UK. A Champagne bar and tables serving tapas-style plates will feature in the latest food & beverage opening at London Southend Airport.
The Bourgee Bites–Bar–Luxe Lounge aims to offer a premium but accessible dining experience, and will open at the end of May.
It will be based on the three existing Bourgee restaurants in nearby Southend-On-Sea and Chelmsford.
Glyn Jones, CEO of London Southend Airport operator Stobart Aviation, said Bourgee aligned with the airport’s “customer centric approach and challenger mentality”.
Bourgee Director James Welling commented: “We’re incredibly excited to be playing a pivotal role in London Southend Airport’s development plans as their new European routes are unveiled. The food & beverage side of the retail revamp will see the airport get a luxury lift that will firmly put Southend on the flight map as a desirable destination to depart from.
“Our new Bourgee Bites–Bar–Luxe Lounge will feature a stunning Champagne bar, alongside tables serving tapas-style plates inspired by our signature dishes. We’ve always believed that high quality food and drink shouldn’t be limited to those in central London, or come with an over inflated price tag in a stuffy setting. By working with London Southend Airport, we wanted to break boundaries again and bring this ‘affordable luxury’ ethos to departures, showing how high quality can boost your travelling experience for the better.”
British Master Chef and Director of Bourgee Mark Baumann said: “Whilst our menu will be in a tapas style, the food will continue to be sourced from the very best suppliers, all served in a warm, welcoming and luxurious setting. We have a strong reputation within Essex, but the addition of London Southend Airport means we can bring our signature Bourgee format to the international and wider UK market.
“As the airport builds to become a major flight pathway with the addition of the new European routes, we anticipate welcoming a host of new brand fans to the Bourgee family.”
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