London Gatwick Launches Biggest Ever Food Tender to Transform Airport Dining for Global Travellers

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London Gatwick has confirmed its largest tendering opportunity for the provision of food and beverage services on offer in the airport. The tendering process is anticipatory of both the airport’s planned large passenger growth and more significant development of the airport as a whole. The new, massive food and beverage concepts will occupy almost 4000 square meters, of which six locations are available, and will be focused on offering improved dining options for passengers travelling worldwide.

The UK’s second-busiest airport, serving more than 230 destinations worldwide, is making six major food and beverage locations available, covering more than 3,800 square metres. The opportunity represents one of the largest hospitality tenders currently open in the UK aviation and travel sector.

The airport is looking for experienced hospitality partners to develop new concepts that can support its evolving commercial strategy and improve the passenger experience. The tender comes as London Gatwick moves ahead with future growth plans, including the privately funded Northern Runway Programme, which is expected to create additional capacity and support long-term passenger growth.

The available spaces include a variety of formats designed to attract different types of operators. In the South Terminal, businesses can bid for quick-service and fast-casual units ranging from 309 square metres to 790 square metres, along with a dedicated pub space measuring 647 square metres. The North Terminal features a landmark pub opportunity covering 1,084 square metres.

The latest tender is part of London Gatwick’s wider ambition to create a more diverse and flexible food and beverage environment that meets the expectations of its international passenger community. The airport is seeking partners capable of delivering high-quality dining and hospitality experiences that appeal to travellers across different journeys and preferences.

Operators can submit bids for individual locations or propose a wider portfolio approach, allowing brands to align their plans with their business objectives and expansion strategies. The airport will accept submissions until 12pm on 10 November 2026.

Stephane Geffroy, Head of Retail, London Gatwick said: “This is a landmark opportunity and our largest ever food and beverage tender. We are bringing to market a collection of high-profile locations across both terminals that will play a central role in shaping the future of our hospitality proposition.

“There has never been a more exciting time to partner with London Gatwick. As we look ahead to future growth opportunities, including our recently approved Northern Runway Programme, we are entering a new phase of growth that will see the airport expand its capacity to up to 80m passengers a year, creating significant commercial opportunities for our partners over the coming decades.

“London Gatwick welcomes millions of passengers from across the globe and we are looking for ambitious operators that can deliver standout concepts, exciting new trends, exceptional customer experiences and a varied food and beverage offer that reflects the needs of our diverse passenger base. This tender gives brands the opportunity to establish themselves at the heart of one of the UK’s most important airports at the most significant time in our history.”

The new hospitality tender offers operators a significant opportunity to join London Gatwick’s future growth journey by developing attractive and welcoming spaces where passengers can enjoy food, beverages and moments of relaxation before their flights.