London Gatwick has launched its largest ever food and beverage tender, offering six units across both terminals as it prepares for future passenger growth.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) has launched its largest ever food and beverage tender, inviting operators to bid for six flagship hospitality units across both terminals, spanning more than 3,800 square metres.
The UK’s second-busiest airport, which connects passengers to more than 230 global destinations, is offering the units at what it described as a pivotal moment in its future growth, as it prepares for expansion including its privately funded Northern Runway Programme. The airport said this is expected to unlock significant long-term growth, creating new opportunities for brands to serve an expanding international passenger base.
The South Terminal opportunities, geared towards quick service and fast casual concepts, include units measuring 309, 320, 547 and 790 square metres, alongside a dedicated pub space of 647 square metres. In the North Terminal, operators are invited to bid for a landmark pub unit spanning 1,084 square metres.
The tender forms part of London Gatwick’s wider strategy to enhance the passenger experience through a varied food and beverage offer reflecting the needs of its diverse passenger base. Trading space is available either as individual opportunities or as part of a wider portfolio proposition, allowing operators to tailor bids to suit their brand and growth ambitions. Submissions will be accepted until 12:00 on 10 November 2026.
Stephane Geffroy, Head of Retail at 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 80 million passengers a year, creating significant commercial opportunities for our partners over the coming decades.
“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.”
Interested parties can find more information here, including contacts.
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