SSP Group has been awarded a seven-year contract extension at London City Airport that will see SSP bring new food and beverage (F&B) concepts to the airport. The deal is part of a £12 million upgrade of the Departure Lounge.
Among the new F&B concepts will be SSP’s own concept Hithes, inspired by London’s multicultural culinary landscape, which will offer travellers a hybrid of cit pub dining and the modern London brasserie experience.
“SSP has a long-standing relationship with London City Airport, spanning 20 years,” said Kari Daniels, CEO, SSP UK & Ireland. “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.”
Another new brand coming to the airport is Juniper & Co, aimed at offering passengers an accessibly exclusive experience featuring a menu of local, classically British and specialty food items. A landside Soul & Grain will also open in summer 2023, offering locally produced coffee by Extract Coffee Roasters alongside a ‘fresh-to-go’ menu, with vegetarian and vegan options.
“This new investment in food & beverage outlets at London City Airport by SSP will be welcomed by our passengers,” said Robert Sinclair, CEO, London City Airport, “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.”
Image: Soul & Grain, SSP Group
