Phase two of Stansted Airport’s £80m investment to transform the terminal building and improve services and facilities for passengers has been opened. The latest phase of the departure lounge development is a contemporary, convenient and stylish space that is home to an exciting new line up of cafes, bars and restaurants and designed to offer passengers a wide range of options depending upon budget, appetite and taste:
- 12 new cafes, bars and restaurants widen menu choice for passengers
- Airport firsts, celebrity chef treats and traditional favourites
- 70% more seating, free wi-fi, charging points and flight countdown info screens
70 tenders for the 12 positions
The development of this new and exciting zone has created a real focus point in the passenger journey through the departure lounge and attracted significant interest from the food and beverage industry with over 70 tenders received for the 12 F & B units available including many airport firsts and brand new concepts.
The new menu now officially unveiled at Stansted includes:
- Brand new Windmill Pub – a £2.7million investment for JD Wetherspoon with an actual windmill centrepiece that rises through the bar to a new mezzanine level overlooking the airfield.
- First ever James Martin Kitchen – a premium bakery offering fresh farm ingredients and highest quality baking.
- The new luxury Cabin with fine wines and tempting menu of contemporary British delicacies
- Coast to Coast brings the all american dining experience – and is a first at any UK airport
- Halo adds champagne and sparkle and is a brand new concept developed especially for Stansted
- giraffe – the popular family favourite – offers a global menu of freshly prepared dishes in a friendly and lively atmosphere
- Starbucks – the global coffee brand not only opened a new store but chose it as the location to launch its first ever Starbucks Evenings in the UK
- Leon – that prides itself on naturally fast food offers healthy options for travellers on the go
- itsu – with a low fat, low calorie menu that doesn’t compromise is another healthy offer
- Burger King – first UK airport to feature Coca Cola freestyle (over 125 custom Coca-Cola drinks)
- Pret A Manger –firm favourite at Stansted for over 10 years and now with double the seating and a new spring menu due soon
- First airport Harris+Hoole – as part of its ambition to move into the aviation sector – the growing high street coffee chain chose Stansted as the location for its first ever airport shop
Beth Brewster, MAG Retail Director commented:
“When we set about announcing details of this major transformation to the retail industry we knew we were about to work on something of major significance but not even I anticipated the buzz of excitement it would create amongst the industry.
“Over 70 tenders were received for the 12 cafe, bar and restaurant units available as part of phase two of this multi-million pound development. Narrowing down the strong competition to deliver a menu that provided a wide variety of choice based on taste, appetite and budget for our passengers is one of the best headaches I’ve ever dealt with, and a scenario that clearly demonstrates the exciting step change taking place at Stansted with so many leading brands wanting to secure their involvement.
Airport firsts
“With many airport firsts, brand new concepts and the first celebrity chef appearance for Stansted this really has been an exciting development. It’s one I’m very proud to be part of and we look forward to announcing our partners for phase three of this multi million pound development in the not too distant future.”
All the new cafes, bars, restaurants and general seating are strategically located in one dedicated area, near the exit points to all departure gates meaning passengers can not only make choices quickly depending upon their budget and taste but with real-time countdown information now installed on all the flight information screens, they can relax in this area knowing that they are as far along the journey as they can be until departure gates are announced.
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