HMSHost International begins London Stansted F&B contracts valued at €190 million

UK. HMSHost International has extended its UK presence with contracts at London Stansted Airport valued at just over €190 million in sales over seven years. The deal includes five new stores and the extension of one store contract.

Popular Lebanese concept Comptoir Libanais extends its reach to a new airport location at Stansted

Concepts include a recently opened Comptoir Libanais, casual concept Sunny Side Café, bar and kitchen Perch and Italian osteria Terracotta, alongside an additional Leon store landside. The company said the move positions it as the largest food & beverage operator at the airport.

Perch is a new bar and kitchen concept for Stansted Airport

HMSHost International Regional Managing Director Europe Sytze van der Aa said: “HMSHost International does a few things well: builds partnerships, understands brands and creates places to be.

“Our new development at London Stansted shows how well we work with partners, teaming up with Manchester Airports Group, listening to their wishes and combining this with our deep knowledge of travellers, resulting in the delivery of a sensational food & beverage experience for our guests, and bringing global partners Comptoir Libanais and Leon, amongst others, to the table.

“We can’t wait to see all our stores open and deliver travellers with a memorable food & beverage experience at London Stansted, as we continue to create places to be.”

London Stansted Retail Director Stephen Martin said: “This is a very exciting time for London Stansted as our growing and successful relationship with HMSHost has delivered this fantastic range of new restaurants in our departure lounge.

“As one of the fastest recovering airports in the UK, the £12 million investment to provide passengers with a greater choice of contemporary and innovative places to dine, with fresh and varied menus, will really help create a buzz of excitement and a very positive airport experience. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of teams at HMS Host and here at the airport, these amazing new concepts are now ready to be enjoyed by the millions of people taking to the skies from London Stansted this summer.”

In addition to the five new stores at London Stansted, HMSHost UK has been redeveloping existing stores. These include the newly opened concept Burnells, previously known as Illustrious. The original Leon is also being redeveloped.

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