport, which will see it bring new concepts to the travel hub.
The operator of F&B outlets in travel locations will bring its upmarket eating concept Hithes to the airport, alongside all day eatery Juniper & Co as well as ‘fresh-to-go’ concept Soul & Grain.
The deal is part of a £12m upgrade of the airport’s Departure Lounge, which includes a revamped F&B offer.
Hithes, designed as a hybrid of pub dining and the modern London brasserie, will feature recipes from all four corners of London’s multicultural culinary landscape. Dishes include the ‘City Boys’ all-day breakfast, ‘Notting Hill’ jerk chicken, and ‘the best of Brick Lane’ chicken tikka masala, plus beers, spirits, and wines from across the capital.
Juniper & Co will offer an ‘accessibly exclusive’ F&B experience showcasing classically British and specialty items with a focus on local provenance, local craft gins and vintages, and locally brewed beers.
Meanwhile, Soul & Grain offers vegetarian and vegan options as well as more indulgent dishes and coffee from London City’s Extract Coffee Roasters.
Kari Daniels, CEO, SSP UK & Ireland, said: “SSP has a long-standing relationship with London City Airport, spanning 20 years. We’re delighted to be bringing new concepts to London City passengers and have worked in close partnership with the airport to deliver a truly local, London experience. These concepts will give guests an opportunity to sample some of the most exciting foods from across the capital.”
London City Airport CEO Robert Sinclair said: “This new investment in food & beverage outlets at London City Airport by SSP will be welcomed by our passengers and we can’t wait for our passengers to experience the new and improved food offerings at the airport, especially the London-focused food and drink brands.”
