Lagardère Travel Retail opens Kitchen, Wolfgang Puck’s first Hong Kong restaurant at Hong Kong Airport

CHINA (HONG KONG). In major food & beverage sector news, Lagardère Travel Retail today celebrated the opening of Wolfgang Puck Kitchen in the arrivals zone of Hong Kong International Airport with an appearance by the chef, author and media celebrity Wolfgang Puck himself.

The restaurant offers a California-inspired interpretation of global comfort fare using high-quality seasonal ingredients. “Delicious, efficient and affordable, the fast-casual setting of Wolfgang Puck Kitchen is designed for the discerning traveller on the go,” said Lagardère Travel Retail.

This is chef and celebrity Wolfgang Puck’s first restaurant opening in Hong Kong. He said: “I have always been intrigued by the cultural and culinary diversity of Hong Kong.  It is a very special city and I am excited about opening my restaurant here.”

Wolfgang Puck has built a brand that encompasses three companies: Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, Wolfgang Puck Catering, and Wolfgang Puck Worldwide. He is pictured at the launch of his Hong Kong Airport debut (centre) with Airport Authority General Manager, Retail Portfolio, Retail & Advertising Alby Tsang (left) and Lagardère Travel Retail Chief Executive Officer (North Asia) Eudes Fabre.

The business is open from 6.30am until 00.30am daily, offering breakfast, lunch, tea, dinner and late-night supper; plus beers or cocktails at the bar.

The breakfast menu offers a selection of hearty American-style breakfast essentials, while the à la carte menu presents a contemporary twist on classic comfort dishes, using local and organic ingredients where possible.

Wolfgang Puck Kitchen at Hong Kong International Airport is a full-service restaurant, offering the chef’s signature cuisine in a fast-casual setting and at an affordable price point

“We are thrilled to have the very first Wolfgang Puck Kitchen Restaurant landing in Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) as they reflect one of the best examples of restaurant hospitality,” said Airport Authority Hong Kong General Manager Retail, Portfolio Retail & Advertising Alby Tsang.

“The trusting partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail is strong. We look forward to a world-class offering that will enhance the travellers’ experience at HKIA.”

Chef, author and media celebrity Wolfgang Puck made a personal appearance at the new restaurant

“We are pleased to continue developing our food & beverage presence at Hong Kong International Airport with the opening of this flagship restaurant in partnership with acclaimed chef Wolfgang Puck,” commented Lagardère Travel Retail Chief Executive Officer (North Asia) Eudes Fabre.

“The level of coordination and spirit of partnership leading up to this Grand Opening have been exemplary and we look forward to extending this collaboration to other locations throughout Lagardère Travel Retail’s extensive global network.

“Opening the first Wolfgang Puck restaurant in Hong Kong here at HKIA is a reflection of our confidence in the future potential of this leading air hub and our support for Airport Authority Hong Kong’s ambitious improvement and expansion plans.”

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